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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1957

Page

4

Public Education Rights Highlighted At Richland PTA

Richland Primary School principal Louise stresses the right to schooling at a Tuesday PTA meeting in the school cafetorium. Seventy third graders sang four songs under Bob Snively. PTA president Ezra Suderman announced a life membership committee with members including Mrs. Milt Johnson and Bruce Crawford.

Richland Louise Richland Pta Bob Snively Ezra Suderman PTA Richland Schools Pta Milt Johnson Harold Greene Bruce Crawford Mert Wiedmann Suderman Johnson Richland Pta Dboard Lee Bergman Jim Gloeckler Scott McMichael Joe Norris

Nancy Pierce to Wed David Cotton

Nancy Pierce engages to David E. Cotton of this community. The couple plan vows after Nancy finishes school and David finishes army discharge. Nancy attends Shafter High and is active in F H A G A A and Horizon club plus junior activities. David, Shafter High 1955 senior letterman and Black S member, joined the Army in 1956 and is stationed at Ft Campbell Kentucky.

Vernon Pierce Black “S Army Ft. Campbell Kentucky

Wedding Shower Honoring Recent Bride at Clifford Crabb Home

A wedding shower for the recent bride Mrs. Donald Wilkerson was held December 29 at 8:00 p.m. Co host Mrs. Kenneth Handel. prizes went to Mrs. Gale Kern and Mrs. H. C. Mettler. Guests included Mrs. W. C. Handel, Gale Kern, H. C. Mettler, Lela Thomas, Cecil Steele. Cake, tea and coffee were served. gifts were given to multiple guests.

Clifford Crabb Donald Wilkerson Kenneth Handel Gale Kern H. C. Mettler Mmes W. C. Handel H.C. Mettler Lela Thomas Cecil Steele Earl Johnson Homer Craig Bob Burnquist Carl Steele George Thomas Marvin Mouser D. M. Steele Irene Hale John Notley Wallace Weyand

Louise Bellows Feted January Fourth Anniversary

Louise Bellows opened her home to Birth day club members last Friday for her anniversary celebration. A buffet supper was served and the group enjoyed games and a social hour. Attending were Betty Curry, Jodie Pierce, Ollie Nusz, Mary Koop, Margaret Pope, Wava Jones, Dollie Luders, Cecilia Martin, Wanda Lomas, and Pearl Bellows.

Louise. Bellows Birthday Club Rfa Betty Urry Jodie Pierce Ollie Nusz Mary Koop Margaret Pope Wava Jones Dollie Luders Cecilia Martin Wanda Lomas Pearl Bellows

Nelda Pearson to Wed Derek Steele in Local Ceremony

Nelda Avon Pearson daughter of Mr and Mrs Orville Pearson of Kern Homes will marry Derek Steele son of Mr and Mrs Cecil Steele of Shafter. Both are noted locals with Nelson high school 1956 graduates and community involvement. Derek serves in the Coast Guard aboard the cutter W P B 83300 offshore near San Diego. Further wedding details to be announced.

Nelda Avon Pearson Orville Pearson Godey Road Kern Homes Nelda Derek Steele Cecil Steele Shafter Shafter High School Jeannie Horizon Club Bakersfield College S. A Coast Guard San Diego

Enameling Jewelry Discussed by Shafter Faculty Wives

Mrs James Stidham demonstrated enamel work on copper jewelry to Shafter High School Faculty Wives and Women at Mrs Art Johnsons home. A short business meeting was led by president Mrs Burley Dooley. Refreshments followed for listed attendees. The Reuben Becker family had dinner at Sam Beckers home last Sunday.

James Stidham Shafter High School Art Johnson David Marsh Ed. Schacht Burley Dooley Mmes Dan Bledsoe Tom Bushey Harold Corey Don Murfin Hank Moroski Glen Nay Tom Pettus Leonard Robertson Hal Williams Irvin Jensen Dennis Foreman Theodora Richards Amelia Cornell Janet Chapman Reuben Becker Pat Browning Lawrence Becker Sam Becker

Shafter Woman's Club Chooses Mental Health Center Project

The Shafter Woman's Club selects a Child Guidance Center for the Community Achievement contest. Sponsored by the General Federation of Women's Clubs and Sears Roebuck Foundation, with Mrs F C Raney as chairwoman. The plan includes speakers and open forums for parents to address home rooted breakdowns. Wasco Chapter 489 to meet January 14 at 8:00 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. obligation night and degrees will be conferred.

Shafter Wasco Chapter Masonic Temple

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Carlos Hahn Follows Exeter Hahn Cen- Vi-Ro Pipe Company Nancy Pierce David Cotton Fisher Quality Chevrolet Chevy Louise Bellows Howell Nelda Pearson Fisher AEE Richland Chevrolet Co Central Ave Pioneer State Farm Ralph W. Grober 7Th St Wasco Saoeageeoe Deeu EU Pational S Services DeWitte’s Paradise Fresno Ave Shafter Tfe C. L. Wright W. Euclid Ray Fred Kennedy Tfe W. Lerdo Ta—Miscellaneous Service ED Merkel Cement Contractor Pacific Ave Acme Finance GO Baketafield Income Tax Service Schnidt's Real Estate Insurance Shafter 10 Ite Arrow Forture Co Central Valley J. R. Friesen Euclid Bakersfield Calif Rodriguez St Jost Neuman Phone Pioneer Cross St BE. Orange Tndn Jost’ & Neuman English Lane Poso St Lerdo Tulare Ernie Hofman James St. Ph James Street City Hall West Marengo Geo. Mayer Thomas Lane Veterans Housing 34Th St Fresno J. H. Sanders Wildwood School West Burbank Buttonwillow Gibson Lane Sat. & Son Central Avenue Rieker Addition John Hampton C. E. S. Meeting G. W. Collins Martin Anderson Nell” Ruble Burbank Ruble Anderson Frank Howard Escondido Pasadena THE Christian Science Monitor Boston the Christian. Science Monitor Moss Tote Tulare Ave Wasco Calif C. H. Petty Smith's Corner OL Bartel Street Maple St State California F.H.A. Finance Ernest Siemens James St Ph. PI California Ave Mercury Sale Fura Golden West Sante Fe Way Merced & Shafter Ave O. K E. Lerdo Elm St Carlson Pfaff L St Ph. FA Arrow Furniture Co Gentral Valley Hwy Thomas Fort Bragg Shafter Area Jost and Neuman Custom Builders Hawthorne’s Place Cor Marengo & James E. Marengo. Tfe Bath Allen L ZENE Pacific Shafter, Calif Stenographic Service Shafter Press
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