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Inge 5 1H, 1974 (Tljf imfnrb cntinrl Jobs Top Concern for Teen Girls Some individual comments: Sex education is banned from the schools but this is where we need it because we cant hide our feelings and it isnt being taught in the homes, What is being taught in school is just lightly studied. Everyone is too prudish and moralistic about it. They tell you some of the stuff, but girls are still getting pregnant. They just tell you not to. heard or thought that V.D.

was something involving the kidney or the liver. I believed that, really. Fifty-six per cent of all questionnaire respondents cited recreation as a need and 42 per cent thought it a need not met. Both sex and race discrimination were considered to be problems. Some 56 per cent of all questioned called for more information on and education concerning drugs.

Most considered most parents to be uninformed in this area. There was a consensus that drugs are all around and the age level of users is dropping. You know what gets me? said one teen, summing it up. All the little kids taking drugs and the older people sell it to terrible. (Next: The teens look at the adults) By GAY PAULEY UPI Womens Editor NEW YORK (UPI) Talk to teen-age girls and youll find their top needs lie in their job futures.

Then they list sex education, recreation and drug information as the next priorities. These were some of the foldings from a detailed workshop and questionaire study which the Young Womens Christian Association (YWCA) did among 1,112 girls age 15 to 19, of differing racial and ethnic backgrounds in four regions of the country. The YWCA selected the four areas to get samplings from assorted environments. They were El Paso, a border city with a variety of ethnic groups; Greenville, S.C., a southern industrial city; Philadelphia, a complex metropolitan area with a large black population, and South Bend, a northern city with a varied population. The YWCA announced the results at a news conference attended by two teens from each city.

They were Margaret Chisholm, 16, and Letty Paez, 20, of El Paso; Bonnie Jones, MR. and MRS. ARTHUR HIRD 1 1 inis Celebrate 50 Golden Years Close to 200 friends and relatives gathered Saturday in the Episcopal Church of the Saviour parish hall to honor Mr. and Mrs. Arthur llird on their 50th wedding anniversary.

Irving llird of Fremont shared his memories saying his uncle Arthur arrived in Hanford from Bradford, Yorkshire, England, in November of 1913 to work for Irvings father Sam at Hirds Hanford Market as bookkeeper and clerk. Sam Hird came to Hanford in 1900 and his sister Clara (later Mrs. John Bernstein) came in 1910, so when Sam bought the market in 1912, he sent for his brother Arthur. The latter worked in the market until 1943 when he was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Lew Smith as City Clerk and Finance Officer. He continued in that position until he reitred in 1964, having been re-elected for five terms.

A trained tenor soloist in England, word of his entertaining ability as a semi-professional preceded his arrival so he immediately was in demand in the community. Sam was a member of the choir of the Presbyterian Church, so Arthur sang a solo there his first Sunday in Hanford and later sang in the church choir for 50 years. A soloist for the Episcopal Church for several years, Arthur Hird sang in the Easter and Christmas cantatas, at weddings, lodges, special masses at St. Brigids Catholic Church, community shows, and with the Hanford Municipal Band from Lacey Park on Friday nights. Hirds tenor voice at that time was so strong that he could be heard in south Hanford, without a microphone.

A 52-year member of the Elks, he performed in all their fund raising shows and special events. In 1916 when efforts were being made to promote the Sierra to the Sea Highway, Arthur took time off to travel with the Hanford Band to the coast around Pismo Beach to arouse interest of voters. He also joined in a successful singing campaign in 1918 to get better county roads. Hird served on the Kings County Grand Jury, was chairman for fund drives for heart and cancer, served as secretary of the Planning Commission for many years and is a 30-year member of Hanford Kiwanis Club. The Hanford City Council presented Hird a resolution naming him Mr.

Hanford for his services and interests in the city and his knowledge of Kings County. One of his hobbies has been as a pigeon fancier. Hirds wife, the former Margaret Irene Merritt of Blue Hill, came to Hanford in 1922 to visit her sister Mrs. W. U.

Daddy Rohrer, whose husband was manager and catcher for the Hanford Kings Baseball team. An elementary school teacher, she planned only to spend her summer vacation here, but Mrs. Rohrer became seriously ill and her sister canceled her contract to remain in Hanford and care for the children. She met Hird at the ball park and played for community singing after games when the group gathered to rehash the game. She attended Hanford High for post-graduate classes and played saxaphone in the band the year she was with her sister.

Miss Merritt was employed as a bookkeeper at Kutner Goldstein Department Store in 1923 until her marriage Jan. 14, 1924, to Arthur Hird. Mrs. Hird joined the Womans Benefit Association in 1926 and held every office. In 1931 she was appointed financial secretary and held that office for 28 years.

Mrs. Hird advanced to deputy, then district manager, and in 1959 became state field director for the south half of California extending from Fresno to San Diego. She retired from that post in 1972. Now the North American Benefit Association, the fraternal group is a member of the California State Fraternal Congress. Mrs.

