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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1945
Page
3
C C Neufeld of Shafter and Mrs Katie Luskey of Oklahoma married February 11 at A C Neufelds home in Lodi. They reside at 132 Poso Street Shafter.
A brief prose note explains the poetry column accepts truth seeking pieces with no payment and no manuscript return unless postage is included. It encourages writers not to be discouraged and frames truthful writing as valued even if unpublished. The piece ends noting the universal struggle toward truth.
Town Crier reflects on why natural wisdom and intelligence determine a child’s success more than schooling. It argues education opens doors but does not create innate gifts, urging parents and teachers to value inherent talent alongside learning.
A reflective verse recalling youth and unspoken promises set in Arras style, with lines about flowers of spring and a single gaze that holds two eyes and dreams. The mood blends nostalgia and wistful sentiment.
Mrs Christine Roscamp entertained guests at a dessert bridge party at her home last Wednesday evening. Attendees included Mrs O T Olson, Mrs H W Kelly, Mrs Dick Eckman, Mrs J W Frizzell, Mrs Ed Gamegan, Mrs Glen Putman, Miss Edna Prieve, Mrs Jack Bat P, C Guenther and Mrs Emil Bender. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Gamegan, Mrs Battaglia and Mrs Guenther.
The Young Peoples Group of the First Baptist Church hosted a surprise party Saturday evening for Paula Raney a member who is moving to a new city. Attendees enjoyed games singing and refreshments including sandwiches and cakes.
Mr and Mrs Bill Bender hosted a bridge supper at their home on Sunday evening with guests Mr and Mrs Fred Ruhlman Mr and Mrs Jack Battaglia Mr and Mrs Emil Bender Mr and Mrs Ed Gamegan and Mr and Mrs Glen Crampton in attendance.
Mrs Glenn O Nay entertained the Shafter High School Faculty Wives and Faculty Men's Club at her home on Monday evening with co host Mrs Wesley Linda. Present were Mrs H W Kelly Mrs P L Arnold Mrs att Johnson Mrs J W Wilson Mrs Al Cornell Miss Frances Ezquer Miss Gladys Regier and Miss Jeannette Wheeler. Mrs Kelly and Mrs Cornell won prize scores at bridge. The next meeting is April 9 at Mrs Wilsons home with Miss Wheeler as co host.
National agricultural figures report 9,333,000 horses and 3,500,000 mules on U S farms, reflecting strong equine and draft stock across regions. The data highlights the role of livestock in farming operations and transport.
Captain Paul Grisso of the Kern County Fire Department leaves Shafter for Mojave to relieve the local captain for a week or ten days at the County Fire Station. Lt. Bob Senn, son of Shafter residents, is now stationed in Italy as a fighter pilot. Mrs. Glen Putman Sr of Altus Oklahoma visits Shafter to see her son Glen Putman Jr. and family.
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