Williams Anniversary Brings Family to Shafter Home
Mr and Mrs Claude Williams celebrate their 50th anniversary with an open house in Shafter. Guests include grandchildren and relatives from Bakersfield Buttonwillow and Odldale. Williams farmed in earlier years and now semi retired while Mrs Williams is Opal Mayo before marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Williams
Daony
Larry
Ruth
Gail Turney
Buttonwillow
Debra
Corene
Malinda Williams
Shafter
John
Rayann Mayo
Odldale
Charles Williams
Vietnam
Christine Turney
Bakerafield
Kimie Boyd
Alice
Pene Christirney
Mra. Williams Sem
Mra
Hoot Mayo
Anles
Foy Aye
San O
Mandy B
B . Cc
Mac Mayo
Eer
John T. Mayo
Ting
Mattie Cloud Funeral set for Shafter on Thursday
Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie Cloud age 78 will be held Thursday April 2 at 9 30 a.m. at St Mark s Episcopal Church Shafter with the Rev Bruce Spencer officiating burial follows at Greenlawn Memorial Park She was born January 9 1892 in Arkansas and lived in California and Shafter the last 40 years Survivors include her husband the late Robert Cloud a daughter Mrs Norma Stillman of Shafter a nephew O E Hunter two sisters Mrs Marie P Clemson of Long Beach and Mrs Sue Merzbach of Texas and two grandchildren Donations may be made to St Mark s Church building fund Friends may call Agee Family Funeral Home in Shafter until 10 p.m. Wednesday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark’s. Episcopal Church
Shafter
Mattie Cloud
S. Shafter Ave
Oildale Hospital
Bruce Spencer
St. Mark's
Greenlawn Memorial Park
California
Robert Cloud
W. Robert Cloudter
Norma Stillman
O. E. Hunter
Marie P. Clemson
Long Beach
Sue Merzbacher
Texas
St. Mark’s
Agee
Perryman Garber Engaged to Wasco Pair
Mr and Mrs H Perryman of Wasco announce the engagement of their daughter Rebecca to Thomas Garber son of Dr and Mrs Richard Garber of Shafter The couple met August 22 and will wed at the First Baptist Church Wasco Rebecca is a 1967 Wasco High School graduate and a Fresno State College sophomore Tom Garber is a 1967 Wasco High School graduate and is a junior at Fresno State College
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H Perryman
Place
Wasco
Rebecca
Thomas Garber
Richard Garber
Cross Street
Shafter
First Baptist Church
Fresno State College
Hafter H. School
Watson Family Enters Rodeo in Chowchilla
The Watsons from Shafter join relatives from Hill and Montague for a four day Easter rodeo in Chowchilla. Attendees include Homer Watson and his son and daughter in law, the Ronald Watsons, and the Homer Watson family children Gary Darrell and Kenny. Other travelers are Ray Watson, Stacie Ray, Cindy, Don Kendig, and Vern Scattini with ties to Homer Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Watson
Iene Watson
Donna Sue
Shafter
Cheryl Watson
Chowchilla
Cheryl
Homer Watson
Ronald Watson
Mike
Art
Gary Darrell
Kenny
Hill
Calif
Merry Sunshine Blue Birds Visit Disneyland
The Merry Sunshine Company toured Disneyland on Sunday March 15 departing at 10 a.m. They rode trains and the Skyway visiting Haunted Mansion Pirates of the Caribbean Jungle Cruise Peter Pan and more. Guests included Laura Barton Linda Brown Debbie Packard and others with entertainment by Mickey Mouse and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Merry Sunshine Company
Disneyland
Natures Wonderland
Frontierland
Fantasyland
Tomorrowland
Grand Canyon
I. Tommorow
Mickey Mouse
Winnie the Pooh
Tigger
Eeyore
Laura Barton
Linda Brown
Debbie Packard
April Pierce
Alice Ramierez
Cinder
Janie Talavera
Pam Weaver
Louise Barton
Kelly Brown
Sally Pierce
Merry Sunshine Blue Birds
Mary Alice Ramirez
Cindy Schaefer
Debbie Branson
Kelly Bron Linda Brown
Carla Taffera Named Miss Teenage Citizen by Shafter Juniors
Carla Taffera, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Taffera, was chosen by the Shafter Junior Women's Club as Shafter’s Miss Teenage Citizen. She will compete in the Sequoia District event against up to thirteen finalists for a district title and possible state level honors. Carla is a Shafter High School senior active in Pep Club and Varsity Cheer, a CSF art member, and ISTA volunteer. The winner earns a district rite and a state scholarship contest pending community and school participation, an essay, and references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Ratzlaff
Shafter
Carla Taffera
Carla
Carl Taffera
Sequoia
California Federation of Women’s Clubs
Compee
San Joaquin Valley
Taffera
Shafter High School
CSF
ISTA
Bob Krause Wins Two Trophies at Camellia Show
Bob and Mrs. Krause of 1160 Wey and Way Shafter won two trophies at the 1970 Camellia Show in Bakersfield on March 7 and 8. They earned Best miniature single bloom with the Black Domino in novice class and Best miniature Japonica with Miyako-Dori. The novice class is new and open to first time trophy entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersfield
