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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1939
Page
4
Eleven new members were received into the local church in a brief ceremony. The service featured prayers and a chorus from the congregation, highlighting the growth of the parish and its community outreach programs.
Alfred states that Sunday was officially received into the Union Congregational church in a formal admission. The brief notice records the ceremony and identifies the church as the adopting body, noting the inclusion of Sunday in its fellowship.
Miss Erma Wendland hosted a Pleasant evening at her home Saturday for members of the Khesma Klub. Knitting followed by a hot meal was served on decorated tables. Attending were Miss Edna Nikkel Miss Vivian Bartel Miss Rosie Unruh and the hostess.
Mrs Chita Singer will present a vocal recital at the Maple School auditorium Saturday evening at 8 o clock. She will be assisted by Alfred Smith on piano and Robert Gates on marimba.
Mrs. J. P. Howland reviewed Louisa May Alcott by Katharine Anthony at the Wednesday Afternoon club meeting held Monday at Mrs. Sol Camp’s home. Attending were Mesdames Vandenberg Ohanneson Channegon Nash Hampton Thomas Guenther Comfort and others.
Members of the Ladies Aid of the church contribute to church projects and outreach efforts. The group organizes fundraisers and volunteers for parish events to support the local community.
State Chairman will address a club meeting on Wednesday afternoon at the clubhouse. A reciprocity luncheon is planned for 12 30, with Mrs T V Little as chairman of the day and vocal offerings by Mrs J J Peters. Hostesses include new members and Kern County Federation of Women's Clubs delegates will attend from Shafter. Reservations for luncheon should be made before Monday noon with Mrs Phil Ohanneson.
Kern County Federation of Women's Clubs will meet in Shafter on Wednesday with about 75 visitors expected. The 10 a.m. session at Union church will elect county officers for next year and hear reports from 11 county units, followed by a noon joint session with the Wednesday Afternoon club.
Mrs Murray Arnold welcomed members of her bridge club for an afternoon with two tables in play High score was claimed by Mrs Laurence Baughman and low by Mrs Arnold Guests included Mesdames P V McClure and P L Arnold and club members Mesdames W E Johnson Dick Eckmann Herbert L Comfort Lawrence Magee and Laurence Baughman
The St Patrick's day card party formerly set by Wednesday Afternoon club members for March 16 has been moved to March 21. The dessert bridge event is open to the public and attendees should reserve with Mrs Murray Arnold.
Discussion of selling Memorial Day poppies for World War veterans at a Tuesday Legion Auxiliary meeting named Mrs. Albert Annis as poppy sale chairman. March 21 dinner at the hall announced for Auxiliaries, with National President Mrs. James Morris to be honored March 24 in Fresno at the Californian hotel.
George Henry Fox Jr. and Wilmerth Estella Warden, both of Rio Bravo, wed Tuesday evening in the First Baptist parsonage. They were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Claude Sains. Fox, a Oklahoma native, and Warden from Kansas, plan to reside in Rio Bravo where Fox farms.
Miss Leola Kirschmann was named Campus Queen at Shafter high school after a penny vote. She earned 551 votes while four rivals collected 379 357 136 and 101. Proceeds fund charity. a pennant and program were presented, with tap dance numbers by Doris Stone.
Thomas W. McManus, secretary Citizens' lobbying group, urged California lawmakers to raise the relief eligibility residence to three years. He warned the change would deter in-migrants and urged aliens be barred from relief rolls with local responsibility for policies. He argued for local control over relief amid centralized administration.
The Shafter Business Men's association lowered annual dues from 10 to 3 dollars payable at 25 cents a month with a three month prepaid eligibility rule. A petition to disincorporate was discussed but no action taken as the group favors continuing incorporation. Committee members reported tentative Belridge road opening plans, and Ruth Bryan Owen to speak on diplomacy at Bakersfield April 18.
Children in the Shafter unit of Richland Grammar School observed Arbor Day by planting six trees on the playground. Five elms and a Chinese pistache were donated by George of the Shafter experimental farm. The program included flag salute, parent welcome, Art Day, tree dedication, and songs with pupils presenting trees and planting them.
In San Diego county yesterday morning Elmer Raborne of Shafter and Robert Warren of Del Mar pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle under the influence. Judge F. E. Manuel gave Raborne a 30 day jail term after choosing confinement over a $50 fine, while Warren received a $50 fine and a 30 day jail sentence suspended for two years.
J J Wilt former Bakersfield Rotary president with 13 years perfect attendance spoke at Shafter Rotary Tuesday at Cafe Newman on an eastern and southern states trip. Arthur Crites announced a district conference with clubs from Ponchatoula Louisiana Vinita Oklahoma and Amherst Ohio. Guests included Wray Phillips John Lachenmaier and A J English of Wasco. Visiting Rotarians were Arthur Crites George Harrison Andy Anderson Emmett Hayes and J J Wilt from Bakersfield.
The Mennonite Brethren church choir directed by Arnold F Bergen with Laura Frantz at piano presents a sacred music program Sunday at 7 45 o clock. The program features a procession invocaton pieces by many composers, choir readings, tenor solo, offertory and a sermonette followed by benediction.
Farm Bureau board of directors met at Bakersfield's agricultural building with A W Eckmann of Shafter in attendance. Two resolutions were approved: urging the county supervisors to remove a traffic hazard on the road in front of Wildwood school and endorsing the Farmers Refinance Act proposed by Representative William Lemke. The act aims to refinance at a lower interest rate with a defined amortization period.
Eugene Ford of Shafter high school attended a Bakersfield meeting of junior chamber of commerce representatives and state employment officials. The group will survey retail businessmen to determine needed subjects for job prep and may guide curriculum changes by county officials. Plans include placing graduating students in county jobs.
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