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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1948
Page
5
Elder and Mrs P J Gaede of Yucaipa were weekend guests at the Cave Ruth home. Gaede is a former instructor at the Kern Academy.
Kern Academy saw carpenters electricians and plumbers finish the interior of the assembly hall with new lighting heating and lining. Materials cost over 1500 but labor donations completed the project in time for a recital by Mr Nelsons pupils. The second period ends December 23 and vacation runs to January 3 with top students Darlene Henderson Gwendolyn Gottfried and Jacqueline Horst announced.
The fifth birthdays of Betty Tillman and Willem Isaac were celebrated at the William Tillman home on December 14. Hosts Mrs Tillman and Mrs Wm Isaac arranged games and motion pictures by Melvin Ruth. Refreshments included sandwiches ice cream and birthday cakes with candles. Snapshots were taken and each child received a balloon and a candy Santa Claus. Guests included Vickie Nickie Hei Nancy Jimmie Carol Isaac Delores Eugene Tillman Pauline Leland Rice Norman Frank Audrey Isaac Delores Barbara Swartz. Mothers present were Mesdames Wm Isaac John Isaac Paul Rice Fred Rice Walter Hei and Wm Tillman.
Plans for the dedication program to be held Wednesday December 29 accompany the opening of the Shafter Rotary and Kiwanis Boy Scout Building. County and area leaders are expected to attend. The program will be brief remarks by organization heads followed by an open house for public inspection of the new facilities.
An enjoyable Kern Academy recital Saturday evening featured students under Norman Nelson. The program ranged from beginners to advanced with a Christmas theme and numerous piano solos, duets, and choral numbers led by Mrs. Weishaar. Santa appeared and stockings were filled as the Girls Glee Club and Harmonettes performed Christmas medleys and carols.
A versatile midriff outfit in shadow-checked striped cotton by Tabak of California is shown as suitable for many occasions. A removable drawstring reveals a trim bolero when pulled out.
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