Spanish Club Enrollment At Shafter High
Thirteen new members joined the Spanish Club at Shafter High School in ceremonies held last Saturday night. Amelia Cornell, club sponsor, oversaw the initiation with new members including Burton Nance and Tom Fletcher among others. Officers for the year are Donna Dalke president Pat Kelly vice president Peggy Nikkel secretary Bonnie Williams treasurer and Donna Baughman social chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High School
Amelia Cornell
Burton Nance
Tom Fletcher
John Kelly
Lloyd Handel
Glenn Scales
Jack Janzen
Bob Albright
Donna Dalke
Pat Kelly
Peggy Nikkel
Bonnie Williams
Donna Baughman
Dramatic Students To See Bakersfield Theatrical Play
Fifty two members and guests from Shafter High School dramatics will travel by bus to Bakersfield on Tuesday October 15 to view the Bakersfield Community Theatre production of Three Is a Family. Instructor Burton Filut arranged the trip for class study and discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High School
Bakersfield
Burton Filut
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Support
The family of the late husband and father express gratitude for kindness and sympathy from friends and neighbors. Lottie Cummings Earl Cummings LaVerne Cummings Billie Cummings Charles Osborn Parsons and families Roy Cummings J J Cummings and families Lu Gray are named in appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God Father
Lottie Cummings
Earl Cummings
LaVerne Cummings
Billie Cummings
Charles ‘Osborn
J. C. Parsons
Roy. Cummings
J. J. Cummings
Lu Gray
Stafford Brothers Service Station Opens in Shaffer
Earl, Lester and Mack Stafford open a new garage and service station at Santa Fe Way and Tulare Avenue. The Stafford brothers offer Associated Gasoline and motor oils and complete car repairs, leveraging their ex service years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl
Lester
Mack Stafford
Santa Fe Way
Tulare Avenue
Stafford Brothers
Mack
Camp Fire Group Hears District Leaders Speak
Camp Fire Council met at Mrs. Mary Todd’s home Monday evening. Barbara Simms and Margaret Ann Towzman discussed Camp Fire and book binding. Guardians for Blue Birds groups named. sponsorships listed by clubs and organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Todd
Frony
Bakersfield
Barbara Simms
Margaret Ann Towzman
Simms
Todd
Miss Smith
Blue Birds
Helen Kleinkauf
Schaeffer
Guardian
Jack Hare
P.T.A
American Legion Auxiliary
Harold Ohlsson
Visitor from Coast Barns Visits Shafter Couple Sunday
Mr Barns of Santa Maria formerly of Shafter visited the home of Mr and Mrs D O Rogers this past Sunday, staying for a social call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Barns
Santa Maria
Shafter
D. O. Rogers
Trade Baby Tending Days With a Friend
Mothers can gain personal time by arranging a baby-sitting exchange with a friend. Choose a compatible partner, keep similar child-training views, and allow two days weekly under the friend's care. Differences in daily routine may cause some adjustment but can be beneficial for child development.
Time Off for Mother in Cooperative Child Rearing
A wheelchair of advice from an associate editor at Parents' Magazine describes a shared caregiving plan for mothers. The program suggests alternating days where mothers host each other’s infants and children, providing a day for outside activities while the other mother cares for the combined group. The plan preserves nursing needs and emphasizes gradual adoption.
