Yuletide Program by Cubwomen Includes Glee Club
Social Realm notes describe Cubwomen annual Yuletide event decorated in holiday colors. Mrs. R. W. Jacobsen led the saluting of the flag and the collect. The Girls Glee Club of Shafter School performed in new uniforms while featuring numbers from director R. L. Gates and James Livers. Mrs. Katherine James of Bakersfield spoke on Bible reading. Dorothy Wilkinson demonstrated Christmas wrapping as hostesses entertained and refreshments followed.
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Gon
R. W. Jacobsen
Glee Club
Freda Mettler
Marion Harrison
Amanda
Luella Johnson
Rhona Mettler
Irma Wendlend
Leola
Rhoda Kirschenmann
Barbara Caldwell
Vadis Neve
Josephine Greer
Esta Lee Combs
R. L. Gates
James Livers
Vivian Bartel
Katherine James
Bakersfield
Dorothy Wilkinson
Joe Henderson
George Harrison
Yuletide Pie Social At Migratory Camp
A Yuletide pie social at a federal migratory camp north of Shafter raised funds for children. Pastries were auctioned to the highest bidders with banter about quota and cotton. Proceeds and items included mentions of age groups and planned future events at the camp community hall.
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Shafter
Annual Yule B Is Held By Teachers Club
A local Teachers Club held its annual Yule B event last week, featuring a social gathering, gift exchange, and community updates. Members gathered to celebrate the season and discuss upcoming activities.
Mrs W B White Hosts Shafter High Faculty Wives Club
Mrs W B White presided as hostess to the Shafter High Faculty Wives Club meeting. Mrs E P Janes served as president and Mrs ______ acted as secretary, with members gathered for the faculty social and student fundraiser event.
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W. B. White
Shafter High
Wes
Stu
Mra
E. P. Janes
Wedding Unites Two Pioneer Shafter Families
Ruth Kirschenmann and Otto Handel were wed at the Reformed church in Shafter in a ceremony led by Rev. A. Funck. The bride wore a white satin gown with matching accessories and an orange blossom veil. The couple plans to reside in Shafter after a southern California honeymoon. guests included Henry Kirschenmann of Bakersfield and Edwin Preszler of Edison.
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Shafter
Ruth Kirschenmann
Rut Kschenmann
Otto Handel
Chris Handel
Reformed Church
A. Funck
Kirs
California
Henry Kirschenmann
Bakersfield
Edwin Preszler
Edison
Mrs Johnnie Siemens Hosts King's Daughters Needleworkers
Mrs Johnnie Siemens hosted members of the King's Daughters Needleworkers at her home Monday evening with group singing led by Mrs Johnnie Blazer and devotionals by Miss Helen Koehn. Mrs Harvey Gaede read the poem The End Seat in Church. The social list included Mesdames George Nikkel Menno Siemens Glen Bergthold Abe Karber Don Klingenberg Jack Kliewer Louie Becker and Misses Luella Klassen Mary Ann Epp Lillian Bartel Irma Wendlandt Lilly Hein Juanita Neufeld Evelyn Unruh Esther Frantz and Linda Unruh. The next meeting will be the annual Christmas party at Mrs Johnnie Balzer's home.
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Johnnie Siemens
King’s Daughters
Johnnie Blazer
Helen Koehn
Harvey Gaede
George Nikkel
Menno Siemens
Glen Bergthold
Abe Karber
Don Klingenberg
Jack Kliewer
Louie Becker
Luella Klassen
Surprise layette shower for Mrs Annis by Legion Auxiliary
A layette shower for Mrs Albert Annis was given by nine members of the Legion Auxiliary at Legion hall on Tuesday evening. Cards entertained guests while refreshments were served by hostesses Elizabeth Ingram Glenn Nay and Frank Annis. Other attendees included Joe Henderson J P Hansen Taylor Tabb Lois Berry Clyde George Enns H G Comfort Julius Zimmerman and the honoree.
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Albert Annis
Eension Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Elizabeth Ingram
Glenn Nay
Frank Annis
Joe Henderson
J. P. Hansen
Taylor Tabb
Lois Berry
Clyde
George Enns
H. G. Comfort
Julius Zimmerman
Barbecue and Bazaar Of Aid Group Is Success
A local aid group reports a successful fundraiser after a barbecue and bazaar event drawing steady crowds. Volunteers organized meals, crafts, and activities to raise funds for community support programs.
Richland Grammar School Plans Christmas Program
The annual Richland grammar school Christmas program will be in the school auditorium at two times 9 15 and 10 30 Part one a pantomime of the Christmas story featuring eighth grade girls Glee Club singing carols Part two a songplay Jeannette Isabella by Berta El smith and Charles Repper based on an old French carol with children from first to sixth grades performing Parents and friends are invited to attend.
