Berkeley Union Fairs Howard Payne Adelheid Lutz Marriage
The social page reports the Berkeley marriage of Howard Payne son of Mr and Mrs T C Payne to Adelheid Lutz daughter of Dr and Mrs Lutz on March 19 in Berkeley The couple plan to reside in Shafter Payne is to graduate from the University of California May 25 Dr Lutz a UC professor and the romance began after Payne enrolled at the university Also covered are club meetings sewing circle and Girl Scout Boy Scout Easter event and Poppy poster awards with local women forming part of the organizing groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Payne
Berkeley
T. C. Payne
Adelheid Lutz
Lutz
University of California
Howard
University
Shafter
American Legion Auxiliary Elects Past Presidents Party Chair
The American Legion Auxiliary held its regular meeting Tuesday with Mrs. Frank Annis presiding. Mrs. Joe Henderson was named chair of the newly formed Past Presidents Party, and she along with Mrs. Glenn Nay will work with cemetery directors toward perpetual care for the local cemetery. Members present included Mrs. Annis Nay Tabb Dye Enns Neufeld Comfort Ingram Hanson Berry and Zimmerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Frank Annis
Joe Henderson
Partey
Glenn Nay
Shafter Cemetery
Taylor Tabb
Ray Dye
George Enns
H. C Neufeld
H. G. Comfort
Elizabeth Ingram
J. P. Hanson
Lois Berry
Julius Zimmerman
Balzer Engagement Announced for Miss Sara Balzer
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Balzer hosted a party Saturday night to reveal the engagement of their daughter Sara Balzer to Keith Fields of Los Angeles. Both couples attend the Bible Institute of Los Angeles. guests included Verna Balzer and others from Fresno and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Balzer
Sara Balzer
Keith Fields
Los Angeles
Miss Balzer
Mr. Fields
The
Bible Institute of
State of
Washington
Verna Balzer
Katherine Enns
Martha Harms
Fresno
Elizabeth Voth
Pat Kelso
Doty Wendt
Balzer Keith Fields
Mmejonn Balzer
Harold Voth
Rubene Shultz
Marvin Voth
Verna Balmer
Rceegenar
S. J. S. Balzer
Shafter Police Create Finger Print Bureau
The Shafter police department now forms an identification bureau led by Lawrence Baughman, unpaid manager of Justesen's. His finger print work, done as a hobby, rivals professional experts, with files showing high skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Police Department
Lawrence Baughman
Justesen’s
Crude Oil Yield Increases Across United States
The Oil and Gas Journal reports that crude oil production in the United States rose by an average of 27 027 barrels per day in the week ending April 9. The daily average reached 3 392 636 barrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
The
Oil and Gas Journal
Mettler Ships First Onions of Shafter 1938 Crop
H F Mettler shipped the first onions of Shafter Calif 1938 crop to Los Angeles and San Francisco by truck. Prices were satisfactory and more than 600 logs were dug from two acres planted in September. Carrot shipments aren’t yet expected. about 200 carloads will move by rail. Shafter leads Kern county with 614 acres in onions. total county onion area is 820 acres. Other local growers listed include Maurer Lachenmaier Neuman Kirschenmann Brothers Orvin Mettler Eckmann Brothers Christ Handel Thiesen Arnold Balzer Friesen Peters and Bender Brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Mettler
Mettler
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Shafter
Kern County
Wasco
Buttonwilliow
Lerdo
Rosedale
J. H.maurer
Lachenmaier & Neuman
Kirschenmann Brothers
Orvin Mettler
Eckmann Brothers
Christ and
F. W. Handel
E. J .Thiesen
J. H. Arnold
J. S. Balzer
Bender Brothers
John F. Friesen
Simon Peters
Noted Singer To Appear In Shafter
A sacred music program is set at the First Baptist church in Shafter on Sunday evening April 24 at 8 o clock directed by Robert L Gates. Tenor Harry Bundy formerly of Detroit’s Temple Baptist Church will perform praised as the best tenor in ten years by Detroit critics. Bundy, a Toronto Conservatory graduate, studied in Chicago and has sung with Moody Memorial Church and evangelists. The program includes works by Lillenas McGranahan and Warren among others and Bundy will also sing at the Mennonite Brethren church during the Saengerfest Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock.
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C. P. Morgan
J. H. Porterfield
Shafter High School
Marion Harrison
M. Thomas
Taylor Tabb
Warren Wittmayes
George Weigum
First Baptist Church
Robert L. Gates
Harry Bundy
Temple Baptist Church of
Detroit
Bundy
Toronto Conservatory of Music
Chicago
Shakespear
Moody Memorial Church
Novel buffalo aided cattle raise in South Dakota fields
In Carson county and the Grand River region ranchers integrate buffalo into cattle herds to produce a sturdier beef animal. Buffalo lead herd movement, warn of storms, and influence feeding habits while calves imprint chewed buck brush for forage. Offspring show broader shoulders and resilience to extreme weather.
