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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1949

Page

5

Heifetz to Perform in Shafter Harvey Auditorium

Kern County Musical Association brings Jascha Heifetz to Harvey Auditorium for a concert on Friday April 29 at 8 30 pm. Mrs Ray Borrer heads the sponsoring group and the season focuses on Home Demonstration Week with a county wide homes tour starting at 9 30 am in Shafter.

Kern County Musical Association Jascha Heifetz Harvey Auditorium Russia Heifetz The Philharmonic Nikisch New York Hefetz Carnegie Hall Ve Mega Forces Victor Ray Borrer

Dessert-Bridge Planned by St. Therese Altar Society

St Therese Altar Society finalizes plans for a dessert bridge at the Woman's Club House tomorrow afternoon after a meeting at Mrs Al Mortimore's home. President Mrs Henry Guidera notes contact numbers 5572 and 9138 for attendees. Committee includes Mrs J W Izzell, Mrs Henry Guidera, decorations by Mrs Lawrence Homan and Mrs John Revell. Chairwoman is Mrs Frank Sill with missing letters, other organizers Mrs June Cohen and Mrs yh Sill. A Bingo game is planned for May 21 near Legion Hall during the Shafter Potatoival. A rummage sale is planned for the first Saturday in June.

St. Therese’s Altar Society Woman’s Club al Mortimore Henry Guidera Iety Frank Sill J. Wizzell Ecorations Lawrence Hman John Revell Essort June Cohen Yh Sill Legion Hall

Visit Balboa Island Deep Sea Fishing Trip

Mr and Mrs Lincoln Goddard and daughter Kathy joined Mr and Mrs vin Parrett and son Corky and Neufeld of Wasco at their marine home on Balboa Island. The group enjoyed a deep sea fish trip on Sunday.

Balboa Island Lincoln Goddard Kathy Vin Parrett Corky, Neufeld Wasco

Holland couples enjoy Arizona weekend visit

Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Holland and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Holland spent a weekend at the Casa Grande home of Mrs. Herman Holland’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Williams, in Arizona.

Arizona T. L. Holland Herman Holland Casa Grande Harold Williams

Barbara Fox Pledges Eta Gamma Sorority

Barbara Fox, student at Godbury's College and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Fox, pledges into the Eta iota Gamma Sorority of the Alpha Epsilon Chapters. The sorority is for two year stages. Fox has attended many rush teas during the pledge period.

Fox Barbara Fox Godbury’s College John P. Fox After Etailon Gamma Sorority Miss Fox

Starlight Circle OKs Regi Meeting at Wasco Lodge

The Starlight Circle of the Asco Chapter No 489 Order of the Star will hold its reg meeting preceded by a truck luncheon on Monday at the Wasco Mason Temple. Time is 3 30 p.m. and all members are invited. Mr and Mrs Joseph Guidera of San Francisco visited the Henry Guidera home from Friday to Monday this week. Joseph Guidera is general manager of the Pacific Fruit Company in San Francisco.

Les Starlight Circle Asco Order of Tern Star Wasco Mason Temple Irisco Joseph Guidera San Francisco Henry Guidera Pacific Fruite San Francsco

Revival meeting hosts share Bakersfield event

Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Emanuel Uman included Mr and Mrs Paul It. They attended a revival meeting in Bakersfield at night led by Elder.

Emanuel Uman Paul It Bakersfield Elder

Texas Club Free Dance Tonight in Bakersfield

W. A. Bill Thompson president of the Kern Texas Club announced a Texas Club free dance to be held tonight at P. G. E. Hall on Oak Street Bakersfield. A Texas Barbecue is set for Sunday June 12 at Hart Memorial Park starting at noon with all Texans and friends invited.

W. A Bill” Thompson Kern Texas Club Texas Club Oak Street Bakersfield Texas Hart Memorial Park Lone Star State

Mrs Lowell Todd and family tour San Francisco

Mrs Lowell Todd and daughter Julie visited San Francisco to see the King family. Mr George C King underwent major surgery and is reported recovering nicely. Mrs C D Todd, mother of Mr Todd, visited Shafter with her daughter in law and returned to Pacific Grove last weekend.

Lowell Todd Julie San Francisco Mrs. Todd George C. King Mr. King Shafter C. D. Todd Mr. Todd Todd Pacific Grove

Dinner Guests Share Chicken at Spencer Home

Monday night dinner guests at Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Spencer included Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Sherwin and their son. The group then drove to Wasco to visit Mrs. Spencer's brother Mr. and Mrs. A. L. McKenney and family.

Bennie Spencer W. L. Sherwin and Wasco

Mrs W L Sherwin Visits Bakersfield on Business

Mrs W L Sherwin was a business visitor in Bakersfield on Monday of this week.

W. L. Sherwin Bakersfield

George Gaedes Hosts Ray Family Guests

George Gaedes welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ray and their son Ray Jr. of Redondo Beach as visitors at the George Gaede home on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week.

George Gaedes George Gaede Ray Ray Ray Jr Redondo Beach

Birthday Wishes For Mrs Sanderson And Mrs Guenther

Community page sends birthday greetings to Mrs. Ralph Sanderson on April 26 and Mrs. P C Guenther on April 29. The note lists the honorees and dates in a local society roundup.

Ralph Sanderson P. C. Guenther

Guests Depart After Week At Local Home

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Arnett of Bellingham Washington left for their home on Wednesday of last week after a week's stay at the home of Dr. and Mrs. P C Guenther.

