Head Start program volunteers aid community youths
Mrs Ummel commends volunteers from Ruth McMillen to Leota Adams for their work in Shafter High School and College nursing groups. Mothers, teachers, and local clubs donated funds and materials. Kern Loan, King Lumber, Shafco, Central Hardware, Western Auto supplied supplies. R A Jacobsen provided fencing. six weeks of Head Start helped children adapt to kindergarten with observed gains and improved listening skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Kennath
Linda Ogle
Carol Janzen
Kay Crosby
di Crosby
Victoria Daughbey
Allison Harvey
Katy Stent
Wan
Shafter High School
Julia Chavez
Minerva Albiar
Stella Olveda
Mary Snively
Sherri Jarred
Jean Haddon
Mayvis Arnold
Socorra Alvear
Ted
Kiwanis
Rotary
Christian Business Men
Kern Loan Company
King Lumber Company
Shafco
Central Hardware
Western Auto
R. A. Jacobsen
Shafter Concrete Pipe Company
Starrh
G. L
Fred ’S
Ummel
North
Ateea
Brent Roberts Weds Bakersfield Girl at Presbyterian Church
Mr and Mrs Brent Roberts were married at the Presbyterian Church with a reception following. The groom is a grid star at Tulsa University and formerly a Bakersfield grid player. The ceremony and reception were held at a local venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brent Roberts
Bakersfield
Presbyterian Church
Aoe
Tulsa University
Mrs Rice Family Reunion Marks Six Year Gap
Mrs Rice and her relatives gathered for a rare reunion after six years apart, sharing a long-awaited Saturday together and reflecting on family bonds.
Driver Crashes into Hitchcock Auto Parts Building
Roger Richards was driving west on Lerdo when he dozed at the wheel and struck the corner of Hitchcock Auto Parts. He awoke after impact as the car skidded on loose gravel and damaged the building corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Richards
Lerdo
Hitchcock Auto Parts
Richards
Miss Becker Honored At Surprise Shower
Miss Carol Becker was guest of honor at a surprise bridal shower held Aug 3 at the home of Mrs. Ernest Siemens. Relatives and friends from the area attended as lingerie gifts were opened and a bridal doll with flowers decorated the gift table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Becker
Ernest Siemens
Carol
Don Klingenberg
Otto Becker
Frank Russell
Angel
Neal Sperling
al Janzen
Roger Neufeld
Curtis Bergman
Siemens
Henry Stinett
Oscar Bergman
Sam Becker
Rose Franz
Ruben Sperling
Lawrence Handel
John Balzer
Jack Nikkel
Tony Heller
Frank Becker
Vernon Kroeker
Violet Hemingson
Jan Kroeker
Norma Neufeld
Sharon Balzer
Pat Russell
Seanna Sper- Bergman
Tanya
Miss McMichael Plans English Major This Fall
Miss McMichael will pursue an English major in the fall at the University of California. The note mentions her graduation, travels in the High Sierras, and plans for continuing studies toward a master’s degree at Franciscan State College in the East and New York area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss McMichael
Romi G. Kalenael
Shafter Aye
Shafter
Denie
Frdmi
University of Reek Eaeher
Seasonield
New York
Hubcaps Stolen From Joe Copeland’s Car
Joe Copeland of 246 East Marengo reported four hubcaps stolen from his parked car in front of his residence. The incident was reported to the police as a theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Copeland
Marengo
Billfold Taken From Mitchell Car in City Drive
A billfold was reported missing from a Mitchell car parked at 450 Shaw. The owner Charles Mitchell said the billfold contained eight dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mitchell
Shaw
Mitchell
Ninth Graders Set for Hartland Camp Departure
Ninth graders from Camp Hartland head out Monday morning for Hartland Camp. Girls include Carol Bergen Georgette Jones Pam Kopper Jon Lachenmaier Gladys Schultz Cheryl Watson Carolyn Reimer while Billy Kroeker is the only boy. Pastor Robert Radtke of El Camino is a Grace Bible Institute alumnus with many years guiding youth. Senior high camp follows August 16 to 22 with counselors Robert Voght and Bill Siemens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartland Camp
Carol Bergen
Georgette Jones
Pam Kopper
Jon Lachenmaier
Gladys Schultz
Cheryl Watson
Carolyn Reimer
Billy Kroeker
Robert Radtke
el Camino
