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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1947
Page
3
The first parent education study group meets Tuesday at 10 30 am in the primary building led by Beulah D Bartlett Richland PTA chair. A six session series begins with a discussion on Mental Health and can we keep our children out of the snake pit.
The Walter Kirschenmanns of Shafter along with the Arnold and Wil bert Kirschenmanns of Bakersfield traveled to U C L A and California football game. After the game they went to Catalina by boat and returned by air on the following Sunday.
Mrs Peter Channeson joined Mrs Charles Manley of Bakersfield to travel to Pasadena for the Flower Show on Friday. The visit highlighted social ties as guests toured the event and enjoyed the displays.
The Shafter High School P T A rescheduled its November meeting to 7:30 at the Richland Cafeteria due to the Shafter Forum Series date conflict. Board members announced the short business session will be followed by Kent Roberts speaking on Behind the Headlines. the potluck supper and movie are postponed to December.
In November 1935 the Young Ladies Sewing Circle met at Miss Susie Penner’s home for hand needlework and a social evening. Officers were re-elected, and members listed include Mesdames Strauss Siemens Karber and Peters plus Misses Schultz Janzen Schultz and others. The next circle gathering is slated for November 11 at Mrs Ave Karber’s home.
A private Shafter High School club of faculty and student pilots purchased a Piper Cub for member use. Membership is limited to student pilots without licenses, with each member contributing to purchase and upkeep. Instructor Wesley Linda to train after school and weekends. Prize money from a float in the Shafter Hallowe'en parade funds the project. Plane kept at Minter Field. Members listed: Holgar Hansen, Wesley Linda, Don Long, Clovis Cody, Phil Weyand, Jim Janzen.
The First Baptist Church women group met November 6 from 10 to 4 to complete White Cross Christmas gifts including stuffed dogs dolls and a quilt. Hospital supplies were sent to missionaries in Japan. Members present included Mrs. Sturges and nine other ladies.
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