Hird served as state president of the latter group in 1972 and was past president and director in 1973. AJl ome Stratford Dance Slated Saturday STRATFORD VOLUNTEER Fire Chief Mike Dufur and Fireman Don Ferguson take a coffee break from preparations for the annual Firemans Ball set Saturday evening at Stratford Elementary Auditorium. Dancing will be to the music of the Kings Men from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Refreshments will be served by Stratford 4-H Club members.

Here the Dufur twins, Diana and Donna, treasurer and secretary of the club respectively, practice their serve on Dufur and Ferguson, who is general chairman for the event. Fresno Woman Featured For Aglow Luncheon Be cl Tn During the childrens youth Mrs. Hird held offices in the PTA and was a charter member of Hanford High School PTA. She also was a Cub Scout den mother, junior supervisor for the WBA, and served 5,000 hours in the USO during World War II. Continuing her interest in youth, Mrs.

Hird later promoted fund raising events to send 25 blind children to camp, supplied brailers and books for schools, and help to the underprivileged and handicapped. The Hirds said their marriage promises in the First Christian Church of Hanford with Charles Laurant Beal officiating. Her sister and brother-in-law, the Rohrers, were attendants and hosted a reception at their home following the vows. The Hirds have lived at 1426 N. Irwin St.

since 1940. Hosts for the anniversary festivities were the honored couples sons Arthur E. Hird Jr. of San Luis Obispo and Maurice D. Hird of Hanford, and their daughters Mrs.

James S. (Marjorie) Scott of Antioch. The Hirds have four grandchildren. Among guests were Mrs. Hirds brother Claud Merritt of Hanford.

Another brother, Lloyd Merritt of Lincoln, was unable to attend but telephoned his congratulations. Decorations were by Mrs. Hirds fellow La Casa Garden Club members headed by Mrs. Wesley Harlin. Familiar songs from the 1920s to 40s which Hird used to sing, were played at the reception by Mrs.

Charles Foster who accompanied him for many years. Mrs. Walter Reed also played old songs and David Davenport sang two of the honorees favorite songs, Because and I Love You Truly. The Rev. Emmett McDowell, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, spoke of the vows taken 50 years ago by the honored couple and gave a prayer.

The Hirds nieces Dorice Hird Venemann of Pasadena and Mary Bernstein Graham of Santa Clara, who were present for the Hirds wedding reception were among the anniversary guests Saturday. womens groups and organizations, and will bring with her a treasure of experience to share. Mrs. Bonna Crewse of Hanford will provide special music for the luncheon meeting. Reservations, or cancelations, are required, and may be made by calling 584-7771, daytime, or 584-5623 evenings.

Deadline for reservations is Monday. Tickets are $2 payable at the door. No nursery care is provided. Mrs. Eleanor E.

Cheatwood of Fresno will be featured guest at the luncheon meeting of Hanford chapter Womens Aglow Fellowship on Wednesday. The buffet luncheon will be served in the YMCA multipurpose room, 323 E. 11th at 12 noon. Women of all denominations are invited. Mrs.

Cheatwood is coproprietor with her husband Don of Faith Chapel Bookstore in Fresno. The Rev. and Mrs. Cheatwood pastored Faith Chapel for eight years prior to entering the Christian bookstore ministry. Together they have encountered many opportunities for Christian witness and counseling during business hours and after.

Mrs. Cheatwood, a graduate of Southwestern Bible College, Tulsa, formerly hosted a Christian radio pogram over radio station KBIF in Fresno. She has spoken before many love 16, and Karen Jones, 18, of Greenville; Terri Kida, 17, and Sheila Watkins, 16, of Philadelphia; and Sharon Graham, 20, and Linda Megan, 18, of South Bend. Among the total of 1,112 girls participating, some 81 per cent listed help in finding jobs as the most needed service and in one community, the percentage was 90 per cent. Job training ranked in top place in all racial and ethnic groups in all workshop areas.

Fifty-eight per cent of all questionnaire respondents ranked career guidance in third place as one of their greatest needs. The teen women said that preparation for jobs does not come early enough, clearly enough or fairly. Some of the teen comments: We need to know how to do something else beside cleaning house, We need training for a wider variety of jobs, Why arent girls trained to do anything outside the house besides office work? Girls usually dont get any training except for secretarial or teaching jobs Sixty per cent of the teens answering questionnaires listed sex education as a need regardless of age, 65 per cent among the blacks, 72 per cent among Mexican-Americans, and 55 per cent of all whites. It was listed as a need not met by 44 per cent of all respondents. I- Convened Adjourned Shopping for Mobile Home? NEW YORK (UPI) Shopping tor a mobile home? Some things to consider: Deal only with reputable firms a solid, reliable businessman with access to financing in the local area.

