Mrs Dottie Boyd Installed Worthy Matron of Chapter 489
Dottie Boyd was installed as worthy matron of Wasco Chapter 489 Order of the Eastern Star during the 38th annual installation of officers at the Masonic Temple Wasco on November 13. John H Brown was installed as worthy patron. Lenora Porter and Horace Grisso were retiring officers. The year’s emblem hearts united and motto With God All Things are Possible were displayed along with the colors silver crystal green and rose and the lily of the valley as flower. Ushers included Terry McDaniel Leren Grant Jr Gerri McDaniel Jill Bradley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dottie Boyd
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Wasco
John H. Brown
Lenora Porter
Horace Grisso
Hearts United
God
BPW Club Dinner Highlights Philippine Agriculture Talk
The BPW Club gathered at the Veterans Memorial Hall on November 18 for a ham dinner hosted by Mrs. Mildred Fike, Iva Jo Fosdick, and Vi Crabb. Dr. Leopoldo T. Ruiz, retired president of Silliman University, spoke on Philippine agriculture and its exports to the United States, with remarks on his roles in diplomacy and aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Business and
Veteran's Memhall
Mildred Fike
Iva Jo Fosdick
Vi Crabb
Union Congregational Church
Lorraine Christenson
Leota Adams
Leopoldo T. Ruiz
Philippines
Ruiz
Agriculture of the Philippines
United States
Silliman University
News
Shafter Braille Center Hosts Open House in Bakersfield
Kern County Braille Center in Shafter invites the public to its open house at Veterans Hall Bakersfield on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mrs Minnie Heinrich and Mrs Eleanor McWilliams, both Shafter residents, are students. Mrs Theo Voth and Mrs Dave Ruth from Shafter drive and teach. Regular classes run that day while attendees view student work, display items for sale, and enjoy a buffet luncheon from 11 to 2 p.m. Volunteers handle teaching and transportation.
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Eleanor McWilliams
Shafter
Bakersfield
Eddie Sith
Hekersfield
Becky
Kern County Braille Center
Veterans Hall
Mt. Vernon
Ridge Road
Minnie Heinrich
Theo Voth
Dave Ruth
Kern County
BPWC Section IV Holds Meeting in Oildale
Irene Whorter Ruth Tilley and Ruth McMillan attended the Section IV BPWC meeting at Oildale on Friday evening November 19. The year ends with installation of officers who will be elected at the March 18 Taft event. Shafter BPWC schedules a single December meeting on December 16 featuring a Christmas party with a progressive dinner and a Swedish Silent Auction of gifts.
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Shafter Bpwc
New Officers First Meeting of Wasco Chapter 489
Wasco Chapter 489 held its first stated meeting for the year at the Masonic Temple Wasco on Monday evening November 22 led by Dottie Boyd and John H Brown. Plans for the year were announced and committees named Mrs John H Brown deputy grand matron demonstrated changes in the work and secret work for members. Refreshment committee chair was Mrs Carl Beach with members Mrs Irvin Barr Mary Moreland Joyce Johnston and Ruth Miller. Thanksgiving decorations featured horns of plenty and fall flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dottie Boyd
John H. Brown
Wasco
Masonic Temple
Carl Beach
Irvin Barr
Mary Moreland
Joyce Johnston
Ruth Miller
Frankly by Prank Wister sports notes and cheers
Dick caught the pass for a touchdown and Tom sat on the bench beside the Chancellor as the crowd erupted in hugs after the game. A Dick Tom Ware day is being considered for the football banquet on December 7. Fathers leapt for joy after Shafter defeated Wasco Tigers. A sign read Put that Tiger in the tank. Kenny Gladden posted a 200 game and 600 series at Midway Bowl, a Shafter high graduate bowling for Bakersfield intramurals.
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Tom
Dick Tom Ware
Kenny Gladden
Kenny
Shafter High
Bakersfield
Associated Men
Thanksgiving reflections and college bowl hints from Nebraska towns
The piece muses on Thanksgiving as an American tradition amid wartime. It notes December 7 1941 as a turning point, mentions the McCook Junior College Potato Bowl on December 4, and recalls Scottsbluff Nebraska as the birthplace of Night Train Lane, ending with wishes for a pleasant holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCook
Scottsbluff
Skousen to Speak on Red Attack on Law Enforcement
Cleon Skousen, author of The Naked Communist, will speak on The Communist Attack on Law Enforcement in the Bakersfield Forum of Public Opinion Fall Season finale on Tuesday December 14 at the Education Center in Bakersfield. He has served as FBI special agent and Salt Lake City police chief and led police publications.
