State Literature Club Meets With Hazelton Speakers
Mrs Hazelton of Orland state chairman of literature spoke at the Wednesday Afternoon club meeting in the clubhouse. She outlined topics for the book section and reviewed No Life for a Lady by Agnes Morley Cleveland. A breakfast and rummage sales fund were discussed, along with food canning efforts at Shafter Farm Workers camp. An upcoming federation meeting is set for Kernville on October 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee ‘Hazelton
Orland
Etx
Mra? Cayvin
Jack Battaglia
A. B. McKinley
Kernville
Alma Wilson
Richard Arnold
L. Berry
E. W. Dodge
John Fox
Martha Hampton
Les Hobson
Robert McClain
Tare A
Max McKinley
Henry J. Craig
Richland P.T.A. Report on County Health Services
The Richland P.T.A. discussed county health services and the opening of a new health program. Vernon Ferry led songs, Mrs. Tra Unruh announced an upcoming membership drive starting October 20, and Ward Turney spoke on Cubs and boy scout sponsorship. Miss Wood spoke on Kern county health services in Wasco, with a film shown and Carol Neudeck described speech correction teaching efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Sie Sewanee Baughman
Vernon Ferry
Tra Unruh
Ward Turney
Richland Building
Cubs
P.T. A
Shafter
Wood
Wasco
Dulcie Green
Kern County
Carol Neudeck
M A S Officers Installed At Bakersfield Ceremony
Members of the M A S joyed a dessert party in the Motel Tower room Bakersfield for the formal installation of newly elected officers. Mrs Walter Bergen past president chaired a social session and Mrs Gaede presided over business. Officers installed include Mrs Durward Annis president Raymond Mettler treasurer and Mrs Nathan Williams scribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersfield
Walter
Bergen
Dent
Durward Annis
Raymond Mettrler
Asuret
Nathan Wiliams
Gaede
Mesdames Durward Annis
Laurence Annis
Leonard Gaede
Harvey Gaede
Raymond Mettler
Albert Peters
Harlan Wilson
Ernest Schwidt
Darrell Janzen
Walter Bergen
John Siemens
Halloween Dance Planned by Shafte Chapter
Members of the Shafte Chapter of the California Scholarship Federation will host a Halloween dance at the Wednesday afternoon clubhouse on October 18. A program committee was named including Brint Trumble Minnie Koop Linda Fadenrecht Harvey Dahl and Kenneth Burkhard. Decoration coordinators are Buck Kimbriel Ernest Evans Marjorie Bergman and Doris Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Scholarship Federation
Brint Trumble
Minnie Koop
Linda Fadenrecht
Harvey Dahl
Kenneth Burkhard
Buck Kimbriel
Ernest Evans
Marjorie Bergman
Doris Davis
Reception Friday At Clubhouse Honors Chandlers
The Rev and Mrs Alfred Z Chandler were honored Friday evening at a reception held at the Wednesday afternoon clubhouse by the Ladies aid of Union Congregational Church. A large gathering attended as canned goods were presented, a program of community singing and solos was performed, and refreshments served. The event featured a cast presenting Family Portraits with a commentator, plus several musical numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Z. Chandler
Ladies Aid
Union Congregational Church
Mrs. Chandler
John Brinegar
J. A. Roscamp
The
Lawrence
E. Turner
Wasco
Turner
Nadalene
Alexander
Mary Lou Gwin
W.M. Turney
Shafter
Mollie Herman
H. S. Giddings
Kathleen Janzen
Dor Davis
E. E. Hampton
Giddings
L. H. McGrene
Bessie Thomas
Allison A. Berton
S. M. Bobst
Walter
Funeral Services For Former Wasco Resident John Ratzlaff
Funeral services for John Ratzlaff 91 were conducted at the Fourfold Gospel Church Wasco with interment in Shafter cemetery. Ratzlaff died at his Wasco home and body was taken to Jatzen Funeral Home in Shafter. A pioneer Shafter settler he later resided in Wasco and leaves a son Frank Ratzlaff living in Shafter along with many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ratzlaff
Fourfold Gospel Church
Wasco
Shafter
Mr. Ratzlaff
Jatzen
Frank Ratzlaff
Coordinating Committee to Form in Shafter After Meeting
The first meeting of Shafter town groups will announce a permanent committee with civic group representatives to assess community needs and plan actions. Attending groups include Shafter Rotary and Kiwanis clubs, Richland P T A, Wednesday Afternoon Club, Business Men's association, Junior Women's club, Business and Professional Women, Farm Center, Leslie L. Robinson Post 213 American Legion, and American Legion Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
E. P. Jones
Shafter Aes
Shafter Rotary Club
Shafter Kiwanis Club
Richland, P.T.A
Shafter Business Men's Association
Shafter Business and Professional Women
Shafter Ferm ‘Center
Leslie L. Robinson
American Legion
As Crigan Legion Auxiliary
Future Farmers of America Observance Planned in Shafter High
