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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1955
Page
4
Austin Rhea died March 9 in Broken Bow Oklahoma at age 69. A Benton Arkansas native, he is survived by 10 children and two sisters including Mrs Lillie Bell of Shafter and a sister in Hot Springs Arkansas.
Private J R Wray of the Army, home on a 10 day furlough with parents in Merced, departs for Virginia for special training after completing basic at Fort Ord. Hugh B Laughlin, former Shafter resident, visited friends and relatives here last week and now resides in Newman Lake Washington after his wife’s death last October.
The report notes 410000 Explorers, veteran Boy Scouts members, organized into 12000 Explorer Units nationwide, highlighting widespread participation and structured grouping for youth activities.
Funeral services were held in Bakersfield for Patricia Hugh e tt 13 daughter of Don and Mary Hughett of Buttonwillow who died from injuries in an accident nine days earlier Her sister Carol Sue Hughett remained in serious condition at Bakersfield hospital The Rev Harold Fischer officiated Interment was in Union Cemetery Patricia was born in Bakersfield and lived in Kern County all her life She belonged to the Community Baptist Church the Christian Endeavor Group and the 4 H Club of Buttonwillow She is survived by her parents sister Carolyn Sue Hughett Mary Elizabeth and Kathleen Ann Hughett Buttonwillow brother Donald Lee Hughett Jr Buttonwillow grandparents Mrs Edytha V Hughett Bakersfield Mr and Mrs W A Connell Shafter aunt Betty Ditmore Hanford uncles Charles E Hughett Bakersfield Robert Hughett Buttonwillow W P Connell Shafter and M C Connell Shafter Pallbearers were Darrel Lake David Bilyeu James Grogen Buddy Smith Jerry Barrow and Jackie Sivils.
The Boy Scouts of America reports 960000 adult volunteer leaders supporting local troops across the nation, reflecting broad community involvement and organizational reach.
A group of 16 Bluebirds visited the V and W Ice Cream Parlor for a treat. They watched ice cream making and all received free samples from owner George Vine. Guests included Sandra Grundy Tanya Slevens Mary Bender Grace Froese Connie Morgan Pamela McCoy Barbara Gloeckler Beverly Gloeckler Judith Whitson Florene Mettler Clydena West Judith Taylor Joan Rohrback Sandra Moor Nancy Michaels Mildred Sanders Mrs Mary Slevens assistant and Mrs Christine Grundy guardian.
The report notes a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The intended victim narrowly escaped a shooting, saved by a tip leading to the arrest. Both youths were delivered to county parole officers. Classified ads follow.
Shafter High School students viewed watercolors and lithographs by James M. Stidham in the school library over the past two weeks. Art teacher Dave Marsh organized the display to showcase local art in both realistic and abstract styles and to inspire further exhibitions by other regional artists.
The Tawanka group of Camp Fire girls celebrated birthdays this week by appearing on Radio Station KWSO in a series of programs Monday Tuesday and Thursday. The girls were interviewed about activities and presented a four part play titled the Princess.
The festival invites Bonnie Howell and other contestants aged 18 to 25 to enter for queen prizes of 300, 200, and 100 dollars. Tickets fund 20 percent to sellers, ballots cast for 10 votes each, with results tallied May 24 and fashion show May 26. An Oldsmobile 88 Holiday car is awarded May 28 at the Veterans Memorial Hall.
The California Internal Flower Show in Inglewood runs daily from 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. March 7, featuring lush displays by Germais and retail florists of Los Angeles. Highlights include an Orchid Phalaenopsis exhibit, a Great American Garden map of the forty eight states, and a Gold Medal oriental display of coral Anthuriums. Admission is $1.25 for adults and 30 cents for children.
Mr and Mrs Ruben Sie Mens and sons Phil and David spent the weekend at their Cauu Cus summer home. They reported perfect weather and a pleasure of clamming on the shore.
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