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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1943

Page

4

Ladies Aid meeting at Mee Congregational Church

Announcement for the Ladies Aid of Mee Congregational Church shows a meeting held Thursday February 2 at 2 30 p m at the church. Elizabeth Ingram will be in charge and it will be a pot luck luncheon. Members include Vivian Bartel Aldeen Boese Edna Boese Edna Mikkel and others. Frank Russell planned a social hour and a Spanish supper at the close.

Ladies Aid of M Ee Congregational Church Elizabeth ‘Ingram Frank Russell Vivian Bartel Aldeen Boese Edna Boese Edna Mikkel Mesdames Arthur Craig Don Klinkenberg Powell McCoy Frank ‘Russel Waldo Unruh Harald Weens

Wednesday Club Plans Business Meeting At Clubhouse

The Wednesday Afternoon Club will meet on February 3 at 2 oclock at the clubhouse. Bible chairman Mrs A P Channeson will lead, with speaker Mrs Keith McKee of Bakersfield addressing the group.

A. P. Channeson Keith McKee Bakersfield

Pot Luck Dinner to Honor Retiring Pastor and Wife

The Ladies Aid of Plymouth Congregational Church hosts a community pot luck supper at the church Friday evening to honor retiring pastor The Rev Alfred Chandler and Mrs Chandler who move to Fresno for a new pastorate. Guests of honor perform a vocal duet with Miss Doris Davis on piano and Mrs Margaret Peters sings with David Powell on piano.

Ladies Aid ‘of Plymouth Congregational Church Alfred Chandler Chandler Fresno Doris Davis Margaret Peters David Powell

Professional Women Hear Talk On Value of Publicity

The Shafter Business and Professional Women's Club held its regular dinner at Mrs. Ralph Janzen's home with hostesses Beulah Bartlett Dorothy Wright Margaret Bennett. Mrs. Coyne of Coasco spoke on publicity and urged early newspaper notices. Donations to the March of Dimes were collected and the next meeting will be February 4 at Mrs. Floyd Cooper's home.

Shafter Business Ralph Janzen Ross Willis Beuth Bartlett Dorothy Wright Margaret Bennett Alfred Chandler America Lorain ‘Gaede Stad Evening Spa Er George Coyne Asco Coyne Frances Richey Thelma Christopher Wm. Rodgers Minnie McCormic Bakersfirst “Hospital Beulah Bartlett Irene Mettler Martha Gloeckler Erna Mettler Lorain Gaede Genevieve Cooper Washington Lois Rosenstiel Floyd Cooper Paul Sanders

Tea Honoring Mrs H Grey Visit At Bakersfield

Honor of Mother Mrs Phil Ohanneson hosted a Thursday afternoon tea at 589 Mannell avenue for her mother Mrs H Grey of Woodland who is visiting. Floral arrangements featured delphinium stock and lilies. Guests from Bakersfield included Mrs W B Camp Mrs Thomas Nelson Dr Sophie Loven and Mrs Charles Nescon. Other attendees listed were Mrs C Channeson Mrs Charles and Mrs John Peters Mrs Errol Janes Mrs P L Arnold Mrs Gordon Haydlock and Mrs O T Olson.

Yast Priday Lena Gladden California Ohio Walter Eckman Pru Channeson Mire. Grey Errol Janes Marion Stockton Edlin Peters Phil Ohanneson Mannell Avenue H. Grey Woodland A. P. Ohanneson Bakersfield W.B. Camp Thomas Nelson Sophie Loven Charles C. Channeson John Peters P. L. Arnold Gordon Haydlock O. T. Olson

Truck Tire Inspections Timed by New OPA Rules

OPA orders require farmers to inspect passenger car tires every six months for A book holders and by end of February for B book holders with four month intervals thereafter. Truck tires need inspection every 60 days or 5000 miles, at designated service locations, with certificates of necessity not issued if tires are good. Native California dogwood may be used to make bobbins and shuttles in textiles.

OPA M. A. Lindsay Kern County Usda War Board California

Scout Week Observance Aims To Strengthen Youth War Effort

Kern County Boy Scouts and Cubs join a nationwide Scout Week February 6 to 12 with the theme toughen up buckle down and carry on to victory. Unit leaders outline events including Scout Sunday on February 7 church services district and troop courts of honor investitures and anniversary dinners.

Boy Scouts Kern County United States

Honor Roll Lists Set at Shafter High School

Shafter High School releases its third quarter honor roll featuring students such as V. Alexander J. Becker M. Bergman A. Dahl H. Dahl and many others. Additional honorees include W. H. Dahl F. Senen L. Henderson M. Klaudt L. Lane D. Leonards and J. Wiebe.

Shafter High School V. Alexander J. Becker M. Bergman A. Dahl H. Dahl Eckmann W. Evans F. Hansen L. Henderson C. Hitchcock F. Holsenbake A. Hukill L. Johnson J. Kendall R. Kimmel B. Kinman B. Klassen J. Klassen M. Klaudt M. Kroeker L. Lane D. Leonards W. Little J. Nikkel K. Nikkel M. Olson A. Penner F. Pope W. Proctor R. Ray R. Reimer J. Rose

California Cattle Feed Growth Stands Out in 1943

Across the United States on January 1 1943 beef cattle on feed rose 8 percent, with the eleven western states at 93 percent of 1942 levels. California led a different trend with about 20 percent more cattle fed than a year earlier and California sheep and lambs up 12 000 from last year though western states overall fell 17 percent.

Midwest United States California

Redwood lumber dominates Northern California coastal counties

The article notes that ninety five percent of the world's redwood lumber is produced in the Northern coastal counties of California highlighting the region's timber dominance.

California

Minter Private Salutes His Wife in WAAC Entrance

Private Morris M. Moorhead saluted his wife 2nd Lt. Madia G. Moorhead as she arrived at Minter Field to join the WAACs after receiving her commission on January 9, 1943. The couple, married fifteen years, spoke of women joining the service to free men for combat and end the war, while both expressed pride and eagerness to return to civilian life after victory.

Minter Field Morris M. Moorhead Madia G. Moorhead WAAC Army Lieut Moorhead Pvt

Home Food Production 4-H Project Aims to Aid War Effort

A new wartime 4-H Club project titled Home Food Production was announced by H W Longfellow to aid Kern County 4-H work. It teaches members to determine yearly family food needs and how to produce vegetables eggs meat fruits and preserve produce. Contact the Farm Advisor's office at 2610 M St Bakersfield for details. open to ages 10 to 21.

H. W. Longfellow Kern County Ape SL Bakersfield

Saving Food Values in Vegetables and Fruits

Home Demonstration meetings focus on preserving nutrients and quality from picking to table. Miss Dorothy Wilkinson warns Vitamin C is fragile and losses occur during handling, with details on storage and preparation to be shared in upcoming sessions across Magunden Inyokern Weldon Rosedale Weedpatch Arvin Tupan Buttonwillow.

Dorothy Wilkinson Wilkinson Miss Wilkinson Magunden Inyokern Weldon Rosedale Weedpatch Arvin Tupan Buttonwillow the Agricultural Extension Service

Latter Day Saints Elder To Speak At Wasco

Elder Charles A. Callis, member of the Council of Twelve Apostles, is slated to speak at Wasco. The address is expected to address church teachings and community outreach, drawing attendees from surrounding towns.

Latter Day Saints Wasco Chas. A. Callis Charles A. Callis Council of Twelve Apos

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