Bonfire Party at J. E. Sumpter Home Delights North Shafter
A North Shafter social event drew more than two score guests to the Sumpter home where a bonfire lit a wiener feast on long sticks. Guests enjoyed Southern string music, humorous readings by William and Mrs. Graham and Stunt pantomime by Ed Crocker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Sumpter
North Shafter
William Graham
Mrs. Graham
S. S. Beaver
Herbert Russell
Ed. Crocker
Grahams
Sumpter
Gladiola
New Mexico
Shafter
Graham
Shafter Ssoner
Ben Brown
J. H. Dean
the Mocking Bird
Swanee River
Hoe
de Luxe
Hollywood
Herb Russell
Mattie Riggs
Raymond Peavy
Arvin
Ruby Sumpter
Bakersfield
Shatter Couple Weds Sunday at Local Clubhouse
Rosella Heinrichs became Mrs Don Klingenberg in a Sunday ceremony at the Wednesday Afternoon club house officiated by Rev. Wm Bestwater. The bride wore white satin and tulle with white gardenias, bridesmaid Anna Ruth Bergthold carried white and yellow sweet peas, flower girl Kathleen Enns, and Waldo Unruh served as best man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosella Heinrichs
Shatter
Bertha Heinrichs
Don Klingenberg
A. A. Klingenberg
Santa Ana
Wm. J. Bestwater
Mennonite Brethren Church
Anna Ruth Bergthold
Kathleen Enns
Waldo Unruh
Birthday Party for Earl Roscamp at Golden West Home
Earl Roscamp celebrated his 21st birthday with a surprise party Sunday night at the J. A. Roscamp home on Golden West avenue. Sister Agnes Roscamp and Rhoda Kirschenmann co hosted for eighteen guests, who played banco and enjoyed coffee, sandwiches, and pudding. Guests included Walter and Wilbur Kirschenmann, Freddie Delzer, Fred Janzen, Frieda Metler, Bertha Schnabel, Ewald Goering, Rehno and Delmar Mettler, Mil burt and Emil Reich, Aretha Spitzer, Joe Fritzel, Gladys Levi, and Oscar Spitzer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Roscamp
Agnes Roscamp
Rhoda Kirschenmann
J. A. Roscamp
Golden West Avenue
Banco
Walter
Wilbur Kirschenmann
Freddie Delzer
Fred Janzen
Frieda Metler
Bertha Schnabel
Ewald Goering
Rehno
Delmar Mettler
Milburt
Emil Reich
Aretha Spitzer
Joe Fritzel
Gladys Levi
Oscar Spitzer
Miss Vivian Bartel Hosts King's Daughters Needleworkers
Monday night hostess Miss Vivian Bartel welcomed members of the King's Daughters Needleworkers. Mrs. Jack Kliewer led devotions and Mrs. Meno Siemens read a short poem. A trio of Misses Grace Weyand Evelyn Unruh and Rosie Unruh sang My Jesus I Love Thee before group singing led by Mrs. Johnnie Balzer. Refreshments were served to Mesdames Abe Karber Jack Kliewer Willard Janzen Louie Becker Meno Siemens Harvey Gaede Johnnie Siemens Walter Bergen and Misses Rubena Shultz Rosie Unruh Evelyn Unruh Alma Penner Grace Weyand Lena Shultz Amanda Johnson Irma Wendland Linda Unruh Juanita Neufeld Verna Balzer Luella Klassen and Miss Bartel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Bartel
King’s Daughters
Jack Kliewer
Meno Siemens
Grace Weyand
Evelyn
Rosie Unruh
Jesus
Johnnie Balzer
Abe Karber
Willard Janzen
Louie Becker
Harvey
Dessert bridge party hosts at Wednesday Afternoon Club
Past presidents of the Wednesday Afternoon Club were hostesses yesterday for a dessert bridge event at the club house. Both contract and auction bridge were played with musical entertainment to follow.
Contract Bridge Club Entertained By Mrs. Phil Ohanneson
The contract bridge club met at the home of Mrs. Phil Ohanneson Thursday afternoon. Three tables were in play. Members include the Merdames J. C. Ohanneson, George Harrison, O. T. Olson, J. W. Hester, A. B. McKinley, A. Peter Ohanneson, D. O. Moore, Ted Vignola, H. C. Neufeld, Jorn Fuller, P. J. Arnold, and Phil Ohanneson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Contract Bridge Club
Phil Ohanneson
Merdames
J. C. Ohanneson
George Harrison
O. T. Olson
J. W. Hester
A. B. McKinley
A. Peter Ohanneson
D. O. Moore
Ted Vignola
H. C. Neufeld
Jorn Fuller
P. J. Arnold
Shafter Newlyweds Charivaried After Honeymoon Return
Mr and Mrs Arnold Pfiefle recently married and returning from a southern California honeymoon were subjected to a charivari Saturday night by about fifteen well wishers. The bridegroom was expected to stand treat before the revelry ended.
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Arnold Pfiefle
California
Ida Norton’s City Marriage Shocks Small Town
Ida Norton runs off to marry Dick Jordan after weeks of schemes and jealousy. Ted Marcus allegedly pretended interest to provoke Ida while Dick steered events, culminating in a city wedding and a proud father’s approval. Miranda and Nancy learn the tangled ruse in a busy storefront street.
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Andy Struthers
Mrs. Collister
Nancy
Miranda
Ida
Ted Marcus
Mrs. Collist
Jordan
Miranda Collister
Dick Jordan
Mrs. Houston
Ida Norton
Ted
Ace Sawanee to sale Ge 408 cocket square miles
A historical notice reports Ace Sawanee selling a tract totaling 408 square miles. Details on location and terms are unreadable in the fragment.
