Social Notes From Shafter and Surrounds
Local column chronicles visits and greetings during New Year holidays in Shafter California and nearby towns. Individuals listed include J J Fast Tulare death in Jansen Nebraska, the Ellis Swan marriage in Shafter, Louise Manning of Delano visiting, and Roy McDonald arriving in New York after naval service. Lieutenant Churchill and Miller move and furloughs noted along with family guests and host gatherings. A closing line mentions major earthquakes occur near continental margins.
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Manning
Louise Manning
Delano
Shafter
Historical Highlights of Oakland in California’s early days
The piece surveys Oakland’s origins from the 1850s, noting the Chase and Patten families, the first ferries to San Francisco, and Horace Carpenter’s town charter. It mentions Lake Merritt’s formation, Peralta park, and early figures Joaquin Miller Edwin Markham and George Sterling linked to Oakland. It then signals a transition to Marysville.
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Noe
California
San Antonio
Spain
Luis Maria Feralta
Don Luis
Peralta
Antonio
Moses Chase
Patten
Chase
Pattens
San Francisco
Horace W. Carpenter
Oakland
Lake Merritt
Perata Park
United
Jack
Joaquin Miller
Miller
General Fremont
Robert Browning
Moses
Edwin Markham
Iaa
Cave Dwellers Show Civilization Beyond Expectation
Dr. Melvin G. Kyle notes cave-dwelling peoples in Palestine at Kiryath-Sepher provided for him during excavations. He observes natives living in caves share food and laundering tasks, challenging the notion of primitiveness.
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Melvin“G. Kyle
Kiryath-Sepher
Palestine
Ledger Syndicate
WNU
Funeral for H. J. Peters Held in Shafter
Funeral services were held Tuesday January 4 at the Janzen Chapel for Heindrich J. Peters born November 1 1883 in South Dakota who died January 1 1944 Rev H D Wiebe officiated Organist Rosella Willems pallbearers included Wesley McCaslin William McCaslin Willis McCaslin John Wall Horace G Kretchmar and P R Klatt He is survived by a daughter Mable Kipman of Shafter a daughter Katharina Puthick of El Segundo Hulda Alleman of Cypress a son Albert Peters of Arizona nine grandchildren two sisters Mary Ratzlaff and Lena Voth four brothers John J Peters Sam Peters of Portland Carl Peters of Avenal and Simon Peters of Wasco Interment was in Shafter Cemetery
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Janzen
Heindrich J. Peters
South Dakota
H. D. Wiebe
Rosie Wiens
Rosella Willems
Wesley McCaslin
William McCaslin
Willis McCaslin
John Wall
Horace G. Kretchmar
P. R. Klatt
Mable ‘Kifipman
Shafter
Kathrina Puthick
el Segundo
Hulda Alleman
Portland
Ore
Carl Peters
Avenal
Simon Peters
Wasco
Shafter’ Cemetery
Visit to Shaver Lake Family Home
Herb Neuman and his wife spent a week in Sh after visiting Sgt. Neuman’s parents Mr and Mrs Robert Neuman. Mrs Neuman was seen with friends Miss Darlene Thompson of Glendale. Sgt and Mrs Neuman and Miss Thompson left for the Neuman mountain home at Shaver Lake joining later Robert Neuman and Mr and Mrs Alan C Anderson.
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Herb Neuman
Jeter
Robert Neuman
Alan C. Anderson
Clubbers Give Table Cloth Displayed in Window
A hand crocheted tablecloth is on display in Stringham's drug store window to promote a Wednesday Afternoon club tablecloth project. Funds raised will support a community betterment effort sponsored by the club.
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Stringham
California Speaks Voices From Home And War
A collection of quotes from California figures and officials on wartime strategy and society. Senator Sheridan Ivney argues against a land invasion before air power to defeat Nazis. Father Riker predicts flying machines will soon allow solar-system travel. Lenore Underwood supports paying for quality child care. Lt. Col. Devereaux praises Marines at Wake. Dr. Merle Fish laments spiritual neglect amid war upheaval.
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Sheridan Iwney
Atherton
Germany
Father Riker
Holy City
Los Gatos
Lenore Underwood
S. F. Insurance Exec
J. P. Devereaux
Burlingame
Kelly Topic Flag Dedication Speech Planned Sunday
H W Kelly will discuss flag history and symbolism at a flag dedication ceremony Sunday night at Union Congregational Church. The event honors a donated American flag from Mr and Mrs A W Eckman and a Christian flag gift. The text notes the earth's axis tilt of about 23.5 degrees relative to the sun's equator.
