Spring Chorus Concert Promises Wide Student Involvement
The Shafter Rotary and Kiwanis clubs back a spring concert directed by Robert E. Gates. Over 50 students from the school will perform with high class instrumental and vocal numbers to fund new band uniforms and sponsor member activities. Tickets available from local Kiwanians and Central avenue shops.
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Agemon
Robert E. Gates
Shafter Rotary Club
Shafter Kiwanis Club
Kiwanians Arms
Central Avenue
Youth Triant
America
Vienna Woods
Acotne
Letha Bartel
Esther Becker
Letha Seer
Elsie Dahl
LaVerne Kliewer
Mary Virginia Edwards
Paul It
Jess Gray
Awards Presented At Future Farmer Banquet Tuesday
Awards and “green hands” were presented at the annual bean feed of the Shafter Future Farmers of America. Alvin Roberson won first place, Walter Keumann second, Louis Starrh third, and Charles Harris fourth on a point basis. Blankets for 100 activity points went to Roberson, Starrh, Harris and Marvin Neuman. Green hand initiates included Arthur Annis, Paul Baker, Joe McDeial, R. McCafferty, Ed Satterwaite,ools Sieber, James Bobst, Roy McDonald, Ivan Mettler, Merle Annis, Jack Wetherford, Loren Bryant and Roy Rexileom.
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Shafter
Future Farmers of America
Alvin Roberson
Walter Keumann
Louis Starrh
Charles Harris
Arthur Annis
Paul Baker
Joe McDeiial
R . McCafferty
Ed Satterwaa 'i
Eools Sieber
James Bobst
Roy McDonald
Ivan Mettler
Merle Annis
Jack Wetherford
Loren Bryant
Roy Rexileom
Visitors at James Haag Home
Visitors at the James Haag residence included I K Van Vi Bakersfield field, Mr and Mrs F Dequine of Shafter, and Bill Erickson of Bakersfield.
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James Haag
James
Honor Guard Keeps Vigil at Unknown Soldier Tomb
Arlington National Cemetery in Washington D C hosts a Memorial Day observance with the Unknown Soldier tomb. The Army maintains a perpetual vigil to honor those who died in service, guarding the resting place inscribed Here rests in honored, an American soldier known but to God.
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Arlington National Cemetery
Washington, D. C
United States Army
Being Cheerful Giver An Ode To Generous Giving
A brief meditation on giving with joy and intent. The piece urges readers to offer more than a smile and to practice acts of generosity that reflect inner cheer and practical support.
Shafter Women Plan Luncheon and Install New Officers
Mrs P L Arnold of Shafter will preside at the county group meeting to be followed by a luncheon at noon. Officers and committee chairs will be installed and reports read. Miss Monahan will guide members through Tehachapi Prison in the morning.
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Shafter
Miss Monahan
Tehachapi Women’s Prison
Squires’ Cafe
Ruby Sylvester
Edna Ricker
Maricopa
Frank Wilkson
Bakersfield
H. F. Devenney
Wasco
Kitchen Shower Honors Bride-To-Be At Handel Ranch
A kitchen shower Saturday evening at the Handel ranch honored Miss Alvina Hildebrand ahead of her marriage to Leland Bergman of Wasco. Prizes went to Miss Hildebrand for high score and Mrs Walter Bergen for consolation. Guests included Mrs Harvey Gaede, Mrs Harlin Wilson, Mrs Walter Bergen, Mrs Ernest Schnidt, Mrs Henry Hildebrand, Mrs Bill Handel, Mrs Leonard Gaede, Miss Ella Hildebrand, with gifts from Misses Maxine Moore Frances Wilson Eudora Baldwin and Mrs Laurence Annis Mrs Johnny Siemens.
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Harlin Wilson
Handel Ranch
Alvina Hildebrand
Leland Bergman
Wasco
Miss Hildebrand
Walter Bergen
Harvey Gaede
Ernest Schnidt
Henry Hildebrand
Bill Handel
Leonard Gaede
Ella Hildebrand
Maxine Moore
Frances Wilson
Eudora Baldwin
Mesdames
Laurence Annis
Johnny Siemens
Auxiliary Members Meet Tuesday At Taylor Tabbe Home
A Taylor home gathering of American Legion Auxiliary members planned to attach stickers to memorial poppies to be sold in Shafter tomorrow and Saturday. Proceeds from a Scout tea held at the Legion hall were reported, and a duck dinner and theatre party for Girl Scouts assisting with the sale were arranged. Attendees included Mesdames Albert Annis G O Nay H G Comfort J B Henderson and Frank Annis.
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American Legion
Tabb
Shafter
Uck
The
Legion Hall
Sies
Albert Annis
G . O, Nay
H. G. Comfort
J. B. Henderson
Frank Annis
Surprise Shower for Mrs. Comfort at Sierra Vista
Mrs. W E Johnson hosted a sun rise shower and dessert bridge for Mrs. Herbert L Comfort at her new Sierra Vista home Thursday afternoon. Guests included Mesdames Egkmann Brooks Baughman Penn Magee Friesen Comfort Arnold Nay plus Pasadena resident Marion Brooks.
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W. E. Johnson
Herbert L. Comfort
Sierra Vista Tract
Mesdames E. C. Egkmann
Marion Brooks
Pasadena
Laurence Baughman
Floyd Penn
Lawrence Magee
Ed Friesen
H. G. Comfort
Murray Arnold
Glenn O. Nay
Fractious classroom quip and local gas ad headline
A kinder teacher asks a pupil how many bones in the body and he answers four thousand. She corrects him by saying that is ten times her number. The boy adds a sardine dinner remark. A local push seeks motorists' favor with Hancock gas and A-1 service.