Class Volleyball Tourney Begins at Shafter High
An inter class volleyball tournament starts this week at Shafter High School. Miss Barbara Lee announces teams for six periods with named players and substitutes in each group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High Sch.o
Barbara Lee
Girls’ Athletic Association
Miss Lee
Helen Rose
Gloria Janzen
Lola Hendricks
Wilma Gregory
Darlene Amos
Alberta Cooper
June Leach
Gwen Hall
Mabel Giles
Betty Taylor
Phyllis Paloma
Lois Ramey
Julia Marchman
Pat Kelly
Lola Rohrbeck
Robbie Potter
Lorene Becker
Pauline Nixon
Helen Kaiser
June Nichols
Georgia Robinson
Jewel Hill
Mary Mouser
Mary Montgomery
Joyce Bender
Avenegina
Ashmore
Peggy Nichols
Joan Stewart
Doris Giles
Inez Wright
Virginia Frizzell
Henrietta Ray
Doris Loewen
Dorothy Kroeker
Faye Kilgore
Jean Anderson
Darlene Weyand
Joy Rutlard
Freda Hasman
Mary Channeson
Dolores Townsend
Zelma Woolf
Lorraine Rice
Barbara Sly
Opal Evans
Doreen Farr
Elsie Brown
Myrie Royal
Lois West
Juanita McAllister
Virginia Anderson
Maxine Hall
Bessie Thomas
Edna Rodgers
Jean McDonald
Barrie Burns
Betty Wilcoxen
Helen Klassen
Stiles
Barbara Fox
Wenda Sneed
Vet Eviction Period Extended for Relative Occupancy
Veterans who purchased homes may now occupy their properties during a four month waiting period. The Southern California OPA official Ben C. Koepke announced new rules granting occupancy when the petitioner is a parent to a child, with certificates issued only for that relationship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben C. Koepke
Southern California
OPA
Koepke
Loewens Visit Ventura Cruise Stops in Coastal City
Mr and Mrs Dan Loewen and their children Don Joan and Doris spent time in Ventura during a week long visit. The family toured local sights and enjoyed coastal scenery while staying at a seaside hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Loewen
Don
Joan
Doris
Ventura
New PTA Membership Drive Nets 140 New Members
One hundred forty new members joined the P T A during a membership contest at the high school last week. The second period classes led with top percentages Hansen 171 Gates 106 and Bledsoe 54. Each member gains a free pass for the Aveal Shafter game for themselves and a parent. Cards issued to new members soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H
Mr. Hansen
Gates
Bledsoe
Aveal-Shafter
Stork Shower Honors Mrs. Elmer Ziemke at Oct 3 Party
Mrs Elmer Ziemke was honored with a stork shower at Mrs Tony Hellers home on October 3. Miss Vanna Lou Unruh won first prize in Bingo with Mrs Vernon Neufeld taking consolation prize. Guests included Mesdames across many families and gifts poured in from Bakersfield and Shafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Zemke
Tony Heller
Bing O
Vanna Lou Unruh
Vernon Neufeld
Mesdames
Alice Hammon
Olin Fenderson
Donna Goddard
Edmond Neufeld
Ruth Neufeld
Ruth Neufeld, ‘Thelma Neufeld
Jessie Ziemke
Bertha Reimer
Erma Funk
Helen Froese
Dorothy Dalke
Dorothy Critchlow
Marie Gaede
Mildred Mettler
Minnie Smith
Dolores Janzen
Virgil Bartel
Marilyn Bartel
Jean Gaede
Gloria Janzen
Wanna Lou Unruh
Jessie Buller
Helen Buller
Ziemke
Ruby Yeager
Bakersfield
Donna Dalke
Shafter
Birthday Party for Mrs Harper by Ladies Aid
Members of the Ladies Aid of the Union Congregational Church surprised Mrs. W. S. Harper with a birthday party Friday evening. Attendants included Mesdames Bert Hebel, O. T. Olson, Dean Potter, George Vannatta, W. T. Kinman, Christine Roskamp, Harry Vannatta, E. C. Eckman and Ed Gamegan. They presented her a crystal dish from the Ladies Aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Union Congregational Church
W. S. Harper
Bert Hebel
O. T. Olson
Dean Potter
George Vannatta
W. T. Kinman
Christine Roscamp
Harry Vannatta
E. C. Eckman
Ed Gamegan
Williams and Sherman couples shop in Los Angeles
Mr and Mrs Leonard Williams and Mr and Mrs Wes Sherman spent Tuesday in Los Angeles for a shopping trip, enjoying a day away from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Williams
Wes Sherman
Los Angeles
Richland PTA Nets 372.72 From Barbecue Fund
The Richland PTA held an October 8 meeting at Richland Cafeteria with Mrs. Aduel Mettler presiding. Reports show a barbecue net of 372.72 dollars and 569 new members in a recent drive.
