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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1937

Page

3

Bride Miss Virginia Heinz Weds Justin Weishaar in Clubhouse Ceremony

In front of about 350 guests at the Wednesday Afternoon clubhouse, Miss Virginia Lee Heinz and Mr. Justin Weishaar exchanged vows at 8 oclock. J C McComas read the vows from a fern and red rose decorated diaz as Mrs E Anderson played Mendelssohns Wedding March. Flowers and a large program followed with music and refreshments before the couple departed to reside in Shafter.

Virginia Lee Heinz Ezra Heinze Justin ‘Weishaar H. L. Weishar J. C. McComas Glendale Diaz Heinze Bernice Heinz Madella Weigand Verna Ebel Alice Burrows Ed Rueb Edwin Rueb H. B. Duedieen J. C. MeComas E. Anderson Jake Dirksen E. A. Fendersen Lilly Aaron Theiswen Maggie Roy Lee Aubrey Derker Clark Billingsley Mrs. Weishaar Shafter

Shafter Man To Wed Bakersfield Girl Sunday

Oscar C. Bergman of Shafter will wed Ina Mae Heier of Bakersfield Sunday night at the Mennonite Brethren church in Bakersfield. The ceremony will be officiated by Rev. P. N. Hiebert with a brief sermonette by Rev. Wm. J. Bestwater of Shafter.

Oscar C. Bergman Henry L. Bergman Shafter Ina Mae Heier Andrew Heier Bakersfield Mennonite Brethren Church P. N. Hiebert Wm. J. Bestwater Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church

Surprise Birthday Party For Miss Blanche Duke

Miss Blanche Duke received a warm surprise birthday party at the Rio Bravo home of Mrs. E G Kruger Tuesday. Guests from Bakersfield and Rosedale joined in games and gifts while refreshments followed late. Proceeds from the event support Shafter American Auxiliary education for disabled veterans' children, with ample tables prepared for future card entitlements.

Blanche Duke E. G. Kruger Rio Bravo Audrey Fidler Geraldine Munroes Bakersfield Jean Miller Nadene Kruger Roberta Lee Kruger Raymond Jones Tete Bartel Daniel Bartel Rosedale Ivan Upshaw E. E. Fisher Mrs Shafter American Auxiliary

Mrs Wilson Hosts M A S Meeting At Harlin Wilson Home

The M A S met Thursday afternoon at Mrs Harlin Wilsons home. Attendees included Mrs Walter Bergen Mrs Harvey Gaede Mrs Johnnie Siemens and Miss Evelyn Unruh. The group plans to meet again this afternoon at Miss Unruhs home.

Jake Balzar King’s Daughters Helen Koehn Africa Jake Siemens Walter Bergen Bennie Peters John Siemens Harvey Gaede Willard Janzen Louie Becker Glenn Bergthold George Nikkel Jack Kliewer John Balzer Abe Karber Bertha Kroecker Edna Beese Evelyn Unruh Mary Epp Esther Frantz Linda Unruh Vivian Bartel Aldeen Beese Vernh Balzar Irma Wendland Luella Klassen Harlin Wilson Johnnie Siemens

Juggling Money Orders Near $90,000 Stunt Ended in Probe

East Orange Postmaster reports a drugstore substation sold money orders totaling about $90,000 over six months. A truck driver borrowed against future wages, while a local druggist issued and cashed orders to cover payments. No charges were filed. books show no irregularities.

East Orange N. J Phillip L Fellinger United States

Spanish Club Elects Latta President for Friday Event

Monna Latta was chosen president of the Spanish Club in a Friday high school election. Betty Spry and Norma Neu feld were elected as officers. The club plans a Thursday party where each member will dress as a child and may bring a friend, with a committee including Latta Spry Neufeld Livers and Olson meeting after school to assign costumes.

Monna Latta Betty Spry Ivity Norma Neufeld James Livers Merwin Olson

Man Made Quakes Help Arkansas Oil Search

El Dorado Arkansas reports man made earthquakes using dynamite charges to produce sound waves recorded by seismographs. Geologists compare reflected waves from multiple sites to determine oil presence deep underground.

Arkansas el Dorado Ark Resantas

New Schedule Opens as Tournament Boosts Excitement

Excitement runs high as a second tournament begins this week with tie scores in early games. A large chart in the main hall tracks daily team progress in both sports. Winners receive gold and silver star awards for their efforts. Events and practices occur daily during recess and at noon under Mrs Ida Engle and Miss Lela OConnell's supervision.

Shafter High School Pep Rally Before Maricopa Game

Students at Shafter High gathered in the study hall for a football rally to boost the team ahead of the Maricopa game on October 9. Captain Fred Heinrichs spoke as Coach White noted last year’s comeback and the band under Robert Gates played. Yell leader Virginia Rexius led spirited chants as the rally featured songs directed by J. H. Porterfield.

Shafter High School Maricopa Fred Heinrichs White Cardinals Robert Gates Virginia Rexius J. H. Porterfield

Kern County Officials Attend National Reclamation Convention

Kern County Water Development Commission leaders Ralph Kern and Roland Curran represented California at the fifth annual National Reclamation Association meeting in Castle. California seeks early completion of the Central Valley project and to push a cross state policy program at Congress. The association groups 21 western states to coordinate reclamation efforts with a strong senator bloc and limited congressmen.

Ralph Kern Roland Curran Kern County Water Development Commission National Reclamation Association Cas California Central Valley National Reclamation Asitation Mississippi Curran

Vases in Ancient Life and Ritual Use

Vases held daily utility and nourishment for Greeks and served as home adornment. They were used in meals and were buried with the dead, reflecting their cultural significance beyond mere vessels.

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Lawrence Breitigan Mrs. Anderson Jake Balzer Mrs. Hampton Richland P.T. A Martha Hampton J. L. Hill Ed Warren John Fuller O. T. Olson Walter Eckmann J. E. Henderson Emil Bender P.T. A Marie Cakin Shafter Man Legion Auxiliary Mrs. Wilson Harvard Cambridge Francis F. Foley Ida Engle Lela O’connell Pep Kern Congress van Camp Steeee Clover Valley Honeymaid Graham Graham Crackers Kern Valler Jonathan
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