Local Sewing Circle Names Secretary Treasurer
Mrs. Don Klingenberg was chosen secretary-treasurer of the M. B. Sewing Circle at a Monday meeting to succeed Mrs. Leland Bergman who resigned. Guests sewed, devotionals were led by Mrs. Louie Becker on Miracles, and poems were read by Agnes Koehn and Mrs. Jack Kliewer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Klingenberg
M. B. Sewing Circle
Leland Bergman
Louie Becker
Agnes Koehn
Jack Kliewer
Mrs. Bergman
John Schultz
Harvey Gaede
Dave Strauss
John Suderman
Henry Harder
John Balzer
Emil Stoller
Bill Bestwater
John Kliewer
Leonard Gaede
Elmer Klassen
Bill Siemens
Ruben Becker
Edna Boese
Aldeen Boese
Edna Nikkel
Rosie Unruh
Juanita Neufeld
Lena Mhultz
Ella Wiebe
Clara Nikkel
Party Honors Shafter Teacher Before South America Trip
Miss Thelma Fisher hosted a Saturday afternoon party for Miss Daisy Blaettler, a Shafter high school teacher set to depart for South America next week. Guests presented a gift and the guests Hemstitch towels, with refreshments served by the hostess to Misses Marthal Wedin Helyn McCormick Lena Shultz Fransquita Sullivan Kath erine Goode Carol Pulcifer Letha Larson Margaret Jones Livingston Evelyn Hadlock Lost Hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FF. Latta
Mi Monna Starr
Nedra Marie Latta
Shafter High School
Latta
Daisy Blaettler
Carol Pulcifer
Martha Wedin
Fransquita Sullivan
Katherine Goode
Helyn McCormick
Thelma Fisher
Shafter
South America
Marthal Wedin
Helyn, McCormick
Lena Shultz
Letha Larson
Margaret Jones
Livingston
Evelyn Hadlock
Lost Hills
Spring events planned at M. A. S. meeting
Members met Thursday evening at Mrs. Lawrence Annis home to discuss spring events and a table was presented to Mrs. Durward Annis for her new home. After the business, the evening continued with social activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Annis
Durward Annis
N. D. Hudson Is Farm Center Speaker Thursday
The Rio Bravo Farm Center met in the school auditorium last Thursday evening with reports from Oscar Rice, Carl Haag, Donald Suydam, Walter Haag, and Mrs. T. W. Martin. N D Hudson spoke on the Extension conference in Berkeley and Bernard Ely discussed school finances. A short program followed with music by Lois Lane and Bobby Devlin, a 4-H Club member demonstration by Rosalyn Sears and Jeannie Haag, and refreshments served in the basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Bravo Farm Center
Oscar Rice
Carl Haag
Donald Suydam
Walter Haag
T. W. Martin
N. D. Hudson
Extension Service
Berkeley
Bernard Ely
Lois Lane
Bobby Devlin
Felix Gracia
Rosalyn Sears
Jeannie Haag
Shafter High Band Performs at Richland Assembly
The Shafter high school band directed by P. L. Arnold played a 35 minute program before a Richland school assembly. Dorothy Nordin student body president introduced the band and its director and thanked the audience at the close.
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Shafter High School
Richland
Dorothy Nordin
Potato Planting Delayed Amid Slow Week
Potato planting across the region moved slowly this week as several growers announced plans but few actually began. Weather and field conditions hinder progress, with farmers focusing on soil readiness and equipment checks before planting resumes.
Skipper Eagan Receives Royal Honor Papers From Britain
In Memphis Capt. Arthur Eagan recalls his life saving feats with the Isabella T L. He shows two aging papers a Royal Humane Society citation dated 1901 and a Chicago Life Saving Medal for rescuing 26 people from drowning. He narrates a 12-person Lake Michigan rescue and the 1901 distant royal link.
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Memphis
Old Man River
Arthur Edgar Eagan
Lake Michigan
Eagan
Royal Humane Society
Chicago
Texas Gulf Coast
Mississippi
Dream House Becomes Symbol Of Mrs Berry’s Resolve
In a small town shop, Mrs. Berry pushes to build beyond nine rooms, honoring a long awaited ten‑room dream. Her husband Sam died before completion, yet she continues adding on, justified by memory and longing, until the front room is abandoned for new quarters.
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Jake Blair
Jake
Bill Smart
Sam
Lew Beggs
Jake Blaix
Berry
Bill Southern
Mother Berry
Sam Berry
Mrs. Berry
Lifer Used Woolen Sock Fiber to Break Bar Says Official
Denver report quotes A V Anderson former Leavenworth warden and current U S alcohol tax unit supervisor stating a wool fiber from a sock aided a prisoner Ralph Evans in sawing through a one inch iron bar in seven hours. Woolen socks banned in federal prisons since.
