Verbatim Parcels and Tracts Listed in Late July Notice
A scanned notice lists multiple land parcels with tract and lot numbers, owners and measurements including Tract 868 Lot 11 Velarde Albert Tract 787 Lot 1.16 D S40 40 1/3 ft and others. The fragmented OCR names several individuals such as Henry, Wis, Witlama Leslie BR, and George with dates like 8/28/24 and 7/26-8/9, referencing filings in MDB and See records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veach
David
Velarde
Albert
Vernon
Ionard
Henry
Mbb
Orig George
Troop 953 Heads to Camp August Fourth
On August 4 to Huntington Lake Boy Scout Troop 953 will depart with scout master Leonard Johnson and assistant scout master William Irvin for the summer camp. It marks the largest troop turnout from Shafter area. Parents will provide some transportation and many will visit and have lunch with the Scouts. Camp Kern offers advancement under trained instructors and emphasizes water front activities including canoeing boating swimming life saving and water safety daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Johnson
William Irvin
Huntington Lake
Shafter
Camp Kern
Troop 953 Pot Luck at Manuel Park
Troop 953 and parents held a potluck supper at Manuel Park on Tuesday evening July 24. The scouts played softball before the meal and then met with parents to finalize plans for summer camp at Camp Kern August 4 to 11. Emer Anderson introduced as new assistant scoutmaster. Mr and Mrs Unruh and family returned home from a week’s vacation at Carpinteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troop 953
Manuel Park
Camp Kern
Emer Anderson
Steelman in Army Training Exercise In West Germany
Pfc. Thad H. Steelman and his wife Dottie and his parents live in Shafter. He is taking part in field training exercises with units of the Sixth Infantry Regiment in Germany. The regiment conducts summer drills in Berlin and Western Germany with tactical problems and range firing. Steelman joined the Army in October 1954 and arrived in Europe in July 1955 after basic training at Fort Ord California. He attended Shafter High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thad H. Steelman
Dottie
T. D. Steelman
Shafter
Sixth Infantry Regiment
Germany
Berlin
Steelman
Army
Fort Ord
Cal
Europe
Shafter High School
Study Center Planned at Bakersfield College by Fresno State
Fresno State College proposes a Bakersfield study center to aid teacher preparation, offering courses toward the general elementary credential and degree. The plan, supported by Kern County Union High School and Junior College district, awaits fall realization under two years of state authorization and advocacy by Assembly members Donahoe and Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersfield College
Fresno State College
Kern County Union High School
Bakersfield
California
Dorothy Donahoe
H. W. Kelly
Church Orchestra Holds First Practice At Local Church
The First Baptist Church orchestra began its practice week with sessions on Monday morning. Members include Barbara Wiebe flute Denny Fritzel cornet Dick Witcher Ronnie Schmidt violin Levina Unruh Carol Wiebe Bob Broyles saxophone Jim Lewis trumpet Keith Pennington. Practice occurs Monday Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 to 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
First Baptist Church
Barbara Wiebe
Denny Fritzel
Dick Witcher
Ronnie Schmidt
Levina Unruh
Carol Wiebe
Bob Broyles
Jim Lewis
Keith Pennington
Kiwanis Club Covers Convention Photos and Activities
Shafter Kiwanis Club regular meeting at Lee’s Dining Room featured convention photos by vice Bob Bann from the Kiwanis International gathering in San Francisco. Attendees included Ross Harrington and Bann praising Kiwanis. The session also noted a Sierra fishing trip and welcomed two new members Jack Startup and Art Johnson. The club reports high attendance this year, leading in division 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Kiwanis Club
Lee's
Bob Bann
San Francisco
Kiwanis
Ross Harrington
Bann
Sierras
Jack Startup
King's Department Store
Art Johnson
Shafter High School
Minter Play Day Set for Friday in Kern County
The Kern County Parks and Recreation Department announces its eighth annual play day at Minter Field this Friday August 3. Herbert J. Evans, Director, says over thirty local playoffs drew more than 3000 youths with 400 entrants advancing to the county finals to determine top talents in their chosen events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern County Parks and Recreation Department
Minter Field
Herbert J. Evans
Pulitzer Prize Play Comes to Bakersfield Soon