Bob Krause
Wey and Way
Shafter
Camellia Society
Kern County
Krauses
Easter Weekend Visits Across California and Shafter
Mr and Mrs Kenny Gladden and son Brian came from San Luis Obispo to join his parents and brother in Shafter for Easter. Kenney teaches English and typing and is Dean of Boys at a local parochial school there. Gay Gladden attends college in San Luis Obispo. Ben Grundy and family stayed with relatives in Sacramento, welcomed by Jim Brown and daughters Denise and Debby. Other Shafter residents over the holiday include Sandie Walker and Arlis Biloff families. Thomas Flannigan and wife traveled to Woodland to visit Mrs Flannigan’s parents Harry and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Walt Gallawa
Sacramento
Gallawa
Frank Wisner
Oak Street
Kenny Gladden
Brian
San Luis Obispo
Billy Gladden
Mickey
Elm Street
Kenney
Gay
Ben Grundy
Stonestreet
Jim Brown
Denise
Debby
Sandie Walker
Arlis Biloff
Grundys
Thomas Flannigan
Faber Street
Woodland
California
Horizon Club Heads to San Francisco for Weekend Trip
Horizon Club of Shafter plans a two day excursion April 4 and 5 to explore the San Francisco bay area. The senior club, sponsored by the Shafter Business and Professional Women's Club, lists Connie Janzen as president with advisers Mrs. Jim Albright and Mrs. Leonard Duck and members Kris Albright Janet Bongberg Domino Ber aud Barbara Duck Debbie Gorsching Nancy Lawson Susan Goehring Susan Palmer Marian Sliter Suzanne Petrie and Carol Snively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A-Owa-Ki-Ya
Horizon Club
San Francisco
Bay Area
Merideth Wilson
BPW
Shafter High School
PTA
Wildcat
Connie Janzen
Jim Albright
Leonard Duck
Kris Albright
Janet Bongberg
Domino Beraud
Barbara Duck
Debbie ,Gorsching
Nancy Lawson
Susan Goehring
Susan Palmer
Marian Sliter
Suzanne Petrie
Carol Snively
Shafter Business and Professional Women’s Club
Onsum Family Reunion Hosts Wide Circle of Relatives
A large family reunion at Rev. and Mrs. Owen Onsum 426 Manuel Ave. celebrated two birthdays a 3rd wedding anniversary and Easter. Guests included L. A. and M. Onsum relatives from Seattle Port Hueneme Santa Barbara Pasadena Santa Monica and Porterville with stops in Calexico Indio and El Centro during travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Onsum
Manuel Ave
Seattle
Lorence Wang Ta Etek Tee
Ongum
Scotty Hall
Port Hueneme
David Onsum
Onsum
John Onsum
Santa Barbara
Doug
Cathy) Ericcson
Pasadena
Raden
Judy) Fortenberry
Santa Monica
Pat Carrasco Celebrates 80th Birthday in Shafter
Pat Carrasco of 543 North Klassen Drive celebrated his 80th birthday on March 17 with an open house hosted by his wife Francesca and children in Shafter. The event featured three decorated cakes and coffee and drew relatives from Bakersfield, Shafter, and nearby towns. Mr. and Mrs. Carrasco, married 56 years, have 11 living children, 60 grandchildren, and 57 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Carrasco
North Klassen Drive
St. Patrick’s Day
ShatterTeens Present New Tide Singers in Stockton Area
The New Tide Singers a 24 member high school group from Stockton area youth for Christ campus life toured Shatter homes on a March evening. Directed by Daryl Harr and Jan Brink erhoff they perform a contemporary gospel package with songs by Ralph Carmichael Sonny Salisbury and others. The troupe includes members from six high schools and thirteen churches and emphasizes Christian life through music and word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Tide
Stockton Area
Bennie Rigal
Stockton
Daryl Harr
UFC
Jan Brinkerhoff
Campus Life
University of Pacific
New Tide Singers
Ralph Carmichael
Sonny Salisbury
UFC Campus Life
Narrherh Antentral
California
Also Mentioned on This Page
Claude Hame
Therae
Ober
Mnerle
Bud Boten
Bill Williams
Charlie Alton
D. M. Williams
Ruth Turney
Williams
Paris
Opal Mayo
Rodney Williams
E Boyd
McFarland
Jerry Boyd
Albert Turney
Nelson Stueck
Abernathey
Canada
Gary Harrell
Shaw Street
Harrell
Jeffery
Christie
Jennifer
Stueck
Jim Freyberger
Karen Peggy
Roberta
Robert
Robert Freyberger
Pine Street
Robert Freybergers
First Southern
Ralph L. Gardner
Kern
Tulare
Rebecca Perryman
Tom Garber
Wasco Girl
Watson
Main Street
New Orleans Square
Merrill Thomas
Hollis Thomas
Monterey
Merrill
Frank Thomas
Aptos
Pearl
Claus
Mae
Hazel Thomas
Wirt Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Bob Krauses
Martin Anderson
Willard Hellman
Burbank
Rob Gilliland
Panorama City
Los Angeles Area
Windjammers’ Yacht Club
Marina del Rey
Woollomes Lake
Sierra Sailing Association
Gillilands
John Acosta
Walnut Street
Scott
Ralph Gardner
Brenda
North
Kern Street
Rosie Gardner
H. D. McCallister
Bruce
Porterville
Summerton
Yuma
Ariz
Indio
Hobart Gardner
ShatterTeens
Sr. High & Jr. High
Pilgrim Fellowship
Bible’ Fellowship
Congregational Church
E. Tulore Ave
Owen C. Onsum
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