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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1971
Page
2
Richland PTA barbecue and carnival attracted volunteers from local clubs and groups. Total receipts reached 4039.97, about 500 more than last year, with the cakewalk contributing 140 dollars and the carnival entertaining children with numerous booths and rides.
Rev. Fred Whited assumed duties as pastor of the Shafter Church of God on September 23. He moved from Richgrove with his wife Dorothy and two children, Brenda and Tina, who attend Ricland School. The family resides near the church at 30391 Richland Dr. The pastor invites the public to Sunday school at 9 45 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. evening service at 7 p.m. and YPE on Thursday at 7 30 p.m.
Shafter Junior Women's Club began the fall with a salad luncheon for prospective members. New officers include Mrs. Tom Colvard first vice president and Mrs. Chas Wright third vice president. Health chair Mrs. William Prout led a Heart Association screening at Richland School. Five members attended the Sequoia District meeting in Wasco. A rummage sale is set for Oct 23 and a gadget show for Nov 16.
Sunnort and join PTA. Urges Governor Reagan. Richland School classes vie for prizes from Richland PTA during enrollment running to Oct. 18. Primary aims 75 percent membership. cartoons if reached. Prizes for Intermediate and Upper Grades are $7.50 first, $5 second, $2.50 third. Dues 50 cents. membership grants voting rights at unit and district meetings.
Mr and Mrs Finis Bailey returned from a Florida vacation visiting Sarasota Jungle Gardens praised for flamingos wild fowl and tropical plants. Other notes include family visits from North Edwards Bakersfield Oklahoma City and Coal Gate with multiple relatives and guest gatherings in Shafter.
The Shafter Woman's Club held a Mad Hatter themed brunch at Veterans Memorial Hall on Oct. 6 with a hat contest won by Mrs. Ed Brown for most beautiful, Mrs. Billy Gladden for most clever, and Mrs. Joe Maniaci for most humorous. Business was led by Mrs. Marvin Neuman at 11 30 a m. A new religion section was added with Mrs. John Branner as chair. Evron Barber outlined Bible Friendship plans. Five Shafter servicemen in Vietnam were honored as packages were sent by the Operation Morale committee. Ruth Gloeckler recently passed her nursing state board, and an Alpha Kappa Phi educational meet featured Hawaii. Eighteen members attended. installation of officers is set for Oct. 21. Guest speaker was Mrs. Marlin Clark of Delano.
The Congregational Cycling Club of Shafter invites seventh and eighth graders to a meeting at the Congregational fellowship hall on Oct 14 at 7 30 p m. New members may apply, questions answered by David Woodworth, youth minister. Benefits include patch vest card discounts and local trips. Ownership of a bicycle is not required and affiliation with the church is not mandatory.
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