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H. W. Kelly
Union Congregational Church
A. W Eckman
Earth
For Whom the Bell Tolls Film Due Next Wednesday
Paramount unveils Ernest Hemingway adaptation after three years in color. The quest for Robert Jordan and Maria leads to star discoveries comparable with Gone with the Wind casting, finally rewarding Gary Cooper and Ingrid Bergman as top picks.
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Ernest Hemingway
Paramount
Hemingway
Robert Jordan
Maria
Scarlett O’hara
Gary Cooper
Ingrid Bergman
Khesma Xmas Party Held At Unruh Home
The annual Khesma club Christmas party was hosted by Rosie Weins, Esther Unruh, and Aldeen Beese at the J. E. Unruh residence. Guests enjoyed Christ mas themed games and dainty decorated boxes at refreshments. Secret Pals were revealed when gifts were exchanged under a decorated tree. Members include Vivian Bartel Aldeen Botse Edna Boese Linda Gloeckler Vera Klassen Clera Nickel Enda Nickel Dorothy Seeger Arthur Craig Don Kling enberg Powell McCoy Frank Russell Waldo Unruh Harold Weins.
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Khesma Club
J. E. Unruh
Rosie Weins
Esther Unruh
Aldeen Beese
Vivian Bartel
Aldeen Botse
Edna Boese
Linda Gloeckler
Vera Klassen
Clera Nickel
Enda Nickel
Dorothy Jean Seeger
Mesdames Arthur Craig
Don Klingenberg
Powell McCoy
Frank Russell
Waldo Unruh
Harold Weins
San Joaquin District Woman’s Club speaker visit noted
McGregor, district officer, was guest speaker for the San Joaquin district of the California Created Women's Clubs. Two district officers attended. Mrs. A. B. McKinley chaired the hostess committee with several members named. County president Mrs. H. R. Jackson was absent due to illness. The regular board met at Mrs. P. L. Arnold’s home to plan year programs. The next Wed Afternoon club meeting is Jan. 19. Visitors from Long Beach included Mr. and Mrs. L. McDaniel. Mrs. Arnold Neufeld departed for Colorado Springs to visit relatives with Pfc. Richards in the Army.
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San Joaquin
California Rated Women’s Clubs
A. B. McKinley
C. T. Olson
H. L. Midgley
Phil Charieson
H. R. Jackson
B. Stringham
Woods Stone
P. L. Arnold
Jack Battaglia
T. V. Little
Arnold Neufeld
Colorado
Cacado
Springse
Eser Richards
Richards
Colorado Springs
Family War Spurs Payroll Savings Plan Plan Change
A family dispute centers on adopting a payroll savings plan for Pet Bond purchases. The plan is used on a family plan to fund ongoing purchases, prompting discussions on ownership and future contributions.
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H. C. Janzen
Jansen, Nebraska
J. J. Fast
Zen
Christine
Tulare
Mrs
Alfred Haen
Oscer Rudd
Mrs.f. W. Handel
Oscar Rudd
Mes. Fuller
Los Angeles
J. H. Fuller
Fuller
Ellis-Swan
Clifton Ellis
Katherine Swan
Tal Church
Huey Huntzinger
Roy
Huntzinger
Visalia
Earl McQuilliams
George Gaede
George Geede
Loraine
Gaede
H. * Gaedes
Mr. Har
George Gaedes
Churchill
Ed Kolbenstetter
Pacific Street
Lieutenant Miller
Billy Miller
England
Esther Miller
Myrtle Scho
Helen Locke
Fresno
Miss Schultz
Roy McDonald
New York
Tom McDonald
Roy D. McDonald
U. S. Na&try
Alvin Wright
Abe Neufeld
Calif
Damsel
Duehren
Sante Fe Way
Wasco J. W. Gwa
Lada
Mie
Gary . Cooper
Ingrid Bergman Akin Tamir
Arturo de Cordova
Joseph and
Katina Paxinou
B. G. de Sylva Penne Wa
Dose” & A NA Wood
Nile
Theate
Caidton
By Stanton
Central Market
Shaeter
Cal
H. J. Peters
Kelly
THE
King Lumber Company
Khesma Xmas
Long Beach
Mrs. L. McDaniel
Jess Combs
Emma Combs
Lerdo and
Jackson Streets
Telephone
Unit
National Cotton Council
McClure
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