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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1938

Page

4

Bazaar Aids Holiday Gifts At Social Realm Club

The Wednesday Afternoon clubhouse hosts an open bazaar Saturday after noon featuring fancy work tea towels pot holders candy and cooked foods. Mrs J P Howland chairs with Mesdames Arthur Johnson Eugene Mettler assist. surprise sections the mystery booth and White Elephant booth planned. 25 cent plate dinner from 5 to 8 with card tables and music. local merchants display wares and many club women assist.

J. P. Howland Mesdames Arthur Johnson Eugene Mettler Mesdames Floyd Penn Katie Wiegum Joe Neuman P. C. Guenther Taylor Tabb J. F. Hill J. D. Mecham J.D. Camp A. P. Chéarthéson Martha Wilson J C. Channeson P. L Arnold F. L. Hudson B. J. Thomas Murray Arnold Ed. Gamegan Carl Wells E. P. Janes

Luncheon Planned by Wed nesday Afternoon Club

Wednesday Afternoon club members will gather at the clubhouse for a 1 pm luncheon hosted by past presidents. J C Channeson and Mrs P L Arnold chair. Mrs D H Potter will speak on club history with remarks by other former officers. Reservations due by Saturday afternoon to Channeson or Miss Marion Hitchcock.

J. C. Channeson P. L. Arnold D. H. Potter Channeson Marion Hitchcock Walter Emrick Clyde Zachary O. E. Wiedmann L. A. Haydock C. P. Morgan Thomas Wedge

Shafter Couple to Marry at Reform Church

Invitations issued for the marriage of Miss Rhoda Kirschenmann daughter of Mr and Mrs Adolf Kirschenmann to Earl Roscamp son of Mrs J A Roscamp. The ceremony will be at the Reformed church in Bakersfield with Rev Kueffner officiating. Bridesmaids include Mrs Agnes Muttart and Miss Leola Kirschenmann maid of honor Mrs Otto Handel. Best man Dr Roy Roscamp of Los Angeles. The couple plans to reside in Shafter after the wedding.

Roy Roscamp Los Angeles Shafter

Miss Bartel Hosts Mothers Tea for Khesma Klub

Vivian Bartel was hostess for members of the Khesma Klub at an afternoon tea honoring mothers of girls in the newly formed group. The club, formed around knitting crochet and embroidery activities, lists Edna Nikkel as president Rosella Klingenberg as secretary treasurer and Rosie Unruh as publicity chairman Seth Wenae Wendland attended the event.

Vivian Bartel Khesma Klub Edna Nikkel Rosella Klingenberg Rosie Unruh Seth Wen Ae ‘Y Wendland

Golden wedding anniversary honored by community

On their golden wedding anniversary Thursday afternoon 150 friends gathered at Mermonite Brethren church basement for a program of music readings and speeches followed by a traditional meal. The Duecks born November 27 1888 in southern Russia married 1888. they migrated to Canada in 1907 later moving to Shafter California in 1923. Their eight children include Henry Frank Peter John Jacob M Mrs H H Karber Mrs John P Nord and Mrs Peter Rempel. A floor lamp and other gifts were presented, with music by a Dueck family orchestra.

Mermonite Brethren Church John P. Siemens Reedley Duecks J. H. Rogalsky Wm. J. Bestwater Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church G. J. Siemens Frank B. Dueck D. L. Schellenberg H. H. Karber Abe Ediger John P. Nord Rosedale Dueck Henry Frank Shafter Peter British Columbia John Saskatchewan Jacob M Dinuba H.H. Karber Peter Rempel Mrs. Dueck

Mrs John Balzer Hosts M B Sewing Circle Meeting

Mrs John Balzer hosted the M B Sewing circle Monday gathering. A short song service and devotionals led by Miss Edna Beese were part of the meeting with attendees including Alma Penner Martha Epp Ruth Warkentin Vivian Bartel Juanita Newfeld Lena Shultz Luella Klassen Erma Wendland Eldeen Boese Edna Boese Helen Neufeld Edna Nickel and Mesdames Suderman Bergthold Karber Gaede Becker.

John Balzer M. B. Sewing Circle Edna Beese Alma Penner Martha Epp Ruth Warkentin Vivian Bartel Juanita Newfeld Lena Shultz Luella Klassen Erma Wendland Eldeen Boese

Engagement of Local Couple Announced

Friday Mrs W A Livers announced the engagement of her daughter Miss LaRue Livers to Albert Kattenhorn at a dinner held at the Livers home. Attended by both families the couple has not set a wedding date. Both families are prominent in the Shafter social group.

W. A. Livers Miss LaRue Livers Albert Kattenhorn Shafter

Maple Grammar School Dedication Set for December 9

Jack Singer principal announced the dedication of the new Maple grammar school will be held December 9. An evening program featuring musical numbers and speeches is being arranged.

Maple Grammar School Jack Singer

35 New Pupils Enter Richland School

Thirty five new pupils entered Richland school last Monday morning. Enrollment rose to 1287 after additions on Tuesday and Wednesday. Despite some removals during Thanksgiving week the current total is over two hundred higher than last year.

