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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1962
Page
6
Investigators report the body of a sailor identified as William T. Fambro was found around 5 45 PM Monday by a motorist along Highway four miles south of Ducosiney. He reportedly carried a small brown canvas bag with personal items. Police seek Tulare or Kern County sheriff assistance and can be reached at Pioneer 6 6341.
Mr and Mrs Art Trout hosted a family barbecue birthday gathering for Robbie Trout at their Benson home Sunday. Homemade ice cream and a cake were served while relatives attended, with some unable to attend due to Mrs Mathison's illness.
The Shafter Woman's Club hosts a garden party on Thursday the 26 at Mrs. John J. Peters Jr s home to raise funds for the American Field Service foreign student exchange program. Prizes await bridge and canasta players with a 1 30 start. tickets from Mrs. Neuman Irwin or Peters.
County Clerk Verk K Gibson urges electors to register for the June 5 election by midnight tomorrow April 12. Eligibility requires 21 by election day, California residency one year, Kern County residency 90 days. Registration extended to Thursday for voters needing earlier registration or deputy registrar locations.
The Legion auxiliary discusses economic battles between Russia and the United States to shape youth leadership. President Mrs J P McCoy announces a Bakersfield Post 26 dinner on April 27 and invites guests Karen Johnson and Lynn Ann Weidmann to the next meeting on the 17th. A nominating committee led by Mrs Isabelle Crawford will name officers for May. Delegates reserve plans for a Fresno convention this summer.
Kathleen Armstrong of El Cerrito announces the birth of a daughter Kim at Maternity Home weighing pounds ounces. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Putman II of Shafter and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Armstrong of El Cerrito.
A welcome is extended to all who do not have a church home as the Atascadero Home director plans vesper services.
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