Party On Birthday Show Party On Birthday
A theater party last week marked the 12th birthday of Sandra and Michael Steele. Twin offspring of Mr and Mrs Carl Steele of Riverside Drive. After the movies guests returned to the Steele homes for birthday cake ice cream and punch. Those present included Danny Koehn Larry Koehn Pat Epp Joe Epp Bruce Epp Alvin Epp Jr Marva Steele Derek Steele Roger Tatum and Tony Tatum.
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Sandra
Michael Steele
Carl Steele
Riverside Drive
Steele
Danny
Larry Koehn
Pat
Joe “Epp
Bruce
Alvin Epp, Jr
Marva
Derek Steele
Roger
Tony Tatum
Grand Canyon National Park Created in 1919
The Grand Canyon National Park was established in 1919, consolidating existing monuments and protecting its iconic landscapes as a national park under federal designation. This move preserved the canyon as a public resource and landmark.
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Grand Canyon National Park
Lawn Party Celebrates Boy's Eighth Birthday
A birthday lawn party was held Sunday in honor of Philip Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Anderson of 522 Sierra Street. Guests included Lynn Arnold, Dee Arnold, Channing Howell, Perry Howell, Janet Howell, Mark Larson, Bill Thompson, Mary Thompson, BeRoy Shultz, Gloria Shultz, Christopher Shultz, Sean Shultz, and Timmy Anderson. The celebration featured birthday cake ice cream and punch with games of monopoly.
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Philip
Elmer Anderson
Sierra St
Lynn
Dee Arnold
Channing
Perry
Janet Howell
Mark Larson
Bill
Mary Thompson
BeRoy
Gloria Shultz
Christopher
Sean
Timmy
John Lamb Celebrates 93rd Birthday in Shafter
John Lamb, oldest Shafter resident, turned 93 with a party at Neuman's Cafe. Friends and neighbors joined in cutting cake as Lamb, a longtime farmer and retired worker, enjoyed a sunny afternoon with gratitude and many well wishers.
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John Lamb
Shafter Oldtimer
Pals
Shafter
Neuman
Lamb
Friends RC
Bern
Healdsburg
Saloma County
Bern County
Mans
Tlarry
Coberly- West
Young Philip Quiring Celebrates Birthday
Young Philip Quiring, son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Quiring of 250 Orange St, turned seven with a Monday party at home The guests enjoyed cup cakes ice cream and punch and received balloons as favors Present were Teddy Heinrichs Wasco Dale Nickel Clyde Ratzlaff Dale and Mark Slemes and Albert Pethor
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Philip
Quiring
Jacob Quirinz
Orange
Teddy and
Douglas
Heinrichs
Wasco
Dale Nickel
Clyde Ratzlaff
Dale
Mark Slemehs
Albert ‘Pefther
Picnic Supper Honors Woman at Riverside Drive
Mrs. Carr Toews celebrated her birthday with a family picnic at Shafter Park. After dinner the group watched a fireman's drill and attended a ball game between the American Legion and Frank Russell teams. Attending were Dan Toews and Mrs. Toews' parents Mr. and Mrs. I. E. Weigand and the Toews' three sons Larry Roland and Ivie.
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Carr Toews
Riverside Drive
Shafter Park
American Legion
Frank Russell
Dan Toews
Toews
I. E. . Weigand
Larry
Roland
Iivie
Beverly and Barbara Fet ed on Fourth Birthday at Home
Beverly and Barbara twin daughters of Mr and Mrs Jim Gloeckler celebrated their fourth birthday Saturday with a yard party. Guests enjoyed cupcakes punch and home made ice cream. relatives and friends joined for Sunday dinner and shared more ice cream and birthday cake.
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Beverly
Barbara
Jim Gloeckler
Tulare Ave
Liu Yue
Pace
Sandra
Pam McCoy
Judy
John. Loewen
Donna Gloeckler
Bobby Gloeckler
Surprise Party for Donna Neal at Walraven Home
A Tuesday evening surprise birthday party was hosted at 30192 Lordo Ave for Donna Neal. Guests included Norma Nix, Delores Nix, Rachel Anderson, Helen Anderson, Rauline Anderson, Lola Moore, Betty Moore, Beverly Clark, Doris Bowley, Jimmie Witcher, Carol Cartnal, Jimmy Schmidt, Eugene Schmidt, James Grumbles, Billy Chapple, Johnny Neal, Mrs Frank Wiebe, Mr and Mrs Allen Mettler, and Rev and Mrs Bernard FE Andrews with sons Jimmy Paul and Steven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Neal
Elpha Walraven
Lordo. Ave
Norma
Delores Nix
Rachel
Helen
Rauline Anderson
Lola
Betty Moore
Beverly Clark
Doris Bowley
Jimmie Witcher
Carol Cartnal
Jimmy
Eugene Schmidt
James Grumbles
Billy Chapple
Johnny Neal
Frank
Youth Fellowship Party At First Baptist Church
A youth fellowship gathering was hosted last week at the home of Mr and Mrs Jake F Schmidt. Attendees included Rachel and Helen Anderson Delores and Norma Nix Beverly Grumbles Rev and Mrs Bernard E Andrews Mr and Mrs Allen Mettler Darlene and Eugene Schmidt and Linda Jimmy and Jerry Schmidt. Indoor and outdoor games and refreshments were served.