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Cleon Skousen
Bakersfield Forum of Public Opinion
Education Center
Baker Street
Bakersfield
Skousen
Alberta
Canada
Mexico
United States
George Washington University
British Isles
Mormon Church
FBI
Headquarters
Brigham Young University
Salt Lake City
Police Department
Well Known Orchestra Man to Visit Shafter Schools
Donald Voorhees, famed conductor and composer, will appear in Shafter on December 8 for school clinics at 1 30 to 3 30 p m and in a Kern Philharmonic Orchestra concert at the Civic Auditorium on December 9. Tickets for the concert and season passes are on sale at local outlets with future Kern Philharmonic events listed for January 31 February events, and April 25.
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Shafter
Donald i
Bell Peeren
Civic Auditorium
Kern Philharmonic Orchestra
Donald Voorhees
Shafter High School
Richland Orchestra
Voorhees
The
Philharmonic Society
Booth’s
H Street
Bakersfield
Kern Philharmonic
Chester Avenue
Kern County
Rebecca Brooks
Harvey Auditorium
AR Kern Philharmonic
Pacific Telephone Com
Symphony Test
Jr. Woman's Club of
Horizon Clubs
Bakersfield High School
East Bakersfield High School
Kern
School Bus Service Details From Citizens Committee
About 950 students are transported daily with buses carrying 71 to 91 passengers depending on age. The district reports 100 field trips yearly and emphasizes safety with rail track crossings and Central Valley Highway. Buses depart 7:35 to 7:45 am and arrivals at school occur after 8 am. drivers enforce seating and quiet on trips. The next Citizens Committee meeting is November 29 to discuss maintenance replacement and capital outlay.
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Pipkin Seid
Haulcchildren
Pipkin
Central Valley Highway
Citizens Committee
Cub Scouts Take Ride on Railroad to Tehachapi
Cub Scouts of Den 1 and pee 6 rode a train from Bakersfield to Tehachapi on Saturday November 13. Parents met the train at Tehachapi and the caravan went to Tehachapi Mountain Park for a winter roast before returning home by car. Richard Snapp celebrated his eighth birthday at Tehachapi Park with cake. Den 1 was led by David.
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Cub
Den 1
Pee 6
Bakersfield
Tehachapi
Tehachapi Mountain Park
Richard Snapp
Tehachapi Park
Ees
David
Area A Week of Temperature Swings and Cotton Progress
Temperature swung from a high of 73 on Wednesday November 17 to a low of 56 on November 20. Cotton harvest was 75 to 80 percent complete with about 10 to 15 percent of the second picking reported.
Jobs Enjoy A Come As You Are Breakfast
The event description notes a casual breakfast where attendees shared a warm welcome and friendly atmosphere. Participants described enjoying good company and a relaxed start to the day with simple food and conversation.
Week Luncheon Menu Announces Roast Beef and Turkey Dish
A week menu for November 29 to December 3 lists turkey strips with minced onion pimiento and fluffy rice in a velvety sauce baked to blend flavors. Also on offer are roast beef in gravy, whipped potatoes, buttered peas, fruit salad, whole wheat bread, apple pies, and milk.
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Miss Monday
Installation Of Officers Held Recently
A ceremony for new officers was held recently at the president home. The event outlined plans for upcoming duties and community obligations on December 16th.
Thanksgiving Service at Wasco Church Opens Advent Year
Wasco Lutheran Church holds a 9 am Thanksgiving service led by Pastor Robert Bendick with the sermon For What. The service marks the start of Advent, the first Sunday in the church year. Advent emphasizes Christ coming as a baby in Bethlehem and again for judgment.
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Lutheran Church
Wasco
Robert Bendick
Bas
Christ
Bethlehem
Pastor Bendick
Prashant Albert Gould Presides Over Thursday Board Meeting
Gould presided at Thursday evening’s meeting as the board discussed 588 Increase and related agenda items.
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Board Sened
Prashant Albert S. Gould
Holiday Fashion Shows at Guild House in Bakersfield
Guild House at 829 Chester Ave hosts a series of holiday fashion shows during lunch hours. A past show featured Haggarty's collection, while Nov. 26 will showcase John Easton's clothing and Dec. 3 will present Beverly's formal gowns. Child Guidance Guild members model when not staffing the tearoom to support Kern County Child Guidance Clinics.
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Guild House
Chester Ave
Bakersfield
Haggarty’s
John Easton
Beverly
Child Guidance Guild
Kern County
Camp Fire Girls Visit Planetarium On Kiwanis Sponsored Trip
Camp Fire Girls take a field trip to a planetarium sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Bhafter. The outing highlights youth science programs and local civic support for education.
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The
Kiwanis’ Club of
Bhafter
Bike Hike As Requirement In Outing With Girls
A group outing includes Mrs. Robert Merz and Mrs. Gene Guenther guiding girls on bicycles. The text notes the girls searched for symbols during the ride and mentions Deanna Gor as one of the trip participants.
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Robert Merz
Gene Guenther
Deanna Gor
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Crabb
Deloris Witcher
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Mary Me
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Kern County Center
Wasco Tigers
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