The Bakersfield Californian from Bakersfield, California • Page 7

HE BAKERSFIELD CALIFORN1AN, THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 1924 Interesting News From Rural Communities MTARLAND Is Bond Election July 18 Expected to Provide $15,000 More McFARLAND, June 26. The contract for the new $60,000 grammar school has been awarded to Graham Son of Dinuba. Work will begin as soon as the election for tho additional bonds has been held. The contract and bonds will be. held by the school board until after this election.

Election will bo held on July 18. The issue calls for $16,000. This will bo added to tho original $50,000 and, if carried, will enable tho school board to carry out present plans. Tho plans now call for a six-room structure with an auditorium and all modern facilities. But in the event that the election on July 18 falls to provide tho necessary $15,000, those plans will bo altered and a four-room ing substituted.

Judging from opinions expressed by the people at a recent mass meeting, the bonds are sure to carry. Tho general contractors have subcontracted with W. A. Stcinbergor, a local man, for all the concrete work on tho now building. The subcontract for the painting has been given to Low Smith, also a local man.

The contractors havo verbally agreed to hlro ns much local help as possible when the work Is started. WEED PATCH WEED PATCH, June Mr. and Mrs. George Weller of Granite are spending some time with their daughter, Mrs. A.

E. Oshorn. Mabel Stout, daughter of A. D. Stout, and who has been In the hospital for some time, has been brought home.

While tho grape crop is below normal, vineyardlsts here expect, the ripening will be earlier than in previous years. is progressing on tho construction of the new cotton gin at the townsltc of Lamont. A small office. has been completed, and workmen are at work on the foundation of the main building. Tlie last week of warm weather has shown a marked growth in the cotton here.

Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Bucrkle made a trip to Los Angeles and other southern towns the first of this week.

Mrs. A. Mundell, who resides on the Mountain A'lew ranch, is still seriously ill. The local Sunday school has announced a picnic to lie held immediately before the opening of the gram mar -schools. The people of tho community will be invited.

An electric ice plant has been installed by the Weed Patch store for producing Ice for the confectionary store and for sale to the public. A group of local young pr-ople visited the Pearson home a recent evening for the purpose of charivarlng the However, the young couple were elusive and were not to be found, although tho premises were thoroughly searched. The young peo- 4 plo of tho community are still undaunted, it seems, and are abiding their lime. Wharton Recovering From Serious Hurts MrRARLAND, June L. 1C.

Wharton is resting quietly at his homo In McFarland, after miraculously escaping death when he fell feet from a well derrick as that structure collapsed. Wharton was helping some men Install a heavy pump on his ranch north of town when tho accident occurred! A chain, by which the heavy pump machinery was suspended, gave way and fell with such force that legs of the derrick were smashed. Tho other men escaped injury, but Wharton was thrown to the ground ana suffered tiireo broken ribs and several serious cuts and bruises about the face and body. Ho was taken to his home In town and placed under the care of Dr. Copeland.

So far, no internal Injuries have been located. Wharton is expected to receiver speedily. Miss O. S. Allen's Tested Recipes No.

194 Chocolate Drop Cookies (Delightful cookies, easy to make) cupful Crisco 1 cupful sugar 2 eggs 3 squares chocolate tf cupful sweet milk 1 teaspoonful vanilla cupfuls nuts and raisins 2 teaspoonfuls baking powder cupfuls flour Cream Crisco and sugar. Add eggs well beaten and melted chocolate. Then add milk and vanilla, nuts and raisins, baking powder and flour. Drop by tea- gpoonfuls on hot, Criscocd pan and bake in hot oven. (feisco For light, tender cakes For digestible and flaky pastry For crisp, digestible fried foods McFARLAND McFARTjAND, June Mcs- dames Henry Walde, J.

A. Green and Wllkson motored Tuesday to Bakersfield on a shopping trip. Mr. and 1 Mrs. Hay Lobre have returned to their home at Klngsburg, after a visit of several days to brother and family, the Klmer Lobrcs, In this community.

