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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1947
Page
2
Anna Spackman 39 died from heart disease Wednesday at Kern General Hospital after long illness. Survived by daughter Anna Grace Berry of Lancaster PA and brother Edwin A. Spackman. She lived with him in North Shafter. Services held 10:00 am Saturday at Janzen Funeral Home with burial at Shafter Cemetery.
Mrs. A. P. Ohanneson is visiting a sister in Redding and is expected to return home this week.
A buffet supper and bridge party was hosted Thursday evening at Mrs. William Lachenmaier’s home. An artichoke centerpiece with spring flowers decorated the dining area. Guests included Mesdames Merrill Thomas, P. L. Arnold, Floyd Cooper, Tip Henderson, Emil Bender, Rolf Jacobson, H. W. Kelly, Jack Battaglia, Harold Freedman, J. L. Hill, Harold Miller, Ted Vignola, Orvin Mettler, William Bender, Eugene Mettler, of Bakersfield, Henry Neufeld, John Jacobsen, Harold Green, Pete Bender, Philip Jeffries and Edna Prieve. High score prizes went to Neufeld, Orvin Mettler, Hill, Rolf Jacobsen, Eugene Mettler. draw prize to Mrs. Emil Bender.
A surprise baby shower for Mrs Henry Penner was held at her home with hostesses Mesdames J E Kalssen Frank Russell and Ernie Bartel. Guests included Mesdames Pete Wiens Abe Isaac Elizabeth Goertzen Otto Becker C C Reimer J J Siement Sol Bartel Charlie Gloeckler George Nikkel and Mrs Querring who won a game prize. The event was delayed by the birth of a daughter Lydia who arrived earlier than planned. Refreshments were served and many gifts presented to the new baby Lydia.
At the Richland P.T.A. board meeting the profits from a March 11 food and fancy work sale were designated to buy eyeglasses for school students. Mrs. Aduel Mettler presided with 12 members in attendance. Mrs. Harlan Wilson led the food sale.
A summary by George Alcorn of the Agricultural Extension Service outlines 1947 crop expectations. Milk consumption falls while dairy output lags, prices rise early then ease. mixed feeds rise, by products grow. Fruits see steady demand but lower prices and strong processor needs. vegetables stay up but softer, with contract needs before planting. Potatoes may surplus, diverted to livestock or glucose. price supports tie to goals. poultry price patterns shift with government egg purchases limited to dried and frozen eggs.
Mrs. George Vannatta hosted a branch-bridge Friday with humorous rules for the first hand played with gloves. Prize winners at the second and third tables included Mesdames Christine Roscamp T. V. Little and Ella Immel.
Last week a storm grounded William R. Lachenmaier's plane at Newhall. He and Otto Zimmermann had taken off for the south in fair weather, but rough conditions forced a delay. Lachenmaier returned home by bus after leaving the aircraft at Newhall for several days.
Mr and Mrs M J Stocktons relocate to a ranch at Greenhorn and begin building a new residence. Their son Robert and his family move into the Stockton home at Shafter.
Mrs Ed Brown returned home Thursday from Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield. She is feeling much better but will remain quiet for several weeks.
Mr and Mrs Mylo Mettler and their family left Friday afternoon for a weekend at Pismo Beach.
Mr and Mrs John Lachenmaier left Thursday afternoon for San Francisco returning home Sunday.
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