Wives of Air Corps Officers Plan Padre Hotel Luncheon Club Meeting
Wives of Air Corps Basic Flying School officers met at the Padre hotel for a 12 30 luncheon to form a Women s Club. Reservations open Tuesday September 23 from 9 to 12 by calling Mrs Pyle or Mrs Wilson. Sections include appreciation book club current events French knitting Red Cross music play reading sewing Spanish and more. Joyce Townsend elected president of Shafter high school Home Economics club with officers and plans a party and initiation tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Corps Basic Flying School
Padre Hotel
Joyce Townsend
Shafter High School
Linda Gloeckler
Alice Bender
Virginian Crafton
Marilyn Guenther
Georgene Barnes
Billie Brockway
Doris Davis
Bonnie Peters
Mooren
Margaret Goertzen
Luella Chs
Frances Neufeld
Lae Costantino
Jean Schirmer
Mattie Bailey
Jewell Burkett
Betty Parks
Sarah Brancith Choate
Patsy Bales
Elaine
Esteen Russell
Pauline ‘ Ll
Trena Barber
Helen Cho
Bernice Potts
Lois Sullivan
Letha Glenn
Jenny Terry
Rosie Rexius
Elizabeth Daniels
Juanita Foster
Minkie Brown
Esther Bender
Jackie Nichols
Juanita Alcaia
Juanita Keller
Shafter Junior Women's Club Announces Year Program
Miss Lena Shultz presents the Shafter Junior Women's Club year program. Activities include a luck supper, lectures, dances, teas, and business meetings from October to May. Department heads list names for program, hospitality, publicity, and Red Cross. several appointments pending.
Bakersfield-bound Lockards honored at Wasco dinner
The Misses Mary Catherine and Tommie Lockard were honored at a dinner party last Thursday at West's in Wasco. Attending with them were Mrs. E. M. Anderson, Mrs. Kenneth Howell of Taft, and Misses June Lachenmaier, Eloy Bergen, and Phyllis Prieve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Catherine
Tommie Lockard
Bakersfield
West's
Wasco
Lockard
E. M. Anderson
Kenneth Howell
Taft
June Lachenmaier
Eloy Bergen
Phyllis Prieve
Lowell Thiessen Honored Before Medical College Departure
Mrs Ed J Thiessen hosted a gathering Saturday for her son Lowell Thiessen who will study at a medical college in Los Angeles after leaving Sunday for the south. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Thiessen Lowell Bergman Alma Penner Edward Nikkel Josephine Klassen and Ernest Bartel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. J. Thiessen
Lowell Thiessen
Los Angeles
South
Thiessen
Mrs. Thiessen
Lowell Bergman
Alma Penner
Edward Nikkel
Josephine Klassen
Ernest Bartel
Madelyn Moody and Rev Al Chandler Wed in San Pedro
The Rev Alfred T Chandler of Shafter and Madelyn Moody of San Pedro were married in a double ring ceremony at First Methodist Church San Pedro. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs Oda Peters and bridesmaids Miss Beatrice Chandler Miss Audrey Mitchell and Miss Martha Clapp. Best man Dr Jack Lighthill with ushers Oda Peters Herb Midgley and Robert Wilcox. A reception followed as local guests joined the couple en route to their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred T. Chandler
Shafter
Madelyn Moody
San Pedro
Fred H. Ross
First Methodist Church
J. A. Moody
Chandler
Will L. Chandler
Oroville
Oda Peters
Beatrice ‘Chandler
San Jose
Audrey Mitchell
Shafter End
Martha Clapp
Marilyn Miller
Jack A. Lighthill
Santa Monica
Herb Midgley
Robert Wilcox
Los Angeles
Lacy Wells
E. P. Jones
Karl Wells
Lena Shultz
Grace Everett
Maple P T A Honors Past Board Member at Event
The Maple F T A held Friday evening in the school auditorium with large attendance. Mrs Abe F Isaac presided and Mrs Geo Nikkel reported on the hot lunch project now in its third year. D L Schellenberg, longtime school board member, received a briefcase from the board and PTA for over ten years of faithful service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple F.T. A
