Richland School Welcomes German Exchange Student George Otschkal
An 11 year old German boy named George Otschkal, arriving amid upheaval in Ukraine, finds warmth and acceptance in a fifth grade class at Richland School. His teacher Henry Horwege notes the boy’s quick grasp of English and his surprise that American games and schedules feel easier. George says he likes football best and expresses happiness with his brief stay in America during the Westward trip through Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Fleming
America
Richland School
United States
Ukraine
Richland
Deen
Shale
George Otschkal
Henry Horwege
George
Abe
Germany
Cal
Texas
New Directors Set Plans for Fifth Potato n Cotton Fiesta
Richard A. Larson will chair the fifth annual Potato n Cotton Festival in mid May as new Shafter 20 30 Club president. New board members include Mrs. Thomas Wedge Jack Jansen Wedley Staudacher H C Tip Henderson Dorothy Neuman George Vine and C J Ted Vignolo with further appointees expected from local groups. The festival aims to boost civic sponsorships and ticket sales with a county wide queen contest and a possible automobile prize to attract crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard A
Dick) Larson
Shafter 20
Ernie Hofman
Shafter
Thomas Wedge
Jack Janzen
American Legion
Wedley Staudacher
Kiwanis Club
H. C
Tip) Henderson
Lions Club
Dorothy Neuman
George Vine
Shafter Fire Department
C J
Ted) Vignolo
Rotary Club
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Potato’n Cotton Festival Committee
William Stoller
Orvin Mettler
Earl Johnson
Jack Hare
Joe Frizzell
Clarence Neuman
Paul Newell
Hofmann
Shafter Stores Extend Hours For Last Minute Gifts
Shafter stores will stay open until 9 p m every day beginning Saturday to aid late Christmas shoppers. The shops will also remain open on Christmas Eve to accommodate kitn and kin with last minute purchases.
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Shafter’s
Kitn and Kin
Maple School Sets Yule Party
The Maple School Christmas program is set for 8 o clock next Thursday evening. Mrs. Marion Wells and Miss Helen Sheellenberg organize a rhythm band and toy shop for primary pupils. Upper grades perform Christmas Around the World with nativity scenes as the finale.
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Maple
Maple School
Marion Wells
Helen Sheellenberg
Postmaster to Add 8 Helpers for Christmas Period Rush
Shafter post office will add eight staff this week to handle the annual Christmas mailing rush. Five clerks will serve in the station to manage incoming and outgoing mail, with extra city carriers for Christmas cards and a rural carrier to meet demand. Postmaster George Guenther urged cooperation with the process, stressing timely mailing, legible addresses, careful packaging, and proper slot placement for different mail classes.
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Shafter Post Office
George Guenther
Pate
Wcek
Shafter
Guenther
Outside Fund Seen S W Hospital
Civic leaders in Shafter and Wasco weigh outside trusteeship funds to build a community type hospital with possible endowment support. Phil Channeson shifts to pro hospital view and Clifton Clemens says funds may be available. Wasco civic groups to meet tomorrow to form an overall committee and study the hospital plan.
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Shafter
Wasco
Phil Channeson
Clifton Clemens
Marine Promotes to Corporal Stripes for Haworth
Promotion of George Haworth a 19 year old Shafter Marine to corporal was reported by his parents Mr and Mrs George Haworth of Orange Avenue. He had served with the Marine Division in Korea after being shipped overseas last July 12. He enlisted last January after attending Shafter High School. His brother Pvt Joe Haworth 21 served with the unit.
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George Haworth
Shafter
Orange Avenue
T. Marine Division
Korea
Shafter High School
Pvt
Joe Haworth
City Delays Amusement Levy Action To Broaden Scope
Shafter city council again postpones a proposed amusement tax aimed at the two theaters. Officials consider extending the levy to cover high school games dances civic programs and carnivals while exempting churches. The plan to tax admissions would require a bookkeeping system for collectors. Also reported missing in action is Pfc Calvin R Potter 18 son of Mr and Mrs Robert Potter Route 1 Box 92BA Shafter who served in Korea since August and was in the Army since February.
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Shafter
Ernie Panero
American Legion
Panero
Euchinaints
Calvin R. Potter
Robert B. Potter
War Department
Shafter High School
Young Potter
Korea
Army
Community Chest Elects 1952 Directors in Shafter
Seven civic leaders elected five directors for the 1952 Shafter Community Chest drive. New board members include L. J. Woodard Edwin Wilson William Siemens O D Handel and Clara and Professional. They will meet to elect officers and set plans for the campaign.
