Parent Education Series Planned by Richland PTA
Richland School PTA opens a six session Parent education series starting April 7 at 10 a.m. in Room 24 with babysitting by eighth grade girls. Ross Harrington will discuss General Principles of Child Development, followed by topics on Language and Speech Development, Social Development, Physical Development, Emotional Development, and Psycho Sexual Development of Children with specialists from state and Kern County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Crawford
PTA
Crawford
Kern County
Ross Harrington
Richland
Conrad Wedberg
State Department of Education
Nina Jorstad
Kern’ County
Henry Voth
Leonard Duck
George Collins
Louise Maupin
Roy Farrell
Murray Tondow
Kern County Schools
Ernest Willenberg
Junior Women Change Rules In Election
A by law change at the Junior Women's Club meeting at the Clyde Zachary barn shifts officer elections to general membership via secret ballot. The supervising committee includes Mrs. Marvin Neu man, Mrs. William Duerksen and Mrs. M. L. Wiedmann. Attendees included Mrs. Clyde Zachary and Mrs. George Smith among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Zachary Barn
Lerdo Highway
Marvin Neu‘man
William Duerksen
M. L. Wiedmann
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Tuberculosis and Health Association
Bob Kelly
George Smith
Fresno
Mesdames
Clyde Zachary
Donald Zachary
Robert Mettler
Mike Sresovich
George Collins
E. B. Stringham
Leland Bell
Joe Thompson
H.C. Hight
Louis Pelosi
Ed Gaede
Tommy Tucker
Marvin Lane
J. L. Hill
First Child Born to Gerrish Family in Las Vegas
Gail Cynthia, first child of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gerrish of Las Vegas, Nevada, weighed six pounds seven ounces at birth on Monday. Grandparents include H. C. Mettler of Shafter and Glen Gerrish of Bakersfield. Mother Cor rine Mettler of Shafter also a relative links to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Cynthia
Harold Gerrish
Las Vegas
Nev
Corrine Mettler
Shafter
H. C. Mettler
Glen Gerrish
Bakersfield
Mettler
Ahmah
Curtis Elkins
Edwards Air Force Base
Karen Lavonne
Huston Hill
John Elkins
Thank you notice to friends and neighbors
Mrs Lynn Norris and family express deep gratitude for the generosity and kindness shown during the illness and death of their husband and father. They thank friends and neighbors and wish God’s blessing in return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Norris
Richland School District bids dust binder project
Bids for furnishing and applying a dust binder at Richland School yard are due by 1 00 p m April 17 1954 at the Richland School District office Shafter California. Bruce Crawford District Superintendent will provide details The board continues to reserve the right to reject all bids and waive irregularities. Notice also announces an election to raise the district tax rate from 99 cents to 1 85 per hundred dollars on May 16 1953 with polls open 7 00 am to 7 00 pm and results announced May 23 1954 with district officials named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
Shafter
California
Bruce
Crawford
Leonard Jianede
Cherk You
Kern
State of
Board of Trustees
Anna Rainey
Rent Thompson
Cathand
Leonard Gaede
Ed Kirscherman
Ernest Panero
Newlyweds Honored at Shower Party in Shafter
Mrs Opal Mesilwain and James Kenneth Hester, newlyweds, were honored at a Tuesday wedding shower at the bride's parents home 133 West Ash Street. Hosts included Mrs Clyde McIllwain and helpers Mrs Elmer Hicks Mrs Donald Watson and Mrs Roy Boney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kenneth Hester
Clyde McIllwain
West Ash St
McIiilwain
Elmer Hicks
Donald Watson
Roy Boney
Opal MesIilwain
Shafter High School
Jim Hester
East Euclid St
Shafter High
Howard Neal
Goman Biddle
Roland Nixon
Silas Kelly
Jess Carr
John Hendricks
Jewel Rose
Henry Smith
Jess Baker
A L. Ratzlaff
J Thomas
Walter Boggs
Bob Sage
Cecil
Visit to Mrs. Wilburn Ingham Among Mrs Wall's Trip
Mrs P T Wall returned home after a three week southern trip to handle business matters. She visited her daughter Mrs Wilburn Ingham of Loma Linda and dropped by nephew Dr Nathan Westermeyer’s home in San Bernardino.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilburn Ingham
Loma Linda
P. T. Wall
South
Nathan Westermeyer
San Bernardino
Campfire Girls and Bluebirds Honored by Shafter Rotary