New Drama Class Organizes Under Burton Filut at Shafter
Shafter High School forms a three division drama organization led by president Donna Baughman. Executive head Joyce Bender, house head Joan Lowen, stage head Bill Blizzard coordinate sub groups with chairs for production publicity social and more. Weekly meetings plan future productions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High School
Burton Filut
Donna Baughman
Joyce Bender
Joan Loewen
Bill Blizzard
Opal Evans
Myrle Royal
Dixie Mathis
Marilyn Stewart
Wanda Sneed
Donald Nickel
Rosemary Stocker
Odessa. Harris
Jean Bartel
University Women Meet Friday Night in Bakersfield
The Bakersfield branch of the American Association of University Women will hold its first meeting of the year Friday night October 11 at 8 PM at Stockdale Country Club. Margo Crain Robesky and her dancers will entertain. open to members and prospective members. For transportation call Mrs. Jack Hill Shafter 4812.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersfield
American Association of University Women
Stockdale Country Club
Margo Crain Robesky
Jack Hill
Shafter
Ventura Visit Delights Senns with Fast Family Stop
Mr. and Mrs. Fred B. Senn spent the weekend in Ventura visiting their daughter and son in law, Mr. and Mrs Ray Fast, enjoying time together in the coastal city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred B. Senn
Ventura
Mrs
Ray Fast
Dance Honors Patsy Kellys 16th Birthday
In honor of Patsy Kellys 16th birthday 150 of her school friends attended the dance Tuesday evening at the Women’s Club building. The event was given by her parents Mr and Mrs Pat Kelly with Bob Sissons orchestra providing music. A tag dance with lucky numbers was held with Bessie Thomas winning the girls prize and Tommie Walker the boys prize. Chaperones included Miss Edna Prieve Mrs Ed Brown and Mrs Sylvia Baughman along with Lowell Todd and Jack Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Kelly
Women’s Club
Pat Kelly
Bob Sisson
Bessie Thomas
Tommie Walker
Freedman Speaks to 20 30 Club at Cawelo
Shafter physician Dr H C Freedman addressed the weekly 20 30 Club gathering at Motel Cawelo on Wednesday night with psychoanalysis as the topic. Planning dominated the session as the group set December 20 for the annual 20 30 Children's Christmas party and announced committees led by Herbert Neuman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Freedman
Shafter
Marvin Neuman
Otto Handel
Harry Thompson
Greg Malory
Holger Hansen
Merwin Schirmer
Art Craig
Harry Hofman
Lowell Todd
Ed DeMello
Tom Letizia
Don Little
Art Johnson
Jim Albright
Ben Peters
Elmer Anderson
Dave
High School Grid Men Host Richland Team in Friday Night Event
Richland School players were guests of the High School team last Friday in a game against Lindsay. Generals players received complimentary tickets for sportsmanship and will get them weekly whenever Richland plays in Shafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland School
Lindsay
Lowell Todd
Jack Hill
Generals
Shafter
Kirkham
Bobby Baze
John Howard
Paul Cato
Prieve
McLain
Frank Wells
Martin
Ben Prender
Richland
J. C. Warneke
James Rhodes
Jack Bayless
Vernon Edwards
Leroy Adamson
Farrell to Speak at Shafett High PTA Meeting
Roy Farrell, summer recreation program director, will address the Shafett High School PTA in the band room on Tuesday October 15 at eight o'clock. He will discuss the PTA's summer program results and the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Farrell
Shafett High School
Farrell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shaffer
Ea LA
Ayy
Proguets
New Goodyear
Shafter Car and Home Supply
Central Ave
Catherine Conrad Edwards
Parents’ Magazine
Loewens
P.T. A
Elmer Ziemke
Mrs. Harper
Barbecue Nets
P.T A
Richland P.T.A
Aduel Mettler
Ed . Brown
Ted Kinman
Harlan Wilson
Geo. Gaede
P.T
Rolf Jacobsen
Proram
Vicki McClain
Benny Goosen
Ed Brown
Jacobsen
Burnis Morris
Freedman
Cawelo
High School
Uigley Electric Co
Oak Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!