The Pulitzer Prize comedy sweep The Teahouse of the August Moon arrives at Harvey Auditorium Bakersfield with two evening shows Friday September 7th and 8th and a Saturday matinee. Larry Parks leads a cast including Thomas Coley John Alexander Don Lochner and Michi Kobi in the play about American occupation forces in Okinawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Auditorium
Bakersfield
Larry Parks
Hollywood
Thomas Coley
John Alexander
Don Lochner
Michi Kobi
Okinawa
Southwick Joins USC Summer Workshop Band
Dick Southwick, teacher at Richland Elementary and resident of 244 Faber Street, plays in USC summer workshop band. The program invites teachers and high school students to perform music for classroom use while Southwick pursues a master of music degree at USC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Southwick
University of Southern California
Southwick
Faber Street
Richland Elementary
Mrs Earl Wipf Appointed Civil Defense Chairman
Mrs Earl Wipf, returning from a San Francisco conference for district presidents and department chairmen of the American Legion auxiliary, is named department civil defense chairman for the coming year with jurisdiction over 29 district chairmen. She will attend the National convention in Los Angeles September 1 to 3 to represent the 15th district where she is junior past president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Wipf
American Legion Auxiliary
San Francisco
Bay Area
Lois Rainey
Bakersfield
Wipf
Department
Sylvia Sehorn
National
Los Angeles
Kern County Republicans Endorse Nixon for 1956 Ticket
The Kern County Republican Central Committee endorsed Richard Nixon as Dwight Eisenhower's running mate after a firm meeting following the June 5 primary. The group criticized Harold Stassen's bid to replace Nixon and instructed chairman W. E. James to notify the Republican National Committee of the stance amid controversy over Governor Herter as a potential Nixon replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern County
Republican Central Committee
Richard M. Nixon
Eisenhower
Harold E. Stassen
Calif
W. E James
Republican National Committee
G.O.P
Stassen
Herter
Nixon
B P W Meeting Cancelled and ReScheduled
The Business and Professional Women's Club meeting is postponed to the third Thursday of this month. The group will meet at 129 West Lerdo Highway, Irene Tilley house, for a dessert meeting at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Irene Tilley
West Lerdo Highway
Richland PTA Announces Fall 1956-57 Activities
Mrs. Ezra Suderman, Richland PTA president, outlines plans for 1956 57, including social events like a teacher's reception on September 11 and the annual barbecue on October 4. Collins Hath and Dorothy lead barbecue preparations with Herman Rains as chef. Monthly meetings run Tuesday evenings with social time after programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Suderman
Richland P.T.A
Collins Hath
Dorothy
Herman Rains
P.T.A
P. T. A. Aids Health Officers With Summer Work
Richland P T A aid chairmen Mrs Ed Nikkel Mrs Scott McMichael and Mrs Arthur Kadel led a busy summer aiding county health officers. They organized polio shots baby checkups and a well baby clinic and recruited volunteers to assist health nurses and doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland P.T.A
Ed. Nikkel
Baby Clinic
Scott McMichael
Arthur Kadel
Buttonwillow Library Announces Summer Hours
The Buttonwillow library will stay open all summer and stock magazines including Newsweek Mechanics and Garden Guide. Other titles such as Readers Digest Good Housekeeping Better Homes and Gardens and Child Life are available. Mr and Mrs Raleigh Patterson of 545 Sunset Avenue return from a vacation to Portland Seattle and Victoria with their daughter Mrs C L Sam mons of Western Springs Illinois. Victoria is described as very interesting and quaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Sammons
C. L. and
Todd
Western Springs
Illinois
Newsweek
Mechanics
Gapeeen Guide
Readers Digest
Good Housekeeping
Better Homes and Gardens
Child Life
Raliegh Patterson
Sunset Avenue
Portland
Seattle
Victoria
Ill
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Shafter Recreation Commission
Mrs. Unruh
Carpenteria
Sams
Philadelphia
Robert L. Jones
Jumoral
Qinat Baptist Church
E. Lorde Hwy
Pioneer
Melvin N. Krug
Family Bible Hour
Pentecostal Church of God
Shafter Ave
West Ash
Wesley T. Williams
Homer Watson
First Southern Baptist Church
Kern & Sunset
Rev
Sam Wilcoxon
Buel Mouser
B.T.U
J. C. Wells
Pastor Prayer Service
Bess Mouser
Brotherhood
West Germany
Maytag Shop
E. Lerdo
Frigidaire
Wedgewood
Sales
Emil G. Stoller
Minter
USC
Mrs. Earl
R. Nixon
George Globe
Liberal Credit
Chester Avenue
Leeds
Suderman
P. T. A. Aid Baby
Lee Anecies
Dent Lear
Shafter Press
Garlatz Motor Co
Phone Pioneer
Alfred Paguette
Balboa & Catalina
Hemingson
Santa Fe
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