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Richland
Richland Grammar School
Perent. Ie
Glee Club
Jeanette Isabella
Berta Elsmith
Charles Repper
Richland P T A Keeps Busy Christmas Meeting
Richland P T A held a Tuesday meeting with many parents and teachers attending. Four new teachers Miss Sarah Lindsey Miss Lou Conrad Harris Brock and Robert Lewis were introduced by president Mrs. J L Hill. Janet Woodburn of Shafter spoke Peace on Earth and third graders led by Miss Martha Gloeckler sang carols while Alfred Smith played piano. The next meeting is planned for January.
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Richland P.T. A
Eg - Richland — Arge
Sarah Lindsey
Lou Conrad
Harris Brock
Robert Lewis
J. L. Hill
Janet Woodburn
Shafter
Gee
Martha Gloeckler
Alfred Smith
Christmas Eve Party Planned by Reformed Church
Plans unfold for the Shafter Reformed Church Christmas Eve gathering featuring songs recitations and hymns. Three Eve School classes the senior junior and little ones will participate with listed pupils including Hiram Anderson Reuben Mettler Alice Bender Cathleen Janzen Dolores Mettler Glen Bender Harold Snid t Ruth Alexander Patricia Mettler Robert Roscamp Alema Anderson Aaron Kirschenmann Elmer Mettler and others.
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Shafter’Reformed Church
Hiram
Kermit—Anderson
Reuben Mettler
Alice Bender
Cathleen Janzen
Dolores Mettler
Glen Bender
Harold Schnidt
Ivan Mettler
Victor Alexander
Helen Schaeffer
Vina Met
Bride To Be Shower Honors Rah Kir Schenmann
A bridal shower for Rah Kir Schenmann, fiancé of Otto Handel, was hosted Friday evening with Mrs. Emil Bender as the hostess at her home. The event featured pomp and celebration as guests wished the couple well.
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Rah Kirschenmann
Otto Handel
Gunhaane
Ning
Emil Bender
UCLA Co Ed Honored With Tea By Mrs Moore
A UCLA co ed was feted with tea by Miss Moore. Mementos and refreshments were served to Mesdames Walter Bergen, Harlin Wilson, and Johnnie St. tied, marking a holiday visit home from the university.
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Miss Moore
U. Cc. A
Walter Bergen
Harlin Wilson
Johnnie St Tie Tak Ae
Local Newlyweds Serenaded Wednesday Night
Mrs Don and her spouse were serenaded on a Wednesday night by a local group. The event featured warm, community hospitality and small-town music.
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Don Mr
Recen
Mrs J Henderson Hosts Luncheon For Fresno Visitor
Mrs J Henderson welcomes her mother Mrs eg Benadon of Fresno as guest of honor at a private luncheon Friday at the Henderson home. Also present were dames Nels Pederson Elizabeth Ingram J P Hansen C H Henderson Edna Ellenwood and Wasco guest.
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Eg Benadon
Fresno
Joe Henderson
Mesdames Nels Pederson
Elizabeth Ingram
J. P. Hansen
C. H. Henderson
Edna Ellenwood
Wasco
Christmas Party at Maple School Planned
The Maple School hosts its annual Christmas for Maple program next Wednesday evening at the school house announced by Mrs Elizabeth Devine program chairman. Eighth grade students wrote and perform a skit as part of the entertainment.
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Maple Gramar School
Elizabeth Devine
Shafter Claims First California Poppies of Season
Shafter boasts the season’s first California poppies. The blooms appeared Tuesday, cultivated varieties, according to W. H. Hitchcock who noted the pale orange flowers in local gardens.
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Shafter
California
W. H. Hitchcock
Baptist Church Presents Annual Yule Pageant
The First Baptist church will present the Christmas pageant Christ in the Manger on Christmas Eve December 24. Mrs. Sam Janzen and Mrs. William Guenther head the arrangements with a cast rehearsing nightly under their direction.
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First Baptist Church
Sam Janzen
William Guenther
Church News Schedule Highlights
Alfred Funck leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m with 10 30 a m program and exercises. An evening English Bible class is set for 7 15 p m.
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Alfred Funck
Pierce Plemphir Noe SD. Seine Ee
Christian pageant or power sermon at local church
Church school at 9 50 a m. services at 11 a m feature a sermon by Alfred T Chandler on Christianity Pageant or Power. Alfred Smith leads music with Miss Marie Cakin as guest soloist. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m includes new Europe pictures shown by Coach William B White of Shafter High School.
