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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1957
Page
5
Arthur Johnson says alumni plan expanded reunions for classes 1931 1932 1937 1942 1947 and 1952. An all day Scout-O-Rama will culminate in a Camp Fire and Court of Honor Saturday by local boy scout troops.
In a low scoring clash Shafter edges Lemoore 14-6 as Bill Schacht scores twice including a 38 yard TD late. Lemoore drives to Shafter’s one yard line but fumbles ending a promising first half. Shafter leads 7-0 after Schacht breaks loose in the fourth. Burroughs game schedule noted for Saturday with a B game at 12:30 then 2:00 p.m. main event.
A four pound baby boy arrived October 8 to join Mr. and Mrs. Oscar McDonald’s family. He was premature and placed in Mercy Hospital incubator. He has two brothers Bobby 16 Billy 14 and sister Donna 1 1/2. Grandfather Joe Jay of Lawton Oklahoma.
News Team standings show Cen Ve Ro twelve and Five Point teams leading with wins and losses. Jean Roskam posted high games and series for women, Earl Stillwell tallied top men scores. Beginnings bowlers welcome as all leagues are handicap. Call Jim Carrell for reservations.
Parents of all freshman students are urged to attend the shortened school day event to see how their children’s days are planned and carried out. At 7 30 bells ring signaling the start of the day with schedules provided and guides from a high school club.
C. P. Bitzen and son Harry return home after a two week trip to Minnesota and North Dakota. They describe a fruitful visit with friends and relatives and note snow squalls encountered on the return through Montana.
Student nurse Karen Burnquist returns from vacation to start a nine week psychiatric training stint at Norwalk Mental Hospital. She expects the assignment to be emotionally challenging and told her parents Mr. and Mrs. C R Burnquist that she will be glad when it ends.
Venison steaks from a deer and an arrow marked the opening days of Utah archery season as Mr. and Mrs. William Goertzen hosted guests. Guests, including Billy Lachenmaier Joe Turner and Lavon Graves, brought salads and desserts and viewed Africa photos from the Goertzens two year Belgian Congo stay. Local Wasco residents Jim McMullen Darrel Janzen Milton Wedel Wally Schaffer attended along with Albert Janzen Shaffer and Wilma Tracy of Buttonwillow.
The Junior Women announce tickets have sold for the annual fashion show to be held October 17. Tickets are $1.25 and may be obtained from Earl Lynch or any club member. The program features sportswear, casuals, and accessories with desserts at 8:00 served by Mrs. Stocker and Mrs. Crabb. The event will showcase Ivy League style modeled by high school teens, a feature aimed at mothers of young men.
The luncheon begins at 1 p.m. in the Shafter High School cafeteria. About 250 guests are expected. The district's first meeting in the new Shafter High School auditorium will be held.
The fragment notes an agricultural economist serving the Oklahoma State Department of Agriculture. It mentions his educational path a graduate of Oklahoma A&M and studies at Virginia Tech and George Washington University.
Luciano R. Carrasco son of Mr and Mrs Pat Carrasco of 543 N Klassen Drive completed recruit training September 26 at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego California The 11 week course covered basic military subjects and firing of all basic infantry weapons Upon graduation new Marines are assigned to a unit for further infantry training or to one of the Marine Corps schools
Rosamund Hale was elected president of the Whistling Blue Bird group at a fall meeting held recently. Peggy Wicker was named vice president, Becky Warren secretary, and Jeannie Sharp treasurer. The fourth grade group met at Richland Intermediate School under leader Mrs Roy Whicker with guests Mrs Marvin Hoover and daughter Becky. Other attendees included Lola Sherrill Patricia Morgan and Kay Whitener.
The Lerdo P. T. A. barbecue is planned for Friday October 18 at Lerdo school across from Minter Village. Serving runs 5:00 to 8:00 with Herman Rains as chef. Tickets are 1.00 for adults and high school students and 50 cents for children. Dwayne Ostland leads ways and meats.
Mrs. James Paul was surprise honoree at a cradle shower hosted by Mrs. Bill Griffin. Guests enjoyed coffee and pumpkin pie after games with prizes awarded to Mrs. David Anderson and Mrs. Earl Lynch. Reads like a warm late autumn social event from a close community.
A wedding shower for Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Atkerson was hosted by Mrs. Roy Bryant and Mrs. Bobby Gaines on Friday September 27 at Bryant home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fuller, Oval Gaines, Bobby Gaines, Johnny Rowe, Pat Dunn and others. games and prizes highlighted the evening with gifts and warm wishes for the couple.
Wasco group to hold exemplification of Job's Daughters at 7 30 p m on Monday October 14 to elect officers Lily Benderson in charge of refreshments and urging attendance and support for the girls
Shafter residents donated blood for Mrs. Sidney Dawe, a former Shafter teacher, whose operation last week left her in critical condition but now reported much improved. She remains at San Joaquin hospital in Bakersfield. PTA officials and district members noted at a Secon dary Service Meeting in Bakersfield.
Lt. John Kelly returns from Okinawa after 15 months with the Marine Corps and visits his parents Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Kelly in Shafter. He will enroll at a Security Agency school near Fort Devens Massachusetts, while his wife Elaine and family plan future visits. The gathering included extended family such as Mr. and Mrs. John Irwin of Monterey.
Mrs. E L Berdrow of Pond was guest speaker at Shafter Womans club fall meeting. She spoke on What Federation Means as mass communication guiding civic leaders and state representatives. Luncheon served by executive board with Mrs Jack Thompson as general chair. Mrs Joe Frizzell offered spirituals and welcomed newcomers.
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