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Shafter
L. J. Woodard
Edwin Wilson
Kiwanis Club
Wiliam Siemens
Maple Leaf
O. D. Handel
Lions Club
Clara
Community Chest
Chest
Toni Hayhurst
Marvin Lane
Adolf Kitschenmann
Boy’ Scouts
Campfire Girls
YMCA
PTA Milk Fund
Shafter Recreation Commission
City Joins Fight Against PGE Rate Increase
Shafter joins other Valley cities in opposing a proposed 20 percent PG&E rate hike that could add 37 million dollars to the utility fund. The city council asks residents to contribute 25 dollars to support the anti rate campaign directed by Stockton officials seeking regional aid.
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Shatter
Pg&e Fund
Vegas
Shafter City
Stockton
Valicy
Edwards Tract Move Meets Strong Local Opposition
Residents of the Edwards Tract protested annexation plans with a petition of over 50 signatures. The council then pivoted, deciding to pursue incorporating the South Shafter Farm Supply Center area into the city instead, with government ownership easing the process.
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Edwards Tract
South Shafter Farm
Shafter
Cammerce
H. W
Pat) Kelly
Richland School Students Stage Christmas Programs
Upper grade pupils at Richland School will present two Christmas programs at Veterans Memorial Hall next week. The intermediate group performs Wednesday night and about 150 students participate with Miss Edna Smith as chairman aided by Henry Horwege Donald Germain Martha Gloeckler and Emilio Hernandez. The junior high show follows Thursday at 7 30 p m featuring an operetta Thurstas Night based on Dickens Christmas Carol directed by Mrs Alice Stuber with Rex Thompson in charge of music and Miss Helen Mattox assisting with vocals. Cast includes Mike Steel Barbara Wilcoxon Marilyn Bergeh Gordon Pipkin Joan Eckman Belinda Paula Allen Sally Cratchit Nora Dell Homan Letitia Cratchit Glen Stoller Tiny Tim Royce Eslick Ebenezer Scrooge plus many others.
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Richland School
Veterans Memorial
Charles Dickens
Alice Stuber
Martha Gloeckler
Rex. Thompson
Helen Mattox
Blanche Hill
Mike Steel
Robert Cratchit
Barbara Wilcoxon
Mrs. Cratchit
Marilyn Bergeh
Martha ‘Cratchit
Gordon Pipkin
Peter , Cratchit
Joan Eckman
Belinda Paula Allen
Sally Cratchit
Mortimore Named President of Shafter Chamber
A. G. Mortimore, local attorney, will serve as president of the Shafter Chamber of Commerce in 1952, replacing P. C. Clarkin. Bert Ware is vice president and the newest director. other board members include Johnston, Woodard, Jacobus, Newell, Heming son. The board backs installing blinkers at Central Valley Highway intersections Lerdo highway and Shafter avenue, with state help sought for signals at Lerdo Highway 99 crossing and related sites.
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A. G. Mortimore
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
P. C. Clarkin
Chamber
Bert Ware
William Johnston
L. J. Woodard
Ryland M. Jacobus
Paul C. Newell
Arthur J. Hemingson
New Chamber
Blinker
Central Valley Highway
Lerdo Highway
Shafter Avenue
H. W
Pat) Kelly
Kern County
State Division of Highways
Lerdo
Highway 99
Cawelo
Clyde M Wilcoxon to Win Diploma at San Jose State
Clyde M Wilcoxon son of the Rev and Mrs Sam Wilcoxon will be among 132 students to receive diplomas from San Jose State College on December 19. He will earn a degree in hematology and related studies.
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Clyde M.wilcoxon
Sam Wilcoxon
San Jose State Cola
Hatorensr
Fen Tata
Priorities Clear for Classrooms at Richland School
Superintendent Bruce Crawford said all priorities including copper were cleared for new classrooms and other buildings at Richland School. He expects classroom and admin units to finish this spring, with the warehouse usable before Christmas. Enrollment leveled at 1724 for fall versus 1660 in 1950. Christmas vacation runs December 21 to January 7.
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Richland School
Bruce Crawford
Crawford
Bargain on Shafter Press Classified Page
Advertises a general classified section offering buying selling and exchanges. Invites readers to place ads for items pets rooms cars and services with a phone contact and a playful tone.
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Hofman
Richard A. Larson
S-W Hospital
Council
Abbatter
Lloyd Hutchings
Air Force
Shafter’ S
Terra Vista
William J. Little
Edwards
Wmice
Thomas Potts
Shaw
Yale
Good King Wenceslaus
Verna Peters
God
Merry
Children's Choir
Dennis Gaede
Johnie Thomas
Dennis Klein
Michael Crum
Bill
iCharles Duerkseh
Sandra Patrick
Donna Adamson
Carol Jordan
Bobby Becker
Richard Holliman
Jimmy Carroll
Santa Claus
Margaret Freedman
Ilehem
Shepherds
Buddy Engel
David Carthal
Larry Perry
Sharon Kirby
Marilyn Gaede
Carol Becker
Nadine Emerald
Lana Lachenmaier
Thurstas
Mortimore
Clyde M. Wilcoxon
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