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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1960

Page

11

Maple 4H Box Supper Rewards Prizes for Prettyest

Maple 4H Club held a box supper with dads and kids at the Walter Nicol barn a yearly Valentine tradition since 1953. Prizes went to Leela Kliewer and Sally Franz after voting. dads donated to club funds. Leola Kliewer led games with Dorothy and Jerry Morrison assisting. a wrapping of relays and a finale student and parent duo contest followed.

Leela Kliewer Sally Franz Valetine Walter Nicol Leola Kliewer Dorothy Jerry Morrison Ed Wil Schultz Janice William Portnoff Danny Susan Jim Broom Carolyn John Atchison Robert Alex Dobrenen Jake Kliewer Leela Regina David Cook Gwen E. T. Atchison

Exchange Students Visit Nichol Home Women’s Fellowship Brunch

Members of the Union Congregational Church Women’s Fellowship plan a Thursday brunch under Mrs. John Turner. Miss Cassie Suarez of Bakersfield will speak, with Mrs. Ruben Fraley presiding. Two Royal Canadian Air Force servicemen, Allen Nicol and Tom Walford, visit from Ontario on leave and tour Sequoia before returning to Ottawa.

Union Congregational Church John Turner T. P. Rootes Cassie Suarez Bakersfield Germany Ruben Fraley Walter Nicol Allen Nicol Wingham Ontario Canada Tom Walford Toronto Royal Canadian Air Force Ottawa Far West Los Angeles San Diego Nicols Sequoia

Hause Family Parents Visit Greeley Couple Here Two Weeks

Mr and Mrs J W Hause of Greeley Colorado arrived here on Tuesday for a two weeks visit with their son Richard Hause and his family They reported a heavy sand storm in the Mojave area but had no other difficulties in driving through

J. W. Hause Greeley Colorado Richard Hause Mojave

Dakota Visitors Stay With Bud Arnold in Shafter

Mr. and Mrs. Dad Mariner of North Dakota visit Shafter at Bud and Arlette Arnold’s home. On February 10 a group including Beverly Fenderson and Gwen Gottfried took Mrs. Mariner to the ocean. They enjoyed the trip and stayed overnight returning the next day.

Dakota Bud Arnold Dad Mariner North Dakota Shafter Mrs. Mariner Beverly Fenderson Gwendolynn Gottfried Arlette Arnold Kevin Fenderson Kathy Mariner

Economy Meter Displays Precise Gas Usage

The economy meter mounted on the side shows your gas usage to the last fraction of a gallon, providing exact consumption data for accurate budgeting and monitoring.

Henderson Nebraska nuptials of Wilma Braun and LeRoy Balzer

Miss Wilma Braun daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Braun Henderson Nebraska and LeRoy Balzer son of Mr and Mrs John Balzer Shafter were married January 30 at the Mennonite Brethren Church Henderson. Rev Walter Neufeld officiated. The couple will reside in Los Angeles where Balzer pursues public health studies at UCLA.

Mennonite Brethren Church Henderson Nebraska Willma Braun Jacob J. Braun LeRoy Balzer John Balzer Shafter Walter Neufeld Louis Goertz Judy Ediger Franklin Thiessen Wasco George Wall Reedley Dale Thiessen Buhler Kansas Wesley Braun Eugene Refier California Los Angeles UCLA Balzer

Reading Skill Program Advancing At Maple School

Maple School introduces a supplemental reading program in four upper grades using Science Research Associates materials from Chicago. The program aims to boost speed and comprehension with graded articles from Readys Digest and other magazines, with self monitoring by each pupil.

Maple School Science Research Associates Chicago Ready's Digest Saturday Evening Post Clyde Johnston Maple

Troop 959 Holds Annual Charter Review Meeting

The troop reviews its charter with committee members Hight, Herrera, Beg ley, Langston and Harris leading. First Class names Richard Dauphin and Mike Allen. Star Scouts include James Garrison, Keith Hamman, Gene Newland and Teddy Garrison. Scoutmaster Russ Hamman is aided by Burl George as merit badges are earned by several boys.

Wiens Nikkel Engagement Reported In Bakersfield Area

The engagement of Miss Barbara Wiens and Wilbur Nikkel is announced by the bride's parents. Barbara earned Phi Kappa Phi and Kappa Delta Phi honors. Wilbur, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Nikkel, is a Bakersfield High and Bakersfield College graduate, and a Sacramento State College senior majoring in elementary education. A summer wedding is planned at Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church. Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Wiens hosted dinner for the couple, his parents, and sister Carol Nikkel.

Barbara Wiens Wilbur Nikkel Call Scholarship Fornia Federation Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society Kappa Delta Phi C. R. Nikkel Rosedale Bakersfield High School Bakersfield College Sacramento State College Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church Wiens Carol Nikkel

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