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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1948
Page
2
Rural or suburban ranch design for acreage homes by Walter T Anicka of Ann Arbor Michigan. Plan No 707 features a single level living area three bedrooms a combined laundry mud room kitchen pantry breakfast nook and snack bar. Open hall and living area separate work center from the bedroom unit with sliding doors and extra large closet in the reception hall.
Mr and Mrs George Geisler attended the fight bouts at Strelich Stadium in Bakersfield Monday night. The event drew local spectators and showcased boxing matches in the evening program.
Lerdo P T A meets at Lerdo School with Mrs Melvin Allgood elected president and staff named. Officers include Mrs Calvin W Goss as vice president secretary Mrs Herman Fox and treasurer Mrs Leroy Hall. Next meeting set for October 14.
Barbara June Brannan celebrated her tenth birthday Saturday afternoon at Kern Park. Her mother Mrs. W. M. Brannan hosted, with friends Marlene Enns Winifred West Michael Crafton Barbara Aday Patsy Aday and Barbara June Brannan attending. Activities included riding the merry go round and games followed by a picnic lunch and birthday cake. Gifts were exchanged for the birthday girl.
Mr and Mrs Phil Jeffries were guests for the evening on Tuesday. The couple enjoyed a bridge game with the hosts.
The Shafter Business and Professional Women's Club held its first meeting of the new season on September 16 at Cawelo Motel. New president Miss Jeanette Wheeler outlined plans with officers Blythe Monroe Beulah Bartlett Georgia Nelson and Louise Musgrave. Wheeler noted her Fort Worth Texas trip as a National Federation delegate. Membership drives run to November 21 with a formal initiation to be announced.
Questions test knowledge on kissing origins Alaska purchase price and Nobel Peace Prize winner by a U.S. president. Answers appear on page six.
Mrs F C Raney opened Shafter High School PTA’s first meeting of the year in the gym saluting the flag. The treasurer reported 154 52 in the treasury and a 150 budget was adopted. A musical program featured Ernest Graf, Virginia Cato, Ella Mae Starrh, and Mary Channeson. Jack Hill welcomed attendees and faculty were introduced. Next meeting set for October 19 with men directing refreshments served by association members.
The Shafter High School P.T.A. launched its membership drive with all first period classes competing to enroll the largest percentage of parents. The winning class earns a party and three games per member, with 50 cents per person membership for all invited participants.
Freshmen and sophomores will gather tonight in Shaf student space for a two and a half hour program. From 7 30 to 9 o'clock the host class hosts games and refreshments. An hour of dancing will close the event.
The Faculty Wives and Women's Club of Shafter High School opened its fall season with a Monday evening gathering at Evelyn Linda's Lerdo Road home. Officers were elected: Evelyn Linda as president, Mary Schacht as vice president, Jean Waffle secretary, Amelia Cornell treasurer.
Dick Heber, director of the noon recreation program at Shafter High School, reports strong student interest. The first noon dance occurred in the gym on September 16 with a large turnout though freshmen and sophomores were in the minority. A football skills contest began September 21 featuring four events: distance throw, distance punting, passing accuracy, and place kicking. The ping pong tournament starts September 23 open to all students and faculty in single elimination with the winner earning the “champ” title.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Warren hosted a Saturday dinner party at the Ed Warren residence on Faber Street. After an Italian dinner the guests sang and played games with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Anderson Mr. Phil Jeffries and Mr. Arnold.
Ernest Graf was named to the audition committee for the Kern County Artists. Interested entrants can obtain an application blank and information by contacting Graf at the high school. More details will appear in the next edition of the Press.
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