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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1957

Page

5

Maple Troop Plans October Camping Trip and New Officers

Maple Troop held its first meeting after summer recess electing new officers for the coming year. Larry Bartel will serve as senior patrol leader with Dickey Unruh and Teddy Heinriches as patrol leaders and Dale Siemens as a member. New members Michael Bartel and Mark Siemens joined. The group outlined a camping trip to Whitney Portal for October 19-20 with tours of laboratories and Navy visits at China Lake, plus a weekend program of activities and meals in the Navy mess hall.

Maple Kenneth Nicol Whitney Portal Larry Bartel Dickey Unruh Teddy Heinriches Dale Siemens Michael Bartel Mark Siemens Scout Committee Herb Loewen Bill Siemens Jones Nickel Ernest Siemens Walter Nicol Vernon Isaac Phil Siemens Maeant Navy Feld

Maple 4-H awards published for Kern region bids

Mapl e 4 H club members earned first and second places at Kern vision events including Marilyn Schellenberg and Karen Wiens with baked goods and pies. Don Nicol plans a NZ stay, writing home from Auckland about urban life and cheap living. A Maple PTA information course is set for October across Maple Richland and Rio Bravo units with twelve hours to earn a state diploma.

Kernvision Marilyn Schellenberg Karen Wiens Annette Herring Arthur Ehrhorn Maple Pta Maple Richland Rio Bravo PTA

Pre-Nuptial Party for Virginia Taylor Neuman

Miss Virginia Taylor later Mrs Harold Neuman received a linen shower at Mrs Bill Hinsley’s home before her Sunday wedding. A miniature bride and groom adorned the buffet beside gifts and red dahlias while tapers lit the table. Door prize went to Evelyn Bowlie and games featured Mrs Gideon Richert and others among a large guest list.

Virginia Taylor Harold Neuman Bill Hinsley Taylor - Neuman Evelyn Bowlie Gideon Richert Robert Holmes, Jr Norita Rusk Virginia Mmes Fred J. Neuman E. V. Neuman Dwight Harvey Galen Rusk Robert Neuman Victor Bowlie Ernest Adamson Vernon Schneider Robert Holmes, Sr O. R

City Council Approves Eckmann Tract Annexation Steps

The city council moved to add a new subdivision and prepared to accept a second at the weekly meeting. Members gave tentative approval to annex Eckmann tract, a continuation of Acacia, Trycamore and other properties, outlining the path forward.

Eckmann Tract Acacia Trycamore

Woodland Park Annexation Votes Totals Approved

The city certifies election results showing seven in favor and five against joining the city. Woodland Park lies east of Pine Street on Shafter’s eastern border.

Virginia Taylor Feted Last Wed

A miscellaneous wedding shower honored Miss Virginia Tay Harold Neuman last Sunday at the home of Mrs. Ray Theuer in Bakersfield hosted by Mrs. Arthur Craig. Pale green and pink decor featured two interlacing lace hearts lilies of the valley and rose buds on a plateau mirror with candelabrum. Prizes went to Miss Nina Francis Mrs Donnel Lewis and Miss Joan St Louis. refreshments included pink and white petit fours and wedding bell ice cream for guests including several named attendees.

Virginia Tay- Harold Neuman Ray Theuer Bakersfield Arthur Craig Nina Francis Donnel Lewis Joan St. Louis Mmes Hanley Witcher Reg Hammond Lawrence Schellenberg Lewis Sutton Shirley Kent Harry Thompson W. H. Rodgers

Atlas Society Bridge Party Honors Local Winners

Members and friends of the Atlas Society of St. The Rese’s church held a bridge and canasta party last Thursday evening with six tables in play and prizes awarded to Mesdames Robert Warren Greg Channeson and Felix Carrasco. The guest list included Joe Frizzell Bill Lowe D H Lundy Thomas Wedge Lee Costello Robert Poznoff George Cooper Al Mortimore Arnold Koehn Harry C D Handel Vernon Robert Somers Jim Hodges Anna Steinmeir Bill Fairbanks Jack Sill Mary Moss Don Lucas and Lewis Woodard.

Atlas Society St. Therese’s Church Mesdames Robert Warren Greg Channeson Felix Carrasco Mmes Joe Frizzell Bill Lowe D. H. Lundy Thomas Wedge Lee Costello Robert Poznoff George Cooper al Mortimore Arnold Koehn Harry C D. Handel Vernon Robert Somers Jim Hodges Anna Steinmeir Bill Fairbanks Jack Sill Mary Moss Don Lucas Lewis Woodard

Sarah Marquez to Be October Bride

The engagement of Miss Sarah Marquez to Angel Alcala is announced by Mr and Mrs Ralph Marquez. The wedding will be October 27 at St Therese church with Reverend Patrick Breslin officiating. Alcala is the son of Mr and Mrs Aurelio Alcala.

Sarah Marquez Angel Alcala Ralph Marquez St. Therese’s Church Patrick Breslin Alcala Aurelio Alcala

Starlight Circle Holds Fall Pot Luck Luncheon

The first fall pot luck luncheon of Starlight Circle will be hosted by Beverly Colbert at 1534 First Street due to Ruth Adams illness. The event is set for Monday October 7 at 12 30 p m. All Eastern Star members are welcome.

Starlight Circle Beverly Colbert First Street Ruth Adams All Eastern Star

Surgery Success for Bakersfield Woman at San Joaquin Hospital

Mrs. Sidney Dawe of Bakersfield, formerly Shafterite, is recuperating after a serious operation earlier this week. Her condition is reported as much improved at the San Joaquin hospital.

Sidney Dawe Bakersfield San Joaquin Hospital

Camera Tips Chief Cause of Bad Pictures

Amateur photographers most often blur images from camera shake. Miniature cameras are prone to movement when pressed to the eye. Hold the camera against a solid object or your cheek, forehead, or breast and keep still while snapping, then breathe gently.

Shafter Drug Store on Central Avenue

Rexall drug store at 301 Central Avenue in Shafter promotes its pharmacy and contact number PI 6 4564 with in-store services and hours.

Shafter Drug Store Rexall Drug Store

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