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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1935
Page
8
Local regulation enforces uniform lug box practices for potato shipments from Kern County. E E Mapes notes tare and net weight standards with tolerances to protect shippers and buyers. Bakersfield reports and visits by residents are also listed alongside community notices.
Rio Bravo observes Mothers Day with a program led by Lonise Jackson. Numerous local visits are noted, including Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith of Alpaugh and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gellers of Bakersfield. The Boys’ Glee Club will entertain at the Rio Bravo Arts Center tonight. Local residents also greet guests from Bakersfield, Shafter, Huntington Beach, and Martinez.
The piece praises loyalty as a virtue across family, religion, and nations but asserts true allegiance belongs to God divine Principle. It cites Ruth’s pledge to Naomi and notes spiritual loyalty as the highest duty, with references to biblical passages and religious figures alongside local social notices.
The Church With Message and Melody announces services led by Wm. J. Bestwater. May 12 features Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00. Evening services at 7:30 p.m. include a Lord’s Supper and reception of new members. midweek prayer and Bible study occur Wednesday at 8 p.m. Visitors welcome.
Pastor A Funck leads Sunday services on May 12 with Sunday school at 9 30 am and divine worship at 10 30 am. The sermon centers on the freedom of Christ and how believers find salvation by faith, contrasting self effort with grace, followed by an 7 30 pm English Bible hour for all ages.
Elder D P Harder presides as Sabbath services on May 11 with listed rites and gatherings. The schedule outlines worship, study sessions, and communal activities for attendees.
The Press lists classified ad rates detailing one cent per word for single insertions, two cents per word for three insertions, with minimum charges of 25 cents for one insertion and 50 cents for three. The notice explains pricing and placement terms.
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