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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1956

Page

5

Mennonite Brethren Pacific Conference Chooses Home for Aged Site

The Mennonite Brethren Pacific conference in Dallas Oregon votes to pursue a Home for the Aged project on five acres in Shafter. Delegates include E J Peters Joel Wiebe Sol Bartel Ernest Siemens Otto Becker Elbert Franz Sam Becker Frank Johnson J C Penner Willard Janzen Theo Heinrichs Abe Ediger Ferd Franz Dan Loewen and Rev J K Isaac plus Women’s Sewing circle and Mission Relief Workers groups.

Mennonite Brethren Pacific Dallas Oregon Shafter Cnt Tah. Chrce Cl Fornia Ene E. J. Peters Ainea Conference Board of Education Joel Wiebe Board of Education Sol Bartel Homes For Aged Ernest Siemens Board of Homes For the Aged Otto Becker Elbert Franz Board of Trustees Frank Enns J. K. Isaac South Shafter D. W. Nikkel Dan Loewen C. C. Reimer

Jet Cadets Meet Sunday November 18 at First Church

The Jet Cadets from First Church presented a program on Sunday night November 18 titled A Pencil Pointer Meeting. Leaders Jimmy Schardt and Dianne Putnam opened with a song, while Lloyd Kattenhorn and Bruce Wiebe quoted Psalm 100. Students used pencil metaphors to teach preparation, usefulness, forgiveness, and Christian service, concluding with letters and gifts for sick members.

Jimmy Schardt Dianne Putnam Lloyd Kattenhorn Bruce Wiebe Donald Smith Barbara Wiebe Lianne Putnam Marilyn Schellenberg

Local Residents Attend Mental Health Meeting

Dr Walter Rapaport addressed the State Mental Health Convention in Sacramento as about 870 attendees from medical professionals Parent Teachers Association and Women's groups gathered for a two day session on November 14 15 Local Shafter visitors included Mr and Mrs David Ohanneson and Mrs E L Berdrow President of Pond Woman's Club Plans for monthly talks with questions and answers follow.

Walter Rapaport State Department of General Assembly Medical Profession Parent Teachers 'Association Sacramento Shafter David Ohanneson Ohanneson Shafter Woman's Club Ohannesons E. L. Berdrow Pond

Webelos finish service prepare for scout transition

Bobby Wilson and Ben Laver Jr have completed their Webelos service and will advance to scouts at the pack meeting on November 26.

Bobby Wilson Ben Laverty, Jr Webelos

Congo Missionary to Speak at First Baptist Church

Rev. Charles Trout Jr a missionary from the Belgian Congo Africa will be the guest speaker at First Baptist Church Sunday November 25. He will speak at a service and the 7 00 p m service. Trout comes with extensive mission experience including work with leprosy and a large hospital for lepers.

Charles Trout, Jr Belgian Congo Africa First Baptist Trout Charles Trout Charles, Jr Clovis Baptist Church

St Mark's Episcopal Bazaar and Bridge Luncheon Preview

The St Mark's Episcopal Church at 136 Shafter Avenue hosts a service on November 25 at 9 30 am led by the Very Rev E Leslie Rolls. A bridge luncheon follows December 4 at noon with reservations via Pioneer 6 4464. A bazaar and canasta party offer baked goods and gifts for sale.

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Shafter Avenue E. Leslie Rolls

Mexican girl uncovers many relatives in Shafter area

Odella Pedroza Ochoa a 22 year old American by birth who grew up in Mexico discovers she is related to Ygnacio Moreno operator of Moreno's market in Shafter. She learned of kin in Mexicali area during visits and moved to Shafter to live with cousins and an aunt while planning to adopt the American way.

Shafter Area Mex Odella Pedroza Ochoa Mexico Ygnacio Moreno Moreno Beach Burbank Odella Blyth United States

Lions Club to Meet for Social Hour and Dinner

The Lions Club will hold a gathering on Wednesday night November 21 with a social hour at 6 30 and a dinner meeting at 7 00.

LIONS Lions Club

Future Farmers Field Trip Under Supervision At Richland

The Junior Farmers of Rich land school toured a farm as part of their field trip program. Julius Black supervised the excursion while members learn about poultry equipment donated to the club.

Junior Farmers of Richland School Future Farmers Club Future Farmers Organization Julius Black

Candles n Cake Feast and Thanksgiving Weekend Names

A fragmented list of social attendees spans multiple years from 1956 to 1986 and includes Preston Cornelius Mrs. Sam Ohlander Isaac Strauss George Ramay Sandy Sanderson Bell Pete Davis Mrs Phil He deen Daniel Contreras Jack Cy Harris Emil Stoller Mrs Floyd Cooper Fred Rice Dee Anna Warden Renee Witcher Barbara Cox Darrell Mettler Mrs Delores Johnson Diana Schneider Jeffry Warren H P Kliewer Randy Boggs and Fart Johneson Dianne Wiedmann Morris Ramay Harold Eckmann mentioned around Thanksgiving weekends.

Preston Cornelius Sam Ohlander Isaac Strauss George Ramay Sandy Sanderson Bell Pete Davis Phil Hedeen Daniel Contreras Jack Cy Harris Emil Stoller Floyd Cooper sFred Rice Dee Anna Warden Renee Witcher Barbara Cox Darrell Mettler Delores Johnson Diana Schneider Jeffry Warren H. P. Kliewer Randy Boggs Fart Johneson Dianne Wiedmann Morris Ramay Harold

Saca-Pelo Hair Growth Remedy Ad

Ad promotes Saca-Pelo product described as afferent and penetrating to retard hair growth. Claims include removal of surface hair and references to Grus and department stores Loe-Beer Lab Ltd in Vancouver.

Grus Loe-Beer Lab. Ltd Granvile

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