Miss Frances Midgley joins Sigma Delta Pi at LA ceremony
Miss Frances Midgley was accepted as a member of Sigma Delta Pi in a formal dinner at the Chapman Park Hotel Los Angeles. The University of Southern California graduate student in Spanish and teacher credentials studied the honor with word reaching her parents this week. A Christmas party at the Laurence Baughman home on Shafter Highway featured festive decor and a social afternoon with guests including Mesdames Magee Gamegan Arnold Comfort Wilson Johnson and Eckman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Midgley
Sigma Delta Pi
Chapman Park Hotel
Los Angeles
H. Midgley
Miss Midgley
University of Southern California
Laurence Baughman
Shafter Highway
Book Section Recalls Free Land Review By Lane
Mrs B J Thomas led a review of Free Land by Rose Wilder Lane at the Wednesday Afternoon club meeting held at Mrs Phil Channes home on Monday. Attendees included E P Jones Taylor Tabb Marion Stockton H G Comfort J C Ohanneson P C Guenther P L Arnold Murray Arnold the hostess Mrs Phil Ohanneson and Mrs Thomas. The group announced its next meeting at which Mrs Frank Stockton of Arvin will review a current literary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Thomas
Rose Wilder Lane
Phil Channes
Mesdames
E. P. Jones
Taylor Tabb
Marion Stockton
H. G. Comfort
J. C. Ohanneson
P. C. Guenther
P. L. Arnold
Murray Arnold
Phil Ohanneson
Mrs. Thomas
Frank. Stockton
Arvin
Shafter Group Attends Eastern Star Meeting in Wasco
Shafter members of the Order of Eastern Star attended a Wasco gathering Monday evening and joined in a Christmas program with a forget-me-not theme. Wasco High School dramatics presented a skit and an Initiation rehearsal was held for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Order of Eastern Star
Wasco
Wasco High School
Mesdames
William Lachenmaier
Mary Lamb
Taylor Tabb
Fd Warren
Willam Bender
Nursery School Talk at Wed Afternoon Club Meeting
Mrs Alma S Chambers will speak on A Day in Our Nursery School at the Wednesday Afternoon club meeting in the clubhouse. Mrs Channenson, club president, asks those seeking information on local school activities to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma S. Chambers
State of Nursery Schools
Chambers
Channelson
C. M. Corwin
E. P. Jones
O.T. Olson
William Lachenmaier
Guy Hawkins
Mary Lamb
Ed. Schnidt
Walter Eckman
Channeson
Christmas party plans at Mrs. Ervin Neufeld home
The M B Sewing circle met Monday at the Jeonard Gaede home with Mrs. Gaede as hostess to plan a Christmas party. Group singing was led by Mrs. Harvey Gaede and devotionals were by Mrs. Jack Kliewer. A poem by Lena Shultz preceded a brief business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ervin Neufeld
M. B. Sewing Circle
Jeonard Gaede
Johnnie Siemens
Walter Bergen
Abe Karber
Harvid Unruh
Louie Becker
John Balzer
John Suderman
Harvey Gaede
J. E. Unruh
Henry Harder
Esther Bowder
Marie Kliewer
Edna Roese
Aldeen Roese
Erma Unruh
Ella Wiebe
Vivian Bartel
Lena Shultz
Juanita Ne
Congregational Ladies Aid elects new officers
Mrs. Neils Pedersen was elected president at a Thursday meeting hosted by Mrs. M. J. Stockton. Succeeding officers include Mrs. S. M. Bobst as vice president, Mrs. Martha Wilson as secretary, and Mrs. Elmer Chindberg as treasurer. The Christmas party theme featured devotions by Mrs. C. T. Olson and carol singing led by Mrs. Walter Eckman. Refreshments were served by Mesdames J. P. Harris, B. J. Thomas, M. J. Stockton and G. L. Starrh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neils Pedersen
Congregational Ladies Aid
M. J. Stockton
S. M. Bobst
Martha Wilson
Elmer Chindberg
B. J. Thomas
C. T. Olson
Christ
Walter Eckman
J. P. Harris
G. L. Starrh
Richland PTA Supports Christmas Party Effort
Richland P T A members voted 30 toward the district Christmas party to be hosted December 23 by civic groups for school children. They will help by filling gift bags December 22 in the Richland lunch room. Miss Marie Cakin’s room won a prize for most parents present. her room will keep the small statue until the next meeting. The high school glee club directed by R E Gates performed at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
P.T.A. Group
High School
Glee Club
R. E. Gates
Walter Eck
Home Life Influences Growth Documented at Meeting
The meeting, led by Mrs. J. L. Hill, president of the organization, focused on how domestic life affects the development of a growing child.
