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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1960
Page
12
Mr and Mrs Jake M Siemens spent a week in Oregon where they worked on their ranch about twenty miles north of Corvallis. They stayed as house guests of Mrs Siemens parent Mr and Mrs Tom Woolf who live on the ranch.
Mrs. Robert Bongberg chairs the Shafter Woman's Club flower show planning meeting this week. The event opens to the public April 20 at the Veterans' Memorial Building. Assistants include Mrs. W. T. Walhoad, Mrs. Arthur Johnson, Mrs. William Irvin, Mrs. James Moquist, and Mrs. R. Robert Evans, with Mrs. Marvin Neuman advisory from last year.
Local merchants in Shafter report increased spending fueling downtown redevelopment and business expansion. Officials say the improved commerce supports jobs and community projects while attracting visitors to the area.
Sunday School at 9 45 A M led by Jack Graves superintendent. Sermon at 11 A M by Pastor B T A. Evening service at 6 30 P M directed by Harlton West. An age specific class and a 7 30 P M sermon follow. Prayer service Wednesday at 7 P M with W M U.
Elbert Franz remains a patient at White Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles with family members visiting. Mrs Helen Friesen of Buhler Kansas arrived February 17 to assist with the Franz children and will stay as long as needed.
Charles Jones explained the levels of hearing music and the patterns in all styles. He described himself as an unspoken language used to soothe and inspire individuals. Present were Mesdames George Cooper Costello Craig Farrell Fuller Horn Leigh Neuman Channeson Pilgrim Poznoff Rodgers Wilson and guests Mesdames Suderman Cooper De Federico.
Miss Suarez recounted a morning routine of tasks from breakfast to chores and noted how the group shortens the voyage overseas. She praised experiences abroad and stressed understanding to prevent future wars as the Manhattan skyline and Statue of Liberty appeared, signaling the homeward moment. The brunch preceded by Mrs. John Turner framed the day with decorations.
The Mineral Society resumes meetings inviting interested persons to March events and a venta of verde antique. A 24 car van trip to Castle Butte was successful. February 22 featured Mr and Mrs Hub Dafoe presenting films from a trip to Japan.
Mr and Mrs Dale Hinton welcomed visitors Monday evening Mr and Mrs Leo Clark of Linwood and Miss Gladys Clark of Cranda Hills who had been visiting relatives in Tulare The guests said they knew the Hintons in Nebraska years ago during prior visits.
Mr and Mrs Fred White of Atascadero visited in the home of their daughter Mrs A Pellett last week White, a rock hound, traveled to Porterville while his wife stayed home for a visit Mrs White has been ill but is improving and has curtailed rock trips recently.
About fifty women attended as Mrs. Ruben Fraley presided over a brief meeting. The group discussed the annual budget and approved it during the session highlighted by a green and white color scheme.
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