Mrs. Kate has been stopping at the. home of her niece lind family, Mr. and Mrs. John La Grange, for several gone to Taft, where she will reside.

Mr. (ind Mrs. Frank Usrey tholr house guests, Mrs. J. W.

Usrey of Pasadena and her son Oden, have returned from a short visit with relatives at Strathmore. Mrs. Frank Wllkson has had tor her guest for a few days Mrs. Proctor of Wnsco. Mrs.

John La Grange and her children have gone to BIythe, whore they will spend the summer among relatives. Mr. nntf Mrs. Maynnrd Schrack, Mr. and Mrs.

H. L. Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Twooley and the latters 1 daughters havo returned Crom an outing at Pismo beach.

Mrs. Ernest Regan had for her luncli- con guests Wednesday Mrs. J. W. Usrey of Pasadena, and her son Oden.

Mrs. C. Kcrklo and hor daughter, Miss Mildred, accompanied by their house guest, Mrs. Cora Smith of dena, have gone to Cedar creek, whore they will enjoy an outing for several days. Parley Cook, who is employed near the Kiddle camp by the county, has taken his children to the Klddlu camp for the summer.

Mrs. Albert Townsond entertained J.t luncheon Tuesday in honor of Mrs. J. Usrey of Pasadena, former resident of McFarland. Phttcs were set for Mrs.

J. S. Richards, Mrs. J. C.

Plckett, Mrs. J. W. Usroy and the hostess. Mrs.

Townsond! used spring flowers for her table decorations. Mrs. S. B. Brlnkerhoff has returned from a business and pleasure trip to Los Angeles.

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Steinbergcr, Mrs. Ella Bouldin and Henry Gross have returned from a short outing at the Klddlo camp. Mr.

and Mrs. Fred Rhoades have returned from a delightful motor trip to Pacific Grove, Monterey and Santa Barbara. Miss Wyllo Butler has gone to Riverside where she will spend the summer. P. A.

Wilson of Bakersfield. sign painter for the Standard Oil company, was In town Tuesday transacting business for the company. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hollinger will have for their week-end guests Mr, and Mrs.

G. Woods of La Verne. Mr. and Mrs. C.

H. Stiles motored to Delano the first of the week. There they attended a dinner party at the home of their son-in-law and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Woosley.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mutton of Long Beach and their children while en route to the high Sierras, where they will enjoy an outing, stopped Tuesday In McFarland for a short visit to their old time friends, the O. S. Grants and L.

K. Whartons. Mrs. Irving Burroughs had for her luncheon guests Wednesday Mrs. Frank Peterson and her sons, Mrs.

II. T. Franklin and her son and Mrs. J. C.

PE1ERSEN AFTER LONG ILLNESS WEED PATCH, June Po- tersen, 35, owner of an 80-acro dairy ranch two miles northwest of Weed Patch store, tho Gold Seal dairy, passed away In a Bakorsfleld hospital at 0:00 a. m. yesterday, following an Illness which lasted since May 9. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made, pending reply to a cablegram Kent to relatives in Denmark, whither It Is believed the body will be sent. Mr.

Peterson was a native of Denmark. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Florence Peterson, and four children. He was a member of the Kern County Farm bureau and an active and an active and successful dairy farmer. Ho had been operating his ranch here about four, years, prior to which he had been a milk In Bakcrsfield, where he Is widely known.

He was in about 11 years. Children Are Guests at McFarland Party McFARLAND, Juno Mary Chroman and Elmer Nielsen, whose birthday anniversaries occurred a few days ago, were the honor guests at a delightful birthday party given at the homo of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Chroman. Games were enjoyed by the children, while the evening's hours were enjoyed by the grownups In music and social conversation.

