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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1974

Page

2

Freedoms Foundation Seeks Students for Seminars

Members of the Kern County Women's Chapter of Freedoms Foundation seek students to attend this year's youth leadership seminars. The program invites young people to engage in leadership training and civic discussion at designated sessions.

Freedoms Foundation Kern County W. B. Camp Harold Tabor Bakersfield Jack Thompson John W. Nickelson Shafter William Moore, Jr Women’s Chapter of

District Officer Visits Eastern Star Meeting

La Rosa Chapter 146 of the Order of the Eastern Star held a February 11 stated meeting with Velma Downey and Gay Armstrong presiding. Eva Clark, Deputy Grand Matron, was escorted to the East, followed by a Valentine themed social. Officers elected January 28 for 1974 include Beverly Copeland and Nelie DeWitt as Conductress and Assoc Conductress, along with others. 25 year pins were awarded to Ruby Edwards and Shirley Wessig. Plans for Friendship Night February 25 and future officer rotations were announced, with March refreshment duties assigned to a committee. Projections for 1974 youth conferences in March and dual programs for boys and girls include travel to Philadelphia and Valley Forge, with a $70 seminar fee and roughly $300 transport. Submissions for interested students are directed to Mrs. Kenneth Ross at 300 Haggin St. Bakersfield or Mrs. Jack Thompson at 30998 Fresno Ave. Shafter.

la Rosa Order of Eastern Star Velma Downey Gay Armstrong Eva Clark State of California Order of the Eastern Star Anna Ed Kramer Marie Simmons Anita Thurmond Beverly Copeland Conductress Nelie DeWitt Assoc Pauline Copeland Adah Helen Hasty Esther Berenice Hamilton Ruby Edwards Shirley Wessig Jean Johnson Bonnie Rogers Bennis Morris Kathleen Thomas Philadelphia Valley Forge National Park Kern Chapter Shafter Mark Kennath Don Camp Edwin Camp Tracy Thompson Susan Zachary Anne Zachary Kenneth Ross Ross Haggin St Bakersfield Jack Thompson Fresno Ave

Cal State LA student wins Atwater-Kent Music Award

Carol Snively, a senior at the University of California at Los Angeles, wins the Atwater-Kent Music award for organ performance in Royce Hall. She receives $100 and has made the Dean's List for two years as a straight A student.

Carol Snively University of California At Los Angeles Atwater-Kent Music Award Royce Hall Miss Snively

College Band to Present Music Feb 23

The Pacific Union College Band of Angwin will provide music for a Wasco Seventh-day Adventist Church service on Lerdo Ave February 23 at 11 am Directed by Carlyle Manson tenor James Kampster will feature Must Jesus bear another Cross Guest speaker is Pastor Duane Corwin of the Voice of Prophecy Bible Crusade public invited.

Pacific Union College Band Angwin Seventh - Day Adventist Church Lerdo Ave P.U.C Carlyle Mansons James Kampster Jesus Duane Corwin Voice of Prophecy Bible Crusade Wasco

Women to Install New Officers at Shafter Church

Congregational Women will install Thursday noon officers of the Women’s Fellowship at Shafter Union Congregational Church. Mrs John Dobbs will be installed as president, with Mrs Frank Russell as installing officer. Luncheon hostesses include Mrs Robert McClain and Mrs Roy Ryan. baby sitter provided. all women invited to attend with salads and a friend.

Shafter Union Congregational Church John Dobbs Frank Russell Robert Mcclain Roy Ryan

Guest Speaker to Return to Shafter Church

Michael Green will return to Shafter for another speaking engagement at the Assembly of God Church during Sunday evening service on February 24 at 7 p.m. Special prayers will be offered for the sick and Mr and Mrs Green will sing together. Pastor J W Collins invites the public.

Michael Green Shafter Assembly of God Church Mrs. Green J. W. Collins

Judge Gaede to Speak at Mens Group Luncheon

Judge Gaede will share testimony and experiences as a judge with the Christian Buginese Mens Committee at the Veterans Memorial Hall luncheon Thursday at 2 noon. Paul Young urges attendance of law enforcement friends and all men. breakfast Wednesdays at 7 am at Shafter Motel.

Harvey. Gaede Christian Buginese Mens Committee Veterans Memorial Halt Paul Young Shafter Motel Chuck Carlson Continuation School Bakersfield College Harvey Weinberger Johnnie Periier Lee Baca Herman Dunn Charles Ruth Rhodesia

Shafter High honors fall semester straight A and honor roll

A total of 22 SHS students earned straight A averages in the fall semester ending January 25 led by seniors James Bannantine Yvonne Bassett Lori Bryant Estela Casas Sophia Ortiz Denise Prender Carolyn Stearns Andrea Warren and David Wiley. Sixty plus students made the honor roll with B averages including Franc Affentranger Martin Affentranger Terry Altman and many others listed.

Neal Ol Ae Shafter James Bannantine Yvonne Bassett Lori Bryant Estela Casas Sophia Ortiz Denise Prender Carolyn Stearns Andrea Warren David Wiley Beth Martens David ‘ Sidhu Barbara Solas Eric Almberg Karen Anderson Julia Bannantine Alyce Bassett Michael Leigh Cathy Martin Mark Palla Charlene Franklin Shafter High School Franc Affentranger Martin Affentranger Terry’ Altman Raymond Albiar Deanna Bertrand

Senior Citizens Party Honors Newlywed Couple

The Shafter Seventh-day Adventist Church Social Committee hosted a Sunday evening party for about 35 attendees at the Adventist School on Riverside Avenue. Newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Howe, recently married in St. Helena, California, received a heart shaped red and white cake, cards, and a money gift. They reside at 18474 Shafter Avenue in Smith's Corner. Mr. Howe has long lived there and the bride is a retired nurse. The Valentine themed room was arranged by committee head Mrs. R. A. Wilcox, wife of the pastor.

Shafter Seventh-day Adventist Church Seventh-day Adventist School Riverside Avenue Raymond Howe St. Helena Shafter Avenue Smith’s Corner Howe R. A. Wilcox

Maple PTA Fashion Show Planned for March 12

Maple PTA schedules a March 12 fashion event with Mrs. Keith Grant coordinating and executive board members and teachers serving as adult models. Daughters of board members are also expected to participate in the evening entertainment. Scattered snail bait advised for garden pest control.

MAPLE Keith Grant Maple Pta Grant Preto

Ruben Siemens to Speak at Shafter Chamber Meeting

Ruben Siemens manager of Public Cemetery District I of Kern County and editor of the News Letter of the California Association of Public Cemeteries will be guest speaker at the Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture meeting chaired by John Leonard. The event is February 22 at noon at the Shafter Motel.

Ruben Siemens Kern County Edtor News Letter Carolnia Associatios Public Cemeteries Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture John Leonard Ben Grundy Shafter Motel

Three-in-One Fruit Tree Planting Idea

Plant three fruit trees in a single hole to save space and extend your harvest. The method reduces soil disruption and can diversify yields across seasons.

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