Birth announcements from Shafter area families
Multiple birth notices list newborns in the Bakersfield area with names Christi Marie, CaSaundra Jaynette, Johnny Wayne Junior, a baby boy named Rush Christopher Creed, Paul Stanley, and Terry Eugene Coody. Details include birth dates, hospitals, weights, and parental and grandparent names from families in Wasco Shafter Bakersfield and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Montgomery
Shafter
Wasco
Christi Marie
North Kern Hospital
Little Christi
Jackie Packard
Jack Packard
Pond
Charlie Montgomery
Bill Buffington
Onree Wyo
Opal Packard
Fred Montgomery
Walter Cody
Ringold, Oklahoma
Junior Women Lead Community Cancer Drive Effort
Mrs William Prout cancer chairman says the April Cancer Crusade will be community wide with door to door envelopes. American Cancer Society volunteers will begin at one block end and pass the envelope along to the next house. Householders at the opposite end will hold the envelope for pickup.Pamphlets and small donation envelopes are included for every house on the route. All residents are urged to take a pamphlet whether or not they contribute, combining education with fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Prout
Shafter Junior Women’s Club
American Cancer Society Cancer Crusade
Richard E. Frasch
Kern County Cancer Crusade
ACS
Shafreer
Richland PTA to Host 7th District Meeting April 17
Richland Elementary School will host the Seventh District California Congress of Parents and Teachers gathering on Friday April 17 in the new music building. Morning coffee and registration precede a 10 am session led by district president Mrs Kenneth Gosling. Guest Ruth B Hedges will discuss film classifications for junior matinee family and adult reviews guiding parental film choices. Reservations contact Mrs Allen Warkentine or Shirley Morse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Elementary School Parent Teachers Association
California Congress of Parents
Benning Pe
Kenneth Gosling
Richland School
Ruth B. Hedges
California Congress of Parents and Teachers
Hedges
PTA
Behel
Allen Warkentine
eRichland
Bakersfield set for April 29 installation meeting
Mrs Wiedmann lists officers including ardson second vice president Henry H Voth recording secretary Annette Albright treasurer and Harlan Alma Wilson corresponding secretary. The Bakersfield installation meeting is scheduled for April 29 and had been previously set for all 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardson
Henry H
Dee) Voth
Annette Albright
Harlan
Alma) Wilson
Bakersfield
Taft Scout Event and Dancer Performance Notice
The Special Order of Arrow Boy Scout Troop and Indian Dancers of Taft will perform Thursday night at Button Willow School cafeteria during the Cub Scout Pack 917 meeting at 7 30 p m Scout Master Jim Gay invites all interested in Cub Scout activities. Mrs Prout urged swift envelope return to ensure the drive completes successfully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Arrow
Indian Dancers of
Taft
Buttonwillow School
Jim Gay
Reptile Demonstration Delights Richland Primary Students
Robert Yeager visited Richland Primary School to showcase his reptile collection to second grade classes. He explained how he cares for snakes and lizards, stressed respect for wildlife, and demonstrated safe handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
Robert Yeager
Patsy Fuller
Marlynne Moon
Yeager
National School Assemblies Agency
Pataymae Fuller
Marylynge Moon
Amy Handel
Beth Stockton
Cindy Fuller
Lori Lewis
Moon’s
Fullene
Richland Primary
Mercury Theft Jury Returns Guilty Verdict
Paul Edmond Bozzo was found guilty by a Superior Court jury of grand theft of mercury from a Belridge oil lease near Buttonwillow. The verdict came after a three day trial. Bozzo faces a probation hearing set for April 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Edmond Bozzo
Belridge
Buttonwillow
Bozzo
Jim Smith
Bease
Frank Hue
County Public Defener
Native plants in bloom invite month planting
Many native species are flowering this month including Ceanothus or Wild Lilac. The article urges readers to plant these species now for seasonal color and wildlife benefits.
