Experience on Scotland Farm Told At Meeting of County 4-H Members
Miss Lynn McDonald described her summer as a temporary member of five Scottish farm families to 200 4-H youths and leaders at a county tour. She was among 58 International Foreign Youth Exchange delegates. The event included visits to the San Joaquin Cotton Oil Mill and Calcot Compress, demonstrations on livestock care, and a $10 prize for a pair of youths from Magunden. Maple club members listed include Nancy Engel and others, with transportation provided by Mrs. Ruben Siemens, Mrs. Walter Nicol, and Henry Penner.
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Maple
Scotland
Lynn McDonald
Miss McDonald
United States
Turkey
British Isles
McDonald
Maple Girls 4-H
San Joaquin
Maple Club
Nancy Engel
Evelyn Penner
Leila Kelly
Norma Nicol
Carol © Giesbrecht
Beverly Ehrhorn
Janice Balzer
Velva
Wanetta Whitfild
Effi
Freda Douglas
Ruben Siemens
Walter Nicol
Henry Penner
Generals to Face E. B. Blades in Cage Battle
Shafter hosts East Bakersfield Blades for a non league clash as the Generals pursue a tighten season finale with two league games forthcoming against Lamore and Exeter. Harold Gaede and Jim Broom lead Shafter scoring with 10 each while Wasco’s John Knox inflames the visitors.
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E. B. Blades
Coalinga
Wasco
Shafter Generals
Gil Bishop
East Bakersfield Blades
Lemoore
Exeter
Shafter
Generals
Colonels
Bucks
Tiger John Knox
John Ornelaz
Tigers
Knox
Harold Gaede
Jim Broom
Kenny Roden
Wascoans
Roden
Gaede
Broom
Seales
Thompson
Notley
Towns
Coalingoans
Horntoads
John Notley
Toads
Coalingans
Dan Bledsoe
Perry
Unruh
Hamilton
Townes
Brook
Smith
Uardl
Womack
Lynch
Campfire Girls Honor Mothers in Richland Cafeteria Fete
Campfire Girls in Richland hosted a mothers and outstanding women event in the Richland cafeteria serving the area yesterday. The program honored Mrs. H P Wilson Miss Helen Holmes and Miss Mosher of Richland School as part of the firemakers rank ceremony. A pantomime skit featuring Paula Allen Mary Brown Patsy Cornel Joan Eckman Carolyn Roberts Valera Kirschenman Norma Hooks June Thompson Jean Thomas Dorothy Weitz Belvi Moor Melva Bell and Sharon Nusz aided Belvi Moor in earning her second torchbearer rank in dramatics. Attendees included Bruce Crawford Richland School superintendent Mrs Lee Thomas and Mrs Dan Weitz guardians Mrs Marvin Hooks Mrs Billompson and Mrs Emil Kirschenman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aowakiya
Richland
H. P.wilson
Helen Holmes
Miss Mosher
Richland School
Paula Allen
Mary Brown
Patsy Cornel
Joan Eckman
Carolyn Roberts
Valera Kirschenman
Norma Hooks
June Thompson
Jean Thomas
Dorothy
Mrs Dan Nightingale Visits in Ventura
Mrs Dan Nightingale of 403 West Euclid St spent Sunday and Monday in Ventura visiting her husband who is working temporary. Accompanying her were her son and daughter in law Sgt and Mrs John Nightingale.
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Dan Nightingale
West Euclid St. Pent
Ventura
John Nightingale
Dog Licensing and Vaccination Drive in Shafter
Hundreds of residents from Shafter will gather for a county and city dog licensing and vaccination event this Saturday. A county health department veterinarian will vaccinate pets, licenses priced at 2.50 dollars each, and owners can bring dogs to Smith's Corner 9 to 11 a.m. or to the Shafter county fire station 12 to 5 p.m. on Central Valley High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Area
E Ted
Smith's Corner
Shafter County
Central Valley Highway
Local Notices and Social Items From Shafter and Surrounding Areas
Community brief round up with personals and society notes from Shafter and nearby towns. Mentions visits by Mrs J L Hill of Manuel and Lavina Sanatorium near Altadena, hospital updates, church events, Lions Club postponements, dance club meetings, funeral notices, and local school district news with affiliations to Shafter, Buttonwillow, Delano, and Glennville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Hill
Manuel
Lavina Sanatorium
Altadena
Ted Kinman
Monrovia
Shafter
Mosque in Sacramento Claims Unique Islam Center
In Sacramento, a landmark claims to host the only mosque in America described as Muslim worship and community center. The report notes the city as its location and highlights its distinct religious facility status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
America
Training Union Meeting at First Southern Baptist Church
The intermediate and junior training union of the First Southern Baptist Church meets at 7 30 p m in the educational building. The group works on clothing for Korea and China. Devotionals open the social time with games led by Patsy Harvey and Jessie Mouser, followed by refreshments.
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First Southern Baptist Church
Korea
China
Patsy Harvey
Jessie Mouser
Librarian Hosts Weekly Library Instruction Films
Mrs Marie Lil liehoorn, school librarian, conducted a weekly library instruction session for seventh and eighth graders. She presented three instructional films in the school auditorium last Wednesday titled Library Organisation, Searchlight on the Nations and United Nation at Work.
