Social Fealm Opens Fall Season of Wednesday Afternoon Club
A luncheon at the clubhouse opened the fall season for the Wednesday Afternoon club with Mrs. W. C. Channeson as speaker on a compare and contrast topic. Juvenile dancers from Delano performed under Mrs. Lewis, and new officers Mrs. J. P. Howland introduced the roster while four members joined the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Channeson
New York
Delano
Lewis
J. P. Howland
John Fox
C. G. Linqvist
Ernest Schnaidt
M. _Langeson
J. L. Hill
A. E
Albert Annis
Clyde Bell
J. O. Mecham
Jack Janzen
Bertha Eckman Weds In Salinas Ceremony
Bertha Eckman married in Salinas church with family from Shafter attending. Uncle and aunt E. C. Eckman and Walter S. Eckman present. Bride and groom planned to reside in Salinas after a flower-filled chapel ceremony, with a reception in the church parlors. They began a honeymoon trip into northern California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salinas
Shafter
E. C. Eckman
Miss Eckman
Walter S. Eckman
O. L. Eckman
California
Mrs Balzer Elected President Of M B Sewing Circle
Mrs John Balzer was elected president of the M B Sewing Circle at a Monday meeting held at the home of Mrs Heinrichs. Other officers include rotary-treasurer Mrs Leland Bergman reporter Mrs Gaede and Miss Unruh devotional. A mission sale is planned for October 16. A large turnout attended the Old Settlers supper at Rio Bravo School with remarks from old and younger settlers and election of next year’s committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple School
Maple P.T. ‘A
Ruby Nikkel
P.T. A
Maple P.T. A
R F. Epp
William Unruh
G. H. Bailey
William Chernabeeff
Elizabeth Devine
E. J. Thiessen
John Balzer
M. B. Circle
Heinrichs
Don Klingenberg
Leland Bergman
Rio Bravo School
Vercl Wilson
T. M. Martin
Earl Calder
Oscar Rice
Carl Haag
H. S. Knight
Riverview
F. W. Haag
Martinez
Harry Scaroni
Wasco
K. Leonard
C. A. Merrill
C. L. Martin
Roy Newman
A. W. Kincaid
Bakersfield
Freshmen to be Entertained by Sophomores at Shafter High
The annual party for Shafter high school's freshman class will be held at the school this evening. Glenn Bender, sophomore class president, leads a committee. Lloyd Pack and Miss Helen McCormick serve as class advisors with faculty supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High School
Glenn Bender
Lloyd Pack
Helen McCormick
Ladies Aid Plans Bazaar and Rummage Sale Activities
The Ladies Aid of Union Congregational church held an all day sewing meeting and luck luncheon at Mrs. L. M. Ingram's home to prepare items for a December bazaar. Chairmen led the bazaar work including Mrs. Ralph Sanderson and others. A rummage sale is set for November 4 and the group will meet October 12 at Mrs. O. E.'s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Congregational Church
L. M. Ingram
Banaar
Ralph Sanderson
C. G. Linquist
Bessie Thomas
Abe Nickel
H. R. Janzen
Niels Pedersen
O. E
Couple United In Marriage Here Sunday Afternoon
Robert Roy Evans and Miss Ruth Viola Burtis wed last Sunday at the First Baptist parsonage with Rev. Ed gar H. McAllister officiating. They will reside in Bakersfield where Evans works. the bride hails from Modesto. Mr. and Mrs. Evans will live in Bakersfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Roy Evans
Ruth Viola Burtis
First Baptist Church
Edgar H. McAllister
C.L. Moore
Modesto
Bakersfield
Mrs. Evans
Mr. Evans
Camp Fire Girls Hold Hike and Roast at Engle Home
Local Camp Fire Girls met at the home of Mrs. Joe Engle for a two mile season opening hike and a wiener roast. Twenty girls currently belong to the group sponsored by the Shafter American Legion Auxiliary with Miss Edythe Magee as guardian and Mrs. O T Olson as assistant guardian. Mrs H C Neufeld chairs the Auxiliary Camp Fire Girls Committee with Mrs J B Phomeg and Mrs J P Hansen serving.
