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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1964
Page
8
Mrs. Evelyn Agee learns from Red Cross that her daughter Loretta Tom and three children survived an Alaska earthquake at Soldatna Bakersfield like tremors mud and thawing ground described by travelers. Several families and workers live in the area and rely on local supplies.
Kenneth G. Kroeker, 26, of 18635 Shafter Ave Wasco, sustained moderate injuries when his westbound car failed to negotiate a curve on Central Valley Highway south of Sherwood Avenue and struck a utility pole. Passenger John Palomo, 27, of Hanford, also suffered minor injuries. Both were taken to North Kern Medical Center in Wasco.
Mrs. Bert Myrich learns from Anchorage relatives that four moves in four days did not save a family whose home is sliding into a cliff as thaw worsens. Typhoid shots and melted snow underscore their hardship while the Nortons stay together despite the disaster.
Renowned author Ralph Moody maker of Little Britches and Fields of Home met Shafter High School students in multiple sessions. He discussed his writing career and methods of composition after an invitation from English chair Miss Jeanette Wheeler during the Richland School Book Fair. Moody indicated there was more to share beyond his initial lecture time.
The Class of 1934 reunion committee met at Mrs. Leonard Gaede’s home to finalize plans for the April 25 event. Prizes will honor the most mem ents, longest married, greatest distance traveled, and most grandchildren. Chairmen include Evelyn Unruh Gaede and Raymond Neufeld. A social hour at the Shafter Motel precedes a 7 p.m. dinner and program.
A forged check from Fred Montgomery's account was used at Country Boy Market for 34 dollars. The incident is part of a series of forgeries linked to Montgomery's funds. Police are investigating the ongoing fake checks.
Moody spoke to the entire student body before Easter vacation and shared boyhood memories and his writing method. He urged completing education, noting his own stoppage at the sixth grade delayed his career by about 35 years.
Stella Badgett, formerly of Shafter now in San Francisco and employed by Mexicana Airlines, won a Germany trip from the Air Interline Club. Martin Landgrehée of Lufthansa presented the ticket. She will fly in July for two weeks and visit her fiance in Frankfurt. Stella is a Shafter graduate who trained as a tele operator in Portland and previously worked for TWA in Los Angeles and was recently moved to San Francisco.
Mrs Da Herrod deputy grand matron 51st district Order of the Eastern Star will be received on her official visit by Wasco Chapter No 489 Monday evening April 13 in the Masonic Temple at Wasco. Mrs de Boyd and Jack Hammons will preside as officers with initiation work planned and rituals by laws and instruction to be reviewed. Mrs John Brown will handle banquet arrangements.
Two Maddox brothers serve on the same carrier with one an officer and the other an enlisted crewman. George N. Maddox (jg) is married to Elaine Ross of Shafter. Their enlistment dates trace to 1955 and 1963 with George stationed at Whidbey Island.
Mr and Mrs Bob Holmes Jr and their two children plan a California reunion at their home with Coates and Wray joining. Ernie Hofman left March 31 for Europe and will be away until April 27. Gladys Smith is recovering with aid from a crutch and is pictured in oils. Mary’s College hosts a week’s vacation with a maternal visit.
Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy sent a personal thank you card and envelope edged in black after the death of President John F. Kennedy. The card bore no stamp, only her name, addressing the sympathy extended by local residents and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Schnidt ly.
Funeral services for Mrs Dor eee were held at the Robert L. Jones Home in Wasco with Brother Moore of the Pentecostal Church of God officiating. She was a native of ter and had lived on Crowder Ranch in Wasco with her husband John L. McNelis, who died in 1961. Survived by two sons Vernon Best of Wasco Cecil Best of Fresno and daughter Mrs Jane Smith of Little River Kansas nine grandchildren and six pallbearers. Interment in Tulare Cemetery family plot.
Stanley Unruh reported his bicycle taken from the rack at Richland School. Police traced the bike to another boy who had ridden it home. The police department continues the inquiry.
Eight year old Kim celebrated her birthday on March 30 with a party outdoors planned by her parents Mr. Harry Brown. A dust storm forced relocation indoors at 2:48 PM while guests enjoyed games and an Alice in Wonderland cake with ice cream. Attendees included Yvonne Bassett Kathy Hatfield Karen Pennington Karen Gaede Gail Jenkins Vicki Bender Janice Hei and Kim's brothers Randy and Robbie. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Trout Mr. and Mrs. Woody Jones and Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Matheson sent gifts.
The Salton Sea in southern California spans over 30 miles in length and about 13 miles in width, with an average depth of 20 feet according to a recent survey.
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