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Denver
Colo
A. V. Anderson
United States Alcohol Tax Unit
Leavenworth, Kan
Anderson
Ralph Evans
Evans
Postcard Reaches There 26 Years Late
Springfield Ohio Fred Hatcher of the Ohio Odd Fellows home finally received a postcard mailed from Cleveland June 1 1913 by Mr Peck. The card from Willoughby Ohio bore a Cleveland postmark at 11 PM and was addressed to Rushville Ohio but arrived March 29 1939. Mrs Mable Sloan delivered the card with a humorous note about its long journey.
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Springfield
Ohio
Fred Hatcher
Ohio Odd Fellows Home
Cleveland
Peck
Willoughby
Hatcher
Rushsylvania
Mable Sloan
Good Neighbor Policy in Felton Draws Local Support
Felton California residents regard the good neighbor policy as applicable at home as abroad. A family was mentioned in relation to the policy’s domestic reach.
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Felton
Calif
First Service Planned for New Shafter Seventh Day Adventist Church
The new Seventh Day Adventist church on Lerdo Road south of Shafter will hold its first service this Saturday with Elder T. L. Copeland of San Jose speaking. The English and German congregations merged over six months ago to form a bilingual church. German roots trace to 1915 and English roots to 1921. Construction has continued with dedication services planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Shafter
Lerdo Road
T. L. Copeland
San Jose
United Church
Shafter Colony
School Board Protests Belridge Transfer Between Districts
Kern County Union High School District filed a protest with the Kern County Board of Supervisors over Belridge Elementary transfer to Taft Union High School District. Dr. Thomas L. Nelson signed on behalf of trustees. The protest notes state superintendent panel will review, per Section 2,488 of the school code. Residents recently voted to shift from Kern to Taft.
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Kern County Board of Supervisors
Kern County Union
Belridge
Taft Union High
Thomas L. Nelson
Board of Trustees
Coustics
Kern
Board of Supervisors
Kern County Union High School
Taft
Utility Board Explores Gas Engine Water Pumping
The Shafter Public Utility District directors study pumping city water with natural gas engines to compare costs with electric power. A Kingsburg natural gas pumping system was inspected Sunday and plans exist to visit other city plants using gas engines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Omer Evans Named Most Valuable Player At Shafter Award
Omer Evans, halfback of the Shafter high school football team that won the 1939 Sierra league title, was named the most valuable player at the semi annual award assembly. The event honored players with letters and numerals, presented by Mayor Channelgon and Coach Bill White, with and without prior-year distinctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omer Evans
Shafter
Shafter High School
Phil Channeson
E. P. Jones
Eugene Ford
Hi Y Group Snow Outing at Sequoia Park
Shafter Hi Y members enjoyed a snow party at Sequoia park on Saturday with 15 attendees. The group participated in winter sports and list of travelers includes John Channeson Ruben Mettler Robert Curtis Phil Haag Milton Nikkel Harry Hofman Charles Potter Ed Gaede Merwin Olson Eddie Hall Bill Hildebrand Ray Rexius Merton Wiedmann and advisor J V Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Channelgon
Bill White
Merton Wiedmann
John Searcey
Levi Gaskins
Dyton Ogden
Bill Barbee
Bill Pearce
Myron Annis
Ray Rexius
Ben Meyers
Milton Nikkel
Eugene Enns
Omer Evans
Johnny Channeson
Phil Haag
Merwin Olson
Bill Hildebrand
Calvin Newton
Leroy Witcher
Jess Combs
Ruby Froese
Charlotte Herman
Marie Jones
Muriel ‘Gagé
Letha Becker
Ma Wedenvin
Ont Louise Li Livel
Suned Bete Miers
Ene Quita Sullivan
Shafter Hi-Y
Sequoia Park
John Channeson
Ruben Mettler
Robert Curtis
Harry Hofman
Charles Potter
Ed. Gaede
Eddie Hall
J. V. Wilson
California Winters Contribute 15 Million Annual Asset
The state derives about 15 million dollars yearly from winter sports activities. This revenue supports local economies and tourism, highlighting the fiscal value of seasonal recreational industries in California.
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California
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Eisie Schmidt
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F. F. Latta
Kern County
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M. A. S. Meeting
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Marshall Dill
Utility Board
Shafter Theatre
Santa FE
Edgar Bergen
Charlie McCarthy
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Victor McLaglen
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