Campfire and Bluebird groups sponsored by the Shafter Rotary Club were honored at the Tuesday lunch meeting in Motel Canelo. Keith Jones of Wasco performed a magic act after lunch, introduced by Dr. John Revell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Smith
Shafter Rotary Club
Dorothy Ward
Bob Somers
Shafter Lions Club
E.A. Brown
Botary Club
Mary Helen Vasquez
Rachel Cota
Eva Cota
Mary Rios
Emma Rodriguez
Motel Canelo
Keith Jones
Wasco
John Revell
Good Friday Service Set For Church
Union Congregational Church announces a Good Friday Communion Service at 7 45 pm led by Rev Gordon J Baker for the 10th year. The program features the cantata The Crucifixion with choir under Mrs Harold Greene and soloists Mrs Thurst on Anderson and Harold Greene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Smith
T. N. Anderson
Harold Greene
Congregational Church
Glen Patman
Union Congregational Church
Gordon J. Baker
John Siac
Glen Putman
Thurston Anderson
Messrs
Kerneth Anderson
Gordon Baker
Reg Hammond
Ross Harrington
Mesdames Gordon Baker
E. C. Eckmann
J. H. Fuller
Elliott Garrison
Marvin Hoover
Don Ruggenberg
Harry Thompson
Joe Thompson
Norma Craig
Ella Mae Starrh
Ralph Wilson Celebrates Seventh Birthday at Home
The seventh birthday of Ralph Thomas Wilson was celebrated at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Ralph Wilson 408 West Marengo Ave Guests played games with Dewayne Wilson as prize winner Favors were bubble gum sticks Refreshments included birthday cake strawberry ice cream and punch Attending were a long list of relatives and friends with grand mother Mrs Mary Grumbles among them
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Thomas Wilson
Ralph Wilson
West Marengo Ave
Dewayne Wilson
Roy Lee Stumbles
Royce Grumbles
Billy Stallings
Linda Stallings
Keith Hamman
Jimmy Hamman
Carolyn Smith
Glen Smith
Pam
Seven Last Words Worship Service With Night Cross Scene
A church prepares a service receiving new members and offering the Lord's Supper. The climax features a dramatic presentation of the Seven Last Words of Jesus from the Cross. The sanctuary is dark with a dim cross silhouette as the choir responds to each word. The program blends music scripture and prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Fire damages garage at Kern Street home
Early morning fire largely destroyed a garage at the home of Mr and Mrs P H Kroeker 245 Kern Street. City and county firemen responded and officials cite probable faulty wiring as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Kroeker
Kern St
Pathfinders Receive Awards For Work Completed in Class
Pathfinders are honored for completing classes at Kern Academy. Evelyn Bowkie carries the American Flag. Earl Neuman and Richard Voth carry the Pathfinder Flag. Elder Henry Baerg conducts the investiture as teachers present pins and neckerchiefs for memorized Bible verses and nature studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern Academy
Lionel Nightingale
Evelyn Bowkie
Earl Neuman
Richard Voth
Henry Baerg
San Jose
Margaret Saecker
Vera Neumann
George Wister
LaVerne Wolcott
Elder Baerg
Sharon Nightingale
Charyl Gottfried
Lynette Holmes
Bunny Anderson
Ernest
Personal notices and gatherings span Buttonwillow and nearby towns
Mrs. Edward Danzler returns to Ogden Utah after visiting her Whitfield parents and husband T Sgt Danzler returns to Air Force duties. Doris Loewen joins Kappa Phiat eres at Fresno State. Tabor College Choir to perform Easter sacred program in Hillsboro Kansas. Mrs John Turner honored at Cross Street luncheon. Mrs Norman Frazier visits Harrison family. BerkelEy guests arrive. Walter Johnson of Bishop visits daughter Vincent Roberts family. Suzette Fuller celebrates 11th birthday. Orvil Williams family sells garage business and moves to Binkleman Nebraska. Sel vidge family hosts dinner. Wednesday Afternoon Club bridge April 8 at Harrison home. Paul Wiebe family trip to Knott's Berry FarmBelle. Bill Van Osdell speaks at Buttonwillow Lions meeting. Mrs Eckmann and Mrs Collins named to district convention April 8 10 Fresno and state convention April 22 24 Los Angeles. Ella Mae Starrh listed among Whittier College spring enrollments. Sharon Eidsen Easter in Richfield. Buttonwillow Italian Catholic Federation hosts Barn Dance April 11. Mrs Ford Williams home from Fresno with ill daughter-in-law Mrs Steitz.
