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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1951
Page
2
Mrs. E. C. Eckman of Shafter leads the Evening Circle of Union Congregational Church. An Ohio native, she and husband have two children, Joan and Jimmy. She previously headed the Women’s Fellowship and the Wednesday Afternoon Club and plans to revive her equestrian interest.
A Mother's Day open house in the Maple district of Fresno celebrated the Goertzen family new home. Mrs. P. C. Epp of Shafter attended as honored guest while about 100 friends gathered for refreshments served by Mrs. Leonard Gaede and Mrs. Dan Heinrichs. The dedication prayer was by Rev. Waldo Wiebe and musical numbers included Arnold Bergen singing Bless This House with Elmer Unruh on piano and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Heinrichs performing The Lights of Home.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Browner visited her parents Mr and Mrs B F F Uselton of Beech Avenue over the weekend. Mrs Browner is the former Vida Uselton.
The Shafter-Wasco Art Association enters its fourth year with new officers to be elected at the May 22 meeting. Current leaders include president Fred Trande and several vice presidents, with an executive board listing Mrs. Dick Prather and others. The group met for potluck gatherings, heard travel slide shows, and featured speaker Mrs. Robin Blomquist on art education. The year concludes with a May 27 hillside sketch picnic directed by Mrs. Blomquist and hosts Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hemingson.
In a northern mining town a small church struggles against apathy as a relentless neighbor seeks to force its closure. The piece argues the church shapes democracy, education, law, and moral life, urging readers to support the local church and attend next Sunday morning.
Betty Lou Isaac daughter of Mr and Mrs Abe F Isaac Shafter married Lowell Eugene Bergman May 11 at Mennonite Brethren Church. Rev Waldo Wiebe officiated. They plan a Santa Barbara honeymoon and home May 18 at Maple district ranch.
A May 12 benefit dance at Hederia Hall organized by the St Therese Club raised funds for Hazel Aselton of Beech Avenue. She reportedly visited Arleta High at Edison on May 9, details indicate community support activity.
Mrs Harlin P Wilson chosen to guide the Richland Parent Teacher Association for next year. She is mother of Gary 11 and Stanley 5 and a Shafter High School graduate who later attended Bakersfield Junior College. She has served as PTA treasurer and auditor and led church and club groups including Ebenezer Reform Church Ladies Society and Wednesday Afternoon Club.
Frances R Butera daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph F Butera Eagleville Pa becomes bride of James F Shaw son of Mr and Mrs Elbert F Sheaks Lawton Okla in first ceremony at new St Therese Church Rev Fr Patrick Breslin witnessed double ring vows with over 300 guests. Ceremony featured Rose Miller Wasco on organ and Gretian Morrelli in choir. Bride wore white satin gown with lace yolk and orange blossom pearls, fingertip veil, cascade bouquet. Maid of honor Nellie Shaw and best man Alfred Weaver Shafter. They will live at Camp Pendleton California where groom is a Marine instructor.
The PTA-sponsored program “What Heritage For Children” was carried out this year with 740 paid memberships. New officers under Mrs. Harlin P. Wilson include Mesdames Harry Son, vice president, Lee Be secretary, Frank Russell, treasurer, Fred Hasty, auditor, and Dan Weitz, historian. The group hosted a Richland Schools show and other activities, with forums and theme discussions on responsible citizenship and family solidarity.
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