Shafter F F A Earns Record $679 At Great Western Auction
Shafter high school F F A boys who exhibited at the Great Western Livestock show in Los Angeles returned home with $129 in prize money and $679 from auctioning stock. The group earned the highest totals yet for the local ag program, with multiple placing in show competitions. Participants listed include Marvin Neuman Leland Bell Ray Fast Alvin Roberson Charles Harris and Walter Esau. two others entered but did not attend.
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Shafter High School
F. F.A
Los Angeles
Arthur Johnson
Shafter Boys
Ater
Berkshires
Poland
Chinas
Herfdords
Hampshires
Dorsets
Marvin Neuman
Leland Bell
Ray Fast
Alvin Roberson
Charles Harris
Walter Esau
Marvin Potter
Omer Evans
Shafter
Maricopa Indians Edge Generals In Sierra League Thriller
The Maricopa Indians upset Shafter Generals 26 to 24 in a tight Sierra league opener. Trailing 20 to 10 at halftime, the Indians rallied behind clutch late shots and a key finish from mid court to seal the win. Rupp starred for Shafter with standout plays, while Colonel’s efforts were stifled by the Indians’ defense.
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Maricopa
Indians
Shaftergh
Generals
Shafter
White
Rupp
Eee
Braves
Tuesday Was Shortest Day of the Year
The article notes the winter solstice marking Tuesday as the shortest day and the introduction of Mr. and Mrs. Shafter to Winter. Despite expectations of bitter winds and rain, Shafter experienced warmer weather near the solstice, with days to lengthen until next year’s summer solstice.
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Mrs. Shafter
Shafter
Senior Class of Mennonite Brethren Church Plans Sunday Program
The senior Sunday school class of the Mennonite Brethren church will present their annual program at the church under the direction of Sol Bartel. The male chorus will perform several numbers, orchestra selections will be played, and Arnold Bergen will direct the choir with additional numbers.
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Mennonite Brethren Church
Church Age Oe
Sol Bartel
Arnold Bergen
Baptist Church To Present Annual Yale Pageant
The First Baptist Church plans its annual Christ in the M pageant on Christmas Eve with cast prepared under the direction of Mrs. William Guenther and Mrs. Sam Janzen. Rehearsals have been steady and all is ready for a gala presentation.
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First Baptist Church
William Guenther
Sam Janzen
Weed control conference on wild morning glory held in San Diego
Meetings in San Diego county discussed methods to control the wild morning glory. Dr W W Robbins of the University of California and Walter S Ball of the state department of agriculture, both weed control experts, attended the conference.
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San Diego County
W. W. Robbins
University of California
Walter S. Ball
State Department of Agriculture
Christ mas Program At Maple School Features Chimes Ring Skit
Maple grammar school held its annual Christmas program with eighth grade writers presenting Why The Chimes Ring. Mrs. Elizabeth Devine led as chair. The program included piano chimes band solos songs from primary to eighth grade, a prologue by Bob Klassen, and a closing by Louise Vickers. The Nursery party sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary and Wednesday Afternoon Club distributed gifts to children and oranges and sweets. Mildred Krohn from San Francisco spoke on food selection for mothers and the need to consider foods.
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Maple Grammar School
Elizabeth Devine
Cherie Inger
Ella Dueck
Alice Nikkel
Erma Neufeld
Bob Klassen
Louise Vickers
American Legion Auxiliary
Mildred Krohn
Public Health Department
San Francisco
Murray Arnold Wed To Lebec Miss Saturday
Murray Arnold son of Mr and Mrs P L Arnold of Shafter wed Miss MG Kress of Lebec Saturday at St Pauls Episcopal Bakersfield. Richard Arnold was best man. Reception followed at the hotel Le where the bride’s father is manager. Arnold is a Bakersfield sports writer who has entered other work.
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R. Murray Arnold
P. L. Arnold
Shafter
MG. Kress
Lebec
St. Paul's Episcopal __church
Bakersfield
J. Patrick
Richard Arnold
Arnold
First Mennonite Plans Yuletide Party For Church
First Mennonite church plans a Yuletide program by the Sunday school class. The choir will lead with Joy to the World and Silent Night, followed by recitations and songs. Participants include Bobby Janzen Irma Boese Thel ma Esaw Ruth Esaw Edwin Boese Jean Gaede Maude Upne Groshing Clarence Jun Gaede Dorothy unrun Jessie Gaede Lena Reimer Helen Esaw Leona Reimer Lydia Reimer Jerry Gaede May Esaw and P A Reimer supervises arrangements.