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Hancock
Banquet Plans Set for Junior Senior Event at School
A June 2 junior senior banquet is planned on the school side lawn with an island theme. Dr. Thomas Nelson will speak, and musical performances by Merwin Olson Orma Neufeld and the girls double trio are listed. General chairman Miss Hattie Mecham leads a student committee.
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Thomas Nelson
Kern County Union High School
Merwin Olson
Orma Neufeld
Missionary Society Reviews Year at First Baptist Meeting
The Women's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church met at Mrs. Woods Stone’s home to hear a resume of the year’s work and participate in a civic program led by Mrs. C. C. Van Gorkom. Miss Molly McAllister led devotionals as department heads were appointed. Tea was served by the hostess with Roma and Mrs. Hunter assisting.
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Women’s Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
Rio Bravo Graduating Class Enjoys Picnic and Awards
The Rio Bravo school graduates held a picnic and swimming party at Kern River park on a May afternoon. Teachers Mrs Hazel Murray and Effie Frey accompanied the group. Class members include Louie Terry Gladys Huston Dorothy Rose Frances Winter Muriel Kirkham Wilburn Rice Jewel Rose Marvin Lane Eulon Terry. The closing day program is scheduled for Wednesday evening May 31 at 7 30 in the school auditorium.
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Rio Bravo School
Kern River Park
Hazel Murray
Effie Frey
Louie Terry
Gladys Huston
Dorothy Rose
Frances Winter
Muriel Kirkham
Wilburn Rice
Jewel Rose
Marvin Lane
Eulon Terry
Club Officers Honored At Luncheon By Tuesday Club
Members of the Wenday Afternoon club board entertained incoming officers at a 12 30 oclock luncheon at the clubhouse. Sixteen ladies attended. After lunch a business session outlined plans for the next year.
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Wenday Afternoon Club
Shafter Girl Scouts Plan Annual Poppy Sale
Helping the American Legi Auxiliary members with their annual poppy sale will be the next community activity. Mrs. Taylor Tabb spoke to the Girl Scouts at yesterday afternoon’s meeting in the Legion hall. Scouting members planning to attend Greenhorn camp this summer signed up, with funds from the previous Scout event helping cover camp expenses including cook, director, first aid equipment, and arts supplies aided by Rotary and Kiwanis contributions and ticket sales from friends.
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Shafter
Wasco
Rotary
Kiwanis
Bridge Club Ended Spring Season With Honors
Mrs Herbert L Comfort entertained members of her bridge club Tuesday afternoon for the last meeting of the late spring season. High honor for the afternoon went to Mrs Laurence Baughman. Present were Mesdames Robert Zend Glenn Nay W E Johnson Laurence Magee Laurence Baughman H G Comfort and Murray Arnold.
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Herbert L. Comfort
Bridge Club
Laurence Baughman
Robert Zend
Glenn O. Nay
W. E. Johnson
Laurence Magee
H. G.comfort
Murray Arnold
Birthday Party Honors Calvin Wilson and Friends at Carl Haag
A party at the Carl Haag home celebrated Calvin Wilson Robert Curtis and Phil Haag with games dancing and evening refreshments. Attendees included Lorie Livers Jean Henderson Lou Starrh Mary Ellen Hansen Helen Bohler Rosalyn Sears Irene Wilson Elnor Schierlmann Joyce Haag Leland Bell James Livers Louis Starrh Albert Hacker and Conrad Newman. A marriage of Fred Robergen and Esther Valor was announced. they will live in Shafter California and farm.
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Carl Haag
Calvin Wilson
Robert Curtis
Phil Haag
Lorie Livers
Jean Henderson
Lou Starrh
Mary Ellen Hansen
Helen Bohler
Rosalyn Sears
Irene Wilson
Elnor Schierlmann
Joyce Haag
Leland Bell
James Livers
Louis Starrh
Albert Hacker
Conrad Newman
Recreation Is Considered By Committee
A Shafter summer recreation program moves forward as county advisor Hath outlines steps. A responsible community member must join, a project plan filed, and 80 percent of labor funded by the state with 20 percent by the community. A local committee will supervise, and workers will be provided if started.
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Shafter
Pam
Miss Blossom Olmstead
Hath
Ised
Ciicmabinae
Bakersfield High Students Visit Shafter High Farm Tour
Classes from Bakersfield high school under Howard Dickson and John Knight visited the Shafter high school farm this week on an inspection tour. The Shafter farm attracts attention for its location near the school and the diversity of activities showcased.
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Bakersfield High School
Howard Dickson
John Knight
Shafter High School
Shafter Farm
Rio Bravo 4-H Club Prepares Evening Program
Soma Priebas reports the Rio Bravo 4-H club will host an evening program in the school auditorium. Members will present songs impersonations and movies to raise funds for a patient location during Camp season. Cast includes Joyce Haag Helen Bohler Gene Stewart Robert Curtis and Phil Haag in a short Blue Ribbon for Love.
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Phil Haag
Joyce Haag
Helen Bohler
Gene Stewart
Robert Curtis
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Future Farmer
Taylor Tabbe
Darby Day Hancock
Missionary Society
Rio Bravo
Carl Haag Uate
Esther Valor
Fred Robergen
Los Angeles
Los
Alex
Shafter Ct
Kochergen
Frances Valor
General Electric
Lee
GE Thrift
Soma
Priebas
Western Auto Supply Co
TURK
Chambray
Turk Towels
Danie Cater
Shafter Mercantile CO
Shafter, California
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