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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1980
Page
3
A collage of reader questions and Ann Landers responses covers boss coffee chores dancing anxiety and misperceptions about people who work with horses. The column blends humor practical advice and sharp social observations reflecting midcentury newspaper advice tone.
Obituary notices record services and burial plans for Mary Eubanks 67 of Shafter who died November 30 after a long illness, Donnie Webb 35 of Rural Bakersfield, and Herbert W Handel 74 of Bakersfield with services and survivors listed. Other notices cover Billy Dean Mills 34 of Shafter and Alfey Parker 71 of Tupman with funeral details and biographical notes.
Fresno area vocalist and composer Jack Hannah will present two programs in word and song at Congregational Church on December 6 and 7. He is a Fresno State graduate, former professional baseball player from 1955, and has taught at Hoover High and now serves on the Clovis West High administrative staff. A 5:30 p.m. potluck will precede his Saturday performance, with Sunday service at 11 a.m. The public is invited. Rev. Boyd Shepherd presided at a funeral in Shafter for Mr. Parker of Tupman, a WWII veteran and Palm Farms worker. Survivors include multiple children and brothers. Mish Funeral Home of Shafter handled arrangements.
Senior citizens menu details meals for December 4 through 10 1980 list daily offerings under Thursday through Wednesday including fruit juice baked chicken dressing spinach tomato juice fish with lemon potatoes au gratin green beans carrot multiple days fruit chop suey vegetables salad plum bread roast beef and gravy mashed potatoes Italian beans fruit salad chocolate pudding and bread.
High school students under 18 planning holiday work must obtain a permit. While many schools close for two weeks of Christmas vacation, Kern High School District will issue permits at the district Office of General Services, 2000 24th Street, Bakersfield.
Students face colder weather as December brings holidays and a Christmas play by the Mini Corps, crafts, and gift projects. Volunteers are urged to help, donating simple craft supplies. A Holiday Ideas class on December 4 offers free instruction and babysitting in the Primary Cafeteria.
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