Open house for Shafter United Methodist Church Sunday
The community is invited to an open house at the new Shafter United Methodist Church at 350 West Lerdo Highway on Sunday October 15 from 12 00 to 2 00 p m Carl Wells building committee chairman announced this week The new building was consecrated last Sunday October 8 with Bishop R Marvin Stuart officiating A pot luck dinner followed Tours of the building will be offered during the open house this week and refreshments served The congregation began in 1967 and now has about thirty families The pastor is Dr Charles P Hamby with Lois Robinson leading the Women’s Fellowship and Carl Wells on the building committee.
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New Shafter United Methodist Church
West Lerdo Highway
Carl Wells
R. Marvin Stuart
San Francisco
United Methodist Church
Wells
Golden West Avenue
Mennonite Brethren Church
Seventh Day Adventist School
Shafter
Helen Holmes
Charles P. Hamby
Pat Goossen
Lois Robinson
Women’s Fellowship
Lorena Fraley
Nan Carter
Alma Smith
Gary Ingle
Martha Ingle
Lyle Carter
Irene Stockton
Jan Wells
North Kern Christian School Potluck Dinner
Families of students will meet at a potluck on Tuesday October 17 1978 at Wasco Mennonite Brethren Church 710 Peters Wasco. The program features choral works by students under director Priscilla Neufeld with rehearsal twice weekly.
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North Kern Christian School
Wasco Mennonite Brethren Church
Peters
Wasco
Priscilla Neufeld
PTA barbecue carnival shines in Richland Thursday
Richland School PTA hosts a barbecue and carnival on Thursday night October 12 at the Richland School Patio. Barbecue starts at 5 pm with beef by Ron Knittle. beans salsa salad and rolls by cafeteria staff led by Reynolds. Carnival runs 6 to 9 pm with games rides and food. Tickets 2.50 adults 3.00 at door 2.00 children senior dinners available by call to Pat Stambach. Grand poster contest winner Shannon Stewart plus 1st second and third prize ticket awards listed.
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Richland School Parent Teacher Association
Richland
Shafter Avenue
Ron Knittle
Bakersfield
Reynolds
Pat Stambach
Cathy Prout
Shannon Stewart
Marti Everett
Dawn Poveney
Melissa Palomo
Tony Mizner
Heather Ogle
Carla Marr
Liza Hester
Wasco and Shafter Church Events Planned
Wasco and Shafter churches announce upcoming activities. Wasco United Methodist Women host a salad luncheon on Tuesday October 10 with Delphia Nichols presenting. Wasco Pentecostal services run nightly October 11 to 13 led by Leon Stobaugh. A youth revival at Stringham’s Park October 9 to 13 is led by Neema Nipper with local speakers and groups. Jan Nelson leads Wasco Junior Woman’s Club plans for October 28 Country Auction featuring Vido Fabbri. The club also votes to organize a Community Crime Seminar to combat rising crime in Wasco and Shafter.
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Shafter
A.youth
Seventh Standard Pentecostal Church of God
Stringham’s Park
Youth For Christ
Kern County
Neema Nipper
Jan Nelson
Wasco
AARP Shafter Chapter Seeks New Officers and Activities
The nominating committee for Shafter Chapter 2809 of the American Association of Retired Persons seeks new officers for the next regular meeting on Monday October 16 at 1 00 p m in Veterans Memorial Hall. Elections will be in November and installation in December. Reverend Henry Harder will present a Biblical archaeology slideshow program. The chapter plans a defensive driving course with Bakersfield participants sponsored by the National Safety Council, open to members and nonmembers with discounts for members. AARP recreational afternoons return on the first Monday each month at 1 00 p m at Veterans Hall with games prizes and refreshments. Studies note higher attainment by workers hired after 50 and peak performance between 51-55 and 56-60.
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Shafter
American Association of Retired Persons
Veteran’s Memorial Hall
Susan Neufeld
Mary Epp
Lottie Thomas
Edwin Bender
Theodora Richard
W.C. Walker
Henry Harder
Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church
Harder
Dick Rutherford
Bakersfield
National Safety Council
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Fireman's Fund
Hamilton Insurance Age
Larry D Hamilton
E. Lerdo Hwy
California
Central Avenue
Congress
Shafter Press
Bing Shafter
Frank W. and
Donald L. Reedrick Lawler
Publishers News Editor
PTA
Susie Dobbs
Sara Gonzalez
Room
Lori Stokes
Danny Tudor
Marie Garcia
Laura Butcher
Pam Cloud
Lorenzo Torres
Lisa de Moss
Joan Velarde
Eiko Yamamoto
David
Marilyn Bergman
Richland Patio
David Downing
United Pentecostal Church of
Leon Stobaugh
Christian Business Mews Association
Dick Brazier
Bakersfield Cbmc
Shafter Veteran’s Hall
Hodel’s
Habla Espanol
George Globe
D.D.S
Cewwi
Uvere
Union & Insurance
Woolworths
North Pine Street
Roger Trantmans
Menno Schellenberg
Shafter Missionary Baptist Church
Golden West
J.R. Tramell
Sun
B.T.C
Wed
Church OF the Nazarene
W. Lordo J. Paul, Alexander
Jim Wiens
Mennonite Brethren Church Korn
PENTECOSTAL CHURCH _ OF GOD
S. Shafter Ave
Fred L. Hanshew
E. Tulare Ave. Shafter
Owen C. Onsum
AARP
Rutherford
California Highway Patrol
U.S. Post Office
Veteran's Hall
So. Shafter
Shafter United Methodist ‘Church
Richland Ave
Sam Hensley
God
Assembly
W. Shafter
BACA
Todos Sol Invitados
First Assembly
Elm Street
John P. Davis
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