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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1958

Page

8

Graduate Nurse Whitfield Returns From Vacation in Oakland

Miss Whitfield, one of 35 seniors at Kaiser Foundation School of Nursing, received her nursing pin at Plymouth Congregational Church on July 25. She must pass state board exams this month to obtain RN credentials and may be placed on relief duty during vacation before a fall assignment.

Whitefield Kaiser Foundation School of Nursing Oakland Daniel Whitfield Miss Whitfield Plymouth Congregational Church of Oakland Maple School Wasco High School

Watsons Visit E. L. Bradhurst and Don Watsons

Mr and Mrs Homer Watson returned from a vacation visiting the E L Bradhurst family in Susanville and then the Don Watsons in Yreka. A Reverend from the audience remarked though no score was given. They also described seeing a bubbling crater of Mr Lassen after a drive.

Homer Watson E. L. Bradhurst Susanville Yreka Don Watsons Mr. Lassen

Death of J H Goertzen 77 at Dodge City hospital

J H Goertzen aged 77 of Big Bow Kansas died at a Dodge City hospital after a long illness. He was a victim of multiple sclerosis. Survived by his wife. He planned to visit his parents during a trip including a church conference in Fairview Oklahoma. The Goertzens were well known for visiting their son's family here. A vacation report from Oceano notes Mr and Mrs Martin Loepp and daughter Diana with foster children Karan Sharon and Linda Crigger at the resort for two weeks. They were hosted by Abe Neufeld and later by Minnie Godfrey in Oceano. The Neufelds have a new home near Garden Grove. They visited the county fair at Santa Maria to see the flowers.

J. H. Goertzen Big Bow Kansas Dodge City William Fairview Oklahoma Goertzens Oceano Martin Loepp Dian Karan Sharon Linda Crigger Abe Neufeld Garden Grove Neufelds Minnie Godfrey Santa Maria

Family trip to Mount Herman ends with visit

Mr and Mrs Elbert Franz and family return from a week at Mount Herman bringing Barbara Fleming for a visit. Barbara is the daughter of Jake and Barbara Fleming of San Jose. She will soon return home with her uncle Adolph Goertzen family.

Mount Herman Elbert Franz Barbara Fleming Barbara Jake Fleming San Jose Shafter Adolph Goertzens Franz Santa Cruz San Francisco Johnny Nickel Berkeley Nickel

Goertzen Family Enjoys State Park Camping Near Fort Bragg

The William Goertzen family recalls a two week camping trip at a state park near Fort Bragg. They found abundant wild berries and Billy Jr. caught his salmon limit during the visit. Park facilities and ranger led activities such as campfire programs and hikes enhanced their stay. Mrs. Goertzen’s sister and her San Jose family joined for several days.

William Goertzen Fort Bragg Billy, Jr Goertzens

Ratzlaffs and Joel Take Scenic Cayucus Visit

Mr and Mrs William Ratzlaff and son Joel vacationed at Cayucus with Mrs Sarah Ratzlaff his mother. They drove to Monterey to enjoy the scenery during their trip.

William Ratzlaff Joel Cayucus Sarah Ratzlaff Monterey

Atchison Family Camped Near Yellowstone Report

Mr and Mrs John Atchison and three sons Grayson Robert and Richard spent a Yellowstone vacation camping fishing and touring the park their trailer and boat facing rough detours They also reported a derailed train in Nevada after the fatal accident and mention Mrs Virgil Henderson of San Jose as the mother in law.

Yellowstone John Atchison Grayson Robert Richard Nevada Atchison Virgil Henderson San Jose

Mrs Aaron Janzen guest. Congo missionary and midwife trainer

Mr and Mrs William Goertzen hosted Mrs Aaron Janzen for three days, noting her 27 years in medical missionary work in the Belgian Congo. She ran a maternity home with her husband, trained natives in midwifery, and has government support due to high maternal and infant mortality. Since returning to the U S, she has been writing missionary stories for children. Her husband, who served 45 years in the mission field, died during a deputation tour in Canada.

William Goertzen Aaron Janzen Belgian Congo United States Canada Shafter Mountain Lake Minnesota

Snow Gates and Valves Promote Rust Proof Parkerized Parts

Snow Irrigation Supply markets gates and valves claiming rust resistance and no leaks due to Parkerizing treatment. The ad cites a Los Angeles location on 2th Street with a sales contact for dealers.

Los Angeles

Florida citrus vs California SunKist ad profits discussed

Florida notes that California citrus growers earn higher returns from brand advertising than Florida's commodity ads. The piece explains ad effectiveness, costs, and the need for growers to see tangible net benefits, with Brand advertising cited as more profitable for orange growers.

Florida California Sion Sunkist Triangle

Alfalfa Field Day At Davis Sept 12

Alfalfa field day at the University of California Davis on September 12 covers planting to pelleting. The program runs from 9 a.m. with talks on feeding alfalfa and digestion trials, hay quality, pelleting, aphid resistance, and fertilizing. Dean Fred N Briggs will deliver the noon address.

University of California, Davis James H. Meyer Glen P. Lofgreen Luther G. Jones John B. Dobie Ernest H. Stanford Varn L. Marble Fred N. Briggs College of Agriculture At Davis

Hawaii Annexation by Congress in 1898

The Territory of Hawaii was annexed to the United States by act of Congress on July 7, 1898.

Territory of Hawaii United States Congress

San Francisco Trip By Mr and Mrs Kerneth Anderson

Mr and Mrs Kerneth Anderson of 3149 Lerdo enjoyed a weekend sight seeing trip to San Francisco. They left Friday and returned Monday, reporting a pleasant excursion in the Bay area.

San Francisco Kerneth Anderson Lerdo

Condition of Glen Putman Sr. in Altus improves slightly

A report notes Glen Putman Sr. is ill in Altus Oklahoma and may require hospitalization for an extended period. Mr and Mrs Glen Putman Jr. and John remain in Altus with updates on the senior Putman’s condition.

Glen Putman Altus Oklahoma Glen Putman, Jr John

Washington lays cornerstone of Capitol on September 18 1793

President Washington laid the cornerstone of the Nation's Capitol on September 18 1793 marking a milestone in federal construction. The event linked the executive with the new government and the seat of legislative power.

Washington

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