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RIO Bravo
Marie Lilliehoorn
Library Organisation
Nations
United Nation
Ex Stars of Shafter High Form Local Athletic Club
A group of about 25 athletic-minded former Shafter High players formed the Shafter Athletic Club. Bob Mettler was chosen president with Cecil Bridges as vice president, George Smith secretary, and Herb Spitzer treasurer. The club aims to support student participation by providing equipment and plans to enter county athletic contests with three membership types and honorary honors. Next meeting set for 7 p.m. Feb. 25 at the high school.
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Shafter High School
Shafter Athletic Club
Bob Mettler
Ane Eses
Mersnal Mongers
Cecil Bridges
George Smith
Edwin Wilson
Gene Wilcoxon
Herb Spitzer
Mettler
Richland Plants New Maple Trees
Richland announces planting of 150 silver maple trees at the Richland schools including the primary and main buildings as part of a city beautification program. Workmen and students are involved in care and protection of the trees with warnings against damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland School
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Bruce Crawford
Mailbox thief sought after post office break in
Police seek a thief who broke into three private mailboxes at the Shafter Post Office and stole mail. Postmaster George Guenther said the offender would face federal charges for tampering with government property and stealing mail. He also announced no loitering in the post office lobby on weekends.
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Shafter Post Office
George Guenther
Guenther
La Sierra College Group Plans Evening of Entertainment
A religious group from La Sierra College in Arlington will present an evening of entertainment at 7 30 Saturday in Veterans Memorial Hall. The program is sponsored by the Seventh Day Adventist Church and all are welcome to attend.
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la Sierra College
Arlington
Veterans Memorial Hall
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Blomquist to Lead Free Adult Art Course at Richland
Mrs. Blomquist presents a new art class at Richland Elementary taught by Rubin Blomquist of Buttonwillow. The free course meets Tuesdays at 7 and is open to all RB adults. It follows a popular previous session.
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Shafter High School
Rubin Blomquist
Buttonwillow
Richland Elementary School
Blomquist
Avocado Institute Set In San Diego Mar. 1
The San Diego County Avocado Growers Institute, supported by the agricultural extension service and the avocado department of the San Diego County Farm Bureau, will be held in the auditorium of Escondido Elementary School, Escondido, on the announced date in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avocado Institute
San Diego
Mar
New Minister Feted by Church
The First Baptist Church honored Rev. Melvin N. Krug and his family at a Tuesday evening social. Mrs. Frank Wiebe led the program with group singing by Bill Hildebrand and a new quartet. The event featured a marimba duet by Bob Gates and daughter Mary, and about 90 guests received cake and beverages.
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First Baptist Church
Melvin N. Krug
Ingiewood
Frank Wiebe
Bill Hildebrand
Bob Gates
Marion Kattenhorn
Allan Mettler
Mary
D. R. Gwin
Board of Deacons
Krug
Colored Quartet to Perform at Shafter School Campus
The Mississippians return for a Moon day tour to the Shafter School campus. The colored quartet, a leading jubilee group, was popular last year. They will sing a variety of American folk songs as the main attraction.
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Shafter School
Elder Tucker to Speak at Kern Regional Meeting and Volunteer Session
Elder J. L. Tucker, host of the Oakland based Quiet Hour radio program, will be the speaker at the Kern Regional meeting at 3 p.m. February 16 in the Seventh Day Adventist Church. He will also address the Missionary Volunteer meeting at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Tucker
Oakland
Kern
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Onc Ee
Tucker
Missionary
Cpl Jack Roden Sent Overseas for Service
Cpl Jack Roden now overseas with his unit after training at Fort Eustis and a prior diesel school. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Roden of Buttonwillow California and previously trained in Richmond and Aberdeen Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buttonwillow
Jack Roden
Unit
Fort Eustis
Richmond
Aberdeen
Mrgeus Miner Roden
Three Rio Bravo Pupils Enter Art Contest
Three Rio Bravo students Cedric Fowler Claudette Forehand and Carol Anderson are entering the county art competition. Participants in eleven divisions must complete their pictures by March 5. Application blanks are available at the school library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedric Fowler
Claudette
Carol Anderson
Ieee
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Calcot
Miss McDonald's
Jastro Park
Sunbeam Appliances
Sunbeam
Sunbeam Coffeemaster
Sunbeam iRonmaster
Sunbeam Egg Cooker
Pinbedim
Home Appliance & Furniture Co
North
Kern County
E. K. Grant
Sharp
Thomas Wedge
Hanley Witcher
Harold C. Stellmacher
16Th
H Sts
Bakersfield
Kentucky
THE
Hill and Hill Company
Louisville, KY
Shafter Press
Harry A. Hardy
Maple Parent-Teachers Association
Elmer Nightinga
Dan Nale
Euclid Ave
St James of Loma Linda
Los Angeles
Mesdames
J. C. Hodges
Bill Ryland Jacobus
A. G. Mortimore
Jack Fleming
Hugh Sill
Frank Sill
Edwin Bender
Leonard Duck
Atlantic St
Glennville
Jim Beard
Buttonwillow Lions Club
St. Mary's Church
August Bender
Mercy Hospital
Merle Taylor
Delano
Liberty Belles
KAFY
Shafter Dance Club
Arnold Koehn
Armstrong Mortuary
John Frank Montgomery
Klassen Dr
Shafter Cemetery
Norma Jean Bilyeu
Towess Bilyeu
American Association of School Administrators
St. Francis Church Board
Snow Irrigation Supply
E. 24Th St
Calif
Training Union
F.S.B. Church
Shafter High Form
Pyrenees
Sumner Street
Rev. M, N, Krug
Elder Tucker
Cpl
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