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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1956

Page

9

Safeway Seeks Early Milk Price Ruling in California Case

Safeway Stores asks the Kings County Superior Court for an early decision in Safeway Stores v. Brock challenging California Milk Control Board fixed minimum retail milk prices. The motion for hearing is set for Thursday in Hanford, with the case ongoing after a year of trial and testimony from economists and dairy experts.

Safeway Stores Superior Court of Kings County California Bureau of Milk Control Safeway Superior Court Hanford Brock California Director of Agriculture Clark Clement Clement Forc

Maple PTA Installs Officers and Showcases 4-H

Mrs. Grant Jensen installed as president of the Maple PTA with Mrs. Ben Giesbrecht beginning her second year as president. Other officers installed included Mrs. Oscar Bergman vice president and Mrs. Dillard Askew secretary. The event featured ship‑themed remarks, choral music by Hazel Haag’s class, pledge by Maple 4‑H members, and a spiritual thought by Ernest Siemens.

Grant Jensen Shafter PTA Ben Giesbrecht Oscar Bergman Dillard Askew Jonas Nickel Theodore Heinrichs Allen Bartel Ernest Siemens

Four teams and a 4-H member shine at Bakersfield Demonstration Day

Maple 4-H Club sent four teams and one individual to Demonstration Day at Golden State School Bakersfield. Evelyn Schellenberg and Diane Loepp won top general home economics with Be fore and After while Norma Nicol won the individual cooking for Ace with a Hole. Other participants included Karen Wiens with Out on Top, Shirley Mixon and Nancy Bergman with Bottoms Up, and Nadia Nevarov with Sondra Penner in health An Apple a Day. Nancy earned special commendation for last minute substitution. Winners advance to Kern County regional meet in Chowchilla May 26. event part of National awards with certificates medals prizes. Demonstration Day organized by Lois Lyman and Lester Allen. judged by Miss Jean from Farm and Home. Mr and Mrs Ernest Siemens, new car owners, toured Kern Canyon and Kern County Museum with the pioneer village during a family outing.

Cipal Gribble Shafter Karen Wiens Norma Nicol Karen Bartel Algurtha Broom Nancy Bergman Evelyn Schellenberg Ruby Kelley Annette Herring Beverly Nightengale Golden State School Bakersfield Diane Loepp Shirley Mixon Nadia Nevarov Sondra Penner Nancy Kern County Chowchilla -On Lois Lyman Lester Allen Jean Farm and Home Office

Mrs Grant L Graat Returns Home From California Trip

Mrs Grant L Graat of Farmington New Mexico returned to her home Monday after spending two weeks in Bakersfield and visiting relatives. She was joined by family members during the trip and plans to resume daily routines in Farmington.

Grant L. Graat Farmington New Mexico Bakersfield

Hitchcocks Birthday Party for Gail and Chan

A birthday party for Gail Hitchcock and her brother Chan was held Saturday at Mrs C L Hitchcock’s country home. Mickey Mouse films and Hidden Treasure game entertained the children among spring décor with baby bunnies chicks and kittens. Attendees included Connie Leffler Clifford Robert Jr and family Janet Kel Stevie Fuller Marsha Adams Jimmie Susoeff Donnie Stepp Nancy Stepp Michael Clifton Kenny Sanderson and others.

Gail Chan C. L. Hitchcock Connie Ronnie Leffler Clifford Robertson Scott Kenneths Mark Janet Donald Kel Melinda Fuller Stevie Marsha Adams Jimmie Susoeff Donnie Tommy Nancy Stepp Michael Clifton Kenny Sanderson Debbie Diane Gorsching Rosamund Hale Chan Hitchcock

Weekend Visit Highlights Local Families

Daughters were guests of Mr and Mrs Alex Dobrennen in Maple area over the weekend. Mrs Dobrennen's sister Mrs Robert Leon had been in the hospital but is now recovering and doing well.

Alex Dobrennen Maple Area

Death of James Magee Earlimart

James Magee Earlimart died recently in Winney. Funeral services were held on Tuesday. His daughter Mrs L H Bryant resides in the Maple area.

James Magee Earlimart Winney L. H. Bryant Maple Area

Miss Helen Schellenberg Returns to Maple School

Miss Helen Schellenberg resumes duties at Maple School after a short absence. Substituting in the second grade was Mrs. Fred Hasty of Shafter. Her sister Luella Schellenberg visited and had taught at the school before marriage to Frank Neufeld of Porterville, who will lead a new Tulare area school after summer.

Helen Schellenberg Maple School Fred Hasty Shafter

Mrs George J Siemens Admitted For Follow Up Surgery

Mrs George J Siemens entered Bakersfield Hospital Monday afternoon for follow up surgery Tuesday morning. She has been recuperating at home for several weeks since a preliminary operation was performed. Barring unforeseen complications she will be home in a few days.

George J. Siemens Bakersfield Hospital Siemens

Maple School Opens Library During Public Schools Week

Mrs. Oscar Bergman announces Maple Branch library at Maple School will host Open House during Public Schools Week. A special display welcomes new patrons to check out books. Five school orchestras join on Thursday evening April 26 under Le Roy Hooge at Maple School.

Oscar Bergman Maple Branch Maple School Leroy Hooge Belridge Lost Hills Semitropic Rio

Maple School Open House Amid Orchestra Program

Hooge serves as instructor for all except the latter as Maple School hosts an open house after an orchestra program beginning at 7 30 p m. Exhibits of art and classroom work will be on display with teachers greeting parents. Maple PTA will serve punch and cookies to visitors after the event.

Bravo Hooge Maple PTA

Weekend Diversions at Sea Breeze Gathering

The Wedges hosted their daughter and family at Sea Breeze with guests including the Thompson family. Clamming, bowling, and rest filled the weekend alongside birthday celebrations for Mr. W and Mr. Thompson. The cake featured a baseball theme reflecting the sports interest of the group.

Wedge Paul Grim Sea Breeze Wedges Harry Thompsons Mr. Thompson

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