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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1951
Page
8
Otis Gladden of Shafter reports a 4 1 protest contest with Arvin last Thursday. Arvin then defeated Shafter 6 3 on Saturday to earn a finals shot if the protest is denied. The winner faces Lamont and Wasco in the league final, with Gladden naming him as top hitter two hits.
The Volunteer Firemen's Wives will discuss a barbecue for firefighters and families at 8 p.m. next Thursday in Mrs. Ed Bender’s home at 198 Golden West Ave. Last season’s attendance contest winners were treated to dinner at the Rice Bowl in Bakersfield. Winners: Ed Bender, Vernon Pierce, George Vine, Nick Johnson, Wesley Gorsching. Losers: Mur Little, John Knottley.
The Henry Penner family traveled two weeks visiting relatives and sightseeing in San Jose. They spent the final week at Mt Herman for a Moody Bible Institute Sunday School teachers convention. Penner, Maple School caretaker and bus driver, spoke with custodial officials about San Jose area school bus service contracts. They also visited the San Francisco Zoo during their trip.
Numerous members from Shafter's Mennonite Brethren Church will attend the Hartland Retreat near Reedley this weekend. Sponsored by the Mennonite Brethren Church Conference of the Pacific District, the gathering includes Oregon, Washington and California churches. Rev Waldo Wiebe, pastor, will teach among others.
Dorothy Stradlin received a business license from the Shafter City Council to run a toe-dancing class at a James Street music store. The notice mentions church and institute figures in Fre sno.
In storms during a mountain vacation the Burnquist family returned home with continued enthusiasm for camping. A hike brought thunder hail and rain with no shelter. They spent a week at South Lake above Bishop and fished enough for a feed when friends visited. other locals joined in during the trip.
Mount Tamalpais rises to 2604 feet in Marin County and remains a sought destination for Bay Area hikers. The landmark offers scenic trails and panoramic views drawing regional outdoor enthusiasts.
Maple residents are reminded that school opens Tuesday, earlier than county schools. Principal Ralph Gribble says the water supply is adequate after a delayed pump installation. A new deep freeze for the lunch room was installed this week. Parents unsure if their child may enter first grade are urged to call for information.
The California Highway Patrol reminded hot rod owners to replace fenders or equivalents. From Sept 22 a new section of the state vehicle code requires all vehicles to have fenders flaps or covers when on highways, with exceptions for vehicles under 1500 pounds and unregistered vehicles.
Tripoli is identified as a phorus type substance consisting mainly of silica. The remark notes its high silica content and material nature, suggesting its geological composition and typical use contexts.
An inter service club golf tournament is planned by Shafter links men promoted by the Shafter Rotary Club. P. C. Clarkin and L. J. Woodard represent Rotary while Bert Ware heads the Kiwanis committee. Marvin Neuman represents 20-30.
Mr and Mrs Elby Patrick with Charles Milton Patty and Mur phy 674 Manel Ave returned from a two weeks vacation to visit Mrs G E Wicker in Altus Oklahoma On the return they were joined by Mrs Patrick's sister and family Mr and Mrs Victor Stone with Noreta and Carsten of El Monte They remained a weekend here before continuing to Altus Oklahoma
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