This will assure that the unit will be set up properly on site, and service, if required, will be dependable. Make sure the unit carries the MHMA (Mobile Home Manufacturing Association) seal. This assures the unit meets the proper codes or standards for construction, electrical wiring, plumbing, etc. Dont buy on the basis of a flashy interior appearance. Dont buy on impulse.

Take a good look at the floor plans and make sure the unit meets your familys living requirements for the next several years. Look over the wide range of features and options mobile homes offer, such as built-in snack bars, ranges, double sinks, wall-to-wall carpeting, brand name appliances, and air conditioning. Dont be afraid to ask questions. Any reputable dealer will be glad to show you through his homes and answer your questions. not questioning a woman1 Reg Pol OFF All nqMi rtrd 194 by Lot Angel Time Celebrate Our First Anniversary In Hanford! Cabrillo Club New president Norman Oliveira conducted the first meeting of the year for Kings County Cabrillo Civic Club.

A schedule of activities was approved. Carolyn Silva, welfare chairman, reported seven Christmas food baskets were prepared and given to needy families. A letter was read from Porterville State Hospital thanking the club for clothing, jewelry, and Betty Crocker coupons sent them. Americanization chairman Mrs. Alfred Katen reported 32 welcome letters had gone out to new citizens.

Mrs. Adam Serpa, scholarship chairman, said three $250 scholarships were given this past year to students of Portuguese descent. Mrs. Charles Criswell winning high prize, and she also took the dessert drawing and door prize. Table decoration were won by Mrs.

Claude Sharbaugh, Darlene Manuel and Julia Muskin. A venal PTA AVENAL Father-son night at the Avenal Elementary School PTA attracted more than 125 dads and sons last week. High school athletic director Richard Fragle showed the film, Return to Glory, highlights of the 1972 Oakland Raider professional football team season. An open PTA board meeting will be held Jan. 30 and president Ray Hodges invites the public to attend.

It will be at the elementary school at 7:30 p.m. 4 Space Ship Earth Film Scheduled The January meeting of the Hanford-Lemoore branch of the American Association of University Women will be held Tuesday, at the home of Jean Leonard, 750 Laura Program for the 10 a.m. coffee will be a forum discussion by the members of a study group of the association. The topic of the groups year-long study is Global Interdependence: Budgeting for. Earth.

A short film will be shown following the discussion for those who wish to stay. The film, Survival of Space Ship Earth, is a release of the United Nations. Rummage Sale Is Underway AVENAL Those having rummage to donate to Senior Parents 1974 may bring it to sales site, 253 Kings Street, all day today, or to the high school. The sale gets underway bright and early Friday and continues through Saturday. Profits from the sale will be used by the parents to help seniors and their guests attend the all-night, graduation party at Disneyland in June.

So far seniors and their parents have cleared $1,200 but more is needed because of increases in bus traasportation. All funds are due by Feb. 1, the date of a drawing for trading stamp books. Second, a symphony orchestra committee to find ways of assisting the Kings County Symphony Orchestra will be chaired by Mrs. Cummins.

The music section has long promoted concerts for Hanford such as the Youth Symphony Orchestra of Hanford and the Kings County Symphony Orchestra. The section also has sponsored the childrens concerts of Fresno State University Symphony, The Fresno Junior Symphony and numerous assembly programs for schools. It also has lent financial support to the Kings County Recorder Group, Hanford String Quintet, Community Choral Society and the Madrigal Singers. Catholic IVometi AVENAL Catholic Womens Club of St. Josephs Church decided to host a social hour following morning services the last Sunday of each month.

The first one will be held Jan. 27. The club has moved its meeting time from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and meets next on Feb.

6. New-Comers Hawaii provided the theme for this weeks meeting of Hanford New-Comers Club. Hostesses and members were dressed in Hawaiian attire. Entertainment was Hawaiian dances done by Darlene Manuel. Court Whist was played with BUY ONE OR MORE BIG MACS JAN.

18, 19 20 GET ONE FREE WITH THIS COUPON Music Section The Negro Influence in American Music was discussed by Frances Head when the music section met at the home of Mrs. J. F. Cummins. The music section of the American Association of University Women, which has long been active in promoting music in the community, will sponsor two committees this year.

First, a school music committee to preview records for the purpose of requesting their purchase by Hanford Elementary Schools will be chaired by Mrs. Wesley Nichols. Cotton Wives FRESNO Tales of Cotton will be theme of a champagne luncheon and fashion show Tuesday, Feb. 5, honoring Kathy Ruskin of Litchfield, Park, the 1974 National Maid of Cotton. The event, starting at 11:30 a.m., will be held at the Sheraton Inn sponsored by Fresno Cotton Wives.

Cotton industry leaders will join in the presentation. Fashions will be from1 Berkeleys and Patrick James. Cost is $7.50 with limited reservations. More information is available from Mrs. Jack Cardwell, 266-6998.

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