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J. L. Hill
Organization
Boarding Stable Completed By Bill Lachenmaier
Bill Lachenmaier completed a five stall barn two miles south of town near the Santa Fe tracks. Charles Lewis will manage and train horses under the shed roof stalls 12 by 12 feet. Lachenmaier plans an exercise ring and a second five stall barn to form an L if demand supports it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Bill Lachenmaier
Santa Fe
Charles Lewis
Lachenmaier
Lewis
Kentucky
Roy Boone
Delano
Christmas services and relief offering at local church
Alfred T Chandler leads a pre Christmas program with a 9 30 Sunday school and 11 o clock service featuring a sermon Five Cardinals of Great ness IV Jesus of the Singing Faith. A 5 p m candlelight vesper includes a multicultural carol program. Youths meet after the vesper for Messiah at First Baptist.
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Alfred T. Chandler
China Relief Fund
Cardinals of Greatness
First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church Service Schedule
Edgar H. McAllister is pastor at 289 East Lordd Highway. Bible school 10 a.m. with P A Schmidt supervising. Morning service 11 a.m. sermon onPurposes of the Incarnation. Evening service 7:30 p.m. sermon onPurpose of the Incarnation. Wednesday prayer praise and Bible study at 7:30 p.m.
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First Baptist Church
East Lordd Highway
Edgar H. McAllister
Bible School
P. A. Schmidt
Mennonite Brethren Church December 18 Service Schedule
The Mennonite Brethren Church outlines services for Sunday December 18 with 9 15 a m Sunday School led by H A Janzen and Abe Isaac who also oversee teacher elections for adult classes. 1015 a m Morning Service features the sermon My Father worketh hitherto. A 615 p m Prayer circle of Christian Fellowship and a 730 p m German auditorium Bible exposition and a program by the Au sed phevenyg all serv Pel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. J. Bestwater
H. A. Janzen
Abe Isaac
Christian Fellowship
Aused Phevenyg All, Serv
Richland Students Offer Christmas Programs Across Grades
Richland students present three Christmas programs in the Richland auditorium. Lower grades perform The Three Bears and The Obliging Christmas Tree with dances and a nativity scene on Wednesday at 9 30 a m. Seventh and eighth graders follow on Thursday featuring Sweet Dreams Synthetic Santa and a Christmas cantata. The intermediate program includes Mickey Mouse Toyland scenes and multiple choruses, with detailed student casts and committee staff.
