Perkins Family Reunion and Potluck at Stringham Park
Seventy eight Perkins family members gathered for a reunion and potluck dinner on Saturday August 13 at Stringham Park. Attendees included Mae Perkins and relatives from Bakersfield Shafter Delano Victorville Fresno Taft, plus Frank Jewell Perkins Sherman and Luther Gallagher families and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins
Stringham Park
Mae Perkins
Henry Perkins
Bakersfield
Carl Perkins
Fresno
Luther Gallagher
Carrie Perkins Gallagher
Shafter
Taft
G.W
Mildred Perkins
Robert
Florence Perkins
Louise Perkins Dorhier
Rufus
Jewel Sherman
A Perkins
Louise Dorhier (II
Guest Pulpit Sermon on Confronting fear at First Mexican Baptist
Pastor Raul Moreno of First Mexican Baptist Church urges facing fear using scripture. He cites 2 Samuel 18 8 Psalms 27 1 1 John 4 18 Romans 8 31 and Franklin D Roosevelt to argue fear should be overcome by love courage and faith in God rather than self concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Mexican Baptist Church
Franklin D. Roosevelt
David
John
Jesus Christ
Edith Torigiani Elected President of Buttonwillow Pioneers
Edith Torigiani was elected president of the Pioneers of Buttonwillow, the senior citizens group, and will be installed at the annual dinner September 18. Officers for next year include Bob Williams as first vice president, Peggy Smith as second vice president, Mary Ghilar duucci as secretary, and Hazel Nelson as treasurer. The major project for next year is to raise money to buy a van to provide transportation for seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Torigiani
The
Pioneers of
Buttonwillow
Bob Williams
Peggy Smith
Mary Ghilarducci
Hazel Nelson
Torigiani
Buttonwillow Times
Edith
Jack
Merlo Couple Plans Monthlong Europe Trip
Mr and Mrs John Merlo of Buttonwillow depart Los Angeles for a month in Europe. They will spend ten days with Johns father and friends in Roumania ten days with Mrs Merlos relatives in Lucca and the rest in Italy including Aviano with relatives.
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Mrs
John Merlo
Europe
Buttonwillow
Los Angeles
John
Roumania
Lucca
Italy
Italian visitor Mary Baldi spends time with brother Jack
Mary Baldi of Lunato Italy visits her brother Jack Baldi. The two share time at his home after a three month stay and plan further travel during the week. Baldi’s trip reflects family ties and ongoing arrangements in the local area.
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Mary Baldi
Italy
Brother Jack
Lunato
Jack
Brother
Tonwillow
Dinner Benefit For Wasco Association Scheduled At Elks Lodge
Tickets for August 28 noon to 4 pm at the Elks Lodge go on sale with all proceeds to the Wasco Association for the Developmentally Disabled Special Projects Fund. Sponsors include Gerry Miller Lewis Doc Kaufman and D Gene Miller. Volunteers from the Elks Lodge support meal prep and facilities. Entertainment features Suzanne Tedder WADD choir Billy Keener and Mixed Company. Advanced tickets are available by calling WADD at 758 5331 with door sales on a first come basis.
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The
Elks Lodge
Wasco Association For the
Special Projects Fund
Gerry Miller
WADD
Lewis
Doc"’ Kaufman
D. Gene Miller
Stockman
Lowe Brothers Hay Service
Bill Keener
Doc
Gene
Gerry
Billy Keener
Wadd, Inc
Scheduling of Shafter Veterans Hall in 1984
Applications for hall scheduling will be accepted on a first come first served basis on October 26 from 12 30 p m to 2 30 p m for Shafter Veterans Hall.
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Shafter Veterans Hall
Community notices policy from The Shafter Press
The Shafter Press offers free wedding and engagement announcements birth notices and club and church news with deadlines by Monday noon. Contact society writer Jeanette Wheeler on Mondays or Fridays at 746-4942 or 399-5925 for details photos should be black and white but color accepted if exposure and printing are proper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Press
Contact Society
Jeanette Wheeler
National Nursing Home Employee Week Celebrated Nationwide
National Nursing Home Employee Week runs August 21 to 25 with the theme Appreciating Excellence. Wayne Smith administrator of Shafter Convalescent Hospital notes caring for the elderly requires patience and empathy. Beverly Enterprises sponsors the week and will honor five outstanding staff with certificates at a Thursday ceremony at 2:00 p.m. at Deep Pit Barbecue.
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Nursing Home
Wayne Smith
Shafter Convalescent Hospital
National Nursing Home
American Health Care Association
National Council of Health Centers
Beverly Enterprises
Irma Reimer Joins Santa Barbara Savings as Counselor
Irma Reimer begins as savings counselor at Santa Barbara Savings & Loan, starting July 18 1983. She previously worked at Santa Barbara Savings in Bakersfield, ran Chanos Restaurant in Shafter, and married David Reimer in August 1980. She grew up in Shafter and has a large family with eight siblings.
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Irma Reimer
Local
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Savings & Loan Association
Irma
Shafter
Santa Barbara Savings
Bakersfield
Shafter High School
Bank of America
Cal State
Tovar's
David Reimer
David
Julia
Refusio Gamboa
Delpha
Harold Reimer
Mrs Frost to Return Home After Hip Surgery
Mrs. Frost will be home from Mercy Hospital Bakersfield on Wednesday August 23 after hip surgery performed Monday August 15. She is recovering well from a broken hip incurred early last week while attempting to avoid a fall.
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Jack Frost
Mercy Hospital
Bakersfield
Survey in Shafter and Wasco on affordable housing
A survey is being conducted in front of the Safeway store in Shafter to gauge resident interest in new affordable low income housing. Wasco and Shafter residents are invited to share their opinions this week with pollsters.
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Safeway
Shafter
Wasco
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Pastor Raul Moreno
First Assembly OF God
Elm Street
Jerry Mitchell
the People's Church
James Mt
Gene Freeman
Bette Freeman
Kenneth McCormick
First Southern Baptist Church
Kern St. Shafter
H.D. Rutledge
Jerry Hampton
Assoc
Buttonwillow Recreation
Suzanne Tedder
Tome and
Helen Pennell
College of the Desert
Palm Desert
California
Shafter United Methodist
Rev. G
Ted Larson
W. Lerdo Hwy
Wam
Msgr
John A. Delany
Stephen Sloat
E. Tulare Ave
W. Stanley Jensen
Evangelical Congregational Church
Smith
Mrs. Frost
Bakersfield Veterinary Hospital
Rosedale Clinic
Rosedale Hwy
Allen Road
J&l Feed & Farm Supply
Central Ave
Pentecostal Church OF God
South Shafter Ave
Kevin Grills
Edge
John Davis
Tom Kelley
Henry Harder
Dick Dean
Mennonite Brethren Church
Kern
Valley Bible
North Pine Street
Jr. High
Roger Trautmanan
Ken West
Menno Schellenberg
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