Tho little honor guests received a number of pretty presents from their friends. At the close of the happy affair, delicious refreshments of ice cream and the birthday cakes were served. The guests for the evening included Mr. and Mrs. Chris Nielsen and their two children, Mr.

and Mrs. Martin Chrlstisen of Bakorsfleld and their two children. Mr. and Mrs. Nels Nielsen and their children, the Messrs.

Hans Soren- scn, Marshall KIrkland and Myers, and the host and hostess and their children. Y. L. F. CLUB MEETS McFARLAND, June The members of the Y.

L. F. club were entertained Wednesday evening at the home of Miss Leono Hollingsworth's parents Mr. and Mrs. J.

K. Hollingsworth. Swimming was enjoyed in the big reservoir the first part of the evening. After returning to the house a short business session was held, after which dancing and cards were enjoyed. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess.

The guests present included Mrs. Philip Pope, Misses Mary Freaser. Terra Claire Graver, Dorothy Richardson, Helen Brinkerhoff, Frances Zophand and Dolly and Clementine Order of Famosa. Gangp of Earllmart and Mrs. Frank Brooks of Delano.

A bouquet of spring flowers adornod the lunch tahlr. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Easton of Yucaipa and their sun Ted, and Mrs. M.

Wilkinson of Garclcna, while en route to Porterville to visit stopped off in McFurlund for short visit to theil former friends. The lOastons and Mrs. Wilkinsons were residents of McFarland for a number of years. Easton has a large apple orchard at Yucaipa. Club and oronnizatlon officers and thoie ntfited with events and entertainments planned for the future are requested to furnish full Information to The Callternlan correspondent In tho district.

If there Is one: or to the Country Editor of The at the Bakersfleld office. Correspondents are requested to file with the Country Editor additions and corrections for this column and to furnish advance news stories of all oveitts as well ai follow-up news Immediately after the occurrences. In submitting events for listing, mention day, date, hour, place, by whom and tor what purpose. ARVIN Regular Meetings Arvin church ehuir meets at o'clock at the home of Mrs. M.

H. Krauter on Walnut street, each Friday night. Prayer each Wednesday night in Arvin school house at o'clock. Rev. N.

L. Packard, pastor. Arvin Toadies' Aid first Wednesday of each month. Mrs. H.

C. Yaussy, president. Friday, June 27 Farm center meets in schoolhouse at 8:00 p. m. Special moving pictures.

Refreshments. W. B. Camp, cotton expert, will speak. Carl Krauter.

director. BEARDSLEY. ROSE DALE Regular Meetings Beardsley Athletic club meets every Tuesday (not Saturday) night at school hou.se. Boys' Athletic club and Girls' Glee club have suspended all meetings until further notice, on account of epizootic. Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock, at the Brethren church.

Glen Shankland post, American Legion, meets every second and fourth Wednesday evenings at Legion hall. The Y. L. club meets every Wednesday evening at holne of some member. W.

C. T. U. meets the second Saturday of the month at- the Brethren church. During June Graduating class.

Bible study, will study "Bible Masterpieces'' during month. All interested uro invited to attend. June 16-30 Brethren church Bible study for children, beginning Monday, June 16, for rest of month. Sessions, to 11:45 a. m.

Supervised play during intermissions. Open to all children of community. DELANO DELANO, Juno Swarls ins returned from an outing at Long Beach. The regular choir rehearsal of the Community Methodist church this week was turned Into a farewell party for Theodore Martin, who leaves with his larcnts, Mr. and Mrs.

O. W. Martin, to nalto his home In the south. The affair was hold at the B. C.

Shearer home and was much enjoyed by choir members. Theodore was presented with a Mrs. Frank Peterson, Mrs. J. 13.

Gangc, Mrd. Harry Franklin and Mrs. P. A. Brookes motored to McFarland one ariernoon this week to visit Mrs.

I. A. Burroughs. Mrs. S.

T. McCawley and her son Howard, who havo spent several months with relatives in Illinois, are xpocted homo this week. Mr. and Mrs. A.

