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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1937

Page

5

Dinner Guests and Weekend Visits Across Hesperia and Linns Valley

Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Jlane Doty of Shafter staying with Julio Doty’s mother in Hesperia and Emil Stoller hosting dinner guests Mrs. Pete Goertzen and family along with Paul McCoy. In Linns Valley, J M Van Cleve and Robert Holmes accompanied by their spouses visited Lee Lyon’s home for the weekend.

Hesperia King City Herald Jlane Doty Shafter New Julio Doty Emil Stoller Pete Goertzen Katherine Elizabeth Margaret Pete Adolph Paul McCoy Linns Valley J. M. van Cleve Robert Holmes Lee Lyon

Van Gorkhams and Gates Visit Delano Family Outing

To Delano the Rev. and Mrs. C. C. Van Gorkham and their son Paul, and Mrs. J. Gates drove to Delano recently for a brief family outing.

Delano C. C. van Gorkham Paul J. Gates

Little Kenneth Unruh Returns Home After Major Operation

Recovering Kenneth Unruh son of Mr and Mrs Irah Unruh has returned home from Bakersfield hospital after a major operation. He is reported to be making very satisfactory progress toward recovery.

Kenneth Unruh Irah Unruh Bakersfield

Marriage license issued to Pedro Arreola and Isabelle Gallejo

Pedro Arreola 23 of Earli mart and Miss Isabelle Gallejo of Shafter have obtained a marriage license as recorded.

Pedro Arreola Earlimart Isabelle Gallejo Shafter

Altar Bound in Shafter for John J Wall and Beatrice Glenn

John J Wall and Beatrice B Glenn both of Shafter have signified their intention and taken out a marriage license. Ivan Harquess 28 and Stella M Pipkin 18 also obtained a marriage license in Shafter.

John J. Wall Beatrice B. Glenn Shafter Ivan Harquess Stella M. Pipkin

Visit Here Mr and Mrs Barney Richards in Shafter

Mr and Mrs Barney Richards and their three sons of Chico visited Shafter, staying as cent Shafter visitors during a local outing.

Barney Richards Chico Secent Shafter

Sequoia Trip For Mr and Mrs Emil Stoller

Mr and Mrs Emil Stoller of Shafter Furniture traveled to Sequoia National Park Sunday. They reported many fishermen in the sea sons opening but did not fish themselves.

Sequoia Emil Stoller Shafter Furniture Company Sequoia National Park

Baughman Family Reunion Visits In Visalia

Parents Mr and Mrs Laurence Baughman and children Dana and Marie return from Fresno Sunday night, drop by Visalia to pick up Mr and Mrs J E Baughman visiting here this week. Laurence is the son of Mr and Mrs J E Baughman.

Laurence Baughman Dana Marie Fresno Visalia J. E. Baughman Laurence J. E

Fresno Visit By Mr and Mrs Baughman Family

Mr and Mrs Laurence Baughman of Justensen's market and their two children Dana and Marie drove to Fresno Sunday for a family outing.

Fresno iLaurence. Baughman Justensen’s Market Dana and Marie

Duncan couple attends Wasco celebration after Canada trip

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Duncan arrived Wednesday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Grant, Lee's aunt and uncle. Lee recently returned from a motion picture location in Canada and will attend the Wasco celebration.

Lee Duncan E. K. Grant Lee Canada Wasco

Bakersfield Visitor Les Clark Stops in Shafter en Route

Les Clark of Bakersfield visited Shafter on Sunday while traveling to San Francisco, stopping briefly in the city.

Les Clark Bakersfield Shafter San Francisco

Mrs. Carmack and Nephew Visit Garrets at Fairhaven

Mrs. Nancy Carmack and her nephew C. J. McClenahan recently stayed with Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Garret at Fairhaven. The Garretts and the Shafters were former Texas neighbors.

Nancy Carmack C. J. McClenahan T. B. Garret Fairhaven Garretts Shafter Texas

Baby Boy Kenneth Born to Monroe and Mrs Jackson

A baby boy named Kenneth was born Friday April 30 at a Bakersfield hospital to Mr and Mrs Monroe Jackson.

