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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1957

Page

6

Maple District Engagement Announced for Neva Becker and Dale Knox

Announcement from Maple News reports the engagement of Neva Becker of Maple and Dale Knox of Wasco, both graduates of Wasco High School. Becker works in Wasco, attended Pacific Idle Institute and San Jose College. Knox is UCLA senior majoring in business administration. The couple plans to wed next winter.

Neva Becker Otto Maple District Dale Knox Wasco Pene Jessie Sullivan Santa Ana UCLA

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Scouter Bill Siemens Reports Visit with Douglas Peters

Bill Siemens, an adult Scouter who joined Kern County Jamboree troops at Valley Forge, reported visiting with Douglas Peters, son of Mr.

Bill Siemens Kern County Jamboree Valley Forge Douglas Peters

Scout trips link Maple district to national sights in 1950s visit

Mrs E J Peters of Maple district and her husband serving in Washington visited the campgrounds with Maple Scouts. They hosted Siemens for dinners at the Pentagon and toured the tomb of the Unknown Soldier Mount Vernon and the U N Building. Siemens noted the Mayflower and United States liners in New York harbor. The Kern County group returned home via southern route.

E. J. Peters Maple District Army Medical Corps Washington D. C Peters Valley Forge Siemens Pentagon Mount Vernon New York Harbor United States U. N Philippine Islands Islands Jose A. Paulilio Kern County

Helicopter Pilot Drops In En Route to Repairs

Lt Albert Hill of Ft. Lewis Washington crashed into mechanical trouble while flying a rebuilt helicopter from Los Angeles. He landed near his aunt Mrs William Ratzlaff and spent the night after canceling his flight plan. He had not seen his aunt in 11 years.

Elbert Hill Ft. Lewis Washington Los Angeles

Janet Klin genberg birthday party and Wasco stars noted

A nine year old Janet Klin genberg celebrated with swimming and a weiner bake at home. Guests included Ja nice Gaede Sandra Bartel Jean nie Heinrichs Sally Franz Ja nice Schultz Theresa Schultz Suzanne Johnson Regina Kleiner Patty Kroeker Gillum Donna Gloeckler Kaylene Johnson and her brother Bobby. Wasco Little League All Stars Stan Loewen and Larry Bartel highlighted district play off at Lompoc with strong infield play and a lunch stop at Paso Robles Inn before further games and travel.

Janet Klingenberg Janet Janice Gaede Sandra Bartel Jeannie Heinrichs Sally Franz Janice Schultz Theresa Schultz Suzanne Johnson Regina Kleiner Patty Kroeker Gillum Donna Gloeckler Kaylene Johnson Bobby Wasco Lompoc Stanley Loewen Larry Bartel Maple School Stan Larry Paso Robles Santa Maria Ventura Herbert Loewen Allen Bartel

Reedley family honors Mrs. Herman Janzen on eightieth birthday

Mr and Mrs Martin Loepp and family attended a Reedley celebration for Mrs Herman Janzen as she turned eighty. Their gathering included Janzen children and spouses, with Ruth Ida Koenly Diane Loepp Alvin Lepp Karen Sharon and Linda Crigger present. Roy Koenig and family could not attend the picnic, which took place at the Reedley park.

Martin Loepp Reedley

Remodeling of Maple School custodian cottage nears paint ready

The custodian’s cottage at Maple School is undergoing a thorough remodel begun July 10. A new bedroom, updated kitchen and bathroom, and new flooring are nearly finished. The Kleiwer family plans completion with their three daughters, while weekend trips included a coast visit and Disneyland. Robert Petker, Wasco Elementary teacher, attends summer sessions in San Jose and will return home next week.

Maple School Jake Kleiwer Kleiwer

Tahoe Vacation Highlights for Franz Family at Al Tahoe

Mr and Mrs Elbert Franz and their children spent several days last week at Lake Tahoe in a trailer on the south shore at Al Tahoe. They enjoyed horseback riding fishing and miniature golf with the highlight of the vacation noted in the fragment.

Summer Trip for Wheaton Student Driver

Bill Siemens Jr a Wheaton College student spent the summer at his parents home and left Monday on a three week trip driving his grandparents Mr and Mrs George Siemens to visit relatives in Saskatchewan and British Columbia He attended Friese State College summer session in Bakersfield and will return to Wheaton in September. RESTFUL VACATION Mrs Robert Wiebe and her two sons Mark and Dale and Mrs William Ratzlaff and son Joel spent restful days at the coast. SAN JOSE VISITORS Mr and Mrs Otto Becker visited by their son and his wife Mr and Mrs De Becker and their sons Ronald and Robert from San Jose Also present were Don Franz of Wasco Neva Becker the Anns and Bergen families Petker family grandchildren Anne and Allen Petker who are visiting.

Harold Steward Jan Thomas Petker San Jose Robert Petker Anne Allen Petker Wasco San Jose State Bill Siemens, Jr Wheaton College George Siemens Saskatchewan British Columbia Young Siemens Friese State College Bakersfield Wheaton Robert Wiebe Mark Dale William Ratzlaff Joel Otto Becker de Becker Ronald Robert Beckers Don Franz Neva Becker Gene “Ans Jake Bergen

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