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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1951
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Jack Addington honored daughter Mac with a large turnout of friends last week. A complete Halloween motif filled table decorations favors and refreshments for the celebration hosted by the family.
Mrs. Jesse Combs enjoyed a vacation in Arizona visiting their sons A F Combs of Casa Grande a plumber and Jesse Combs Jr in Tucson. The trip was a surprise to locals and honored Mrs. Combs birthday and one son. The Combs granddaughter excelled in school despite frequent moves and the family noted benefits of the unified state curriculum. The Combs daughter Loranine Faustino stayed at the family home during the absence.
A second potluck lunch will be served after church services on November 18 in the Union Congregational Church fellowship hall. Forty four persons attended last Sunday's potluck.
Stocky Joe Galante a Shafter High School science teacher is described as a strong handball champion. He holds the 1951 senior doubles title and has won Los Angeles City College USC YMCA and LAAC titles from 1947 to 1950 plus repeated 1950 senior singles. He trains at the airport courts during the school year.
The Union Congregational Church prepares its Loyalty Sunday drive with 30 canvassers calling on homes to present the 1952 budget of 10 239 for current expenses and 5 000 for the building fund. Reg Hammond presents a turnover chart illustrated by Dick Smith photos and Dick Morse lettering. Rev Gordon Baker will preach next Sunday and canvassers will be commissioned after service. Miss Ora Allennder of Shafter shares Hawaii slides at the Sunday evening meeting.
The newly organized Community Club of the Wildwood School District sponsored a Halloween festival Wednesday evening. Proceeds from the supper and sale went to provide Christmas gifts and treats for the children of the Wildwood School.
Former Pasadena neighbors Rev and Mrs John Schlichting spent a relaxing weekend at the Walter Nicol residence. The Rev Mr Schlichting recently retired after 25 years as pastor of Mount Olive Lutheran Church.
The Gaede family reunion at Shafter Memorial Hall drew members from San Diego and multiple California cities. Master of ceremonies Jake Neufeld led as chair. Dr Emanuel Ehlers spoke on wise men like Columbus and the Pilgrim Fathers. New officers include Clarence Gaede and Dr Hertha House.
Community Chest leaders warn of possible cuts to Shafter summer programs and pool closure without funding. Boy Scouts, Campfire Girls, and food aid for children could be at risk without Chest support. Recipients include Shafter Recreation Commission 750 YMCA 350 Richland PTA 500 Campfire Girls 1600 and Boy Scouts 2000.
Queen Sherlea McGraw was crowned after a lively contest with three candidates Gloria Luchetti second and Shirley Burke third. The event at Gardner Field featured Halloween decorations, contests, games, and raffles, with prizes including crowns, jewelry, and gifts for winners and honorable mentions.
The Buttonwillow 4 H Club in Kern County received a gift of 338 from Kern County Implement Company after resale of a steer bought from Janet Olsen. The money funds a new sewing machine as Mrs. Helen Suarez takes over the sewing group with aide from Miss Dorothy Olsen.
Shafter Postmaster Guenther starts new serving role this week as he flies to Washington D C for the national postmasters meeting. Attending are Ward Robertson Delano Mills Maricopa John Hamblet Oildale Landry Bodfish and many Bakersfield area residents including Mr. and Mrs. Guenther and Wilsley Sherwin Shafter members Mrs. Re Martin Camp Nelson and others.
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