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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1956
Page
2
The Ingq Kern retired teachers association will hold a luncheon on June 19 at noon at St. Mark's Methodist Church Norris Road and MacCray Street Oil Dale. All retired teachers of both counties are invited. Reserve by Friday June 15 by calling FA 2 7265 or FA 2 0262.
Mrs Ohanneson hosted a group of committee chairmen from the Shafter Woman's Club at her home 1926 Poplar Avenue Tuesday morning June 5. Present were Mesdames Rolf Jacobsen Bruce Crawford Mert Weidmann Don Zachary Harvey Neuman Paul Pilgrim and the hostess. Breakfast rolls and coffee were served.
Eighth graders received diplomas at Richland School as 198 students enjoyed a celebration in the cafeteria. Mrs. Ralph Boel chaired the committee with assistance from Mrs. Rolf Jacobsen and Mrs. Irvin Toews, as other parents helped serve more than a thousand attendees including Mrs. H. B. Walker, Mrs. H. A. Leonard Gaede, and Ed Schacht.
A farewell breakfast on Thursday June 7 honored Helen M Wilson retiring after twelve years as a Richland school teacher. Richard Southwick introduced Reg Hammond who praised her service to students. Bruce Crawford and Mary Todd spoke for the Richland school and teachers club members gifted an electric rotogrill to Mrs Wilson. About eighty-one attendees.
The Shafter High School senior baccalaureate services at the Mennonite Brethren Church focused on "The Testing Points of Youth" as Rev. Rov Partain spoke to the class. Rev. C F Mel led the service with other ministers assisting, Beverly Blair read scripture, and the Mennonite Brethren choir performed.
Mrs. Robert Mettler hosted the Monday evening bridge group at 2008 Corto Bakersfield on June 11. Prizes went to Mrs. Bill Gibson for high, Mrs. Newell Johnson for traveling, and Mrs. Hershall Rodgers for low. Attendees included Mesdames Hank Hash Harold Schnidt Newell Johnson Fred T Bill Gibson Bill Rogers and Mrs. Frank Depiero of Bakersfield with Shafter visitors Harvey Neuman Marvin Neuman Paul Pilgrim and Her balt Rodgers. Refreshments of hot cheese rolls coffee and coke were served.
A Horizon club gathering on June 9 featured a Richland pool dip, barbecue, and an all night slumber party at Allene Anderson’s Munzer Street home. Attendees included Jerrene Bradshaw Pat Jones Jane Jones Barbara Maupin Joan Eckmann Bonnie Johnson Margaret Friedman Verna Peters June Thompson Kay Dirksen La Rae Pilgrim Sharon Nusz and host Allene Anderson.
On May 23 in Bakersfield the Kappa Nu Chapter of Delta Theta Tau was organized. Meetings are set for the second and fourth Wednesdays excluding summer. Officers installed include President Clarence Neuman and Treasurer Glen Putman among others. additional members listed.
A group of boys and girls gathered at County Park Friday afternoon June 8 to celebrate Larry St. Mars eighth birthday. They played baseball and group games, enjoyed ice cream cake and punch, and shared party favors along with gifts for Larry.
Rio Bravo School marked its graduation after a nation exercises event. The ceremony featured hosts Mrs. Jack Addington and Mrs. Frank Skidmore with refreshments by the Parent-Teacher Association. Board of Trustees members Paul Enns and Paul Wilson presented diplomas to students including Larry Barwick, Karen Bell, Anna Bridges, Stella Eddings, Roger Enns, and others.
J C Jacobsen Sr was honored with a Father’s Day barbecue at his son Rolf’s home on 470 Manner Avenue. The eighty seven year old will fly to Denmark on June 15 after spending the summer in his homeland, joined by family friends Karen and Agnes Jacobsen and relatives. Mrs Gene Guenther and daughter Jeanie Judy spent a weekend in Los Angeles with relatives and visited Disneyland Shrine Circus and San Bernardino areas.
Mrs. Bob Burnquist was installed as president of the Kern County Cow-Belles at a Bakersfield luncheon on June 6, succeeding Mrs. Roy Lynn. The group aids the Cattlemen's Association with beef promotion and recipes, supports Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, and meets monthly for luncheons and business.
Pat Cornell will be installed as honored queen of the International Order of Jobs Daughters Bethel 138 Wasco on June 16 at 8 pm in the Masonic Temple Wasco. Dorothy Weitz passes queen duties. installing officer. Jean Thomas and Verna Peters named senior and junior princesses. An after ceremony reception follows with Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Barr as guardian and associate guardian.
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