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Alfred T. Chandler
Alfred Smith
Marie Cakin
Christian Endeavor
Europe
William B. White
Shafter High School
Christian Science Church Services in Wasco Boston Branch
The Christian Science Society in Wasco, Massachusetts, lists services at 11 a.m. on Sundays with a 10 a.m. Sunday school, a Wednesday evening meeting monthly at 8 o’clock, and a Lesson Sermon on Sunday. The sermon asks Is the Universe Evolved by Atomic Force and includes Bible readings from Mark.
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Christian Science Society
Mother of the First Church of Scientist
Boston
Massachusetts
E Streets
Wasco
Weiner
Saentist
Cot
Ince Massachuse
Mark
Jesus
Nazhe
Principal leads Maple school building project progress
City records show Principal guiding the Maple school construction with longtime figures named C. P. Morgan and Mrs. Carol among the early participants. Other board members mentioned include John Scaroni C. C. Potter and C. C. Wiebe as part of the project roster.
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Maple School
C. P. Morgan
Carol
Membe
John Scaroni
C. C. Potter
C. C. Wiebe
Research Needed to Improve Trout Stocking in California
Dr. T. I. Storer professor of zoology at the University of California College of Agriculture urges research to find practical methods to increase trout in California streams. He states that until adequate information is available, stocking efforts cannot yield satisfactory fishing results.
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California
T. I. Storer
Univerty of California College of Agriculture
Ginning Crew Holds Italian Dinner At Rosedale
Camp- West- Low opening company at Rosedale hosted an Italian banquet to mark a successful year of cotton ginning. Bates Dewey, the manager, acted as master of ceremonies as about eighteen people attended the festive event.
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Rosedale Celebra
Bates Dewey
Shafter High Discusses Generals Insignia and Motto
At the latest executive board meeting, Shafter high school students debated plans to select an insignia and motto to accompany the name Generals. President Herb Neuman presided over the session.
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Shafter High School
Herb Neuman
Shafter Ranch Dwellings Erected On Clark Place
Workmen completed two farm dwellings on the John A Clark place south of town and two cabins were built by Pete Platt near North Shafter marking a week of development for local ranch properties.
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Shafter
John A. Clark
Pete Platt
North Shafter
Nut Farm selected for Shafter High play season
The Nut Farm is chosen by the student body as this year’s Shafter High School production. Directors are Miss Eileen Woodburn and Miss Katherine Goode. The cast calls for ten girls and six boys.
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Shafter High School
Eileen Woodburn
Katherine Goode
The Cooky Lady and Tim's Christmas Letter
Patsy loves Ann the Cooky Lady who makes festive cookies for Christmas in a sunny kitchen. Tim, a postman, visits Ann and sparks Patsy’s hope for a future when he calls Ann his best girl. Patsy waits daily by the mailbox fearing her Santa letter is late.
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Atsy
Ann
Patsy
Mother
Daddy
Tim
Santa Claus
Miniature Bissells Sweepers For Bedroom Rugs
Compact carpet sweepers advertised as more than toys, capable of cleaning bedroom rugs and doing the work of larger sweepers while being easy to store. Benign household device aimed at convenient, small-space use.
Richland High Basketball Opens Season In Two Divisions
Richland grammar school hosts a basketball season with six A teams and six B teams. Divisions are numbered to ensure each squad faces similar opponents. Current standings place Wildcats first and Drillers second in A, with Golden Bears, Cubs, Eagles, and another team trailing. In B division Golden Bears lead, Cubs tied for second, Drillers third, Giants and Wildcats occupy lower spots.
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Richland Grammar
Ream Wildcats
Drillers
Golden Bears
Cubs
Eagles
Golden Bears Firs
Cae Pe
Secon Drillers
Giants Ont Wildcats
Kern Sanitation Officer Elected to National Board
Clifford F. Baughman chief sanitarian under Dr. Joe Smith of Kern County Health Department was elected director of the National Association of Sanitarians at a convention in San Luis Obispo Saturday evening.
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Kern Sanitation
Clifford F. Baughman
Joe Smith
Kern County Health Department
National Association of Sanitarians
San Luis Obispo
Curves of the Spine in Human Development
A newborn’s spine starts with two curves and develops four curves as a child grows into adulthood. The process reflects typical vertebral formation and postural adjustments over early childhood.
Junior Class Loquacity Artists Set for Outs
Three junior class debate teams will hold tryouts to choose the squad for inter-class competition. Teams include Chesser and Lois Choate, C Wiedman and Elmer Dahl, Pere Janzen and Marlien Neueld.
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Ie Chesser
Lois Choate
C. Wiedman
Elmer Dahl
Pere Janzen
Marlien Neueld
Jetta Coffman Injured in Central Avenue Collision
Mrs. Jetta Coffman suffered severe bruises Saturday night when she reportedly stopped in front of a car on Central Avenue and knocked to the pavement.
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Jetta Coffman
Central Avenue
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