Mrs Monroe Jackson Bakersfield Hospital Kenneth

Family and community notes from Wasco and surrounding areas

Edison A. J. Zimmerman spent several days this week at Edison. Taft residents Dr and Mrs Taylor Tabb and daughter Betty visited Taft on Sunday. Mrs Finley Osborn of Shafter was hosted by Mrs W J Adams of McFarland for a May Day dessert bridge party. Welcome baby Barbara born May 1 at Bakersfield hospital. Mrs Mary Grant of Wasco very ill and in a coma, mother of E E Grant of Shafter, with poor prognosis and unable to take food.

Taft Taylor Tabb Betty Finley Osborn Shafter W. J. Adams McFarland Ray Howard Bakersfield Barbara Mary Grant Wasco

Miss Dorothy Gladden Visits With Eckmanns

Ohio visitor Miss Dorothy Gladden of Columbus is the guest of her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Walter Eckmann. She travels with her parents Mr and Mrs J Gladden on an extensive western tour from Pasadena to Portland and Spokane with a return trip via the northern route.

Ohio Dorothy Gladden Collumbus Walter Eckmann Gladden J. Gladden West Gladdens Pasadena Portland Oregon Spokane Washington

Mrs Jordan Visits Bakersfield Then Tours Los Angeles Home

Mrs Jordan and her mother of Los Angeles visited Sunday evening at the home of Dr and Mrs Taylor Tabb while en route home after spending several weeks visiting in Bakersfield.

Aid Society Meeting Set By Shafter Church

The Aid To Meet The Missionary Aid society of the Shafter Union Congregational church holds its regular monthly meeting today at 2 o clock with Mrs Nels Pedersen chairing the arrangements committee. New arrival Alta Lorene McKinnon born at Bakersfield hospital to Mr. and Mrs Ernest McKinnon. Delano visitor Selver from Delano in Shafter Saturday. Marriage licenses issued to Tenderson Martens Peseda and Mable Schultz Shafter and Fay Whitney Lompoc with Esther Unruh Shafter. Birth of Dale Carter announced from Bakersfield hospital. Dr and Mrs Alvin Gaede return from Los Angeles trip. Porterville visitors Harvey Littlefield and family in Shafter. John Lachenmaier reports trout season opening at Tule River. J M Zimmermann moves from north ranch to Grant tract home.

Missionary Aid Society Shafter Union Congregational Church Nels . Pedersen

Recollections and Observations of Desert Journey

Our narrator reflects on a desert crossing near Shafter and the Mojave. They describe rock formations and colors, note limited vegetation, and recall Sister Helen admiring red flowers before thorny plants sting her hands as the car travels toward Salt Lake City.

Shafter Mojave Salt Lake Helen

Notice of Election for Richland Elementary Trustee

Notice to elect one three year trustee for Richland Elementary School District at Richland Schoolhouse on June 4 1937 polls 6 am to 7 pm. Officers named Inspector Gladys Crandall Judge F R Nottingham Judge Anna K Pedersen. Signed Jake Neufeld Asche Enmann Channelon Clerk May 3 1937 May 6 27 Shafter Public Utility District Shafter California Statement of Assets and Li December 31 1936 Assets

Richland Oe County Richland Piskeahtaes Gladys Crandall F. R. Nottingham Anna K. Pedersen Jake Neufeld Ascheenmann Channelon Trustess Richland Elementary Shafter Public Utility Dis Shafter California

Audit report on Tility District accounts ends in 1986

The document records an audit of the Tility District accounts for the period ending in 1986. It states the statements are true and correct as audited by SHAFTER and R. B. Hill Hill Auditing Company. April 29-May 6.

Tility

Bender Named Commander of Shafter American Legion Post

Pete Bender was named commander of the Shafter post of the American Legion at the annual election of officers Monday evening. He succeeds J. B. Henderson. Glenn O. Nay was reelected adjutant, Clyde Bell became first vice president succeeding Louis Wade. P. A. Schmidt was reelected chaplain and J. P. Hansen named sergeant at arms succeeding Clyde Bell.

Pete Bender Shafter American Legion Bender J. B. Henderson Glenn Nay Clyde Bell Louis Wade P. A. Schmidt Chaplin J P. Hansen

Desert beauty and the danger of thorns in people

A reflective excerpt discusses the contrast between beauty and flaw in humanity, likening desert flowers to both good and ill aspects. It recalls public enemies in penal institutions, notes fitness and looks, and urges caution against extreme judgments while encouraging remembrance of travelers with a forget-me-not symbol during weeks in Nebraska.

