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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1950
Page
9
Buttonwillow borrows its name from a landmark tree that served as a meeting place for Miller and Lux cowboys and later settlers. Today blossoms from the original tree grace the post office grounds as a memorial to shared tales and friendship.
The Buttonwillow Teen-Dream Club announces a June summer program with arts and crafts registration for adults on June 28 and several evenings of entertainment. The center operates 9 am to noon, 1 to 5 pm, and 7 to 10 pm, closed on weekends, offering indoor and outdoor activities including shuffleboard folk dancing table games and ping pong.
The Buttonwillow-Childrens' Baptist choir made its last broadcast for the summer on June 10 under the direction of Mrs. Betty Hair. The program supported by the choir has been constructive and aired Saturdays over the Taft Broadcasting Station with segments on darts, horseshoes, library activities, art and painting. outdoor plans include paddle tennis, shuffleboard, basketball, featherball, volleyball and baseball.
The Buttonwillow American Legion Auxiliary supports a hospitalized veteran by monthly allowances and gifts. They aid the county well baby clinic, supply drugs and baby food, purchase a hospital bed, and assemble Christmas baskets. Officers include Gretchen Williams president and others. They organize Americanism and Poppy programs and ran essay and poster contests at Buttonwillow Union Elementary School.
Poppy contest winners were Raymond Vill alfa first Nellie Romerez second Nelda Young third in lower grades and Gilbert Mota first Mary Cepada second Albert Enriquez third in higher grades. Poppy judges were Cecil Shell enberg Carel Tracy Joe Tazioli Bruno Baggiani Carlos Rey and Louis Ricci. During Poppy days the auxiliary sold a record 800 flowers to aid disabled American veterans.
Mrs. R L Adams, wife of the manager of the Farmers Co op Cotton Gin, is noted for aiding the needy. She collects old clothing for migrant workers and distresses families, sending over 30 boxes to Germany China and the Philippine Islands last year. She has traveled to China and the Philippines, gaining insight into those nations and their needs.
A study shows about seventy percent of San Francisco Bay area waters are shallower than 18 feet. Researchers note this depth distribution affects navigation and habitat, with implications for dredging and coastal management.
Mrs Arch Neal entertained Taft teachers with a luncheon at her Buttonwillow home. Attending were Mrs Laura Temple, Mrs Sherrill, Mrs Emaline Palmer, Mrs Jean Mefford, Mrs Margaret Cutland and Mrs Gertrude Steen.
Mr. and Mrs. Arch Neal were among guests at the Calcutta party held Saturday evening at Stockdale Golf and Country Club.
Mrs Bertha Thorpe of Camas Washington died in San Francisco on June 3 while with her daughter Mrs Bruce Crawford. Crawford accompanied the body to Camas and plans to return home within ten days indicating the family’s loss and forthcoming funeral arrangements.
Mrs. Hazel Cooper and her daughter Mrs. Fay Decker from Taft spent the weekend at the coast enjoying seaside relaxation and scenery.
The home of Mrs. Eda Giannini hosted a breakfast party honoring 17 individuals who received their first Holy Communion. Assisting Mrs. Giannini were members and officers of the Altar Society.
Mr and Mrs A T Tracy and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Wegis spent three days in the Los Angeles area visiting the Berry Farm Welch s restaurant and the Ice Follies.
The second and third grade pupils of Mrs Frances Seldridge and Nell Neal enjoyed a picnic and swimming party last Thursday at the Tracy ranch with storybook fun and games.
Deputy Sheriff Carl L Weber flew to Illinois after being summoned by the death of his father. He traveled hastily to the Midwest to be with family and assess arrangements.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Wegis spent the weekend in Pomona where their thoroughbred horse had a rest from training before entering any forthcoming races.
The Italian Catholic Federation Branch 71 plans a picnic at Jastor Park on June 18 with members and families expected to attend.
Mr and Mrs George Guy of Grand Rapids Michigan are visiting in the J F Richert home Mrs Guy is Richerts sister.
Mr and Mrs Harold Reed and their family vacation in South Dakota where most relatives live. They purchased a new car before departure and expect to return soon.
C A Johns, Buttonwillow justice of the peace and Lions Club president, won re election with 329 of 404 votes. He discussed the new county building housing court and sheriff units, and noted Lions Club efforts in community progress and youth programs. The Lions meet Thursdays and run the boy’s club logistics, tree care, and a local baseball team that recently lost 3 to 2 to the American Legion.
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