Abe.f. Isaac
Geo. Nikkel
Lot
P.T. A
Isaac
PT. A
D. L. Schellenberg
School Board of Tuustees
Schellenberg
Maple
Abel
Mrs George Norin Honored At Shower In Wasco
Mrs George Norin was honored at a handkerchief shower hosted by Mrs P C Guenther Friday afternoon in Wasco. A social hour and refreshments followed with guests including Mesdames Elizabeth Ingram Fred Vandenberg L H McGrane E E Kendell W E Tannahill Isaac Kehn and Pete Kehn of Wasco and Dalton South Dakota. Mrs Norin plans to leave Wasco soon and is a former resident of Shafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. Guenther
George Norin
Wasco
Norin
Shafter
Elizabeth Ingram
Fred Vandenberg
L. H. McGrane
E. E. Kendell
W. E. Tannahill
Isaac Kehn
Dalton
South Dakota
Pete Kehn
First School Dance At Clubhouse By Shafter High
The first school dance for Shafter high school students will be held Saturday night at the Wednesday Afternoon clubhouse. Sponsored by the Spanish Club, decorations feature Spanish figures. The club is also active, having hosted faculty after school on September 16 with tamales and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clubhouse
Shafter High School
Josephine Klassen to be wed after shower honor
Miss Josephine Klassen was honored at a Tuesday shower hosted by Mrs. Sol Bartel. The event included scrapbook crafting and many gifts. The future bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Klassen, will marry Ernest Bartel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sol Bartel of Wasco, at Mennonite Brethren church on Sunday evening October 5. Attendees included many local residents and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Klassen
Sol Bartel
Ruth Warkentin
Ernest Siemens
Klassen
Miss Klassen
J. E. Klassen
Ernest Bartel
Wasco
Mennonite Brethren Church
Edna Boese
Aldeen Boese
Alma Penner
Viola Penrrer
Margaret Funk
Doris Funk
Bertha Kroeker
Rhoda Funk
Susién Dueck
Marjory Wood
Ella Wiebe
Lee Bergman
Funeral rites held for John Wacker 87 in Shafter church
John Wacker 87 former Shafter resident died in Lynwood September 18. Funeral Monday at Mennonite Brethren Church with Rev H D Wiebe officiating. Interment in Shafter Cemetery. Survived by daughters Mary Kroeker Lynwood and Mrs Anna Browne Hanford, brother Jacob Wacker Culbertson Nebraska, sister Mrs Jacob Brotzman Atwood California, three grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wacker
Shafter
Mennonite Brethren Church
H. D. Wiebe
Shafter Cemetery
Russia
Wacker
United States
Los Angeles Area
Lynwood
Mary Kroeker
Wits
Anna Browne
Hanford
Jacob “Wacker
Culbertson
Nebraska
Jacob Brotzman
Atwood
California
Coffee Pulp Feeds Cattle In Nicaraguan Study
Tests by University of California College of Agriculture researchers show Nicaraguan coffee pulp from cherry pulp can be eaten by cows. Professors Regan and Gross found the pulp feeding value nears that of good hay. Further trials suggested to confirm the pulp's true value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of California College of Agriculture
San Francisco
W. M. Regan
Harold Gross
Animal Husbandry Division
Regan
Nicaragua
MIT Finds Bread and Molasses Best for Nutritional Anemia
MIT researchers report bread and molasses as a superior remedy for nutritional anemia in children. They claim the regimen provides highly absorbable iron, outperforming beef liver and spinach, with so much usable iron the body cannot absorb it all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Advice Against Strenuous Exercise After Forty
The saying warns that beyond age forty no man should engage in strenuous activities such as handball or 36 holes of golf in a single day, implying risk from excessive physical exertion as men age.