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Wainipete
First Mennonite Church
Bobby Janzen
Irma Boese
Thelma
Ruth Esaw
Edwin Boese
Jean Gaede
Maude Upne Groshing
Clarence Jun
Gaede
Dorothy Unrun
Jessie Aede
Lena Reimer
Helen Esaw
Leona Reimer
Lydia Reimer
Jerry Gaede
May Esaw
P. A. Reimer
Shafter Drug Store Staff Entertained By John Dalke
Mr and Mrs John H Dalke hosted a Christmas party for Shafter Drug Store staff at their home on Tuesday evening Guests of honor were Mr and Mrs E B Stringham A silver platter was presented by the staff Gifts were exchanged and games were played Refreshments followed with attendees including Sue Wilson Richard Frets Ellen Jorgenson Pa Stringham Don Hymer Kathleen Janzen and the Dalke couple.
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John H. Dalke
Shafter Drug Store
E. B. Stringham
Eac
Stringham
Miss Sue Wilson
Richard Frets
Room Parties at Kern Academy Light Up Last Day
Santa visits Kern Academy as students exchange gifts during class parties. Principal Dale Smith notes the last day of school for the year, with resumes on January 3.
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Kern Academy
Santa Claus
Dale Smith
Congregational and Mennonite Brethren Yuletide Programs
Readings, dialogues, and carols highlight two holiday programs at local churches. The Mennonite Brethren Junior class presents a 7 pm Christmas Eve program featuring readings and a dialogue under H A Janzen, with Roy Ratzlaff Arnold Funk Benny Warkentine and others, plus a Christmas tree and Sunshine Class participation. The Congregational church hosts its annual Yuletide party with primary recitations, a Christmas skit, Luke 2 readings, and singing led by a volunteer quartet and Marie Cakin. Santa appears for the children amid greenery.
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Mennonite Brethren Church
H. A. Janzen
Robert Nikkel
Bethlehem
Roy Ratzlaff
Benny Warkentine
Jésus
Arnold Funk
Ao. W. Cker
Mary Fast
G. G. Suderman
Congregational Church
Monna Latta
S. M. Bobst
Miss Jones
Muriel Gage
Marion ‘Harrison
Mate
Dicken
Marie Cakin
Santa Claus
Needleworkers Hold Annual Yule Party
Members of the King’s Daughters Needleworkers held their annual party Monday night. Candy, nuts and fruits were exchanged among attendees. Miss Helen Koehn spoke on Yuletide spirit, followed by Christmas carols. Refreshments served to many members including Mrs. Siemens and Mrs. Unruh. The next meeting will be at Miss Erma Wendend’s home.
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King’s Daughters
Johnnie
Helen Koehn
William Siemens
Glennold
Menno Siemens
Wallace Gister
Abe Isaac
Johnnie Siemens
Jack Neufeld
Harvey Gaede
George Nikkel
Jack Kliewer
Louie Becker
Earloo
Abe Karber
Walter Pere the " Klassen
Vivian Bartel
Wendlend
Lilly Hein
Verna Balzer
Mary Ann Epp
Alma Penner
Juanita Neufeld
Evelyn Unruh
Lena Schultz
Grace Weyand
Rosie
Linda Unruh
Erma Wendend
Mrs. Ted Vignola Hosts Contract Bridge Players
Members of the Contract Bridge club were entertained at the home of Mrs. Ted Vignola Thursday afternoon. Two tables were in play. Refreshments were served by the hostess to Mesdames J. C. Ohanneson P. L. Arnold Phil Ohanneson Geo. Harrison O. T. Olson A. B. McKinley and H. Cc. Neufeld.
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Contract Bridge Club
Ted Vignola
P. L. Arnold
Phil Ohanneson
Geo. Harrison
O. T. Olson
A. B. McKinley
H. Cc. Neufeld
Birthday party honors ten year old Donald Fair
In honor of his tenth birthday Mrs Norval Fair and Mrs. Norval Fair entertained with a birthday party Tuesday for their son Donald followed by a theatre party. Mrs Edward Warren assisted. Attendees included Eddy Hall Edson Grant Eugene Hiner Dickey apes Robbie Warren Glenn Bender Harvey Neuman and Charles Potter.
