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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1955

Page

2

Richland PTA to Elect New Officers Tuesday

Richland P T A will hold a meeting in Richland next Tuesday at 7 30 p m with a student participation program The Music Department Shines will show the development of the music program from kindergarten through the eighth grade Officers will be elected The nominating committee will present its slate Pictures for Kern County Art Festival display in Richland Cafeteria and Primary Festival in the Primary Auditorium Parents may view from 7 00 to 7 30 p m Nursery care provided Hostesses are from first and second grades.

Richland PTA Kern County

Concert by San Jose State College choir draws 70 singers

Mrs Floyd Raney rode the train to San Jose to attend a concert by the San Jose State College music department a cappella choir directed by William Erlendson. The program was performed on both Monday and Tuesday with the 70 voice ensemble.

Floyd Raney San Jose San Jose State College William Erlendson

Kay Raney Is A Member Of The Choir

Mrs Raney states her son Kay is a member of this choir. The brief line confirms family involvement and choir membership.

Seventh Kern County Camellia Show Mar 5 6 in Bakersfield

The Seventh Annual Kern County Camellia show is set for March 5 and 6 at San Joaquin Tractor Company with Harry Davis as show chairman. Prizes include a silver tea set from Wickersham Jewelers and nine silver prizes for nine arrangements, plus trophies from local donors. All entries due by 10:00 a.m. March 5 and visitors expected reach around 000. Proceeds may benefit Greater Bakersfield Memorial Hospital.

Kern County Harry Davis Wickersham Jewelers San Joaquin Kern County Band Company Jack Hayes Filmer McFaddin Wickersham's Greater Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

Births and family notices from Bakersfield area

Stork Loft announces the birth of Anthony Dale to Mr. and Mrs. James Carrell on February 28 at Friese's Maternity Hospital Bakersfield weighing eight pounds two and a half ounces. A daughter born Friday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Rex Roskam at Kern BSTee Feast & of Wascoa. Arthur Kadel of Shafter welcomed a son in Wichita last Sunday visiting family. Bill Carter's daughter Lee Marian born Friday eight pounds ten ounces. Grandparents listed from Bakersfield and Shafter. Gary Lee arrived February 25 at Friese's Maternity Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Farrell, weight six pounds.

James Carrell Rex Roskam Kern Wascoa Arthur Kadel Shafter Bill Carter Lee Marian W. Carter Bakersfield George Guenther Gary Lee Friese’s Maternity Hospital Roy Farrell Cynthia Rose Johnson

Handkerchief Shower for Clara Sill Held at Home

Clara Sill received a surprise handkerchief shower Wednesday evening at her home hosted by the Altar Society of St. Theresa's church. Guests included Mrs. Weaver Nellie Shaw Rose Butler Sylvia Baughman Dee Fairbanks Sally Mortimore Cyrena Laughlin Celestine Weaver and the honoree.

Clara Sill St. Theresa's Church

Pupils Exhibit Oils and Charcoal at Wasco Clubhouse

Shafter art students under Mrs. Joyce Williams presented oils and charcoal works at the Wasco Women's clubhouse. Sixth graders Deanne Toews and Christine Neuman along with eighth grader Harley Barling and Mrs. Clarence Neuman contributed pieces. The group meets weekly at Mrs. Williams home for lessons.

Shafter Joyce Williams Wasco Deanne Toews Christine Neuman Harley Barling Clarence Neuman

Faculty Wives Plan Senior Tea at Shafter High

Faculty wives gathered at Mrs. Gay Pare home with co host Mrs Glenn Nay for a brief meeting led by President Mrs Elliott Garrison and discussed plans for the Senior Tea. Refreshments included chocolate and lemon pie with tea and coffee as plum blossoms decorated the table. Present were Mmes P L Arnold David Marsh Charles Tyner Grant Jensen Al Cornell Henry Moroski Donald Murfin Hal Williams Elliott Garrison and the hostesses.

Shafter High School Gay Pare Glenn Nay Elliott Garrison Mmes P. L. Arnold David Marsh Charles Tyner Grant Jensen

Local District Organizes Kern County Art Exhibit

District I outlines rules and dates for the Wasco district Art Festival sponsored by Kern County Parks and Recreation. Entries from Wasco Shafter Lerdo and Butterfield Willow are due March 7 with show dates March 18 to 20 at Veterans Memorial Hall Wasco.

Kern County Wasco County Recreation Department Kern County Parks and Recreation Department Women’s Clubs Pta's County Comoncergos Clc Veterans Memorial Hall Margix

Winners Named in Kern County Art Festival

The 7th Annual Kern County Art festival in Richland cafeterias announced winners from fourth through eighth grades. blue ribbon pieces advance to the district festival in Wasco March 18 19 and then to Bakersfield April 16. Kindergarten to third grade entries are non competitive this year with first place pictures selected Friday.

Richland Kern County Wasco Bakersfield Kern County Art Competition Paula Miller Sandra McCoy Billy Gene Keys Kathy Bergman Janet Eslick Gary Sellars Donna Morrison Janet Kloeppel Retha Stacy Juliet Todd Irene Neri Marsh All Shafter

UCLA Students Spend Weekend With Parents

Phyllis Stoller a UCLA student spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Ben Stoller. Her roommate Karen Burnquist also came home to be with her parents Mr and Mrs Bob Burnquist.

Phyllis Stoller UCLA Ben Stoller Karen Burnquist Bob Burnquist

Campfire Group Holds Breakfast in Final Rank Meeting

The Odako Campfire Group held a final breakfast at Do lores Contreras home serving waffles scrambled eggs orange juice and milk. Attendees included Marilyn Gaede Marilyn Thomas Brenda Boel Suzectio Fuller Deanna Jensen and Sandra Jacobsen with cooks Delores Contreras Isabel Vasquez and Ramon a Banks assisted by Mrs Frank Contreras and Mrs Don Christensen guardian. The group discussed a potluck picnic for members and parents.

Odako Dolores Contreras Marilyn Gaede Marilyn Thomas Brenda Boel Suzectio Fuller Deanna Jensen Sandra Jacobsen Delores Contreras Isabel Vasquez Ramona Banks Frank Contreras Don Christensen

Karen Clarkin Visits Parents in Local Homecoming

Karen Clarkin was home from UCLA visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Clarkin at 318 Mannel Avenue for a weekend reunion.

Karen. Clarkin Ucla Mrs P. C. Clarkin Mannel Avenue

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