Nebraska

Africa meeting at German Adventist church near Shafter

A Sunday evening meeting is scheduled for 7 30 at the German Adventist church one mile west of Shafter. The local meeting place is believed unsuitable and the event invites all interested attendees.

Africa Shafter

Missionaries to Africa to Speak at First Mennonite

The Rev. and Mrs. Coen, missionaries to Africa, will speak at First Mennonite Church of Shafter on Sunday evening May 9. They will present slides and discuss their work abroad.

J. W. Bergen Mrs. Coen Africa First Mennonite Church of Shafter

Reform Church A Sunday Schedule and Ascension Day Service

Reform Church A led by Pastor Funch offers Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Morning service at 10 30 a m with a sermon on Gods Silence from Revelation eight one. Ascension day observances include an evening service at 7 30 p m on Thursday May 6 and a Saturday confirmation class.

Lutheran Services at German Seventh Day Adventist Church

On Sunday May 9 at 10 30 a m the Evangelical Lutheran Faith invites members and friends to attend services at Lerdo road with Rev G Langkammerer preaching in English on The Office of the Holy Spirit Sunday school precedes the service

Lerdo Road G. Langkammerer The Evangelical Lutheran

Union Congregational Church Service and Programs

The Union Congregational Church lists a 9:50 a.m. church school and an 11:00 a.m. church service with sermon titled The Power of Whicsun tide Christ the Transforming Power of God by Alfred T. Chandler. Music by Mrs. J. H. Porterfield and Alfred Smith. An 7:00 p.m. Christian Endeavor meeting is led by Miss Loa Starrh.

Srmoz Christ Alfred T. Chandler J. H. Porterfield Alfred Smith Christian Endeavor Loa Starrh

Christian Science Society Service Times in Boston

The Christian Science Society, a branch of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ Scientist, Boston Massachusetts, located at Corner Sixth and E streets, held Sunday services at 11 a.m. and Sunday school at 10 a.m. An additional Wednesday evening meeting occurs the first Wednesday of each month at 8:00 p.m. The text also begins to mention "Adam and Fellen Man" but ends abruptly.

Christian Science Society Mother Church First Church of Christ Scientist Boston Massachusetts Sixth and E Streets Adam and Fellen Man

Sunday Lesson-Sermon Subject in The Mother Church

The text notes the Sunday lesson in all branches of The Mother Church in Boston mass. The Golden Text is from Pauls first letter to the Corinthians and states As we have borne the image of the earthly we shall also bear the image of the heavenly. It mentions one Bible citation in the service.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Massachusetts Paul The Corinthians

Lesson Sermon Verses On Suffering And Glory

The Lesson presents Paul’s Romans lines about present sufferings not matching the glory to be revealed. It notes creation’s expectant waiting for God’s sons and delivery from corruption into liberty. It also cites Mary Baker Eddy on mortals yielding to dust and the immortal achievable through toil and struggle.

Paul Mary Baker Eddy

Also Mentioned on This Page

T. V. Little Shafter, California Issac Waltons Ott Zimmerman Curtis Robinson E. Tk. Grant Shafter Library James Martin John Crow Tule Lake Alice Klassen Jake Gloeckler Denaire Justesen National Park William Stoller William Herrboldt Edison A. J. Zimmerman Nill’s Drug Store Ernest McKinnon Alta Lorene Selver of M. Martens Peseda Mable Schultz Fay O. Whitney Lompoc Esther Unruh Gus Carter Dale Alvin Gaede Los Angeles Porterville Harvey Littlefield John Lachenmaier J. M. Zimmerman Cora Peters Grant Tract William R. B. Hill Hill Auditing Company Sa “Epcbubbiesscus Coca China Church News First Mennonite Church Reformed Church A Funch Union Congregational Church Christian Science Holt O. T. Hausdorf Union Well Hoover Jacob Ebel Maple School Estrella River E. L. Vail Atascadero Adolph Kuhnle Paso Robles Calif Shafter Press the Shafter Press H. Midgley Shafter Mercantile Co Stewart and Potis Janzen Funeral Home Ambulance Pacific Street N& K Chevrolet Lerdo Santa Fr Gilmore Oil Co the Famous Gilmore
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