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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1952
Page
5
Girard health consultant at Richland PTA meeting argues fluoridation as a key method to prevent tooth decay with one part fluorine per million. Cost estimated 5 to 15 cents per person monthly. other measures include sugar moderation and toothpaste.
Miss Joyce Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Houston Hill of Tulare avenue married Pfc Curtis Elkins son of Mr and Mrs John Elkins of North Shafter in a double ring ceremony at the First Baptist Church Wasco on December 29. The bride wore a blue suit with white accessories and was given in marriage by her father. The couple will honeymoon then report to Wichita Falls Texas where the groom is stationed. The bride attends Shafter High School from which her husband was graduated in 1951.
A farewell gathering honored Rev and Mrs Quiring of South Gospel Chapel as they assume leadership at Madera Mennonite Brethren Church. Robert Bergman led the program, with music from Jim Robst and Wallace Reimer, and a special poem read by Mrs. Bepp. Waldo Wiebe gave a farewell message and gifts were exchanged along with snacks and a funds collection.
Five pound daughters greet the new year in Mercy Hospital births. A Shafter family welcomes a daughter born at 5:30 a.m. January 1 to Mr and Mrs Thomas Sell of 1047 Park Lane. A daughter born January 4 to Mr and Mrs Welton of Shafter weighs five pounds. A five pound daughter arrives January 1 to Mr and Mrs Gabriel Martinez of WWI.
Eunice Bales of Redlands visited her sister at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Garrison on Cross Street. Norman Garrison, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Garrison of Oceanside, assisted by his parents, was present during the visit. The Garrison family includes a high school assistant.
Pete Neufeld hosted a family dinner on Sunday with Mrs. Allen Bartel and others attending. The event highlighted family ties and community connections in the local area.
Two campfire groups elected officers at the first meeting of the year at Mrs. Don Hughett’s home Saturday morning. The Bluebirds named Becky Nelson as president and Sue Hughett as vice president with Victoria Blomquist and Janet Hale as capable officers. The vah-auueies group selected Patricia Hughett as president, Carla Blomquist as vice president Imogene Williams secretary Nita Fern Richards treasurer and Bonnie Lewis reporter. First Aid Kits will be prepared and studied at the next meeting on January 19. They crafted small dolls for the safety exhibit at the PTA meeting.
Mr and Mrs Earl Wipf and family of 219 California Ave spent New Year’s in San Fernando with sister and family Mr and Mrs Sisco Waldrop. His parents Mr and Mrs David J Wipf of Menno S D will visit in Shafter later. They watched the Rose Parade and Bowl game on television.
The Wednesday Afternoon Club will host a public card party to raise funds for repairs to its clubhouse. Co chairs are Mrs. E B Stringham and Mrs. D H Lundy. Prizes and refreshments will be provided. The bridge section met yesterday at Mrs Rolf Jacobsen’s home with Mrs William Bender as co hostess. The book section meets Wednesday at 2 pm at Mrs Ike Peters’s Wasco Pond Road home.
Mr and Mrs W J Suckut and family of Shafter spent New Year with her brother William Leiske of Stockton. They attended Edna Leiske's wedding in Lodi and returned home Monday.
Business and professional women from eight Kern County communities will attend a Shatter BPW gathering on January 18 in the high school cafeteria. Miss Jeanette Wheeler will arrange dinner and workshops, with Miss Alda Weist presiding, and guests of honor including Miss Dorothy Doffahue, Miss Edna Long, and Miss Muriel Purge.
A May Day card party was planned at a St Therese’s Catholic Church Altar Society meeting held at Mrs Bill Brown’s home. Co chairs were Mesdames Hugh Sill and Frank Sill. Prizes, refreshments, a rummage sale chaired by Mrs Clifford Weaver, and a bake sale February 9 chaired by Mrs A G Mortimore were announced.
Miss Clarabelle Fenderson of Orange avenue entertained friends at a taffy pull Saturday night. Those present included Mrs. C. E. Fenderson, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Strauss, Jimmy Wedel, Kenneth Zimmerman, Miss Margaret Sackett, Miss Nancy Larson, Miss Jo Axtel, Morris Sanders and Jay Clark. After the pull they played games and watched.
Dr. and Mrs. Harold Freedman chair the Shafter Dance Club meeting set for January 19 at the Women's Club House. The organizing committee includes Dr. and Mrs. John Revell and several local residents led by Ed Kirschenman Richard Larson J C Hodges Art Craig Floyd Cooper Ray Duerk sen Channing Crandall and Walter Poznoff.
Mr and Mrs P P Bender celebrate 64 years of marriage at 179 Golden West Ave born in Russia They came to America in 1873 and 1874 with nine children The couple married in 1888 by Rev Edward Scheid in the Salem Reformed Church The Benders later farmed in Menno South Dakota Lodi and Shafter before retiring to town.
Honored Queen Donna Hare of Wasco Bethel now presides over the Job's Daughters at the Masonic temple. The first meeting outlined her term with committee appointments and a year of country themed events starting with a January 27 show party depending on snowfall.
A group of young people held a New Year’s Eve gathering at a Buttonwillow home on Sec ond street. The evening featured folk dances and games with refreshments including doughnuts apple cider and popcorn. Attendees included Mary Sue Hedrick Darlene Garrison Dolores Woods Velma Dickey Donna Lawson Arlene Bertrand Nancy Beal Barbara Goodspeed Venita Leslie Betty Sue Crum Linda Gipson Linda Cherry Mary Jo Wilson Patricia Owen Masters Tony Trammell Daryl Lake Jackie Hedrick Carl Stroub and Donald Fawn.
Everett Martin of Topeka Kansas visits the home of Mrs. Roy Paslay and her husband at 536 Klassen Ave during the New Year holiday. Mrs Paslay’s grandchildren Ronni and Denney Evans joined the visit along with Mr and Mrs Roy Shively of Hayward.
Mr and Mrs Fred Klein of 256 Ash Street hosted Christmas Day with relatives including Kath erine Schnaidt and the Mettlers. The group played canasta. New Year’s Day hosts W F Mettler and Klein family hosted pinochle. Last Sunday they visited Bakersfield to view a Rose Parade film and share chow mein.
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