Future Farmers of America will join 300000 members nationwide for National Future Farmer Day on October 21. Glenn Nay heads the local vocational agriculture department and serves as adviser. The event marks the 14th anniversary of the national organization with emphasis on defense and production needs for armed forces and export.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Future Farmers of America
Shafter High School
United States
Future Farmer
Glenn ©. Nay
Vocational Agriculture Department
Future Farmer Organization
Association of
Farm Boys
Mavens
Juliah A. McPhee
Salt Lake City
Europe
Future Farmers to Hold National Events in California
FA members in California invest over 1 110 000 in home farming programs as 195 Future Farmer chapters plan assemblies displays and fairs to showcase activities. Kansas City hosts the national FFA convention with emphasis on the American Farmer and Star Farmer awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Future Farmer
Kansas City
FFA
Shafter Student to Speak at Kern County Teachers Institute
Miss Elsie Mettler will represent Shafter high school in a discussion at the Kern County Elementary Teachers institute to be held at East Bakersfield high school. October 24 she will discuss Sty Grammar School Days. Miss Eloy Bergen has taken over duties in the Pacific Gas and Electric company office and Miss Phyllis Prieve has moved to a position with Bank of America in the local branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Mettler
Shafter High School
Kern County Elementary Teachers’ Institute
East Bakersfield High School
Sty Grammar School
Eloy Bergen
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Phyllis Prieve
Bank of America
Gideon Head to Attend Wasco Gideon Meeting
A. E Lewis of Wisconsin international president of the Gideon organization will attend Bakersfield Gideon camp meeting in Wasco this evening. Shafter residents plan to attend. Expected participants include Charles Eisenmeyer of Alhambra international trustee R. J. Graves of Fresno trustee and Mrs Harold Guderson California president of the Gideon Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eagles, Aerie No. 93
Bakersfield
Odd Fellow’s
Wasco
Shafter
A. E Lewis
Wisconsin
Gideon Organization
Charles Eisenmeyer
Alhambra
R. J. Graves
Fresno
California
Harold Gudreson
Gideon Auxiliary
Schmidt Baby Born In Bakersfield At Mercy Hospital
Mr and Mrs Elvin Schmidt welcomed an eight pound fourteen ounce son Ronald Carl born Sunday morning at Mercy hospital Bakersfield. Maxine Sanders returned to Shatter Friday after two weeks in southern California attending the Burton Skiles Beauty school and Paramount Beauty school. Mrs Hans von Prilwitz Cliff ord Berreth and Elmer Mettler of Los Angeles were in Shafter over the weekend visiting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvin Schmidt
Ronald Carl
Mercy Hospital
Bakersfield
Maxine Sanders
Shatter
California
Burton Skiles Beauty Selon
Paramount Beauty School
Hans von Prilwitz
Clifford Berreth
Elmer Mettler
Los Angeles
Shafter
Prints Subject of Camera Club Meet October 22
The Shafter Camera Club announces its meeting on October 22 at the Shafter Studio on Pacific Avenue. Members and all photography enthusiasts are invited to attend and bring several pictures for comment. Lester Jennison named temporary secretary and Bill Rodgers temporary chairman. Art Regier to plan an afternoon outing for members and families this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Camera Club
Shafter Studio
Pacific Avenue
Lester Jennison
Bill Rodgers
Jennison
Art Regier
Shafter Club Women Attend Bakersfield Birthday Dinner
Shafter members of the Business and Professional Women's Club attended Bakersfield’s twenty second birthday anniversary dinner at the El Tejon on Monday evening. Attending were Mrs Dorothy Peters Miss Marthe Wedin Mrs Rose Willis Mary Floyd Cooper and Mrs George Gaede.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles Potter
W.R. Cloud
Charlotte Leedom
Kelly Pierce
Club Women
Harold Schwendt
Richland P.T. A. Told
County Health Service
M. A.S
Pacific Avenue Telephone
Clubhouse
Chandlers
Letha Bartel
Glee Club
Lethe Bartel
Maimie Krocker
Dardene Weyriid
Jane Pasley
R.L. Gates
Kiwanis Club
University of California
Washington, D. C
Eagles Plan
Creed Lail
Charlotte
Hawthorne
Nevada
Mirs
Joy Crain
Home of
Friends
San Francisco
Eleanor Reimer
Wallace Tucker
Elmer Anderson
June Lachenmaier
Eleanor Fox
Phillip Jeffries
James Moquest
Vernon Gularte
L. H. McGrane
Optometrist
Sunset Ave
Shafter. Calif
United States Savings Nds
Por E Elma
America
Stational Defense Savings
Pelcey
Tess
Sheur Conoron
PGE
Gideon Head
Sor
Elvin ‘Schmidts
Camera Club
Shafter Club
SEN
PACT
Cates
For America
S For America
Studebaker
Marolf Motor Sales
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