Becker's remember editor note on Shafter pioneers
This editor note recounts Otto W. Becker and Regina Bergen Becker as early Mennonite settlers near Shafter. It notes their arrival from Weatherford Oklahoma in 1909 aboard an emigrant train to Martendale six miles east of Shafter, marking deep roots of local pioneer families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina Bergen Becker
Jacob E. Bergen
John
Menno
Arnold
Marie
Bertha
Weatherford
Oklahoma
Shafter
Martensdale
Otto Becker
Prussia
Russia
Pioneer Beckers of Shafter A History of Struggle and Settlement
The Bergen and Becker families recount migrations from Oklahoma to California, surviving a stampede of hardships. They describe dusty sagebrush plains near Shafter, a small early town with a single house, a 60 acre plot, and a 40 acre parcel near the depot. They recall outbreaks of influenza, a long bus ride to Bakersfield, and building trades shaping local landmarks. The narrative links six generations of pioneers whose work shaped Shafter’s early growth.
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Jacob Bergen
Shafter Depot
Regina Bergen
Otto Becker
Jacob H. Becker
Otto
Fairview
Oklahoma
Shafter
Riverside Avenue
Becker
BPW Luau Planned by Shafter Club
The Shafter Business and Professional Women's Club plans a Hawaiian luau on Thursday August 25 at 8 p.m. at Virginia Perry's home 405 Beech Avenue. Tiki torches tapa cloth and leis set the mood for the outdoor dinner. The menu features Hawaiian dishes provided by members and guests are invited. Attire is muumuu or flowered shirts. Authentic Hawaiian melodies will be played on tape by Tom Flanagan. Committee members are Mrs. Perry Ann Stoller and Clara Schnaidt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Business and Professional Women's Club
Virginia Perry
Beech Avenue
Pacheco's Celebrate 25th Year With Surprise Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pacheco of Shafter observed their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a surprise reception and dance at Bakersfield Women's Club. Their seven children hosted the event for about 250 guests, including relatives from San Jose, San Fernando, Shafter, Pixley, Calexico, Corcoran, and Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pacheco
Shafter
Bakersfield
Pacheco
Paula
Andres Martinez
Anastacio
Emilia Pacheco
Pachecos
Yuma
Arizona
W. Ash
Ray
Chris
Richard
Helen
Elizabeth
Linda
Andy
Danny Marquez
San Jose
Tanie Guterez
Isaac Camario
San Fernando
Jim McKay
Bob Painter
Eddie Ochoa
Andrew Martinez Jr
Richard Alverez
Reynaldo Martinez
Antonio Martinez
Pixley
Manuel Montano
Calexico
Johnnny Montano
Rachel Vera
Emilia
Sid Montano
Jessie Cedano
Pedro Estrada
Corcoran
Frank Contreras
Los Angeles
Church of God Chicken Dinner at Smiths Corner
The Shafter Church of God at Smith's Corner hosts a Friday night chicken dinner on August 19 from 6 to 8. Adults are charged 3.00 and children up to 12 years pay 1.50. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Church of God
Smith’s Corner
Appetite suppressing ear insert advertised by chiropractor
An oil-stained ad offers a small plastic insert that presses two acupuncture points in the ear to suppress appetite. It claims no will power is needed and promises hunger control after insertion. Contact Dr. Leonard S. Ross at 2011 Truxtun Ave Bakersfield or call 805 327 8411 for details.
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Leonard S. Ross
Truxtun Ave
Bakersfield
Chicken Dinner at The Shafter Church This Friday
The Shafter Church of God will hold a chicken dinner Friday night August 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Smiths Corner. Zachary is appointed to the organizing committee. Phillip E Zachary, president of Community National Bank and Shafter resident, is named to the Agricultural Lending Committee of the California Bankers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zachary
Phillip E.zachary
Community National Bank
Shafter
California Bankers Association
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Otto W. Becker
California Avenue
Beckers
Bergen
H. J. Martens
Martens
Europe
Holland
Danzig
Ukraine
Rosedale
Dinuba
Reedley
Campbell
King Lumber Company
Central Avenue
Hitchcock’s Hardware
Shafter Mercantile
Stroud’s Grocery
Charley Dolittle
T.V. Little
Five Points
Nikkel Iron Works
Fresno Avenue
Burbank Avenue
Cherry Avenue
Poplar Avenue
Kern County Land Company
Rio Bravo
J.J. Becker
Sportsman’s Cafe
Bottle Shop
Armstrong Beauty Shop
John Scaroni
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
O's
Central Ave
BPW
Luau
Ann Stoller
Clara Schnidt
Central Shafter
Shafter Church
God At
Smiths Corner
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