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the First Baptist Church
Jake F. Schimdt
Rachel
Helen Anderson
Delores
Norma Nix
Beverly Grumbles
Bernard FE. Andrews
Arid
Allén Mettler
Darlene
Eugene Schmidt
Linda
Jimmy
Jerry Schmidt
Valley Fever Ill Holds Eight Year Old Rachel Baca
Eight year old Rachel Baca, daughter of Pauline Baca, has been ill with valley fever for some time and is expected to be well by September when school starts. Other notes include birthday observances for Mary Heredia and Mary Jara, family visits by Alex Estavillo, Elso Florez, Lola Savala, and contractor Manuel Rodriguez moving to Wasco, plus birthday celebrations for Susana Aguilar and Rachel Ramirez and relocation of Ramona Rodriguez and daughter Enriqueta to East Bakersfield.
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Rachel °. Baca
Pauline Baca
Ben
Shafter
Manuel Rodriquez
Wasco
Mr. Rodriguez
Couple Plans Yosemite Trip Message from Local Residents
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Howell of 148 East Lerdo Ave will visit Yosemite this weekend and return Sunday. They travel with Mrs Howell s brother and wife Channing Crandall of 295 Lerdo Ave plus houseguests Mrs Jean Leatherman of Drumright Oklahoma and Miss Mary Carlstroom of Bakersfield. The Howells spent last weekend at Pismo Beach with their children Channing Perry and Janet.
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Kenneth Howell
East Lerdo Ave
Yosemite
Arthur D Duehren Recovers At Home After Separation
Arthur D. Duehren is convalescing at home from a recent separation. His sister Mrs. LC Newton of Acton is assisting him.
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Arthur D. Duehren
Mrs
LC. Newton of
Acton
Cousins Visit Siemens Home in Balko Oklahoma
Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Frantz and their four children of Balko Oklahoma visit cousins Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Siemens at 341 Fabher Street. The Frantzes spent last week in Shafter and planned trips to Catalina and other spots. They returned Tuesday and Mr. Frantz and Mr. Siemens joined local men for a fishing trip yesterday.
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R. B. Frantz
Balko
Okla
Ernest Siemens
Fabher St
Frantz
Shafter
Catalina
Mr. Frantz
Mr. Siemens
Local visitors stay with Willard Neumann family
Mrs Nellie Glover and Mr and Mrs Marion Sayre with Caro lyn of Tracy were overnight visitors in the Willard Neumann home last week.
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Nellie Glover
Marion Sayre
Carolyn of Tracy
Willard Neumann
Birth Announcements From Mercy Hospital in Shafter
A series of births at Mercy Hospital details Gwenlynn Jean Baerg born July 23 at 2 14 a m to Walter and wife on Riverside Drive. weight seven pounds fourteen ounces. Dennis Edward Lynn born August 8 to Richard and Frances Lynn of Shafter. weight seven pounds. Janet Cummings born August 2 to James and wife in Mercy Hospital. weight six pounds twelve ounces. Effie Jane Madden born August 3 to J F and wife on Beech Street. weight eight pounds twelve ounces. Grandparents listed include W C Madden Avondale Arizona and Roberta Wood Portland Oregon.
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Gwenlynn Jean
Walter Baerg
Riverside Drive
Mercy Hospital
Douglas
Susan
Dennis
Edward
Richard Lynn
Shafter
Lynns
Linda
Frances Grumbies
Janet
James Cummings
Jimmy
Effie Jane
J. F. Madden
Beech St
W. C. Madden
Avondale
Ariz
Roberta Wood
Portland
Oreo
Shafter Adopts Ordinance Repealing Rule for City Council
Ordinance No 81 repeals Ordinance No 3 establishing proceedings and attendance rules for Shafter City Council. It takes effect 30 days after final passage and requires publication with council votes. Mayor Adolph Kirschenmann and City Clerk F G Shaw sign and certify. (8-17, 1950)
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City OF
Shafter
State of California
Shafer
Adolph Kirschenmann
F. G. Shaw
I. F. G. Shaw
Kirschenmann
Russell
Johnson
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Jack Fry
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Ned. Cheney
Tip Henderson
Betty Foster
P. V. McClure
Jake Neufeld
Boots Perry
E. B. Stringham
Owen Priest
Earl Johnson
Dr. O. G. Ohlsson
George Vine
Hanley Witcher
Ed Lindquist
Grady Bartlett
Jerry Unruh
Slade Putman
John D. Beese
Enns Warren
Herman Fast
Oscar Rudd
Pete Duke
John Gaede
al Finkbeiner
M. Unruh
Jim Martin
Jack Bellows
Richard Hayes
Sheret Lion
Bob Neuman
Charley Hitchcock
Joe Frizzell
G. B. Clark
Jack Dean
Lee Gray
Young Philip Quiring
Valup
Henry J. Taylor
ABC Network
BUICK
Youth Fellowship Party
Rachel Baca
Valley Fever
Mary Heredia
Mary Jara
Pablo Heredia
Pedro Jara
Alex Estavillo
Martines Street
Mr. Estavillo
Elso Florez
Paso de Pico Street
Lola Savala
Rodriguez Street
Rachel Ramirez
Joe Ramirez
Martinez Street
Ramona Rodriguez
Enriqueta
Bakersfield
Rodriguez
Siemens
Wasco Plumbing CO
7Th Street
Vin
Sretay
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