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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1953

Page

3

Bakersfield Club Installs Mrs Eckmann As President

Mrs E C Eckmann was installed as president of the Wednesday Afternoon Club during a luncheon at Veterans Memorial Hall. Other officers elected include Marvin Hoover as vice president Bruce Crawford recording secretary Ed Schacht corresponding secretary Wilbur Stocker treasurer E Wiedmann parliamentarian and RA Jacobsen auditor. The club traced its history to December 15 1915 and noted 18 charter members.

E. C. Eckmann Ve Erans Memorial Hall Frank "Sullivan Bakersfield Mesdames Marvin Hoover Bruce Crawford Ed Schacht Wilbur Stocker E. Wiedmann William RA Jacobsen

Farewell party for Mrs Letizia before Alhambra move

A farewell coffee for Mrs. Tom Letizia and daughter Diana was hosted by Mrs. Elliott Garrison at 243 Cross St. before Mrs. Letizia, who leaves Saturday for Alhambra where her husband will teach in the high school commercial department, received stationery and address books amid a spread. Guests included Mesdames Jensen, Rhoads, Stepp, Dirksen, Layton, Wiedenbach, Bann, Somers, Oury, and Dooley, with several children and friends Also present were Michael Garrison Tommy Williams and Laurilee Lockhart.

Tom Letizia Diana Elliott Garrison Cross St Cheryl Bob Bann Christiana Bill Bob Somers Leslie Tom Oury Peggy Burley Dooley Michael Garrison Tommy Williams Laurilee Lockhart

Richland PTA Maps Year With New Officers and Duty Assignments

Richland Parent-Teachers Association convened with current and former board members led by President Mrs. Grant Jensen. The group discussed duties for the coming year and named new officers and committee chairs, covering budget, character education, health, publicity, legislation and many other roles.

Richland Parent-Teachers Association Grant Jensen Richland Harold Greene L. A. Willis Reg. Hammond Elmer’ Anderson Harry Thompson Bruce Crawford Clarence Heiser W. B. Carpenter J. A. McNaught Ben Laverty Ed . Schacht Marvin Lane Art Craig C. J. Vignolo Lee Bergman Ernie Panero Ross Harrington Parent Education Martha Gloeckler Ed Kirschenmann Irvin Nickel Roy’ Farrell Leonard Gaede Leroy Chase Ree Hammond Mert Wiedmann Fred Hasty Fred Schardt Ross Miller Lee Thomas Letha Brock Fd Nikkel J.P. McCoy John Dalke John Branner Orvin Mettler H. P. Wilson

Maple Board Honors Staff With Backyard Barbecue

School trustees and spouses hosted a barbecue at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert FI Loewen. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. William Ratzlaff, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Engel, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Griber, Mrs. James Presley, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Nicol, Miss Helen Schellenberg, Mrs. Hazel Haag and Robert Haag. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wiebe, Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Siemens and Mr. and Mrs. Loewen.

Herbert FI Loewen William Ratzlaff Elmer Engel Ralph Grib-er James Presley Walter Nicol Helen Schellenberg Hazel Haag Robert Haag Paul Wiebe Ruben Siemens Loewen

Bridal Shower Honors Newlyweds at Wasco Home

A Wasco bridal shower honored Mr. and Mrs. Marion Tatum at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Fulmer. Guests included numerous couples and individuals with refreshments of take, ice cream, coffee, punch, and sodas.

Marion Tatum Wasco Earl Fulmer Jake Martindale Randall Rankins Ted Mouser Truman Atkinson Weldon Dunn Benny Mouser Roland Tatum Howard Tatum George Byrd T. L. Barnes Tom Wright L. Massey Gordon Childers Tom Wallace Dora Cluck Elmer Thurman Lowell Lawrimore Fred Parker Linda Walter Cotton Elmer Evans Henry Mouser Robert Butler Rena Bob Few Benny Craigs Bill Few Bill Teasley Leonard Garden Ray White Courtney Roskam Ella Mouser John Genterey Laura Loler Joe Etta Moseman Pauline Genterey G. Bell E. Priest Barbara Tatum

Vet Wives Nominate New Officers for Legion Auxiliary

Mrs J P McCoy was nominated for a second term as president of the American Legion Auxiliary at Veterans Memorial Hall. The nominating committee presented a full slate including Elmer Richards as first vice president and T P Rootes as second vice president. Election will occur at the first June meeting. Poppy Day winners were Gladys Taylor, Car Roberts, and Jerry Heiser, all students at Richland School. A five year pin was given to Mrs Pete Buller. The group plans a Campfire supper May 23 in the county park with Mrs W C Davis in charge. Karen Clarkin and Donna Weitz were introduced as delegates and Kern County Council meets May 23 at Bakersfield Post 26.

J. P. McCoy American Legion Auxiliary Veterans Memorial Hall F. C. Raney Frank Annis H. C. Hight Mesdames Elmer Richards T. P. Rootes Earl Wipf Don Bellows Pete Buller W. C. Davis Karen Clarkin Donna Weitz Kern County Council Bakersfield

Police Chief Robert Oliver Speaks at Maple PTA Finale

Maple PTA held its final meeting with Elmér Engel and Boy Scout Troop 77 representatives present. Police Chief Robert Oliver discussed crime prevention and teen guidance, urged tips to aid the police, and noted First Class Scout milestones. The Maple School band performed two numbers as the session opened and closed with patriotic ritual.

Robert Oliver Maple Parent-Teachers Association Wasco Robert Tiny) Oliver Allen Barte Jonas Nickel Elmér Engel Boy Scout Troop 77 Scout Committee Kermeth Anderson Wilmer Enns Lester Neufeld Pete Neufeln North Kern Bill Ruben Siemens Maple Scout Donald P. Neufeld Wayne Siemens Willie Kelly Allen Gaede Douglas Heinrichs Engel Hilda Wicebe Maple Waldo Unruh James Presley

School event serves refreshments in Merced home

Mothers of Mrs. O Ratzlaff's first grade class under Mrs. Jonas prepared and served refreshments in the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Channeson at Merced and Marnel avenues. Names listed include Mrs. Dave Strauss Mrs. Allen Bartel Mrs. John Balzer Mrs. Ernest Siemens and Mrs. Ernest Wiens in the kitchen.

O Ratzlaff Jonas. Nickel Dave Strauss Allen Bartel John Balzer Ernest Siemens Ernest Wiens A. P. Channeson Merced and Marnel Avenues

Mr and Mrs William Storie Visit Ends San Francisco Trip

Mr and Mrs William Storie with Joan of San Francisco left this week after visiting.

William Storie Joan of

Keratolytic Promoted For Athlete's Foot Cure

An ad touts a keratolytic named T-4-1 for athlete's foot. It claims the agent penetrates and peels away infected skin to expose germs to the killing action and offers a 40 cent refund if not pleased within one hour after purchase at McClore Druk drug store.

McClore Druk

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