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Richland Orchestra
the Stone Singers
Julia Barron
Mildred Conley
Esther Reeves
Oneta Miller
Edna Jo Self
Mischievous Mouse
Mickey Mouse
Glenn Cornelius
Laverne Hamilton
Lapham Reynolds
Bobby Janzen
Riley Madewell
Jack Butler
Eugene Kliewer
Wayne Swandoll
Delbert Helm
Allen Dahl
Mary Contreras
Santa Claus
Monroe Deaton
Candy
Mrs. Livers
Mrs. Haag
Alice Dominguez
Ruth Peters
Virginia McCafferty
Betty Young
Mildred Davenport
Nadine Groves
Modern Office Established By Shafter Doctors
Dr. Jack A. Lighthill and Dr. L. H. McGrane opened new offices at 276 Sunset Ave with a reception area, private rooms, and a laboratory including a consultation room, dark room, and X-ray room. McGrane moves from Hitchcock hotel and brings ophthalmic equipment. Lighthill offers X-ray and lab diagnosis, physiotherapy, and general practice. A Mec-Caskey file and stucco interior with Venetian blinds complete the setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack A. Lighthill
L. H. McGrane
Sunset Avenue
McGrane
Hitchcock Hotel
Dr. Lighthill
Cotton Growers Vote Against Marketing Quota Plan
Shafter and Kern county cotton men vote against the federal marketing quota, with about 86 percent in favor countywide and national two thirds needed. Shafter ballots show 28 for 72 against at the American Legion hall. challenged votes to be counted later. Acreage allotments announced with Kern to receive 75 839 acres for 1939, about 3 000 held back pending planting plans. Shafter area planting estimated around 15 000 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern County
Shafter
Cass
American Legion Hall
McFarland
Delano
Wasco
Buttonwillow
Rosedale
Panama
Arvin
Weed Patch
Edison
Kern Lake
Fresno
Tulare
Madera
Merced
Kings
Cotton
School Farm Construction Nears Start at High School
A combined storage and feed grinding shed is to be built at the high school farm with a 30 to 60 tool and machine room and a 30 by 30 grain storage compartment. NYA labor and some federal funds support the project. A feed mill and 30 horsepower motor will follow the shed, after partial barn work completed by NYA labor. Corrals for beef cattle and a shed add to facilities. cattle are already in residence and feed stored in the barn. The motor is temporarily in the barn during shed construction.
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NYA
Rio Bravo Orchestra Holds Rehearsals
A school orchestra organized at Rio Bravo grammar school is holding rehearsals with students Kelly Pierce J W Westbrook Marjorie Calder Donald Zackary Chris Scharpenburg Zorada Martin Jean Haag Billy Scharpenburg Thelma Warden Lucille Mathis Muriel Kirkham identified by school authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Bravo Grammar School
Kelly Pierce
J. W. Westbrook
Marjorie Calder
Donald Zackary
Chris Scharpenburg
Zorada Martin
Jean Haag
Billy Scharpenburg
Thelma Warden
Lucille Mathis
Muriel Kirkham
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Shafter Group
Eastern Star
Elizabeth Goertzen
Peter Goertzen
Jake D. Flaming
Miss Goertzen
William J. Bestwater
Mennonite Brethren Church
Goertzen
Emil Stoller
Stoller
Paul McCoy
Mesdames J.J. Peters Jr
Sewing Circle
Ladies Aid
Richland P.T. A
Church News
THE
Pel
Richland Auditorium
the Three Bears
Rose Willis
Marie Cakin
Alice Echante
Alberta Lantz
Robert Manning
Judith Martinez
Paul Aguilar
Barbara Young
William James
Fred Brown
Leona Vannatta
Corrinne Hedges
Martha Gloeckler
Louise Neufeld
Dene Blevins
Wilda Benson
Miss O’connell
Margaret Treat
Ruth Clay
Mildred Searcy
Rosie Rexius
Betty Nielsen
Betty Jo Murphy
Elizabeth Daniels
Wesley Gorsching
Ernest Haworth
R. P. Brooks
Peet Hei
Charles Camp
Buford Reynolds
Mr._ Marksheffel
Mr. Miguel
Gene Mendenhall
Harvey Neuman
Dickie Payne
Alvin Nikkel
Santa
Gladys Davis
Irmgard Brekelbaum
Lela O'Connell
Howard Miguel
Hazel Haag
Jane Jensen
Ethel Livers
Bon Conrad
Ned Marksheffel
Duart
Hales
Dye's Beauty Shop
RIO Bravo Orchestra
Bendix
Phere
Home Appliance Co
Sha Yardley Leatherie
Sheaffer and Parker
Amity
Cara Nome
la Cross
Arious
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