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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1956
Page
4
Mrs Lemp Robson of Cuba City Wisconsin arrived in Shafter to stay with her daughter Mrs Clarence Heiser on Atlantic Avenue. She stopped in Denver to visit another daughter Mrs J C Bowman en route.
Sarah Idabelle Johnson, a Richland school third grade teacher and descendant of James Monroe, has a long Midwest and West Coast teaching track. Born in Chariton, Iowa, she studied at Kansas institutions, raised a son, and later taught in Guymon and Bakersfield before joining Shafter’s Richland school under Superintendent O. T. Olson. She emphasizes building character and spiritual values with home and church support. Basil leaves described as newly picked green and turning brown when red conclude the piece.
Shafter Play Center suspends Friday session to host Rosalie Blau of Los Angeles who visited the school and met with local nursery leaders. Blau will meet with Kern county cooperative nursery schools, all non profit and run by mothers for preschool play mornings.
Dr. Ralph Bush assistant superintendent of Richland schools spoke to the Shafter Woman’s Club book section about Ruth and Bill Albee’s experiences in the Alaska Challenge. The Albees traveled via Canada into Alaska teaching Eskimos at Cape Prince of Wales and braving paths with no highway or trail. Hosts were Mrs Eckmann and Mrs Christopher. The next meeting is March 21 at Mrs Peters home.
Graveside services were held in Shafter cemetery for infant Jeanette Moten daughter of Mr and Mrs Johnny Moten of Shafter Bakersfield hospital on February 18. Survivors include parents four brothers and two sisters and grandparents. Armstrong Mortuary handled arrangements.
The guide explains fertilizing bulb beds, how to divide dahlia clumps every three years, and best timing for digging and replanting. It covers tuber inspection, pest spray, soil prep with manure and humus, and careful storage. Also details planting Tigridia Mexican Shell Flower bulbs with sun, sandy soil, and spring planting.
Esther Amanda Rogier Penner of Baldwin Park was among 72 petitioners sworn in as U S citizens by Judge R B Lambert on February 15, 1956 in Bakersfield. She is a former Shafterite and wife of Henry J. Penner, Maple School custodian. A reception by the Bakersfield Woman's Club followed at the courthouse, and the Penners planned a short visit to Shatter to see friends.
T. R. Nickel district superintendent of Reedley elementary schools will be guest speaker at the Mennonite Brethren church Men's Fellowship Banquet Monday at 6 30 p.m. A large number of Maple School graduates from 1929 33 are expected to attend to hear Nickel discuss living happily with yourself.
William Gering from the Young People's Union of the Mennonite General Conference will deliver the morning sermon at First Mennonite Church on Sunday February 26. He will also lead an afternoon workshop followed by dinner in the basement.
High school youths of the Congregational church sponsor weekly Lent breakfasts and discussions each Tuesday at 7 15 am on The Christian Way of Life Led by Rev Paul E Babbitt with Irvin Nickel and Bill Carter as resource leaders Attendance grows and a 25 cent charge helps pay for meals All high school youth are invited no reservations needed
Rev. Paul Edward Babbitt will preach on The Temptations of Jesus and Our Temptations at Union Congregational Church on Sunday February 26 at 11 00 AM with a 930 AM class for all ages. Junior High and High School Pilgrim Fellowships meet at 7 00 PM with sponsors listed for each group.
Rev W C Sechler of Fresno leads a two week revival at the Church of God on Smith’s Corner with nightly services. New pastor R D Walters from Madera guides the church as it aims to break Sunday school records. A Fresno trio featuring the Muskegan family will perform Friday through Sunday evenings. Sunday night an illustrated sermon on the Text Poisoned will be given.
A Christian Science lesson cites Luke 6 9 10 where Jesus heals a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath. The text from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy frames Jesus demonstration of divine Love as healing and truth in action. The Psalms quoted praise grace poured into lips and blessing.
In and Around Shafter lists guests including Mr and Mrs Vernon Driggers and daughter Myrtle Kreger from Paramount and Mrs Ruby McAfee and son visiting Tulare Avenue. Carl Neumann learned of his brother Henry Neuman’s death in Enid and will attend the funeral in Oklahoma for about ten days. Other visits include Maupins in San Luis Obispo, Ralph Sanderson’s trip up north with daughter, and the Vernon Roses with the McCulloughs to Bass Lake. Irvin Hagen and two children visited Ventura, and Clarence Heiser and Bill Tillman families spent a beach day clamming, joined by Mrs Lemp Robson.
Mr and Mrs C R Codd of Merced avenue were in Cayucos recently clamming. Before leaving they met the Clarence Heisers the Big Tillmans and Mrs Heiser's mother Mrs Lemp Rob son who spent the day at the beach.
Gene Guenther postmaster and Max Pearce assistant post master attended a postmaster meeting Thursday evening in Bakersfield. Jack Tuttle from the San Francisco regional district office served as the speaker.
The Shafter Recreation Commission will hold a yo-yo contest at Richland School Friday at noon for all upper grade students. Three trophies will be presented based on mastering the six fundamental tricks. Many entries are expected.
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