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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1937

Page

8

Social Realm Notes From Channeson Home and Local Events

The Wednes day Afternoon club book section meets March 16 at Mrs Phil Ohan ne s home with Mrs Walter Emrick selecting among best sellers. A St Patrick s party is planned by the Christian Endeavor Society March 12 at Union Congregational church starting 7 30 PM with decor, refreshments, games, and a program in development. Mr and Mrs W E Guthrie host a dinner party for local and out of town guests including the Littlefields, Russells, and Siemens from Porterfield Shafter and nearby areas. The King's Daughters Needle workers gather at Vera Siemens home with readings from In a Twinkling of an Eye and refreshments. next meeting to be at Mrs Wendland s. Miss Margaret Friesen to wed Henry J Regehr March 14 at the Wednesday Afternoon clubhouse 6 30 PM.

Phil Ohannes Christian Endeavor Society Union Congregational Church la Rue Livers Murial Gage Nedra Latta Louise Livers Monna Latta Dorothy Johnson Alfred Chandler Christian Endeavor Guthrie Home Harvey Littlefield Willard, Everett Emma Jean Porterfield Herbert Russell Essie Jo Johnny Siemens Shafter King’s Daughters Vera Siemens Aldine—Karber Edna _Boese Aldeen Boese Evelyn Unruh Grace Weyaard Edna Nikkel Margaret Balzer Verna Balzer Alice Klassen Lena Schultz Susie McCombs Fern Ga Margaret Friesen Jacob. W. Nickel Henry J. Regehr

Canines to Strut at Santa Anita Charity Dog Show

The Junior League of Pasadena presents a two day all breed dog show at Santa Anita Park March 20 21 under American Kennel Club rules with proceeds to charity. Nationally known judges from the East will award trophies and ribbons including specialist classes for Pekingese gun and coursing dogs working breeds Airdale Irish terriers and other breeds. Special features include novice obedience contests and children handling classes. Entries must be received by March 13 at 1814 South Grand Avenue Los Angeles.

American Kennel Club Santa Anita Park Arcadia Junior League of Pasadena Richards. Quigley Lockhaven C. A. Backus Huntington Ind Nina Dexter van Nuys Philip R. Brand Airdale Alex Stewart Chicago Charles D. Jennison Jack Bradshaw South Grand Avenue Los Angeles Jockey Club

Dancing Spain Dancers Cast a Spell on Visitors

The Romans imported their dancers from Cadiz and Spain is described as the dance land of the Mediterranean with castanets rhythmic bead clapping and stamping of pretty feet. Spanish dancers captivate all visitors with their lively performances.

Spain Cadiz

Scotland Yard Headquarters and Scope of Metropolitan Police

Scotland Yard serves as the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police. The force covers London and nearby areas, totaling about 700 square miles, and is tasked with public order in central England. It operates under the Home Secretary of Great Britain.

Scotland Yard Scotland Yards London Metropolitan Police Force London County England Home Secretary Great Britain

Flower Festival Likely for Shafter Area in 1937

Wildflowers in the Shafter region attract Kern County Chamber of Commerce interest as a potential site for the 1937 festival after Arvin opts out this year. The favored field runs parallel to Seventh Standard road by the Santa Fe tracks and will be judged as blooms develop around mid month.

Shafter Kern County Chamber of Commerce Arvin Seventh Standard Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce

Crossbow Exhibit Traces Precursor to Machine Gun

A Los Angeles museum displays a four foot dark wood crossbow regarded as the great grandfather of the machine gun. The weapon features a top Magazine slot that held 20 arrows and would automatically feed a new shaft as one is fired.

Los Angeles Popular Mechanics Magazine

None Shall Look Back by Caroline Wells reviewed in Kentucky

Book critique notes the novel shifts between plantation life and Civil War scenes. It centers on the Allard family with Jim lamed, Ned returning from prison, and George Rowan marrying into the family. The reviewer finds the domestic scenes vivid and calls it an excellent follow up to Margaret Mitchell.

Kentucky Caroline Wells Allard Jim Ned George Rowan Margaret’ Mitchell

Sermon and Youth Meeting at Salem Church

At Salem, Sunday events include a 10 p m service and an 11 am sermon. A 7 pm Christian Bible study group meets, followed by an 8 pm sermon addressing current youth and church problems. Next Sunday aims to seek solutions with a sermon from Matthew 16:18.

Salem Christian Bideasor Group

Mennonite and Union Congregational Church Services

Local church notices list FIRST MENNONITE CHURCH with J. W. B gen as minister at 9:30 a.m. German service. UNION CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH offers a 9:30 a.m. church school with a song-service. attendees are urged to come early for the music.

Union Congregational Church School

The Master Builder Sermon at Church Evening Program

At 11:00 am the service features a sermon titled The Master Builder. Text from Jota is cited. 6:80 pm event includes Christian Endemyer and Miss Nedra Latte with ministers Alfred Chandler and Mrs. Ji H Porterfield.

Jota Alfred T. Chandler Ji. H. Porterfield Efimusit Christian Endemyer Nedra X Latte

Liberia's Foundation and Rise as an Independent Republic

The article notes Liberia founded in 1822 as a settlement for freed American slaves. It claims it formed a republic in 1847 with a constitution modeled after the United States, and mentions patronize press and advertisers.

Liberia Negro Republi Whele of Africa

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