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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1953
Page
2
Sol Camp donated three pigs which Mrs S A Camp and Mrs J L Hill transformed into homemade sausage for a breakfast on Mrs Hill’s Manner Avenue patio. Hosts included Mesdames W Lowe, P C Guenther, T P Rootes and many others with several absent.
A layette shower for Mrs Art Kadel was given last week in the social hall of Union Congregational Church with Mrs Gene Guenther and Mrs Russell Hamman as hostesses Assistants included Mesdames C E Firkins Norval Winters Olin Fenderson Jack Wood and Leroy Grumbles of Roses Large bouquets of roses adorned the room Guests enjoyed ice cream floats and cookies Mrs Bill King sang a vocal solo with her own piano accompaniment Prize winners were Mesdames Victoria Cornelius C E Fenderson and Harold Knight Attendees included many friends and relatives and gift givers listed by name from the community.
A dinner party last week brought together members of the Killen family living on Waco road. Guests included Charles Killen and family of Cypress, N L Couch and family of Ventura, Jack Swank and sons of Delano, Clyde Harmon and R H Killen of Shafter, and Hollis Killen attending Fresno State College.
The Waconly Circle of Wasco Congregational Church presents a second performance of a luncheon program featuring fashion from the 1880s to the 1990s. Mrs Orville Heimforth directs with piano by Mrs Clifton Clemens as Mrs Ruth Britain showcases a costume skit and song. A light refreshments charge will be collected after eight o'clock showtime.
Kathleen Ball daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Ball celebrated her 11th birthday with a wiener roast Monday evening. Guests included Jerry Holmes Lynette Holmes Ronnie Evans Bonnie Harris Bobby Tyler Sidney Early Gerald Watson Carolyn McIllean and others.
Miss Jean Fritz led a Wednesday morning session at Mrs. Jack Thompson’s home on color schemes for rooms. The event showcased folding wall backgrounds, kitchen and living decor, and samples from the University of California Extension Service. A luncheon followed with salads, hot rolls, and coffee as local leaders were trained for future demonstrations.
Mrs George Wister of Wasco was grand sweepstakes winner at the first annual flower show sponsored by Kern Academy Home and School Association. Lavern Wolcott chaired the program with talks, songs, and flower arranging demonstrations attended by about 200 people.
Shafter High School seniors and their mothers attended a tea hosted by Faculty Wives and Women with Dr and Mrs Grant Jensen as hosts. Red and white decor highlighted the event to acquaint graduates with formal social functions.
Mrs. G G Suderman of Phoenix, a former Maple area resident, stayed with her niece Mrs Abe Neufeld for several days. She attended tent meetings in Shafter and joined in dinners with the Neufeld and Unruh families, plus other local visitors including the Wendlands and Duerksens.
Shafter High School hosts an Open House tonight with an original PTA installation service. Dr. Grant Jensen, principal, leads the installation as the first officer. Mrs. Jake Siemens becomes president for 1953-54, with Mrs. Jack Thompson treasurer and Mrs. Byron Hanson auditor returning from last year’s council. New officers include Mrs. Clarence Neuman vice president, Mrs. William Dalke secretary, and Mrs. C. J. Vignolo parliamentarian. Appointed officers will be named during the meeting.
Seventh Day Adventist choir members and their families gathered Saturday at director Mrs Rodney Wood home 444 Faber Street for a potluck picnic lunch. Attendees included Erna Dirksen Eleanor Tisch Margaret Sackett Hazel Brockett Mable Kirkman Evelyn Toews Joyce Pitts Opal Dirksen Viola Dirksen Kenneth Pitts Norman Ebel Justin Weishaar Sam Dirksen J E Heinrichs Claremore Fenderson Jr Lionel Nightingale Alvin Schneider Ezra Ortner and others. Guests included multiple families and Dr Rodney Wood along with Elder and Mrs Stanley Hien and Prof Norman Nelson and family attended.
Doris Wilson marked her 16th birthday at home with family and friends. After cake, presents and a hayride through country roads, attendees included Delores Higby and Verle Higby family, Barbara Prickett Phylis Stoller Norma Hollman and many others.
The afternoon event included Mr and Mrs John Harder of Reedley as supper guests. Mrs Suderman will stay until tomorrow then visit her daughter Mrs Alvin Wright in Norwalk before returning to Phoenix after spending three weeks in the Wright home.
A Bluebird party is set for Saturday 10 a.m. to noon at Mannel Park. Activities include sack lunches and games led by guardians and Campfire Girls. Discussion covered an outside Campfire Council on May 11 at 7:30 p.m. and a Camp Venus Hante cleanup with a hobby shop built by fathers.
A home party Saturday afternoon celebrated Marilyn LeCompte turning seven. Guests included Bruce Jett Frankie McCallie Stevie McCallie Michael Thompson Homer Le Compte Jimmy McCrute Junior Coulter Larry Coulter Eddie Alexander and Rita Alexander as gifts were opened and games played followed by cake ice cream and punch.
Mesdames George Collins Wilbur Stocker and F C Raney will attend the county Federation of Women’s Clubs meeting in Delano tomorrow where Mrs Stocker will be installed as county treasurer and Mrs Collins as county auditor.
Shafter Business and Professional Women's Club schedules a progressive dinner for next Tuesday. Mrs. J. R. Schnidt chairs the event with hors d oeuvres at Mrs. A. G. Whitson and Miss Jeanette Wheeler homes, main courses at Miss Helen Holmes and Mrs. Roy Farrell residences, and a dessert at Mrs. Don Christensen’s to elect new officers.
Maple Parent-Teachers Association hosts luncheon at the home of Mrs. Allen Bartel for incoming and outgoing executive boards. Mrs. Ruben Siemens receives a crystal sherbert set for two years as president while Mrs. Bartel assumes the new role. officers and chairmen discuss duties and future policies.
A group of workers spent Sunday afternoon cleaning the Hitchcock home swimming pool on Jack Avenue. After tidying the pool for summer use the crew shared a picnic supper on the lawn with participants including Bob Kelly and family Aaron Kirschenmann with Gail George Smith and family and Charles Hitchcock and family.
Mr and Mrs Martin Anderson of Pacific Street spent last weekend in Burbank visiting their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Willard F Hellman They brought their granddaughter Linc o home for a week's visit
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