Tea in Honor of Mother Here
A tea honoring Mrs. Nat Frazier and her two children was held at the Berkeley home of Mrs. A. Those present included Mrs. George Triason, Mrs. Horace Gray, S. Phil Channeson, Mrs. John Channeson and family, Mrs. Charles Burns, Mrs. Hira Craig and Norma, Mrs. John Turner and Martha, and Mrs. McL. Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat Frazier
Jean of. Berkeley
Neoree
George Triison
Horace Gray
S. Phil’ Channeson
John Channeson
Joe
Jane
Jeff
Charles Burns
Hi R Craig
Norma
John Turner
Martha
Mel. Thomas
Farewell party for departing servicemen in Clyde
A farewell party was held on Le highway at the Clyde Zachary barn to honor leaving servicemen. Guests included Kyle Hill, Bert Iler, Phil Zachary, Jack Thormpson, Henry Rice, Bobbie Liles, Donna Weitz, Jimmie Witcher and Diana Watkins. Participants enjoyed dancing and refreshments as they bid farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Zachary
Lehighway
Kyle Hill
Bert Iler
Phil Zachary
Jack Thormpson
Henry Rice
Bobbie Liles
Donna Weitz
Jimmie Witcher
Diana Watkins
Also Mentioned on This Page
Richland School Parent Teachers~ Association
Pote
Ernest Evers
Miss Freise
Mercy Hospital
H. B. Love
Kern Homes
K. A. Bromwell
Emil Stoller
Anne Enns
Phil Channeson
Claude Hull
Adolf Schwarz
Floyd Hoeger
Margaret Goertzen
Pete Kroeker
Tom Wilson
Abe Toews
Ralph Lachenmaier
Pete Isaac
Sam Dirksen
Martha Bishop
Eugene Johnson
Ralph H. Janzen
Ruby Hoeger
Katherine. Baker
Jack Thompson
Walter Zimmerman
Thomas Wedge
Betty Baker
Wheeler
Bluebirds
Rotary
Dc. J
The
Guardian
Dan Weitz
Patsy Cornell
Dorothy Weitz
Paula Allen
Mary Brown
Sharon’ Nusz
Ruby Shultz
Judy Shultz
Joan Eckmann
Miss Eckman
Marilyn Johnson
Kathleen , Revell
Patricia Kirschenmann
Suzette Fuller
Sandra Jacobsen
Cissy Greene
Jill Panero
Christie Neuman
Brenda Boel
R. A. Jacobsen
Campfire Council
Cooper’s
Pathfinders
Edward Danzler
Daniel Whitfield
Ogden
Utah
Sgt
Danzler
United States Air Force
Doris Loewen
Fresno State College
Tabor College
Hillsboro
Kan
Mennonite Brethren Church
Herbert C. Richert
John ‘Turner
Cross Street
George Harrison
A. P. Channeson
P. L. Arnold
Marian Haycock
Norman Frazier
Barbara
Jean
Berkeley
Walter Johnson
Bishop
Vincent Roberts
Atlantic St
East Tulare Ave
Orvil Williams
Buttonwillow
Tom Edwards
E. J. Selvidge
Merritt Holloway
Tipton
Teddy
Tom
Faber St
M. L. Thomas
Paul Wiebe
Carol
Los Angeles
Bill van Osdel
Bakersfield Lions Club
Buttonwillow Lions Club
Eckmann
Women's Clubs
Wilbur Stocker
William Bender
Whittier College
Sharon Eidsen
Ed Eidsen
Orange Ave
Richfield
St. Mary's Hall
Ford L. Williams
Wasco After Hours
P.O. Box
Plumbing & Electric
California Ave. Shafter
Walnut Street
Kirschenmann Park
Minter, State and Walnut Streets
California Ave
Eidsen Shafter
R. C. Dodson
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