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Camp Fire
Joe Engle
Shafter American Legion Auxiliary
Edythe Magee
Richland
O. T. Olson
Camp Fire Girls
H. C. Neufeld
J. B. Phomeg
J. P. Hansen
Committee Heads Named At Auxiliary Meeting Tuesday
Shafter American Legion Auxiliary named its committee heads for the coming year at the fall meeting in the Legion hall. Reports included a twelfth convention update from Mrs. J. P. Hansen and news that Camp Fire Girls, sponsored by the Auxiliary, have begun the year’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
J. P. Hansen
American Legion Auxiliary
Oakland
H. C. Neufeld
Camp Fire Girls
Taylor Tabb
George Enns
Frank Annis
W. W. Tannahill
Floyd Penn
J. B. Henderson
Jack Janzen
H. G. Comfort
Clyde Bell
National Defense
Albert Annis
Enterprises Started and 350000 Discontinued in 1937
In 1937 a total of 350000 enterprises were discontinued while new ventures were started, reflecting a shift in business activity during the year. The figures indicate robust formation alongside substantial exits, underscoring a dynamic but uncertain economic climate.
Mrs Harlin Wilson Complimented At Shower
A surprise desert party and layette shower honored Mrs. Harlin Wilson Monday evening at Mrs. Ernest Schnidt and Mrs. Laurence Annis home. Festivities featured bingo and games with prizes for Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Otto Handel, and Mrs. Vercl Wilson. Gifts were presented from a play pen beside floral-decorated tables and pink and blue baby carriages completed the display. Attending were Albert Peters Fay Whitney Paul Wilson Farl Roscamp Otto Handel Reynold Duehren Harvey Gaede Walter Bergen Leonard Gaede Vercl Wilson Richard Kline Robert Stoddard Johnnie Siemens Leland Bergman and Misses Dorothy McIntyre Frances Wilson Irene Wilson Ella Wiebe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlin Wilson
Ernest Schnidt
Laurence Annis
Vercl Wilson
Otto Handel
Albert Peters
Fay Whitney
Paul Wilson
Farl Roscamp
Reynold Duehren
Harvey Gaede
Walter Bergen
Leonard Gaede
Richard Kline
Robert, Stoddard
Johnnie Siemens
Leland Bergman
Dorothy McIntyre
Frances Wilson
Irene Wilson
Ella Wiebe
Book Section Set By Wednesday Afternoon Club
Miss Carol Pulcifer of the Shafter high school faculty will lead the first meeting, Monday at 2 at Mrs. Philnesor's home. Mrs. F. F. Latta is chairwoman with Mrs. H. G. Comfort as vice chair. Fourteen meetings are planned for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Pulcifer
Shafter High School
Richland P.T. A
Richland Auditorium
Kenneth Bayless
Richland
Jessie Balderson
Phil Nesor
F. F. Latta
H. G. Comfort
Cotton Moves After Wet Spell In Shafter District
Wet spell slowed ginning in the Shafter district but clear weather this week boosted activity. A total of 740 bales were ginned this week, bringing the season total to 1,112 bales with D O M at 465 and Camp West Lowe and Shafter Wasco contributing smaller amounts. Growers note that final crop outcomes depend on forthcoming frosts and fall conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Camp-West-Lowe
Shafter-Wasco
Sidewalk Work Advances on California Street
This week crews poured walks and curbs on both sides of California Street from Shafter Highway to James Street. Munzer Street work continues between Shafter Highway and California. Next week crews plan Sunset Avenue on the south side and near Union Government Church on James Street to California. A record run reported 1020 feet of curbs and sidewalks poured and 300 yards of earth moved.
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California Street
Shafter Highway
James Street
Munzer Street
California
Sunset Avenue
Union Qoemerienst
James Eet
Fire Prevention Week Programs To Be Presented
Programs for Fire Prevention Week will be shown next week to students at Richland grammar school and Shafter high school. The Kern County Forestry department distributes the presentations led by Art Craig, local ward en. The nationwide observance runs October 8 to 44 and follows a presidential proclamation urging fire safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Grammar School
Shafter High School
Kern County Forestry Department
Art Craig
Clouds of Stars Shine Bright in Night Sky Display
Astronomers note that numerous stars appear in a brilliant sky show with each star emitting vastly more light than the sun, creating a striking celestial panorama for observers.
Fire Prevention Week Urges Community Fire Safety
National motion marks week 8 14 as Fire Prevention Week urging cooperation to reduce fire hazards. Despite checks fires still occur, with common fires and methods of fighting them outlined for readers.
