Local News from Smith's Corner Volunteers and Visitors
Wanda Proctor reports on residents and visitors in Shafter including Slover’s discharge from the U S Navy, Voth family from Ojai visiting, trips to Paradise Pismo Beach and Seattle, Engstroms visiting Rose family, Hunter relatives returning from Oklahoma, and Navy men Hei and LeCompte on leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Proctor Ohien Slover
W. S. Slover
U. S. Navy
Voth
Ojai
Fornia
M. Voth
Ralph Smith
Jerry
Paradise
Ornia
Jess Smith
Quinniivin
Timez
Roy Rose
Engstrom
Rose
Ralph Hunter
Enid
Oklahoma
Walter’ Hei
Nick ‘Hei
Walter
Shafter High School
Ray Proctor
Dale
Red’ Matheson
Marion Smith
California
Shafter
Poppy Day Preparations by American Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 213 in Shafter plans Poppy Day on May 25 led by Mrs. J. W. Lassiter and Mrs. F. C. Raney. Memorial poppies will be distributed by volunteers to honor dead soldiers from both world wars, with proceeds aiding disabled veterans and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
J. W.lassiter
Leslie L. Robinson
American Legions Auxiliary
Legion Auxiliary Unit
F. C. Raney
Poppy
California Department of the American Legion Auxiliary
France
Belgium
America
Raney
Corbins Settle Here In Shafter
Mr and Mrs S N Corbin make their permanent home in Shafter after his Army discharge in November. He is now employed on the Sill Ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
S. N. Corbin
Mr. Corbin
Sill Ranch
Visitors in Shafter Spend Time with Local Residents
Visitors from Santa Monica and Huntington Beach stayed several days in Shafter. Mrs Nora Coker and Mrs Irma Moore visited local residents including Mrs C E Thorfias Mrs Harry Pasley and Mrs Ben Summerford during their trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Nora Coker
Santa Monica
Irma Moore
Huntington Beach
Coker
Moore
Harry Pasley
Ben Summerford
Track and field meet concludes after rain delay
Last Tuesday the track and field meet resumed with Jerry Johns taking two firsts in Class B the 75 yard dash and broad jump. Bobby Burns won the Class A discus at 97 feet 4 inches and starred on the winning relay. Doyle Patrick led in the footbril event with 128 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Johns
Bobby Burns
Eoe
Doyle Patrick
Billy Belshe
Luther Bagby
Jim Lacy
John Kelly
Dewayne Neufeld
Don Barnes
al Griffin
Thomas Weldy
Doris Loewen
Mary Lou Dillard
Olene
Eilis
van Bever’s
Kirkham’s
Hyland
Bobby Baze
Kirkham
Jim Myrick
van Bever
Visit Coast Gathers Little Family Easter in Lompoc
Mr and Mrs Ben Little and daughter Wanda visited Easter in Lompoc California with their older daughter Mrs Marie Barney and her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Little
Wanda
Lompoc
California
Mrs
Marie Barney
Peterson to Speak on Education for Kern County Schools
Wiley K. Peterson schedules three radio talks to outline his candidacy for Kern County Superintendent of Schools. The first program airs tonight on station KERN from 6 30 to 6 45 p m and covers education conditions and the meaning of education for children adults and community growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley K. Peterson
Kern County
Kern
Peterson
Peter‘son
Will
Kern County Schools Adapt to Student Needs
The Shatter Press notes on April 2 discuss education and its effect on the individual child. It highlights how the Bram church linked schools in Kern County are developing programs to meet students’ needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pro- Bram Church
Kern County
Student Week Ends Here at Fresno State College
Miss Francelia Hansen of Fresno State College spent the Easter vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs J P Hansen of Shafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francelia Hansen
Fres«no
J. P. Hansen
Shafter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Smith's
Mobilubrication
Snow’s Service Station
Mobilgas
American Legion Auxiliary
Rosedale Service
D. D. Schmidt
Prop
Rosedale Hwy
Allen Rd
Waites
Bill Boyd
Mobil Batteries
Federal Tires
Mobiloil
Richard Dix
Badlands
Dakota
Laurel & Hardy
Abbott & Costello
Irene Dunne
OF Dover
Coralite
Vernon Pierce
Yvonne
Salome DE Carlo
Rod Cameron
Bolores del Rio Ia
Shatter Press
Bob Sisson
FOX
Rgem, Gatts
Cas
Theatre Makersfield
Aturi
Tex” Williams
Rogers En
Melody Bowl
Bakersfield
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!