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Ace Sawanee
Properly Drawn Will Saves Much Unpleasantness
An article warns that many avoid wills due to cost or superstition and stresses the risk of DIY documents. It notes legal formalities such as witnesses signatures punctuation and state law differences, and cautions against safekeeping in unsafe places. A properly drawn will today ensures wishes are carried out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Knox
Betty Stuart
Good Housekeeping
Why Lightning Seldom Strikes an Automobile
A Washington Post note explains lightning rarely hits cars because rubber tires insulate and because lightning follows the path of least resistance. It often seeks thinner air and may zigzag, sometimes running along a wall then jumping to a water pipe to continue.
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Washington Post
Weather signs in plants and leaf undersides
Professor Humphreys of the United States weather bureau explains that many plants change their leaves as rain approaches due to moisture absorption in the leaf stalk. He notes variations in humidity temperature and sunshine drive plant changes used for weather predictions, but warns such signs are not reliable guides.
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Professor Humphreys
United States Weather Bureau
Why Vicuna Coat Is Expensive
The vicuna fibers are the finest known, measuring under one two thousandth of an inch in diameter with about 2 500 hairs per inch. A single animal yields roughly a quarter of a pound of hair, meaning at least 40 animals are needed to produce enough cloth for one coat.
Talking Is Healthful, Says French Lung Specialist
In Paris a leading French lung specialist says talking is healthful and strengthens the lungs. He asserts many illnesses stem from lung weakness and notes that women live longer than men because talking helps keep women healthier.
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Paris
Felted Notes From Derbyshire Chalked as Made in Flash
A brief item notes felted notes traced to a Derbyshire town, identifying origin as made in Flash. The fragment mentions Derby shire and hints at craft or trade origins.
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Derbyshire
Why Black Hills Are So Named
The Black Hills derive their name from the French Cote Noir describing the dark silhouette created by dense timber on the ridges. The term reflects the landscape’s dark appearance when viewed from a distance.
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Black Hills
Why Whales Have Blubber In The Warmth Of Ocean Life
Blubber keeps whales warm by insulating their bodies and replacing fur or feathers. It forms a thick layer that reduces heat loss in cold seas and helps regulate body temperature for long dives and deep swims.
Outstanding Entertainment At Shafter Theatre
The Shafter Theatre showcases top pictures judged by Hollywood groups. Danger Love at Work opens Tuesday November 30, a 20th Century Fox farce directed by Otto Preminger with Ann Southern Jack Haley Mary Boland Edward Everett Horton John Carradine. Stand-In follows December 1 2 from Walter Wagner United Artists with Leslie Howard Joan Blondell Humphrey Bogart Alan Mowbray Tay Garnett directing. The diary antics spoof Hollywood industry as a Wall Street wizard finds romance and production nous with strong supporting turns and sharp direction. Judging groups include DAR National Society of New England Women General Federation of Women’s Clubs California Congress of Parents and Teachers and others.
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Shafter Theatre
Hollywood
20Th Century-Fox
Otto L. Preminger
James Edward Grant
Walter Wagner
United Artists
Clarence Budington Kelland
Leslie Howard
Joan Blondell
Humphrey Bogart
Alan Mowbray
Tay Garnett
Wall Street
Daughters of the American Revolution
National Society of New England Women
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
California
Congress of Parents and Teachers
Los Angeles
National Council of Jewish Women
the Women's University Club
Southern Cali
Farmers Elevator Co completes feed department addition
The Farmers Elevator Co at Le Grand reports completion of new additions to its feed department enhancing storage and service for local farmers.
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Farmers Eleator Co
le Grand
Artichokes See Rising Availability in Recent Weeks
Artichokes have been available in increasing quantities over the past several weeks, signaling improved supply for consumers.
Nothing Succeeds Like Discipleship Sermon by Chand ler
Church services announced with a 9:50 am churchschool and 11:00 am morning worship. Sermon titled Nothing Succeeds Like Discipleship delivered by Minister Alfred T. Chandler. James Livers accompanies on piano. 6:30 pm Christian Endeavor led by Gerald Starrh.
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Alfred T. Chandler
James Livers
Christian Endeavor
Gerald Starrh
Christian Science Church Services in Boston Area
The Christian Science Society at Sixth and E streets in Boston offers 11 am worship on Sundays with 10 am Sunday school and a Wednesday 8 pm meeting on the first Wednesday monthly. The lesson sermon condemns necromancy and mesmerism, citing mercy and truth and Psalm verses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Society
Mother Church
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Massacusetts
Corner Sixth and E Streets
Wasco
Massachusetts
Mount Zion
Jerusalem
Israel
Mary B. Eddy
Congressmen Looks Over Oil Field in Shafter
Charles H. Randall former congressman and former Los Angeles city official visited Shafter on Monday and called at The Press office. He owns a large tract of land near the Union oil field and discussed prospects with local officials.
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Charles H. Randall
Los Angeles
Shafter
Randall
Union
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Layette
Shafter Newlyweds
Object of Charivari
Ann Sothern
Jack Haley
Mary Boland
Edward Everet Horton
John Carradine
Connecticut
New York
Pemberton
Church News
Union Congregational Church
Christian Science
Avon Products
North Shafter Myrtle Cornelius
San Joaquin Pipe and Salvage Company
Born
Penn
Toggeryeam
Helen's
Finger Wong
James St
Santa Fe Tramways Bus Service
Fe Trail
Santa Fe Ry
Grand Canyon
Santa Fe
Santa Fe Railway
Santa
Westinghouse
Home Appliance Co
Emil Stoller
Dan Loewen
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