Robert Arnett Bellingham Washington P.C. Guenther

Spend Sunday in Fresno Personal Visit by Guenther Imme and Covell kin

Mr and Mrs P C Guenther and Mrs Ella Imme visited Fresno last Sunday at the homes of Mrs Esther Covell and her daughter Mrs Al Stillman.

Fresno P. C. Guenther Ella Imme Esther Covell al Stillman

Shafterites Attend Kern County Fish and Game Barbecue

Mr and Mrs Les Hobson and Mr and Mrs Bert Hebel were among Shafter residents at the Kern County Fish and Game Barbecue held Sunday at Hart Memorial Park.

Les Hobson Bert Hebel Shafterites Kern County Hart Memorial Park

Thompson Birthday Party At Home For Mary Thompson

Little Mary Thompson celebrated her fourth birthday Tuesday April 26 with a luncheon in the yard at the Thompson home on Sycamore Avenue. Guests received windmill favors as sandwiches cake and jello were served.

Mary Thompson Harry Thompson Thompson Sycamore Avenue Timmie Anderson Christopher Senn Art Brownell Jr Dana Bledsoe

Hobo Party Celebrates Faculty and Horizon Club Members

The FacultyWivesand Women s Club hosted the annual hobo party for Horizon Club members and guests at the Woman s Club House on April 23. Attendees enjoyed hay bale decor, a bonfire scene, a miniature train centerpiece, and patched jeans attire with square dancing and hot dogs. Notable attendees included Ruth Hilbert Betty Lund Rosamond Meyer Jean Waffle and numerous Horizon Club members and guests.

Horizon Club Woman's Club Betty Lund Rosamond Meyer Jean Waffle Ruth Hilbert Wesley Linda Ed Schacht Lowell Todd Burley Dooley Kyle Hill Jack Thompson Charles Thompson Gene Bryant John Kelly Keith Burnquist Jerry Johns Larry Wadel Steve Gilwitz

Mrs. Guenther Surprise Birthday Party

Mrs. P. C. Guenther was pleasantly surprised at a Saturday evening gathering in Bakersfield. Guests from Shafter and Bakersfield enjoyed bridge with high score prizes, received gifts, and shared birthday cake and ice cream.

P. C. Guenther Earl Roscamp Bakersfield Shafter Emil Stoller Ben Stoller P.C. Guenther

Courtesy Night At Wasco Eastern Star Meeting

Wasco Chapter No 489 Eastern Star held courtesy night at the Wasco Masonic Temple on April 25. Doris Farmer and other chapter officers were escorted east, with guests from Bakersfield Taft and Oildale. The program featured floral arrangements, refreshments, and a guest from Ashler Chapter South Dakota. Next meeting May 9 will be line officers night with county officers as guests.

Wasco Order of Eastern Star Wasco Masonic Temple Doris Farmer Faith Taft 55Th Maude Davis Glenn Dike Security Bakersfield Nina Blackford Oildale Harmie Collins Julia Plummer Worthy Hettie Jane Ball Adah Evans Field Howard Murley Elma Bryant Eunice Campbell Ruth Wedel Betty Probasco Reta Frye Edna de Voe Frances Williams Florence Cady Ashler No. 42 Mellette South Dakota Charles Lee East

Former Resident Tabb Family Host to House Guest

Mrs Taylor Tabb wife of the late Doctor Taylor Tabb and Mrs Ber el host a house guest this week at Oregon Hill. Mrs Tabb visits with daughter Miss Betty Sprye of Shafter private nurse to Mr Frank Kelly at the Al Kruger home. The Douglas fir was named by David Douglas the Scottish explorer.

Ber’ el Taylor Tibb Oregon Hill Tabb Taylor Tabb Shafter Betty Sprye Frank Kelly al Kruger

Lipscomb baby born on Easter Sunday in Shafter

Mr and Mrs Bill Lipscomb announce the birth of their son William Bert Lipscomb on Easter Sunday April 17 at 12 15 p m. The newborn weighs six pounds four ounces and both mother and baby are reported to be doing fine and have returned home.

Bill Lipscomb William Bert

Former teacher and Pasadena guests visit Jack Hare home

Saturday visitors to the Jack Hare residence were Mr. and Mrs. Norman Turpin of Pasadena. Mrs. Turpin is formerly Delphine Martini of Shafter where she taught speech therapy at Richland school.

Jack Hare Norman Turpin Pasadena

Yuba Pass Elevation Highlighted in Nevada County

A geographic note states Yuba Pass in Nevada County stands at 6700 feet above sea level. The fact emphasizes the pass's high elevation and location within California.

Yuba Pass Nevada County

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Shafter Area Agricultural Extension Service Cross Street Harlan Wilson Fresno Avenue Poplar and Scaroni Harvey Gaede Walter Nicol Magnolia’ Avenue Tulare Avenues T. P. Rootes Central Avenue L. W. Bergman Orange Avenue J. O. Boss Floyd Clendenen A. L. Renfro Altar Society Shafter Press Horizon Gio Cota Ee Ea F. Cotton Council Maid of Cotton Sue Howell Calif Wasco Eastern Star David Douglas California Marengo Colorado Pasadena City College Crown City Rght Barbara Lafort Jeanne Colyar Vickie Vasse Joan Buchholz NEW Lipscomb Sar Matha Manning Doss Mother Marthe Manning Sears Dan River Shafter Mercantile CO DIAL
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