Richland School

Mennonite Brethren Church Harvest Festival Schedule

The Mennonite Brethren Church will host Harvest Festival Sunday with a baptismal service at 2 p.m. at G. J. Siemen's ranch, followed by a reception and Lord's Supper at the church. Visiting ministers Abe Buhler and J. H. Richert will speak, and P. N. Hiebert will preach at the baptism. Christian Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. closes with Richert speaking. lunch provided in the basement.

Mennonite Brethren Church Wm. J. Bestwater Mennonite’ Brethren Church Abe Buhler Dalles Oregon J. H. Richert Dinuba Richert

Union Congregational Church Service and Activities

Alfred T. Chandler ministers a 11 a.m. service titled Five Cardinals of Great ness II Jesus the Rabbi with Marie Cakin Alfred Smith James Livers and choir. Church school at 9 45 a m.Mil dred Camp Elsie Scott and Jane Paslay lead worship. Choir rehearsal 7 30 p m Thursdays Junior choir after school Mon and Fri Christian Youth meeting 6 30 p m high school and college youths welcome.

Alfred T. Chandler Mildred Camp Elsie Scott Jane Paslay Jesus Mr. Chandler Marie Cakin Alfred Smith James Livers

First Baptist Church Bible School and Evening Sermon Notice

Edgar H. McAllister pastor of 289 East Lerdo Highway announces Bible school at 10 a.m. and the sermon The Sin of Blasphemy Against The Holy Spirit. Study postponed from last Sunday. Wednesday December 7 features prayer praise and Bible study with A Review of The Sabbath Question.

First Baptist Church East Lerdo Highway Edgar H. McAllister

Do All Roads Lead To Heaven Sunday Sermon

The Pentecostal Church of God at 224 Marengo Street invites all to services led by Pastor R. W. Miller. Sunday school 10 am. morning worship 11 am. evening service 7 15 pm. P Y P A Tuesday 7 30 pm. Thursday prayer and praise 7 30 pm. Saturday evangelistic 7 30 pm. The Sunday night topic is Do All Roads Lead To Heaven.

Pentecostal Church OF God Marengo St R. W. Miller

Pentecostal Gospel Mission Programs and Texas Night Event

Pentecostal Gospel Mission led by Pastor E. T. Edwards lists services on Tuesday and Thursday at 7 30 p m and a Young Peoples service. Texas night this Thursday offers Bible prizes for the largest Texas group and family, open to all. Friday is All Day Missionary day with Saturday and Sunday services including Sunday school at 10 a m and morning service at 11 a m.

Young Peoples Texas

Turin Warmer than Copenhagen, Temperatures Compared

Turin records a lower mean annual temperature than Copenhagen. The comparison highlights Turin as the cooler city in this metric, reflecting climate differences between Italy and Denmark.

Turin Italy Copenhagen Denmark

Christmas programs planned by Richland pupils

Eleanor Eckman reports Richland grammar school seventh and eighth graders plan a Christmas program with a short play and carols. The girls glee club under Alfred Smith will sing. A comical skit features Betty Isaac and others. Boys perform No Hit Kelly. Intermediate grades present an operetta A Mischievous Mouse in Toyland. The kindergarten primary group plans playlets and songs. Programs split due to limited room.

Eleanor Eckman Richland Grammar School Glee Club Alfred Smith Betty Isaac Jane Paslay Mildred Camp Irene Hofman Kelly Richland School Toyland Gladys Davis

Life in Great Salt Lake Limited to Brine Shrimp

The United States Bureau of Fisheries notes no fish can live in Utahs Great Salt Lake. Only brine shrimp and larvae of certain flies survive in the hypersaline waters, marking the lake as nearly devoid of other living animals.

Salt Lake United States Bureau of Fisheries Great Salt Lake Utah

Shafter Church to Aid Wasco Fellowship Meeting

Members of the Shafter Pentecostal Church of God will assist Wasco church at a district Fellowship gathering in Wasco Monday. Rev. R. W. Miller of Shafter announced the plan, with many local persons expected to attend.

Shafter Church Shafter Pentecostal Church of God Wasco Church Wasco R. W. Miller

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Nry H. Duecks Church News Union Congregational Church Pentecostal Gospel Mission E. T. Edwards Chevrolet Furnish & Guteedh Jane Jensen Lela O’connell Irmgard Brekelbaum Hazel Haag Howard Miguel Ethel Livers Lou Conrad Ned Marksheffel Alberta Lantz Leona Vannatta Louise Neufeld Martha Gloeckler Corrinne Hedges Sarah Daveler Edythe Magee Emanel Henderson Mae Dobyns Finch Alma Fuller Rose Willis Marie General Electric Radio Home Appliance Co Emil Stoller Vitalamin Siemens & Hitchcock Silk Felt Everetts Chiefs Shafter Mercantile Co Federated Stores Bank of America
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