California State Fair Opens Sacramento August 27
Officials report an avalanche of entries for the California State Fair opening in Sacramento on August 27. Livestock entries in Open and Junior divisions loom large, with around 5 000 animals expected plus about 10 000 birds and rabbits, surpassing last year. Horse entries close August 9, while food, handcrafts, and needle work deadlines arrive August 11 amid a 12 day program featuring horse shows and a vast array of commercial and educational displays. The fair includes 200 commercial displays and the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph exhibit with a Vanguard satellite replica at the entrance.
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Sacramento
Livestock Department
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company
Navy
Vanguard
Multiple Birth Announcements Highlight Shafter Area Families
The notice lists several newborns from Shafter and nearby towns. Paul Benjamin Butler born July 26 at Mercy Bakersfield weighs seven pounds one ounce. Loretta Kay Mungle born July 26 at Wasco Maternity Home weighs nine pounds four ounces. John Robert Youell born July 23 in Fresno area weighs seven pounds 11 ounces. Desiree Dawn Neuman born July 28 at Mercy Bakersfield weighs eight pounds one ounce. Laura Ruth King born July 20 weighs seven pounds 14 3/4 ounces. Carolyn Bower born July 31 at Mercy Bakersfield weighs six pounds 9 ounces. Grandparents and hometowns appear for each family.
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John Butler
Grant
Mercy Hospital
Bakersfield
Paul Benjamin
Benjamin Butler
Brea
California
J. J. Munding
Placentia
Harold Mungle
Central Valley Highway
Wasco
Loretta Kay
Floyd Mungle
Troy Johnson
Missouri
Shafterites
James R. Youell
Fresno
John Robert
P. L. Gorsching
Shafter
Number Four
Harvey Neuman
Desiree Dawn
Robin Rene
Laurie Lynn
Melanie Mitchell
Robert Neuman
Adolph Mettler
Donald Bower
Carolyn
Bowers
Kristine
Kathleen
Suzanne
Jesse Bower
San Luis Obispo
J. S. Cox
Berthold
N. D
Bower
S. A. Camp
California Treasure Chest to Distribute 100 Prizes to Children
A grand give away named California's Treasure Chest will award 200 prizes totaling 10000 dollars for children 16 years old and younger. Prizes include bicycles footballs travel cafes TV sets pool tables outboard motors a 24 foot swimming pool and a live baby skunk. Tickets are drawn on the third day of the event with free gate admission for children 12 and under during the opening 12 days.
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California
4-H and Future Farmers Arrive for California Fair
About 1 200 4-H members from UC Davis descend on the fair for the state convention and opening events including ceremonies livestock judging a large picnic and a parade and pledge. More than 900 Future Farmers of America members attend the first Camp Lillard days with a camp school at the fairgrounds for vocational agriculture students.
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University of California At Davis
Anther
Fu- Farmers of America
Fairgrounds
California
Two Shafter youths wed in 1958 marriage notice
On August 4 1958 Rodolfo Valarde 21 and Mary Marceline Jara 16 both of Shafter were joined in marriage in a ceremony noted in local records. The bride and groom are described in brief terms and the notice references virgin wool fabric as part of the context.
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Rodolfo Valarde
Shafter
Mary Marceline Jara
Don’t Let the Box Become a Death Box
Fire Chief Ed Bender warns against placing discarded ice boxes and refrigerators where children may access them. He urges calling the Fire Department to fix old boxes at no charge to prevent accidental deaths, noting several incidents nationwide as a warning. Check and ensure safety.
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Ed Bender
Butane Fire Hazard Reported at Meyers Trailer Court
Shafter Fire Department answered a call on Monday August fourth at Meyers Trailer Court. No damage occurred but danger of severe personal and property loss was noted. Fire Chief Ed Bender warns lighting butane gas with a candle to avoid gas surge and flame blowout.
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Shafter
Meyer's Trailer Court
Ed Bender
Bender
Fate
Fire Department
Police Department
Grandchild Welcomed by Mrs Bartel in Hillsburg
Mrs. John Bartel welcomed her third grandchild during a visit at her son’s Hillsburg home. The child named Theresa, born to Mr. and Mrs Merle Bartel, adds to a family with Merle Bartel a Shafter native and pharmacist serving Hillsburg. The Bartels, including Rev Bartel and Marilyn, stayed several days in Hillsburg before Mrs Bartel returned to Shafter.
