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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1958

Page

8

Angus Bull Purchased by Shafter Trader

Arthur W. Ehrhorn of Shafter bought a purebred Aberdeen Angus bull from John C. Hershey of Oildale. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hamilton visited Mrs. R. T. Vogel in Shafter for dinner on Saturday evening April 12. The Hamiltons live at the Anderson trailer court. A UC scientist described a revolutionary method making large scale sea water distillation economically feasible.

Arthur W. Ehrhorn Shafter Aberdeen Angus John C. Hershey Oildale, California Bob Hamilton R. T. Vogel Hamiltons Anderson Trailer Court University of California

Potato Acreage Figures Released for Kern County

The Agricultural Commissioner C Seldon Morley reports spring potato acreage for Kern County districts totaling 51 297 acres, up from 46 919 last year. Delays from recent rains may adjust figures as planting proceeds and frost risk declines. Long White potatoes will ship nationwide as weather warms toward mid next month.

C. Seldon Morley Arvin Buttonwillow Delano Edison Jasmine Lerdo McFarland Pond Rosedale Shafter Wasco Kern County Tehachapi

Optimism for National Track and Field Meet in Bakersfield

The Amateur Athletic Union meet set for Bakersfield in June 2021 draws growing optimism from the athletic committee of the chamber and sponsors. Meet director J B Cap Haralson says world famous sprinters distance runners and field specialists are nearly assured to attend and compete at Memorial Stadium. Marvin Lincoln and Herb are named among expected participants.

Amateur Athletic Union Bakersfield Memorial Stadium J. B Cap) Haralson Marvin Lincoln Herb

Inboard Regatta at Memorial Park Budgets Eye Care Drive

The seventh annual Inboard Regatta at Hart Memorial Park on Sunday May 18 will boost eye care for underprivileged Kern County children by providing glasses. Sponsored by the East Bakersfield Lions Club with the Kern County Boat and Ski Club, this Pacific Coast event is the region’s largest boat race.

Kern County Hart Memorial Park Pacific Coast East Bakersfield Lions Club Kern County Boat and Ski Club

Australian milers set to race in the country

Elliott of Australia and another 4 minute miler from down under will compete here. Both runners are reportedly eager to perform in this country and participate in the event.

SHS Faculty Wives Name New Officers

SHS Faculty Wives met Tuesday April and elected new officers for 1958. Incoming officers include President Mrs Richard House and Vice President Mrs Irving Jensen. A Easter egg hunt at the high school followed by committee- planned refreshments marked the event.

Shafter High Richard House Irving Jensen John Sellers Mary Lou Jones Jeanette Wheeler Richard Fulcher Art Johnson Marius Andrist Walt Johnson Irvin Jensen Dale Fahsbender Marlin Olsen Larry Weiss Karen Johnson Annette Dooley

Richland Cubs Win the Awards at PTA Event

Richland PTA honored many youths and leaders with Wolf and Bear awards. Den mother Mrs. Ed Gaither sang and Lawrence Kattenhorn announced films while recipients included Wolf, David Baker, Richard Escalante, Michael Butler, Rodney Templer, Jerry Janzen, Jerry Ratzlaff, Wayne Rohrback, Donald Staeback, Lloyd Kattenhorn, Michael Cook, Danny Allen, Harold Cartes, and Bybsy Sean Earl Gaither.

Dave Cook Den Ed Gaither Lawrence Kattenhorn America the Beautiful Wolf David Baker Richard Escalante Michael Butler Rodney Templer Jerry Janzen Robert Wolf Gold Arrow Jerry Ratzlaff Silver Arrow Wayne Rohrback Donald Staeback Wolf Silver Arrows Lloyd Kattenhorn Michael Cook Danny Allen Bear

Mary Ellen and Reimer Celebrate 22nd Birthday

Mary Ellen and Reimer plan a birthday celebration on April 16 at the Hacienda in Bakersfield. The couple aims to mark the occasion with friends and family at the venue.

Mary Ellen Reimer Bakersfield

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