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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1949

Page

4

Recital Showcases Kern Academy Music Students

Music students at Kern Academy under Professor Norman Nelson performed a well rehearsed recital on April 30. Participants included Noreen Horst Donna Wedel Frank Isaac Norman Isaac Dennis Heinz Marilyn Hahn Dora Fitterer Karen Weishaar Floyd Hoeger Wilma Kurtz Lu Ella Trumble Alice Neuman Eutha Sanders Virginia Voth Arlis Biloff Elsie Schneider Mary Ann Powell Lionel Nightingale Carolyn Fitterer Katherine Lorenz Melvin Ruth Darlene Johnson Carol Lorenz Janet Biloff Janice Dirksen Jackie Bruce Darlene Fenderson Martha Jane Johnson Ilona Weishaar Donna Wedel Marilyn Barling Darlene Neufeld Shirley Neuman Charlotte Pitts Janice Wikoff Floyd Hoeger Mary Ann Powell Danno Wedel Marjorie Voth. Selections spanned piano solos duets glee club numbers saxophone solos trumpet solos sextette numbers and clarinet solos.

Kern Academy Norman Nelson Noreen Horst Donna Wedel Frank Isaac Norman Isaac Dennis Heinz Marilyn Hahn Dora Fitterer Karen Weishaar Floyd Hoeger Wilma’ Kurtz Lu Ella Trumble Alice Neuman Eutha Sanders Virginia Voth Arlis Biloff Elsie Schneider Mary Ann Powell Lionel Nightingale Carolyn ‘Fitterer Katherine Lorenz Melvin Ruth Darlene Johnson Carol ‘Lorenz Janet Biloff Janice Dirksen Jackie Bruce Darlene Fenderson Martha Jane Johnson Ilona’ Weishaar Marilyn Barling Darlene Neufeld Shirley Neuman Charlote Pitts Janice Wikoff Danno Wedel Marjorie Voth Glee Club

Academy Students Picnic At Hart Memorial Park

Kern Academy pupils from first to fifth grade joined by teachers Miss Pauline Largent and Mrs. Lloyd Wikoff enjoyed a picnic at Hart Memorial Park. Victor Neuman drove the trip in a truck. mothers from multiple families attended. Friends played games, ate lunch, hiked, and rode the merry-go-round and ponies.

Kern Academy Pauline’ Largent Lloyd’ Wikoff Hart Memorial Park Younsters Victor Neuman P.T. Wall Henry Funk Elmer Biloff Theo. Voth Victor Bowlie Art Kirkman Willard Neuman Arnold Neufeld

Local Teachers Attend Kern County High School Picnic

More than 400 teachers from Kern County Union High School District and guests gathered Friday evening at the Bakersfield school farm laboratory for a spring picnic. Activities ran from four to six with a barbecue dinner in the cow palace and square dancing afterwards. Charles Rhoads of Shafter High School led the table serving committee with assistance from local teachers. Ernest Graf performed with the district band.

Kern County Union High School Bakersfield Charles Rhoads Shafter High School Ernest Graf Messrs and Mesdames Wesley Linda Ed Schatht Lowell Todd Jack Hill Dan Bledsoe Burley Dooley H. W. Kelly A. M. Cornell Misses Ruth Merle. Hilbert Jeanette Wheeler Betty Lund Rosamond Meyer

Neumann Guests at Willard Neumann Home

Overnight visitors Thursday were Mr and Mrs C F Neuman of Burlingame staying at the Willard Neumann residence.

Willard Neumann C. F. ‘Neuman Burlingame

Week End Guest Joins Lee Thomas Home Visitor

Mrs C E Trubey of Walla Walla Washington was a weekend guest in the Lee Thomas home during the visit.

C.E. Trubey Walla Walla, Washington Lee Thomas Home

Advent Movement Sketched in Special Program at SDA Church

A Friday evening program titled Your Stake in the Advent Movement marked a centenary celebration at the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Actors portrayed Ellen G White J N Andrews and Ukiah Smith showing the churchs early publishing work begun in 1849 which now supports a global network of 60 000 members and $12 000 000 yearly publishing activity across 49 houses in 190 languages.

