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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1958
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Onzo Cross and their family spent four days sightseeing along the coast making brief stops in Oceana and nearby points of interest during a recent trip.
Rosedale-Rio Bravo Water Storage District launches an $18,000 fundraiser led by Chairman Paul Enns to finance district formation. Fund proceeds will be refunded if formation succeeds or prorated if it fails. Supporters argue a dollar per acre now saves future pumping costs amid dropping groundwater tables. If organized, leaders plan to buy surplus Central Valley Project water and sink it into Jerry Slough to replenish aquifer levels.
Sunday invitation from Shefter Churches welcomes worshippers to their services. The message emphasizes inclusive outreach and community fellowship at local churches.
Miss Arline Dollinger of Lodi, niece of Mrs. J. H. Lorenz and Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Dollinger of Stockton, visited the Lorenz home during a Shafter stopover on the way to Disneyland. Mr. Dollin is Mrs. Lorenz' nephew.
Kern County Fair announces Kid's Day Tuesday for Bakersfield schools and Wednesday for county schools. Bozo the Clown will greet children and hand out prizes as John Strong circus performs daily with ponies dogs jugglers and magic acts. Mother Goose Farm features baby animals and nursery rhyme characters while Straw Hat Revue offers nightly shows.
Week at the beach finds Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mason and family and Mrs. Mason’s sister Miss Hall of Bakersfield enjoying a pleasant vacation in Carpinteria. Mary Brown of South Mary Brown returns from Lejune North Carolina where her brother Morton Brown, a Marine, was on cruise with Mrs. Morton Brown visiting with Mary.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ray of Shafter spent a week in Sacramento visiting Mr. Ray's sister Mrs. Leonard Johnson and family.
A group from Shafter and Bakersfield surprised Alma June Cross on her 17th birthday at Patsy Turney's Bakersfield home. Guests from Shafter included Maudie and Jule Armstrong, Tommy Baker, Gene and Richard Lytle, and Paulette Begley. They played games danced and enjoyed cake and punch. Miss Turney and Miss Cross are cousins.
Weekend visitors included Lt. and Mrs. John Kelly of Camp Pendleton at Lt. Kelly’s parents Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Kelly’s home. Also present were Lt. and Mrs. Peter Maitland of Laguna Beach, Assemblyman and Mrs. Seth Johnson of Los Angeles, and Lt. Maitland stationed at El Toro. The Bakerfield group included Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kelly and Patrick, and Mae Smith with daughter from Pittsburg and Tracy stayed with Rolf Smith’s family and Peggy.
The notice advises using DDT before storing bulbs to combat pests in nurseries. It lists violas, pansies, calendulas, and snapdragons as suitable for planting now for winter or early spring bloom. It notes lawns in California can be planted almost anytime, with August as the ideal time.
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