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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1958
Page
2
A party celebrated Nancy Ann Lawson’s sixth birthday with a decorated cake, balloon games, and fun activities. Debra Gorsching Snively, Paula and Vernon Lawson joined in wishing Nancy a joyful day.
St Therese’s Altar Society outlines a November 9 bazaar to be held in the social hall. New president Mrs Sylvia Baughman led the October 6 meeting and finalizes plans, following a rummage sale on October 18 at Mrs Bernard Costello’s home.
41 foot two bedroom trailer offered for sale or trade with equity trade options for car, furniture, or cash. Contact PI 6-6112. Also available mahogany dining room set 8 pieces and one twin bed with springs mattress and headboard in excellent condition. Contact PI 6-2925.
The Shafter drive sponsored by Jim Bobst and co chairpersons Mrs. Bobst and Mrs. Albert Janzen collected usable clothing for the Richland P-TA. From October 6 to 10, bags were sent home with students 1st through 8th grade, and 1846 pounds were picked up by D. T. A. Salvage Company of Fullerton at 3 cents per pound.
Donations requested for the Shafter Play Center annual rammage sale on Saturday November 1 featuring clothing nic nacks and household goods. A combined business and educational meeting welcomed a newcomer Mrs George pastor who spoke on day care and cooperative nurseries.
The Wednesday Morning Discussion group met at Tess Norris' home for a debate on sane nuclear policy. Nancy Dietz covered Geneva Conferences while Southwick outlined detection system problems. Margaret Peters and Chris Rootes spoke on ban arguments and civil defense. Shirley Kodet described fall-out health issues. New member Joyce Nagey was introduced. The next meeting, a debate on November propositions, will be at Chris Rootes' home on October 22 at 10 a.m.
Tony Brown and Norma Mettler wed in a quiet Las Vegas ceremony on Saturday October 4 at a wedding chapel. Norma works for Dr Henry Voth and Tony Brown manages Central Hardware while serving as a civic leader. The couple reside at 243 Pacific and invite friends to visit.
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