B. Gate have returned from a business visit to San Francisco. Mr. and Mrs. C.

Fred Hawkins are liomc from a visit in Alameda, Sonoma and other points in the north. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Shackleford and their daughter Frances are homo from their annual vacation, which they spent at Hornet and other points. Mrs.

James Burum and her sister, Miss Doris McCawley, leave this weok for Huntlngton lake, where they will take summer school work. "Willis Reed has purchased the Ludwig Schlltz house near Cecil avenuo school, and Mrs. Reed and their daughter Charlotte will shortly take possession. Dr. and Mrs.

James Rlley Clark of Ang-eles. who are spending few days here with old friends, were Monday night dinner guests at the E. Curtis Clark home. RICHGROVE DELANO Regular Meetings Sabbath school conducted by Ailvcnt- IstH in the Methodist church building every Sunday morning. Mrs.

J. W. Heed, superintendent. 1 Kcllson auxiliary meets first and third Tuesday afternoons at Kdison club rooms. American Legion Auxiliary meets first Tuesday night of each month.

King's Herald moot second and fourth Saturdays at 2:30 at home of Mrs. H. C. Grubbs. 'Onaleda club meets at home of members each month on third Friday; pre- Ident, Mrs.

Jnunltu B. Miller. Reading room of new Christian Science church Is open each Monday. Wednesday and Friday afternoon from 3 to 5 o'clock. OILCENTER Regular Meetings Tuesday Afternoon Whist einb meets each Tuesday at home of a member, as announced bereunder.

OLD RIVER Regular Events Xcxvly Sunday school meets at schoulbouse each Sunday at lu o'clock a. m. TUCHGROVE, June V. Pipegrass, who has charge of the Ir- vlngdale and Fra ranches for the Hell- inan estate, has just returned from a business trip to Los Angeles. Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Thomas and Mr. Thomas' brother Earl were guests this week at Hie home of Mr. and Mrs. Wade Burum.

Rev. Williams McCart, who lias visited his brother Charles and family hnre for several months, has left for Fallen, Nevada, where he will ta.ke up missionary work for the Baptist church. He occupied the pulpit at the school house Sunday morning and evening for tho last time. Early in the spring ho held two weeks of evangelistic services at the school house here. Friends are glad to know that Mrs.

Delia Sewell was able to return this week to her home from a Bakersfield hospital where she was sick for more than a week. She continues to convalesce slowly. IJoyrt Khahan. who has been In this district for several months visiting rel atives and friends and working, has gone north to his home in Washington. Mr.

and Mrs. Dick Scott of Terra Bella and two sons were visitors this week at the home of Mr. a.nd Mrs. Harry Kibbe. David H.

Wheeler, who has been a student at the College of the Pacific at San Jose, is home to spend the vacation period with bis parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Wheeler of the Five Groves ranch. Mr. and Mrs.

Kdgar E. Lee. Harry E. Clayton and Mr. and Mrs.

Clarence Clary attended evangelistic services at Portervllle this week. Rev. H. McAllister is in charge of the services. Harry T.

Franklin, realtor of Earlimart, transacted business In this, district yesterday. Several Richgrove families made up a party that enjoyed a picnir supper, "wiener" and marshmallow roast. Tuesday evening. Tho outing was enjoyed at one of the Quinn ranches in tho hills. Those who wen fare: Mr.

and Mrs. Tom Qulnn and their four daughters, Mr. and Mrs. James Burum, Percy Burum, Lloyd Shahan, Lon Hhelton and Adolph B. Sclu-el.

They report a delightful evening out-of-doors. S. A. Unes of the Di Giorgio corporation has returned to San Francisco, after several days spent hen- on a tour of inspection of the corporation properties known as the Sierra Vista ranches. Robert ITiekman transacted business in Delano the first of the week.

