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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1944
Page
4
In Sindh area worship service attendees gather with American Legion members and church groups. Last Sunday 28 enrolled in the Primary Department. The Junior Church at 10 40 a m seeks to bring a message to Juniors and instill a sense of church atmosphere for young people. Come to any of these services.
Pastor Orval L Seago invites all ages to Sunday School at 9 45 worship at 11 00 and an 8 o clock evangelistic service A NYPS program for ages 12 to 40 led by president Troy Potter prayer meeting Wednesdays at 8 00 A classified ad will find it.
East Lerdo Highway church lists 9 45 Sunday School for all ages with special feature for kids, 11 00 Morning Worship subject The Necessary First, 8 00 Evening Service subject Aware of the Eternal, choir at services, 8 15 Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer led by Pastor E M Anderson and R L Gates.
The Wasco and Shafter Catholic communities posted a summer mass schedule. Masses are at 6 30 a m at St. John's Wasco 8 a m at the Women’s Club building Shafter and 9 30 a m again at St. John's Wasco Confessions are held Saturday evenings and before Sunday masses.
A branch of The Mother Church announces Sunday services at 11 a m and a morning session at 10 a m at Seamer School along with an evening meeting at 8 p m each Wednesday.
The church announces 9 45 a m Sunday School with class for all and 11 a m sermon The Art of Giving. 7 15 p m Christian Fellowship 8 p m revival on The Art of Loving God The Wednesday Bible study and prayer at p m Thursday choir practice You are invited to our services The church is the greatest uplifting and conserving agency in the world.
The Church of Christ Women’s Club invites all to morning worship at 10 30 with the Parable of the Talents and an 8 o clock evening service on the Second Coming of Christ. Speaker is Brother C R Worsham from Bakersfield.
Minter Field begins its second football season in four years as Lt James A Dildy guides a 50 man cadet squad on the athletic area. Lt Col Newton H Crumley authorized the effort with plans for a team drawn up last week. The 1944 roster will include enlisted men and on-the-line trainees, with several players who previously played college football.
Mr and Mrs C G Lindquist entertained Tuesday evening at their home in honor of their son Lt Gordon A Lindquist US Coast Guard and his bride The guest list included Mrs J Stoner Mrs Esther Miller Harry Fowler Rev and Mrs Wm S Harper and many others from Wasco Bakersfield Long Beach and nearby communities.
Saipan action left Hearn wounded. he is back in the hospital and asks friends in Shafter to remember him. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. The brief notes his status and asks for well wishes from home.
The Shafter Press prints a letter from Corporal Rodriguez recounting his wartime experiences in Australia and the Pacific. He mentions seeing Japanese planes, explosions near his position, and medical care for wounded enemies. He encloses a Japanese ten yen bill and notes “invasion money” the Japs planned to use in Australia.
The Leslie L. Robinson Post 213 of the American Legion invites ex service men of World War II to the Legion Hall at 8 p.m. September 18 for the installation of officers for 1944-45. Installing officer Harry Paulden of Delano will install J. P. Hansen as commander G. L. Starrh as first vice commander Pete Bender as second vice commander Glen Nay as adjutant Bob Stockton as sergeant at arms and Clyde Bell as chaplain. Several honorably discharged servicemen in Shafter are expected to join the Legion soon.
The Lindquists were honored guests at a Bakersfield breakfast hosted by Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Stankard. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Lindquist, Roy Wright of Avenal, and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Chindberg of Lee. Lindquist left for Los Angeles, while Lt. Lindquist returns to duty at San Diego on September 15.
A. W. Noon says Kern residents should be notified at once about Germanys defeat. He stresses no celebration but immediate alert with steady siren blast similar to all clear. Council members agree vital news must reach all residents promptly.
Congregational Church of Shafter held a pantry party Friday evening at the Legion Hall to welcome Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Harper back from vacation and assist with restocking their pantry. Marion Crockett and P. J. Rempel organized the event with a group of ladies assisting.
A Saturday evening charivari for newlyweds Mr and Mrs Tip Henderson gathered at the Ed Brown home and then returned to the Browns for the rest of the night Henderson, a Navy man stationed at Long Beach, was home for the weekend The guest list included Mr and Mrs John Jacobsen Mr and Mrs Rolf Jacobsen Mr and Mrs Pete Bender Mr and Mrs Emil Bender Mr and Mrs Wm Bender Miss Edna Prieve Mrs Rose Logan and Jack and other friends.
Goiter prevalence is notably higher among women than men, highlighting gender disparities in thyroid health. The statement underscores a pattern seen across populations, with potential implications for screening and awareness campaigns targeting women.
Bank of America local branch employees held a September 6 party that began with a two hour bowling session in Bakersfield and ended with a bar-b-que supper in Beale Park. Elbert Franz posted high scores among attendees. Present were Mr and Mrs Arnold Morss Mr and Mrs Glen Crampton Mrs Annette Albright Elbert Franz Miss Clara Nikkel Miss Linda Gloeckler Miss Rena Butler and Miss Ella Dueck.
Mrs. Donald Watson received a letter from her brother Pfc. J. C. Marlett stationed in the South Pacific. He had just returned to his base from 73 days of combat duty to find 20 letters and five packages waiting for him. He notes he may not go camping again after such hardship and has served as a gunner in a machine gun squad observing many dead Japs.
Louise Livers of Shafter High School heritage serves as Treasurer of University Hall for Women at the University of Redlands managing funds for ninety residents. She has held roles in the California Scholarship Federation yearbook editing and tennis, and is active in Spurs, Alpha Xi Omicron, and Webb societies.
Cpl. Roy L. Carter of Route 1 Box 339 M Shafter California receives the Good Conduct Medal for a year of exemplary duty and behavior while at war. He is a Maintenance Foreman at the Air Service Command depot praised by Lt. Gen. Carl A. Spaatz for doubling aircraft output, with the award presented by Col. John G. Moore.
The next USO dance will be held September 21 at the Women’s Club building, sponsored by the Shatter Rotary Club. The prior dance on September 7 drew a large crowd, and weather caused a venue move to the USO Hall. Next Sunday, September 17, members of the First Mennonite Church will host at the USO Club Hall.
Miss Mary Frances Ohanneson hosted a swimming party last Saturday to officially open her parents' new pool. Guests included Phyllis Peters Gregory Ohanneson David Ohanneson Minor Rootes Betty Taylor Howard Crampton Tom and John Kelly. They enjoyed ice cream and cake on the lawn after swimming.
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