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Norval Fair
Donald
Edward Warren
Eddy Hall
Edson Grant
Eugene Hiner Dickey
Robbie Warren
Glenn Bender
Harvey Neuman
Charles Potter
Mrs E Schnaidt Hosts M A S Group Meeting
Mrs Ernest Schnaidt hosted a meeting of the M A S society at her home in the afternoon. The event featured brief business and a social finish as members gathered for the session led by officers including Harkin Wilson Taie Lee and Whitney.
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Ernest Schnaidt
M. A. S. Society
Harkin Wilson
Taie Lee
Ae Whitney
Glorified Christmas Pudding Tale Tied to Leap Year Hope
A holiday scene follows Lois Em and family awaiting the Glorified Christmas Pudding with the almond in the rice dessert. The tradition promises marriage for the finder, but the almond eludes them as Julia cracks a tooth on a strange nut. The toast of the kitchen ends in shared laughter and lingering holiday charm.
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Lois
Mother
Father
Julia
Mrs. Allen
Western Newspaper Union
Motorist complains of a year without repair payments
A motorist laments a full year with no payments for repairs or upkeep since purchase while a friend confirms a service station claim. The exchange captures frustration over responsibility and a claim of owed maintenance costs.
Insignificant Worm Wife Hearing at Night
A brief Stray Stories Magazine vignette presents a tense moment as a wife questions her husband’s late return, with a wry, domestic humor tone and minimal action. The exchange hints at underlying unease in a quiet home setting.
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Stray Stories Magazine
Planned Wooden House From My Own Design
A participant states the house was planned personally and to be wooden by design. The quote reflects confidence in the chosen construction type and independence in the project.
Journey to Bethlehem Through a Humble Donkey Ride
Katherine Edelman reflects on Mary and Joseph’s arduous journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem. She contrasts ancient hardship with modern travel, imagining landmarks and the future impact of Jesus while noting the donkey was their only transport. Western Newspaper Union report.
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Nazareth
Bethlehem
Mary
Joseph
Caesar
Sea of Galilee
Mt. Tabor
Estraleon
Samaria
Jordan
Dead Sea
Katherine Edelman
Western Newspaper Union
First Christmas Carol When Christ Was Born
Frances Grinstead notes Christmas carol singing unites people across churches theatres schools and clubs. Since its origins 1200 years after Jesus birth carols spread worldwide with tunes like Away in a Manger Silent Night and Joy to the World sung by soloists choirs and school children.
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Earth
Bethlehem
Christ
Ancis of
Assisi
Herald Angels
Frances Grinstead
Shafter Schools Close for Christmas and New Year
Shafter elementary and high school students begin holidays today as Christmas and New Year break starts. Teachers also prepare to depart for relatives and friends as classes pause until January 3.
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Shafter
Margaret Clark of Orange Dies at 83
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Clark of Orange, mother of Mrs. E A Beard of Shafter, were held in the southern city. She died Thursday night from a broken blood vessel at 83. Born in 1854 in Iola Kansas, she lived in Orange nearly 20 years and is survived by Harvey Clark, two daughters Winnie Sutton and Mrs Beard, and a son Paul. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery, Orange.
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Margaret Clark
Orange
E. A. Beard
Shafter
Beard
Paul
Evergreen Cemetery At
Christmas Services at Reformed Church
Christmas Day services and communion will be held at the Reformed church. The theme for the service is Bethlehem.
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Reformed Church
The
Bethleem
Christmas Tree Superstitions About Shadows and Lightning
A festive tradition warns that a headless shadow on the wall when a balsam tree is first lit signals an early death. Later, after the tree burns, a partly burned stick is kept to ward off lightning as another protective rite.
Bright Toys Bring Christmas Joy to Needy Kids
In the basement attic a collection of old toys for children is gathered. A coat of gayly colored enamel would revive them for distribution to less fortunate youngsters on St. Nick's day, either by volunteers or through a social agency.
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St. Nick's Day
Eran
Christmas Dinner Plans in England’s Wassail Bowls
In England's Wassail tradition baked apples are spiced with orange juice and rind and whipped eggs. CEES ESS Plan Christmas Dinner to enjoy the day with her family and prepare as much as possible.
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England
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M. A. S. Group
Alice B. Palmer
Aquarium
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Sister
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Southland
Penner
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Fred MacMurray
Shafter Theatre
Eta
SS Sears
Shafter Mercantile Co
Federated Stores
Anderson Bros
Shafter, California
Shatter, California
Viburg
Christmas
Herbert L. Comfort
Western Auto Supply Co
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