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John Bartel
Hillsburg
Theresa
Merle Bartel
Shafter
Shafter High School
Bakersfield College
University of California, Berkeley
Bartel
Marilyn
New Teacher Here In Shafter Welcomes Wells Couple
New Shafter residents Mr and Mrs Carl Wells move into 311 E Orange after marrying last November They come from Selma Iowa and he will teach in the agriculture department at Shafter High School This fall Wells earned BA and MA from Iowa State College while Mrs Wells attended Iowa State Teachers College and Iowa State College Wells also served two years in the Air Force in Japan Shop With Shafter Merchants They Appreciate Your Business.
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New Shafter
Carl Wells
E. Orange
Wells
Selma
Iowa
Agriculture Department
Shafter High School
Iowa State College
Iowa State Teachers College
Air Force
Japan
Return From Coast Vacation
The Milton Koops returned last week from a coastal trip combining sightseeing and deep sea fishing. The family of four from 184 Munzer were joined by their two sons Dick and Denny. The two week vacation had good weather and Denny found the fishing good.
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Milton Koops
Koops
Munzer
Denny
Camping and fishing trip in Cedar Grove and Paradise Valley
Ed and Bill Schacht with Dan and Dennis Bledsoe spent last week camping and fishing at Cedar Grove in Kings Canyon. The group also hiked to Paradise Valley and fished there.
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Cedar Grove
King’s Canyon
Bill Schacht
Dan
Dennis Bledsoe
Paradise Valley
Mr and Mrs Eugene Strauss Visit San Luis Obispo Relatives
Mr and Mrs Eugene Strauss and daughters Cheryl and Patricia spent the weekend in San Luis Obispo visiting Mrs Strauss' brother Claremore Fenderson and family.
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Eugene Strauss
Cheryl
Patricia
San Luis Obispo
Strauss
Claremore Fenderson
No Program Slated for Rotary Meeting
Rotary lunch at the Cawelo Motel Dining Room had no program scheduled. Members enjoyed warm weather and vacations while Phil Channeson collected unusual fines and shared charming stories.
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Cawelo
Phil Channeson
Building Permits Rise in July 1958 Totaling 787 539 dollars
July added 67 000 to 1958 permit valuation and lifted year total to 787 539 dollars. Five permits accounted for 58 200 000 dollars in July with miscellaneous at 9 000 dollars. A C Jost Inc issued two permits totaling 21 200 dollars. Deeter Construction Co two permits 22 000 dollars. Individual permits went to John Elkins 1 000 dollars J H Mauer 4 000 dollars Burley Dooley 4 000 dollars Alvin B Smith 15 000 dollars.
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A. C. Jost, Inc
Deeter Construction Co
John Elkins
J. H. Mauer
Burley Dooley
Alvin B. Smith
Yosemite Weekend Getaway by Fenderson and Strauss Parties
Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Fenderson and Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Strauss spent a recent weekend escaping the heat with a camping trip in Yosemite.
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Yosemite
M. M. Fenderson
Isaac Strauss
Fire Department Answers Call After Small Car Fire
Fire crews found a small foreign car fire in the electrical area. Mrs. Ralph Beohr and City Councilman Dick Larsen used a fire extinguisher to control the blaze, limiting damage to about 25 dollars. Chief Ed Bender said the department will recharge the extinguisher for Mrs. Beohr.
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Ralph Beohr
Dick Larsen
Beohr
Ed Bender
Roy Ockey Convalesces at Home After Hospital Stay
Roy Ockey has recovered from a heart attack and is convalescing at his home 285 Be Lerdo after a month at Mercy Hospital Bakersfield. Despite a wheelchair, his condition is reported as most satisfactory and well-wishers are encouraged.
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Roy Ockey
Lerdo
Mercy
Voter Registration Deadline Notice for Kern County
A public notice urges eligible residents in California to register. It specifies residency and precinct requirements with deadlines and voting day. Registration locations include City Hall Shafter and Clara Schnidt at 317 Central Ave, with hours 9 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deadline noted as September 10 1958 and election on November 4.
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California
Kern County
Shafter
Clara Schnidt
Central Ave
Brims Enjoy Weekend at Long Beach
Mr and Mrs Burl Brim and their sons spent a recent weekend fishing and swimming at Long Beach enjoying sunny recreation and family time by the shore.
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Long Beach
Burl
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