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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1948
Page
5
Mr. Robert Gates invites the public to Shafter High School Visitors Day on Friday April 9 from six to ten p.m. A paper tape recorder will be demonstrated in the library to capture guest voices. The display also features a motion picture projector microphone public address systems slide projectors and a sound reproducer plus charts maps and graphs.
The house-trailer displayed by Kern County Firemen and Policemen's Surf Club at Al's Associated Service Station in 5 Points was won by J. P. Long of Veterans' Auto Court Wasco. Award made on Wednesday March 31.
The California Farm Bureau Federation hosts a regional meeting at the American Legion Building Bakersfield on Monday from 9 30 a m to 3 30 p m Director Region No 3 E G Buerkle announces Commodity and Home Department meetings in the morning with Ray B Wiser and Louis Rozzoni leading the afternoon discussion Attendees urged to plan to attend as the host county expects a large turnout
Bakersfield College hosts its first spring dance sponsored by the Associated Men Students on April 16 at Bakersfield High School boys gym from 9 p.m. to midnight. Gerald Adams and his orchestra provide music. Arrangements are by Paul Baldwin and colleagues Don Pruett Edward Knapp and Don Casida.
Nominations for Shafter High School student body officers were presented by the current executive board. Tom Fletcher and Patsy Kelly were named for president, Jim Wroten and Lowell Bergman for vice president, Dana Baughman and Peggy Nikkel for secretary, Mary Montgomery and Bonnie Williams for social chairman. Elections occur before year end with new officers starting next fall.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Afhderson and children enjoyed a weekend at California Hot Springs. The trip focused on family time and leisure activities in a scenic resort setting.
Mr. and Mrs. Olin Fenderson returned from Meeker Oklahoma where they attended the funeral of Mrs Fendersons sister.
The Federal State Market News Service opens its permanent Bakersfield office under H. E. Gene Tilden. The office covers Kern County and parts of Tulare County, providing daily price and shipment data, acreages, growing conditions, and harvest prospects from federal and state agencies. Located at 723 East 21st Street with telephone 55309.
A P T A food sale is held during Visitors Night at the high school. Proceeds benefit the P T A general fund not for needy children. Members are urged to donate goods especially cakes and pies. A fried chicken platter and two cakes will be auctioned. volunteers bring food to the gym for display and sale.
Public invited to Wasco Grange card party Saturday at 8 p m with 75 cent admission for building fund. Refreshments to be served and prizes awarded for 500 and bridge.
Mrs. Robert Ladoux is back home after a seven day hospital stay in Bakersfield. She was released and reported to be in good condition.
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Hall for a regular business session. President Mrs Dorothy Horwith chaired. reports covered the district meeting, executive board, and sewing. Plans were made for a pot luck dinner on April 13 and initiation of new members.
Shafter High School drama students, fresh from the annual play, will stage an original radio skit for Visitor's Day on Friday April 9. The program also includes another radio broadcast featuring a second original piece by Mary Channeson planned for May 12.
Doctor and Mrs. P C Guenther visited with the Guenther family in San Luis Obispo last weekend.
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