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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1956
Page
4
The Colonels fell 37-30 to Corcoran while the Cubs improved to 8-4 with a 3-1 league mark, as the Generals share the same 3-1 league record. The team moved to a 9-3 overall season record and remain undefeated in four league contests.
Pirates themed Maple Cub pack No. 977 meeting featured a candle light Webb badge ceremony for Stanley Loewen. Lion badges and gold arrows were awarded to Loewen and Billy Goertzen with Rodney Becker also honored. families enjoyed a basket supper and dens staged pirate skits. A Cubbing Pow Wow in Shafter on March 3 and Boy Scout Week events were suggested.
A Midenette benefit card party is planned for February 16 at 8:00 pm in Veterans Memorial Hall. Hosted by Mrs. Harry Blumkin, the event offers bridge canasta and other games with a dessert course before play. A $1 donation benefits the Nurse's Scholarship Fund aiding Shafter High School girls pursuing nursing careers. Tickets available at the door or from Mrs. Blumkin at PI 6-2049.
Mrs. Bessie Taffera entertained her bridge club at her Elm Street home. Two tables played in a social evening with a peach cobbler and ice cream served. Attending were Mmes. Maxine Pilgrim Dorothy Neuman La Freda Bridges Ferrelene Zachary Blanche Stepp Pat Neuman Melessa Rogers of Bakersfield and Donna Hardoin of Wasco.
Little Melanie Neuman daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey Neuman was celebrated on her second birthday with a morning party at home. Neighborhood children and mothers attended with valentine decorations and candy valentines for each guest. Refreshments included a cupcake with a red candle and ice cream.
Paul L. Cato, Shafter Union High School 1951 graduate, is a candidate for a bachelor of arts in physical education at Fresno State College at the end of the fall semester. He played football and track in high school and at FSC and now aims for a general secondary teaching credential.
Dick Scott commander of the American Legion will recount his experiences as a prisoner of the Japanese during the war at the Veteran's Memorial hall meeting on Tuesday February 6. The session begins at 7 o'clock and all members are urged to attend.
The Horizon club of Shafter high school will hold a car wash Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. at the Seaside station at Five Points. Cars wash for $1 with pickup and delivery by calling Pioneer 6 4015.
Announcements report several newborns at Mercy hospital and other Kern County facilities. Elaine Ruth Willis Reimer weighs seven pounds two ounces, Barbara Jean Rodriguez weighs six pounds, Phylis Rodriguez weighs eight pounds, Janis L Horn weighs six pounds eight ounces, Bruce Alan Hale weighs six pounds nine ounces, Scotty Russell Gladden weighs seven pounds 12 ounces.
The Altar Society held a well attended card party at Mrs. Hazel Frizzell’s home on Thursday with ten tables of bridge and canasta. A red and white theme, valentine place mats, and cakes, candy, nuts, and coffee were served. Draw prizes honored Adrieene Dooley and others. attendees included many community members such as Cyrene Laughlin Emily Hodges Joan Channeson Virginia Hitchcock and Harry Brown among many others.
The national winner among 246 534 young women from 10 222 high schools will be announced April 12 at the American Table banquet in Philadelphia. General Mills sponsors the program to foster home craft and scholarship, with more than 100 000 in awards. Each state winner receives 1500 and an educational trip to Washington DC Williamsburg and Philadelphia with her school advisor.
The event showcases Tony Martinez vs Pete Gonzales and Jack Nixon vs Billy Pressley among ten pairings. Other bouts include Glen Mettler against Joe Riggens and Andrew Chevez facing Tommy Colvard. Cornelius Glass meets Jimmy Padgett, Cruz Sabedra faces Ronald Dickenson, and Bill Dauphin challenges Warren Thompson. William Robinson takes on Bill Fulmer.
Pipkin describes five major zones residential commercial manufacturing industry multiple dwelling and farming as the planning commission reviews a zoning survey and forwards maps to the city council for a master plan with a consultant to flesh out details Johnston notes the ordinance hasn t been revised since August 26 1946.
Myron Tisdel a 40 year old Visalia businessman announces his candidacy for congressman from the 14th district seeking Republican nomination and Democratic endorsement. He highlights rural water concerns and background in school boards and farming groups.
H D McCormick took over as manager of the Cor ten cent store replacing Don Iseli who served since March. McCormick comes from Amarillo Texas and previously managed the Placerville Cor net store before transfer to Shafter. He has fourteen years in the five and ten cent store business and lives with his wife and three children at 603 D Pacific Street.
Postmaster General Summerfield has made Combination Mail a permanent feature of the U S Postal Service. The service, tested since November 28, 1955, allows mailers to enclose letters inside packages or publications and prepay for first class plus other class rates. The authorization took effect February 1, 1956, after a favorable response from individuals and businesses.
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