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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1960
Page
9
Shafter wins the Bennett Hereford Award for Beef Show at the Future Farmers of America expo in Sacramento. Dr Frank Bennett of Chico presents the honor.
The U S Air Force Academy enrolls 770 new cadets from all states in a four year program. Many will face a tough entry and strict standards as they prepare for careers in the Air Force Age.
The article explains how cadets are selected for the Academy and its four year program. It notes the honor of appointment, the four years of collegiate and professional education, and the potential for bachelor’s or master’s degrees. It lists required exams and emphasizes exceptional ability and prior college work.
The Rev Edward Babbitt will preach on Is Christianity the Answer at the Union Congregational Church at Sycamore and Tulare Avenues. A violin duet The Holy City will be performed and music pieces Suffer God to Guide Thee and March Kern Galbraith. Sunday School led by Carl Wells starts 9 30 am with classes for all ages. Junior High Pioneer Fellowship meets 630 pm and High School Pilgrim Fellowship at 7 pm.
A three day Christian Assembly planned for September 16 to 18 in Paso Robles emphasizes obedience to the Creator's commands. Victor N. Coleman leads meal planning for attendees, and Jehovah's Witnesses invite all people of goodwill to join the racially and socially diverse gathering.
The text traces Christ healing the woman with infirmity in Luke and cites Mary Baker Eddy on spiritual mastery over the body. It notes George Downing as builder of a notable residence and Harvard-educated.
George Gelman of Bioform Corp Wasco chairs the newly formed Southern San Joa pe for Higher Edu SSJCHE created by Bakersfield Delano Wasco Chambers of Commerce to study a four year college. More than 40 south oen communities invited to Bakersfield Library on September 16 at 7 p.m. to discuss regional higher education.
President Mrs. Eugene Hill of Rio Bravo P T A presided at a delightful luncheon for Rio Bravo School teachers during orientation day.
George A. Brown and Leonard Thomson lead a new Nixon-Lodge effort in Kern County launching a coordinated council to streamline campaign activities. The Nixon headquarters at 1682 Fort Avenue operates daily 9 am to 5 pm with voter info registration and literature. A separate note cites crude oil refining water usage and a global debt figure.
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