Spanish Literacy Allows California Citizens to Register to Vote
Kern County announces that Spanish literate citizens may register and vote if literate in Spanish or English and meet residency. California Supreme Court ruled March 24 1970 that English literacy cannot be required to vote. Last date to register is April 9 1970. Call Election Department for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera K. Gibson
Kern County
Supreme Court of the State of
California
Secretary of State
Sacramento
Kern
Ieet
United States
Election Department
Generation Gap Five Years Ago Shafter News Headlines
Front page items note high school trustees meeting on problems and a full accreditation report for Shafter by the association. Residents protest zoning while Laura Hare’s Grandma wins a Kern County Art Festival sweepstakes award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Laura Hare
Kern County
Richland PTA and School Events Highlight Community
Front page notes a Good Friday union service, Richland PTA president Mrs John Turner installed in a ceremony with Mrs Art Craig as installing officer. 1940 Shafter High School class reunions list attendees including Laverne Kewer Gene Enns Tommy Tucker and several former teachers. Union committee referenced with Bill Hildebrand among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manbon
Richland Pta
John Turner
Art Craig
Shafter High School
Laverne Kewer
Gene Enns
Tommy Tucker
Vivian Kirschenman
Norma Anderson
Muriel Combs
Letha Wesphal
Marie Toews
Bill Hildebrand
Bouquet to Olson as festival events set in Richland
On April 11 1950 Richland flags mark the Potato Festival with plans for a banquet for Chief Olson and a potato edition by the Press Parade to open the festival A new Mobile Post Office arrives and Potato Queen selection is set for Saturday Mayor Adolf Kirachenmann aids the Shaft rd festival effort The Star Café Bar fire caused minor damage Theo Spudrichs manager announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olson
Richland
Iowa
Mobile
Adolf Kirachenmann
Stoller
Scout Camporee Plans Highlight Shafter District Meeting
The Northern District discusses the Cree Camporee set for April 17 to 19 at Oscar Cline Comeman near Ornia Hot Springs with Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts participating in rope throw first aid signaling and camp activities. A Community Court of Honor May 4 in Shafter High School marks recognitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Cline
Nanan
Ornia
Vernon Isaac
Sue Atponent
Ken Clark
Boy Scouts
Cub Scouts
Shafter
Kern County Fairgrounds
Renewal Days to Be Held by Rev C E Higgins in Shafter
Rev C E Higgins of Pomona California to devote full time to evangelism and lead Renewal Days at the Mennonite Brethren Church Shafter. Evening services at 730 nightly from April 12 through 16 with a Sunday 1045 worship hour. Higgins previously pastored in Lindsay and Honolulu and is a versatile singer and musician. He has toured internationally including Italy Israel and Ethiopia and once interviewed Emperor Haile Selassie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Morse
Cal Poly
American Chemical Society
Russell
University of California At Davis
Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church
C. E. Higgins
Charles E
Chuck) Higgins
Pomona
Calif
Higgins
Mennonite Brethren
Shafter
Mr. Higgins
Ton
Italy
Israel
Pephionie
Emperor Haile Selassie
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Christopher Creed
CaSaundra Jaynette
CaSaundra
Jaynette
Danny Ballard
Walnut Street
Memorial Hospital
Little CaSaandra
Danny Junior
Sandra Ebling
Wees Or
Tee
Leon Ebling
Paul Ballard
John Atkerson
Fulton, Ark
Johnny, Sr
J Wayne Painter
Bakiersfield Emorial Hospital
Johnny Wayne
Little
Johnny
Lynda Dobbs
Johnny Painter
Rs. James Dobbs
Concord
James Rush
Chads Satones
Namhristopher Creed Rush
Maple School
Gela Berry
Dardanvelle
Ark
C. C. Rush
Hamburg
East
Paul Tanley
Philip Goertzen
Redwood City
San Mateo
Paul Stanley
Pete Goertzen
Murriel Smith
Stanley. Smith
Little Paul
Terry Eugene
Eugene Coody
Fone
Kimberly
Karen Foster
Littl
Terry
Ruth Dodge
San Jose
Ava Coody
Mrs. Wiedmann
Dager
Mercury Theft Jury
Shafter Utility District Board
Sylvia Baan
Delois Witcher
Smith’s Corner
Ee eeLae
Gane
Theo
Spud Richs
California — Hot Springs
Shafter Area
Webelos
Evron Barber
Wes Love
Cal OE
Tom Almberg
Elmer Unruh
Richard Garber
Ed Riggle
Kenneth Hande
Edw Peters
Curtis Bergman
Douglas Peters
C.E. Higgins
MB Church
Lindsay
Honolulu
Hawaii
First Church of the Nazarene
Cps
Ard
Yiggins
General Music Commission
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