Rate Reductions Expected in Shafter After Fire Truck Arrival
Insurance company representatives promise substantial fire insurance rate cuts for Shafter residents once the new city fire truck is placed locally. Officials say the reductions should more than offset the truck’s cost, with delivery anticipated before year’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
F F A Sale Results in Future Farmer Division
In the Future Farmer division the show featured numerous placings from Fred pes bs and Ernest Evans with Corriedale and Hamp shire entries. Open swine saw first and second place boars and multiple Poland China Berkshire and Duroc Jersey awards. Jack Fry led Berkshire efforts with top showings and Buck Kimbriel earned multiple high marks in fat hogs and showmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Pes
Ernest Evans
Hampshire Ewe
Corriedale
Fred Starrh
Pete Hei
Fred Starth
Agricultural Department
Robert’ Senn
Poland
China
Fry
Berkshire
Jack Fry
Dash
Calvin’ Roberson
G. L. Starrh
Kimbriel
Barrow
Berkshire Get of Fire
Berkshire Produce of
Berkshire Young Herd
Lorn Bryant
Duroc
Buck Kimbriel
Louis Starrh
Alvin Roberson
Jack Pry
Buck Briel
Shafter to consider gas franchise with Southern California Gas
City officials will meet with Southern California Gas Company representatives, including A. B. Newby of Taft, to discuss a possible city franchise. A preliminary presentation is planned and the matter will go to an official council meeting for definite action, with potential discussion by local clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern California Gas Company
A. B. Newby
Taft
Shafter City
A. P. Channeson
Legion Post Extends Invitation To Air Corps Men
The Leslie L. Robinson Post No. 213 American Legion invites World War veterans stationed at the US Army Air Corps field east of Shafter to attend meetings. Veterans may affiliate with the local post. Meetings are the first and third Mondays at the Legion hall on James Street and California Avenue. Installation of new officers is planned in October. G. L. Starrh is incoming commander, W. W. Tannahill is outgoing head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army Air Corps
Shafter
Leslie L. Robinson
American Legion
Legion Hall
James Street
California Avenue
G. L. Starrh
W. W. Tannahill
Hunters Fly to Sierra Meadows for Opening Geer Season
Ralph Janzen and John C Arnold of Greeley flew with Les Buchner from Kern County Airport in Bakersfield to Mongche meadow on the mountain tops for a hunting weekend. They returned without a deer but found good luck with gold trout. About 80 to 90 hunters were in the district for Geer season opener, many arriving by plane to the meadow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Janzen
John C. Arnold
Greeley
High
Sierras
Les Buchner
Kern County
Bakersfield
Mongche Meadow
Golder troutPhey
Special Service Planned for Rev and Mrs Al Chandler
A Sunday 11 o clock service at Union Congregational Church honors the Rev and Mrs Al Chandler who wed Saturday in San Pedro. The Rev Chandler will preach and special music will be offered with cooperation from church members and attending Shafter Rotary Club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Congregational Church
al Chandler
San Pedro
Tehachapi Celebration Parade Opens Weekend Festivities
Tehachapi hosts its annual Tehachapi Celebration with a Saturday 10 a.m. parade. Gardner Field pilots will perform acrobatics led by Maj. T. J. Du Bose. A Pioneer society dance, rodeos Saturday and Sunday, a Tehachapi High vs Alumni All-Stars football game, and a carnival accompany the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tehachapi
Gardner Field
Taft
Maj
T. J. DuBose
Pioneer Society
Tehachapi High School
Rotarians Plan Entertainment for Airfield Men
ShafterRotary members laid tentative plans Tuesday noon for entertaining Rotarians and sons of Rotarians stationed at the United States Army Air Corps basic training field east of Shafter. Frank Shaw was named to gather attendance estimates as plans develop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army Air Corps
Shafter
Pruning Circular Issued For Deciduous Fruit Trees
California Extension Service prints Circular No. 112 on pruning deciduous fruit trees at proper times pruning response training systems and pruning wounds. Authored by Dr. W P Tufts pomology head. Copies available from county Extension offices or University of California Berkeley publications office. Twelve thousand Californians raise bees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extension Service
Office of Publications
Giannini ‘Hall
Berkeley Cam
W. P. Tufts
College of Agriculture
Also Mentioned on This Page
Home Ec
Shafter Junior Women’s Club
Lachenmaier
Elmer Anderson
Cawelo
J. C. Channeson
Graham
Lemoore
Eleanor Reimer
Phylis Prieve
Edna Wycoff
Patty Stringham
Kathleen Janzen
Buck Osborn
Lois McCombs
Red Cross
Lachenmaies
Eleanor Fox
National Defense
Mary C. Lockard
Freda Newman
Ernest Panero
Virginia Appley
Murial Gage
Tom Lockard
Marie Toews
Nance
Carl Gunnarkn
Creative’ Arts
Miss Shultz
Mary Lockard
Nedra Latta
Maple P.-T. A
Mercy
M. B.’Church
F. F. A. Sale
Jimmy Ellison
Melvyn Douglas and
Ruth Hussey
Our Wife
Arthur Kennedy
GAS Company
Legion Post
Air Corps
AL Chandlers
Rio Bravo
Superior
General Petroleum
Gettys
Cherry Avenue
Seventh Standard Parallel Road
Charles
Randall
Burbank Boulevard
Chevrolet
Rma Iy
Fisher
N & K Chevrolet Co
Calif
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!