William E. Lee of Roedley is here at tho Lee he and ills brother Edgar own. They have 100 acres all ill vines and aii exceptionally good crop for young vines is set. Miss Maud Post has unite to C'unpton. she will pass the summer with her parents, Mr.

and D. L. Post. Tim Mesdamcs. Ki-uneih Wallace of this district and John Cramer of the Columbine district transacted bust- ness at Vlsalla recently.

RANDSBURG Regular Meetings Motion pictures at Kandstiui-ff theater each Friday. Saturday, Sunday and Monday night. Bishop circuit. Dance follows Saturday night show. Kagles' lodge meets each second and fourth Monday.

Services at Tebaclinpl Catholic church are held at o'clock a. m. each first and third Sunday. Rev. J.

M. Phelun, pusloi 1 FORD RIO BRAVO Regular Meetings 'Ever Ready" Sunday sciinul class muds first Thursday of each month. SHAFTER Regular Events Wednesday Afternoon club meets the first and third Wednesday afternoons of each month. FELLOWS Regular Meetings Kfbekahs meet in Union hall each Monday evening. Masons meet In Masonic hull each Monday evening.

Ladles' Aid meets second and fourth Thursday at Presbyterian church. Fellows local meets in Union Thursday, June 26 Ladies' aid meets In Presbyterian church at 2:30 in. Fellows local meets in Union hull. Friday, June 27 Buena Vista chapter, O. E.

meets In Masonic temple. TAFT Regular Events Muosc lodge. Taft. gives party every Tiu-sday i-vtniing Ir. its ball, to which the public is welcome.

Prizes and rrt'reslinients. Dum-Ing ends the evening's unturLulnmunt. FORD CITY Regular Events Thimble club meets in afternoon, every Wednesday. Busy Bee club meets every Thursday. Citizens' AVelfaru association meets the first Tuesday of each month at Ford dance pavilion.

Cory Davenport, chairman. McFARUAND Regular Events Prayer and itible study every I TEHACHAPI Friday, July 4 Monster celebration of Independence Day, according to piuns formulated by I IVhurhapi post, American Legion. Free I barbecue shade trees on school grounds. All heavies and delicacies of complete barbecue provided. Bigger and better rodeo.

Sears and Adams have been engaged to niimage this part of program. Special Inducements in way of prizes and other concessions offered to secure a wide ratine of entries for wild west show. Baseball game, races and other sports included on program. WEED SCHOOL Thursday, June 26 School district $17,0011 bund election ill school house. Polls open from a.

in. until 8 ji. m. All electors registered arc eligible to vote FORD. June Catherine U'Xeil, who has been passing week willl Mrs.

J. F. DeLong. lias left for liakersl'ield for an indefinite stay there. Many Fordltes are planning to pass the Fourth of July at different points, with Pismo Beach in tile lead as tliu Mecca of the day.

and S. Carter and ihe Mary and Barbara Carter havu Uft for two weeks' outing in the nnrih, iroing via San Jose and returning over Ihe coast route ia Santa Barbara I.os- Angeles, Mrs. J. W. Poi ter of Ford City, with her daughters, tin; Miss.es Kdua, Kthel and Anita, left Wednesday fur Nun- voo, 111., where they will lie the KUI-MS ul Mrs.

Curler's patents. Air. and Mrs. W. D.

Urights. Tiny plan In pass I he snmincr tin re. Mrs. Cotlnrn n-tuned In home in Smith Tal'l. h.

i at tile rain in (lolit.i with Air Cntiiern and his brcther Phil, for the MtmnnT. She. and her sou motored th'Te Sunday. Babe's Death Breaks Happy Family Circle TAKT. in- happy family WHS broken little Johnny 1 in Kg.

son of Mr. Mrs. Voriiil MIIKK of Taft Heights, passed away S11 I ii y. Johnny'H den rise caused by ptomaine poisoning. I lo was ill hut 1 itlIt- over one day.

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