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McIntosh
S. D
Carson County
Grand River
South Dakota
Tunnels Under St Paul Rival Roman Catacombs
City engineer George M. Shepard reports extensive subterranean passages under downtown St Paul, rivaling Rome’s catacombs. The honeycomb network lies 20 to 75 feet below, with layers of limestone and St Peter sandstone. utilities, including water, telephone, power, railways, and a deep sanitary sewer interceptor, navigate the tunnels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Rome
George M. Shepard
Shepard
Loop District
St. Peter
First Job of Radio Car Is Finding Stray Horse
Revere Massachusetts police debut radio car task finds stray work horse in a field. Patrolmen Larry Duggan and Herbert Zunino secure the animal and notify headquarters. After multiple stand bys and calls, the owner is located and the car returns, minus the tether coil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revere
Mass
Larry Duggan
Herbert Zunino
Lit Dalton Returns Home After California Visit
Lit Dalton, last of the Dalton Brothers, returns to Sacramento from a week with Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Latta. A California resident for 60 years, he avoided his brothers' escapades and now, aged past years, aids Latta in drafting a booklet to debunk their notoriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littleton
Lit
Dalton
Dalton Brothers
Sacramento
F. F. Latta
California
Latta
Farmers Revive Arcades Attica Railroad With Farmers Run
A group of farmers in New York state bought and now operate the Arcade and Attica railroad, saving the 26 mile line from abandonment. The 100 year old system runs one daily train between Arcade and Attica after local residents pooled resources to purchase the entire railroad and equipment.
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Arcade
N. Y
New York State
Arcade & Attica
United States
Attica
License Plate Twist Ties Far Apart Brothers
Plymouth Massachusetts report shows brothers Harry Hikel and Lieut Nolan Hikel living about 200 miles apart. They registered cars at different times but discovered their plates are consecutive 55 801 and 55 802.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Mass
Harry Hikel
Lieut
Nolan Hikel
Signatures Needed for Local Communications
The Press notes a long standing policy requiring all letters intended for publication to be signed and include the sender’s address. Many readers ignore this rule, causing submissions to be discarded. The paper accepts up to 200 words on one side, with signature and address required unless the writer requests withholding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Local Minister Author of Convention Song
The convention will include a song written by the Rev. Wm. Bestwater more than 20 years ago. The German hymn Wer Will Freudig Folgen has long been used in Mennonite congregations and urges immediate response to Christ call. Its enduring popularity grows in Mennonite circles.
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Wm. 3. Bestwater
Christ
Glee Club Entertainment at Shafter High School
Biola Men's Glee Club performed for Shafter High students with 26 voices. The singers were hosted by the Girls' Glee Club who provided luncheon before the assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glee Club
Shafter High
Biola Men’s Glee Club
Shafter High School
Shafter High School Rehearses Spring Fever Play
The Junior class at Shafter High staged a rehearsal of Spring Fever in Richland auditorium on Monday. Directed by Mr. White the cast of 12 rehearsed ahead of the May 6 performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High School
Richland ‘Auditorium
White
Temple of Heaven at Peiping Illuminates Ming Era
The Temple of Heaven in Peiping stands as a Ming period ceremonial complex reflecting imperial rites. The site embodies ancient Chinese religious architecture, layout, and historical significance.
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Temple of Heaven
Peipingment
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Charles Allen Smart
J. P. Howland
Arthur, Johnson
M. Thormas
Phil Ohanneson
Grey
Woodland
M. B. Sewing Cirle
M. B. Sewing Circle
Jack Kliewer
Harvey Gaede
Grace Warkentin
Amanda — Johnson
Merne—Balzer
Merne—Balzer,—Evelyn—Unruh, Rosie Unruh, Aldline Boese, Irma Wendland
Juanita Neufeld
Luella Klassen
Mesdames Harvey
Gaede
Menne Siemens
Louis Becker
Walter Bergen
Sewing Circle
American Legion Hall
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Mesdames FE
B. Stringham
Thomas Wedge
Eleanor Schaap
Maxine Hampton
Geneva White Cotton
Louise Crafton
Letha Bartel
Elsie Dahl
Minnie Koop
Aileen Glenn
Edna Wyckoff
Eddie Hall
Clayton Wyckoff
Doris Davis
Kathleen Janzen
Wek
Police Dept
Ana
Irvin S. Cobb
Snaky Sal
Fanny Flapper
Lit” Dalton
L. H. McGrane
Optometrist
Hitchcock Hotel
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Cial
Southern California Gas Company
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