Seventh-day Adventist Church Ellen G. White J. N. Andrews Ukiah Smith B. A. Reile Washington, D.C Review and Herald Missionary Volunteer Society Justian Weishaar Roberta Anderson L. W. Roth Clayton Wikoff Vernon Schneider Kenneth Pitts H. B. Duerksen

Conference attendees at Hume Lake gather from Maple Leaf Industries

Maple Leaf Industries employees held a three day conference at Hume Lake. Sessions ended Sunday May 1 but attendees stayed Monday. Principal speakers included Dr. G W Peters of Pacific Bible Institute Fresno and A G Willems of the same institute. Nurses and students from PBI cared for children during the event.

Maple Leaf Industries Hume Lake G. W. Peters Pacific Bible Institute Fresno A. G. Willems Elsie Shhaeffer P.B.I Edna Thiesen Netty Quiring Pete Neufeld Donald Willard Beverly Lloyd Kroeker Laurie Elmer Unruh Jake Quiring Phillip Leonard Johnson Wesley Baltzer Albert Janzen Judy Bonnie Jim Forman Lois Duerksen Betty Graves Phoebe Dick Royer Frantz

Lerdo Minter Recreation Group Holds Annual Dance

The Lerdo Minter Recreation Group hosted its fourth annual community dance on a Friday evening. Mel Eastwood chaired the gala at which Gwynne Slack and his orchestra provided music, with a snack bar of sandwiches and beverages. Peggy Ephland supervised refreshments and nursery operations by Girl Scouts. several prizes were awarded during the event.

Lerdo Minter Mel Eastwood Gwynne Slack Peggy Ephland George Fleming Girl Scouts

Students Present Program For Kern Academy Parents

The Kern Academy Home and School Association held its April meeting on the 28th with grades 3 4 and 5 pupils presenting the program. Children recited Genesis read Bible class work and performed poems and songs under teacher Mrs. Lloyd Wikoff. A nominating committee of Arthur Dirksen Mitchel Few Mrs. Wm. Isaac Mrs. Walter Zimmennan and Mrs. Justin Weishaar was appointed to choose officers for the new year. The next meeting on May 19 will feature Miss Pauline Largent's class.

Kern Academy Kern Academy Home and School Association Lloyd Wikoff Arthur Dirksen Mitchel Few Wm. Isaac Walter Zimmerman Justian Weishaar Association Pauline Largent

Shafter Woman to Attend School Reunion

Mrs. Ned Smith of Shafter will join Aztec School alumni for a reunion picnic at Bakersfield Hart Memorial Park on May 15. About 200 former students from the early 1900s are expected, recalling Dan Stockton as principal and including Gladys Watkins, Gail Watkins, and others from the Bakersfield area and beyond.

Ned Smith Shafter Oil Center Hart’ Memorial Park Bakersfield Smith Gladys Watkins Gail Watkins Los Angeels

Visit Porterville Weekend Caller Trip

Mr and Mrs M E March and Mr and Mrs K E Simmons spent Sunday visiting in Porterville.

Porterville M. E. March K. E. Simmons

Layette Shower For Mrs. Greg Malofy Marks May Event

Mrs. Gregrey Malofy was honored at a layette shower Thursday evening May 5 at the Herbert Neuman ranch home. Co hosts were Mesdames Merwin Schirmer and Herbert Neuman. Prizes were won by several guests and a pink blue themed cake noted the Boy or Girl question.

Gregrey Malofy Herbert Neuman Mesdames Merwin Schirmer Mesdames Harry Thompson Kenneth Howell Harold Miller Dick Larsen Arnold Koehn Bill Neessen

Christy Goertzen Celebrates 7th Birthday With Family

Mrs. William Goertzen hosts a May 6 birthday party for daughter Christy at their Kern Street home. Guests enjoyed a lollypop tree, balloons, and favors, with door prize Essie May Fields and pink and white refreshments.

William Goertzen Christy Goertzen Kern Street Essie May Fields Gloria Schultz Carolyn Siemens

Maximizing Telephone Use For Efficient Calls

A guide on using the telephone effectively by confirming the number before dialing, allowing the called person time to answer, and spacing calls to ensure access for others. It emphasizes courteous, efficient dialing habits for better reach and value.

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