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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1979

Page

2

Woman's Fellowship Meets at Union Congregational Church

The first fall meeting of the Women’s Fellowship at Union Congregational Church was held in the church parlor with guest speaker Helen Branner, who shared experiences from Taiwan where she and her husband John taught English and supported missionaries. Committee members assisted with refreshments. Plans for a Family Halloween Night on October 27 were announced, with contests, prizes, and games for all ages. The high school Sunday School class is planning activities for younger children with named committee members.

Women's Fellowship Union Congregational Church Helen Branner Assistance Missionary’ Corps John Taiwan Branner Branners Marge Albright Glenn Brannen Laura Frost Monica Powell Jenine Rekosh

Chinese Culture Exhibit Shown To First Grade Students

Docent Candy Gibson led first graders through a look at China at the Richland Project Challenge class exhibit. The discussion covered Chinese civilization, home life, art, festivals, the calendar, abacus, and the Chinese influence in history. Bakersfield volunteers created a colorful, well designed glimpse into Chinese culture for the visit.

Nursday Candy Gibson Taiwan Kerneon Bakersfield Lori Brock Ms. Moore Lori Brock Museum

Shafter SDA Church to mark 65th anniversary homecoming

The Shafter Seventh Day Adventist Church celebrates its 65th founding with a weekend homecoming. The Anniversary Committee invites former and current members and friends to events starting Friday October 26 at 7 30 p m with song service and a talk by Pastor Dave Neufeld.

Shafter Seventh Day Adventist Church C.C. Duerksen Loma Linda Dave Neufeld

Shafter Historical Society Sets Meetings Parades and Classes

The Shafter Historical Society meets Thursday October 25 at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers. A Charter Member celebration is planned November 1 at the Shafter Motel with guest speaker Eugene Burmeister. The Kiwanis Halloween Parade is October 31 at 7 p.m. with cash prizes for top three in each division. entrants should arrive by 6:30 p.m. The SHS adult ceramics class runs November 5 to March 15, limited to 35 students, earning high school credit. call 746-4961 to join. instructor Joaquin Patino.

The Shafter Historical Society Shafter Motel Eugene Burmeister Historical Society Shafter Kiwanis Shafter High School Adult School SHS Joaquin Patino

CBMC Meets at Yee's Steak House in Shafter

The Shafter CBMC heard David Nicholas speak on October 4 and upcoming speaker Bruce Branner will share on October 25. The group, now meeting at Yee's Steak House, attracted a large crowd last week. Some former members have not renewed their memberships. For renewals or new memberships contact Alvin Lepp, Bob Krause, Dwayne Armstrong, or Paul Wiebe. All men are welcome to the Thursday noon lunches.

Shafter CBMC David Nicholas Bruce Branner Taiwan Yee Christian Business Men's Committee Alvin Lepp Bob Krause Dwayne Armstrong Paul Wiebe

La Rosa Chapter elects 1980 officers in Wasco gown

La Rosa Chapter 146 Order of Eastern Star elected officers for 1980 at a recent meeting. Cor delia Burt and Gay Armstrong presided. officers include Velma Downey Pauline Copeland Perry Copeland Nelie DeWitt Irvin Barr and Ethel Douglas. Installation set for November 12 at Wasco Masonic Temple.

la Rosa Order of Eastern Star Cordelia Burt Gay Armstrong Velma Downey Pauline Copeland Assoc Perry Copeland Nelie DeWitt Irvin Barr Ethel Douglas Wasco Masonic Temple Jane Chism

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