Grace Bible Institute
Midwest
Robert Voght
Bill Siemens
Kern County Legion Council Pot Luck Supper Scheduled
The Kern County Council of the American Legion will hold a pot luck supper at the Legion Hall Post No. 26 on Saturday evening August 14. The council will conduct its regular business during the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern County Council of the American Legion
Legion Hall
Post No. 26
County Council
Mrs Woodard Is Home After Heart Attack Recovery
Dorothy Woodard of 364 Manuel has returned home from Bakersfield hospital after a heart attack and three week stay. She is reported improving and can receive a limited number of visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Dorothy) Woodard
Manuel
Bakersfield
Bicycle Stolen From Rodney Creckbaum on Elm Street
Rodney Creckbaum reports his bicycle was stolen from 431 Elm Street. Police are investigating the theft and reviewing nearby area footage for clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Creckbaum
Elm Street
Coming and Going Across Families and Travelers
Jimmie Jeannette and Jerranna with her mother Mrs Rudy Lopez spent the weekend with Mrs Holt's brother A L Williams in San Diego. Mr and Mrs Mark Packard Gayle Belva Markie and Denise have returned from a vacation trip to Utah Snowy Range and Zion National Park. They visited Mr and Mrs W S Buffington and Mr and Mrs Bill Packard of Cheyenne. Miss Jackie Packard, who had been with her grandparents, accompanied them to Shafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie
Jeannette
Jerranna
Rudy Lopez
Mrs. Holt
A. L. Williams
San Diego
Mark Packard
Gayle
Belva
Markie
Denise
Utah
Snowy Range
Zion National Park
W. S. Buffington
Bill Packard
Cheyenne
Jackie Packard
Shafter
Relatives Plan Late-Summer Family Vacations
Rev and Mrs John C Heal and children Sharon and John return to 462 Maine after a two week Lake Tahoe trip with a Presbyterian school and family camp. They visited Mrs Heal's mother Dorothy Marcy in Walla Walla Washington and enjoyed Shakespeare at Ashland Oregon. Mr and Mrs Leon Morgan and daughters Patricia and Lynn plan a vacation starting Sunday August 15 to Sequoias visiting Floyd Graves in Porterville and Sally and Herman Arms of Oakeview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Heal
Sharon
John
Maine
Lake Tahoe
Walla Walla
Wash
Leon Morgan
Patricia
Lynn
Hawaiian Luau Honors Rex Tudor and Family
A cross street luau hosted by Mr and Mrs Dan Weitz celebrated their daughter and her husband Rex Tudor. Rex departs for two years in Hawaii with Hokado Accounting Firm while Mrs Tudor and her son accompany him, guests from UCLA UCLA sororities and numerous relatives attended, many in colorful leis and muumuus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Weitz
Honolulu
Weitz
Rex
Fay ‘Tudor
Los Angeles
Islands
Shafter
San Jose State
Tudor
San J
John Seibly
Robe Seibly
Bakersfield
Stephen Fairchild
San Maria
Richa Fairchild
Cuyama
Emanuel H. Mettler
M Tudor
Bakersfiel
Ross Johnson
Ga Robinson
Almberg
Charl Mixon
M Fay Tudor
Merle Metter
Paul Carters Leave for San Luis Obispo
Mr and Mrs Paul Carter and children Jane and Michael left last week to make their home at San Luis Obispo. Carter is employed as a guard at the Men’s Colony there. They were anxious to move before the children started school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Carter
Jane
Michael
San Luispoy Hayter
Carter
Men
Anxiou
TV Set Stolen From Arly's Appliance Store Display
A portable television was reported stolen from the display window of Arly's Appliance Store. The set was valued at 160 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arly
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Umimell
Ruth McMillen
Cletis Caugh- Reynolds
Leota
Mary Nikkel
Leda Cooper
Jan Wells
Nancy Garing
Betty Key
Ell
Southern Baptist Church
Bvel Mouser
C.ogan
Trelaing Union
Horsce Womeck
Rover Vis Roe
North Shafter
Miss Becker
Sam JL. Becker
Santa’ Barbara
Francisca
Tal
Prent Pengpern
Fairview
Walker ST
Pioneer
Shafter, Calif
George Globe
Chester Avenue
Leeds
PerhioglSth &K
Camp Hartland
Kern County Council
Mrs. Woodard
Luau
Rex Tudors
Paul Carters
San Luis Obispo
San Francisco
Pg&e
Moss Landing
California
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