Benjamin Franklin Credited With Introducing Whist to America
Whist is credited to Benjamin Franklin for bringing the game to the United States after his Paris visit in 1767. He learned and enjoyed a version called Boston and taught American friends, helping the game grow popular after the Revolutionary War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Encyclopedia of Sports
Benjamin Franklin
United States
Paris
Boston
Woodbine Willie Reverend Studdert Kennedy A WWI Clergyman
World War I chaplain Reverend G A Studdert Kennedy known as Woodbine Willie became famous for his frontline sermons. After the war he served as chaplain to the king and received subsequent honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbine Willie
G. A. Studdert-Kennedy
Church News Highlights Local Services and Meetings
Union Congregational Church lists Sunday school at 9 50 a m and worship at 11 a m with a Humility for These Times sermon. Orthodox Missionary Baptist notes services for October 18 with a 445 a m Sunday school and 7 39 p m evangelistic service and revival praise for 175 in Sunday attendance. First Baptist Church schedules Bible school at 10 a m and morning service at 11 with a Bible sprin kling sermon, plus youth and midweek prayer activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Congregational Church
Alfred T. Chandler
Ministry of Music
Marie Cakin
James. Livers
White Cross
Louise
Livers
Chandler
Fritz. Kunkel
Plymouth House
Orthodox Missionary Baptist Church
North Korn Street
Sam Wilcoxon
H. Bean
First Baptist Church
East Lerdo Highway
Edgar H. McAllister
Bible
A. Schmidt
Abel
Religious Services in Wasco California Churches
St John s Catholic Church at 9th and Broadway holds Sunday masses at 8 am and 10 am with confessions Saturday at 7 pm weekday masses at 7 am. Christian Science Society at Corner Sixth and E offers Sunday services at 11 am and Sunday school at 10 am with Wednesday evening meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Catholic Church
9Th and Broadway Streets
Wasco
Calif
Owen McMullan
Christian Science — Christian Science Society
Mother
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Massachusetts
Sixth and
E Streets
Kennedy speech in Baltimore hall disrupted by falling light
Congressman Ambrose J. Kennedy spoke to a full house of about 200 in Baltimore when a 12 pound light fixture detached from the ceiling and crashed into a vacant seat, causing a brief disturbance but no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose J. Kennedy
Baltimore
Bible Lesson Topic for Sunday Examines Sin Disease and Death
The notice notes the first Wednesday of each month at 80 feet and lists the Sunday Bible lesson subject Are Sin Disease and Death Real. It records a church context with a focus on spiritual themes and scheduled discussion.
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Tabby
P.T.A
Bertha Eckman
M. B. Sewing Circle
Mesdamies
H. J. Harder
Er Harvey Gaede
Jack Kilewer
John Suderman
Juanita ,Neufeld
Rosie Unruh
Jimmie and
Louise Terry
Rose and
Gladys Huston
Thelma Warden
Jettie Marie Stevens
Rosalyn Sears
Willa Dean Fletcher
Frances Grimes
Reva Owens
Joyce Haag
Doris Garrett
Gene Stewart
Lloyd ‘Warden
Ray McClure
Albert Hacker
Robert Curtis
Xenophon Huston
Bob Dodge
Bobby Devlin
Marvin ‘Lane
Phil Haag
Rio Bravo
Congregational Ladies Aid Group
Thomas Wedge
Kern County Free Library Staff Association
Tehachapi
Wedge
Church News
Fred Stone
Eliza J. Stone
Beth Eden Street
Lachenmaier’s
Lerdo Highway
Lerdo Road
Myrick’s Corner
Fresno Street
Edison District
R. W. Partridge
Shafter Rian Sh ‘Eile Regios Vise
Ingram
Golden West Avenue
North Shafter
Janes
Rhode Island
Temple
E. K. Grant
California Avenue
Myrick’s
Fresno Avenue
P. R. Kiatt
Eest
Poso' Land’ and Products Company
Ooh
Coleman
Charles Knecht
Merced Avenue
Chernabaett
Callioone
Eee Tee Daly -Fipe Sci Od Ag
Sid Central Avvenue
Birey
J. E. Klassen
Santa Fe Way
America
Asia
Africa
Milo Crowe
San Joaquin Grain Co
14Th
D Sts
EYES
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
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