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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1953
Page
11
Civil Air Patrol County Squadron 111 hosted a celebratory supper for members and guests including Bear Mountain Grows and Squadron 113. The event honored Captain Vernon Pierce on his birthday with a large red white and cake display.
About 75 members and guests attended an event where blue decor and a service topped by a miniature plane were featured and attendees viewed several films during the gathering.
Assembly of God tin nedick holds Sunday services at 8:45 p.m. and 11 a.m. Morning worship follows Sunday School. Nazarene at Went Lerdo Highway led by A. McNaught. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.. morning worship at 11 a.m.. young people's class at 6:50 p.m.. evening evangelist service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays feature prayer and praise at 7:30 p.m.
The Church of Christ on 677 Central Valley Highway lists services. Bible study Sunday at 9:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. morning worship with a 6:36 p.m. young people's class. Wednesday Bible study is at 7:30 p.m. Minister is C Truex.
Ebenferd Reform Church announces Sunday services at 10 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. English sermon, and 7 p.m. every other Sunday. German service Thursday at 7:30 p.m. with choir practice. Pastor Walter Grossman in charge. contact Raymond Mettler for details.
The Melvin N. Krug led Vier Baptist Church at 289 Fe Lerdo Highway lists a schedule including Sunday School at 9 45 a m morning worship 11 a m Baptist Youth Fellowship 6 30 p m evening gospel hour 7 30 p m youth recreation Tuesday 7 p m and Bible study Wednesday 7 30 p m The contact phone is 5512.
Sunday ten a.m. Sunday School led by Jack Nikkel with Mrs. Lester Neufeld as superintendent. Eleven a.m. morning worship. Seven p.m. Christian Endeavor. Eight p.m. evening service. Wednesday seven thirty cottage meetings.
Sunday School at 9 45 a m led by Dean Moore Sunday worship at 11 a m Baptist Training Union at 6 36 p m supervised by Bennie MccReod and a prayer meeting at 7 30 p m the schedule lists church activities for the day.
The schedule lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m led by Baker, morning worship at 11 a m. A Tuesday singing program at 7 p m, Wednesday social at 7 p m, Thursday prayer meeting at 7 p m, and Saturday evening services at 7 p m.
The entry lists Bible study sessions on Sunday at 7 30 p m Wednesday at 7 30 p m and Friday at 7 30 p m along with Theocratic Ministry School and a contact number 2 4036 for WITNESSES BL N binees o Asped servant.
Sunday 9 30 a m Sunday School led by Abe F Isaac general superintendent 10 50 a m morning worship broadcast over Kenso at 11 00 a m 6 30 p m youth services Youth Fellowship intermediate MBYF children hour Wednesday 7 30 p m prayer meeting and Bible classes for all ages
Sunday-10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. morning Worship 6:30 p.m. young peoples meeting 7:50 p.m. evening service Bible clubs for boys and girls of all ages held throughout the week.
North Shafter Farm Labor Supply Center announces weekly services led by Co. F. Ummel, pastor. Sunday sessions include Sunday School at 9:45 am, morning worship at 11 am, and evening services at 6 pm. Weekday programs cover Bible clubs, prayer meetings, and Christian Service Brigade through Thursday evening.
The notice lists worship and study times including Sunday 9 30 a m Sunday School led by Johnny A Penner superintendent morning worship at 1 a m midweek prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m and Thursday 3 30 p m Children's Bible class message.
The Pentecostal Church of God lists services at Shafter Avenue Ash Street Ceell Pool with Pastor Tom Mizell. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. morning worship at 12 a.m. junior church at 6:30 p.m. and evan at 7:30 p.m.
The seventh annual Spring Festival opens with dress rehearsals by Arvin Bakersfield and China Lake players. Arvin presents Mrs OLearys Cow at Harvey Auditorium with 8 15 curtain next Saturday. Bakersfield Community Theatre offers Noel Cowards Family Album directed by Marjorie Fairbanks. China Lake Players perform The Browning Version by Terence Rattigan as one act favorite with Price directing.
The notice lists a Wednesday 7 20 p m gelistic birthday service for young people and a Saturday 7 30 p m jubilee service led by Jubi Lee.
The church at SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH and Poplar lists services led by Pastor Stanley W. Hiten. Saturday Sabbath School at 9 20 a.m. supervised by Miss Ramona Ovis, morning worship at 11 a.m., German service at 3 p.m., Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 p.m., and Friday 7 30 p.m. missionary volunteer meetings.
Sunday morning program at 9 45 a m Sunday School and 2 pm church service. Monday evening 7 30 junior Bible club. Tuesday 5 30 Etern jub. Wednesday 4 30 p m children s Bible class and 7 pm Dinamis Club. Thursday 7 30 prayer meeting.
Grace Bible M B Church age Avenue Marvin Jost pastor phone 2305. Sunday services at 9 45 a m Sunday School led by Bob Bergman Supt 11 a m morning worship 7 p m evening service Wednesday 8 p m mid week prayer Thursday 17 p m young people's meeting.
Parish schedule lists Masses at 8 10 a.m. Sundays and Holy Days 1 30 and 7 30 a.m. Weekdays 7 30 a.m. Confessions heard at 7 p.m. Saturdays before Masses. Pastor names Patrick Breslin. 260 West Lerdo Highway contact phone 771.
Sunday schedule lists 9 30 a m classes for all ages at EB Gordon Smith in September. Morning worship at 11 a m. Pilgrim Fellowship for high school youth at 7 p m on Sundays. Thursday choir rehearsal at 7 30 p m.
The district church announces Pastor Arthur Penske leading services this week. Sunday worship at 10 a.m. with Sunday School at 7:24 p.m. Evening service at 7:50 p.m. Wednesday. Young people meet Saturday at 40 p.m.
The Maple School District asks voters to set the tax limit at 2 dollars per 100 of assessed valuation. Election is Friday May 15 from 2 to 6 pm at the school, same day as trustees’ election. Current rate is 1.73, continuation rather than increase. One trustee, Herbert H. Loewen, is up for election. Wasco Union trustees race also on the ballot with Curtis Robinson, Clarence Annin, Henry Voorhes and Mrs. James Trew as candidates.
Mrs. John Walker president and Mrs. Robert Curtis program chairman returned from the 54th California PTA Congress in Long Beach last week. State president Mrs. P. D. Bevil presided over a 3842 registrant gathering with special guest Mrs. Newton Leonard national president. Rio Bravo delegates attended conferences on duties for the coming year.
Mrs. Bety Foster holds a plastic party this afternoon at her parents home. The event is hosted at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Hermon Lewis in Buttonwillow.
The California Fertilizer Association states that the earning power of a dollar in fertilizer has nearly doubled since World War II due to research lowering costs. In 1939 a dollar raised crop yields by about $3 while 100 pounds of fertilizer cost $2 to $3. Today fertilizer returns average about $5 per dollar, with some cases reaching $15, despite higher farm prices.
Mrs Mae Newcomb of Acacia Street spent last weekend in Long Beach visiting with her sons. The stay centered on family time and local sights as she enjoyed the coastal visit with relatives.
Mrs. Andrew C. Rice of the University of Nevada Extension Service warns that freezing is not recommended for storing any cheese as it makes texture mealy and thawing draws surface moisture causing crumbles. Store cheese wrapped moisture and vapor tight in the fridge and allow to reach room temperature before serving to enjoy full aroma.
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