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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1948

Page

9

Dortha Rodgers Feted on Eighteenth Birthday Party

Miss Dortha Rodgers was feted on her eighteenth birthday with a party hosted by her mother Mrs. C. M. Rodgers and sister Miss Macbell Rodgers. Prizes were won by Jan Gibson Bill Eslick and Mildred Brock in games including My Ships a Sailing. A birthday lunch followed Sunday with family and friends attending.

Dortha Rodgers C. M. Rodgers Macbell Rodgers Jan Gibson Bill Eslick Mildred Brock Bob Ruth Merle Hilbert Mildred Woncel Brock

Eastern Star Meets in Wasco

Wasco Chapter No 489 Order of Eastern Star held its regular meeting at the Masonic Temple in Wasco with Mrs. Robert Jones presiding. Dorothy Lee reported on the recent Sacramento grand chapter meeting. Next meeting November 8 will be a potluck at 6 30 for members and families.

Masonic Temple Wasco Order of Eastern Star Robert Jones Charles Lee Grand Chapter Sacramento Dorothy Lee Jo Spilsbury Wasco Order Taft Lancaster Florence Howard

The Aurora Australis Seen in Southern Hemisphere

A vivid aurora borealis style display named the Aurora Australis lights up skies in the southern hemisphere observable from coastal regions, attracting stargazers and photographers. The phenomenon draws attention to geomagnetic activity and atmospheric interactions near the south polar region.

Henry Funks Housewarming Surprise on Riverside Drive

A surprise housewarming for Mr. and Mrs. Henry Funk was hosted Monday evening at their new Riverside Drive home. Guests traveled from Kern Academy and enjoyed slides by Elmer Biloff, a home tour, and refreshments. Attendees included Elder and Mrs. B A Reile and many families and neighbors.

Henry Funk Elder B. A. Reile Messrs Ezra Schneider John Isaac Josh Lorenz Julius Kurtz Sam Dirksen Elmer Biloff Clifford Gottfried C. E. Fenderson

Shafter High School Attends Pasadena English Meeting

Joseph Bruner, Shafter High School English teacher, represents the district at the Southern California Association of Teachers of English fall meetings held Saturday October 23 on the California Institute of Technology campus in Pasadena.

Pasadena Southern California Association of Teachers of English California Institute of Technology Joseph Bruner Shafter High School

Answers to TEST YOUR I Q from Page Three

A compact Q and A item lists trivia answers. Included are John Adams age at death, eel family notes, Nero not playing a violin, cantaloupes named for Cantalupo in Italy, and fish inability to live in the Dead Sea due to salinity.

Nero Cantaloupe Italy Dead Sea

Layton Lynch Crowned Croquet Champion at Shafter High

The noon recreation program at Shafter High School showcased strong student interest as Layton Lynch emerged as the croquet champion. He defeated Earl Millard in round one, edged Benny Giesbrecht, then overcame Phil Zachary and Bobby Gaines to claim the title as the school's top mallet wielder.

Shafter High School Layton Lynch Earl Millard Benny Giesbrecht Phil Zachary Bobby Gaines Johnny Laughlin Lynch Gisbrecht Gaines

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