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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1948
Page
8
Editor applauds the newly elected Shafter city council for banning illegal slot machines. The Shafter Ministerial Association has long watched these contraband devices as public opinion shifts. The writer urges the council to also order the police to bust local poker games run by respected citizens.
Rule Smith 18 son of Mr and Mrs Walker Cash Shafter enlisted for two years in the Regular Army today He signed up at the U S Army and Air Force Recruiting Station 924 Main Street Delano
The First Baptist Church completed a new addition this week adding three Sunday School rooms, a nursery and two restrooms. Local workers led by C T Wedel handled interior and exterior painting, with total cost around 3500 dollars.
The Christian Science Board of Directors in Boston announces the election of Miss L. Jimy Gwalter C.S.B. of New York as a Director of The Mother Church to fill the vacancy caused by the passing of Mrs Ja. Ritchie. Walter is a New York native whose mother Mrs Lucy L Gwalter C.S.B. practiced and taught Christian science.
About 75 000 range cattle are being moved out of the San Joaquin Valley to forage in other states as drought pushes herds to better grazing areas.
The Church of Christ at 667 Santa Fe Street lists Bible Study at 10:00 a.m. Preaching at 11:00 a.m. A Young People's Bible Study follows at 6:30 p.m. Minister R. Monroe conducts the services.
Smith Corner Jacob Quiring minister. Sunday School at 9 45 a m. Worship at 11 00 a m. Evening Service at 6 30 p m. Thursday night Young Peoples Meeting at 7 30.
Churches in Wasco and Shafter share Sunday services with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints meeting at Corner 8th and E Streets Wasco at 10 30 a m Sacrament meeting 7 30 p m St Therese Catholic Church led by Rev Patrick Breslin assistant pastor meets at the Woman's Clubhouse Sunset and James Streets in Shafter 10 30 a m and 7 00 p m Confession before Mass one assembly one speaking at a time each Sunday
The Synod announces church services at Orthodox Missionary Baptist Church on Northern Kern Street. Pastor Sam Wilcoxon leads Sunday School at 9:45 am with preaching at 11:00 am and an evening service at 8:00 pm following B T U at 7:00 pm.
The Church of the Nazarene in Lerdo and Rieker announces Pastor Orval Seago and Sunday School at 9:45. Morning worship at 11:00. Evening services for N.Y.P.S. and children at 7:45. Evangelistic service also at 7:45. Wednesday evening service at 8:00 p.m.
The Poplar Seventh Day Adventist Church led by Pastor Lordo B. A. Reile lists Friday 8 p.m. senior consecration, Saturday 9 30 a.m. Sabbath School 11 a.m. Baccalaureate sermon by L S Melandy 8 p.m. Kern Academy commencement exercises Monday 8 p.m. Dorcas Society and evening Bible study and prayer meeting.
Walda Wiebe leads Sunday School at 9 30 with morning worship at 10245 and Rev J J Wiebe delivering the gospel message from Reedley California Evening service follows at 7 45 with a 6 30 Christian Fellowship and 6 45 Children’s Hour Wednesday Bible study and prayer hour at 7 45 all in the Mennonite church on California and Kern streets
The Assembly of God at 150 Tulare Street lists events by Rev. Gordon Jans. Saturday night young people's meeting. Sunday 1:00 p.m. Sunday School at 11. Dawn and Morning Worship at 7:30 p.m. Prayer at 8 p.m. Evangelistic service at 8 p.m. Bible Study in the evening.
The Union Congregational at 308 James Street invites all to Sunday School at 9 46 a m and worship at 1 00 p m with a sermon by Minister W S Harper. Our meditation service and Scripture sermon aim to help adjust readers to life and hereafter and offer a fine Sunday School and planned Worship for those seeking help.
Wasco California church listing shows Masonic Temple at 7th and Broadway. Sunday services at 11 am with Sunday School at 10 am and a third Wednesday 8 pm lecture, quoting II Corinthians about the temple of God and Soul and Body, citing Mary Baker Eddy.
Avenue E. L. Bradhurst hosts Midsweek service Tuesday at 7 46, Young People Thursday at 7 45, Jubilee Saturday at 7 46, Sunday morning Sunday school at 9 45, and Evangelist Service Sunday at 7 45 with an Evangelist service in the evening.
The notice lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. with Peter J. Gersching as superintendent and Mrs Edna Neu feld as junior superintendent. Worship services follow at 11 a.m. with evening preaching at 8 p.m. An adult class is at 7 p.m. and there is a young people's endeavor.
Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 11 00 a m Baptist Youth Fellowship at 7 00 p m Evening Service at 8 00 p m Mid week Bible study and prayer meeting Wednesday 8 00 The message from Ephesians 2 8 9 is quoted about grace through faith as God gift not works.
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