Shafter Welcomes Its First AFS Student Marta Nordenfelt on Visit
Marta Nordenfelt, Shafter’s first American Field Service exchange student, returns with twin sister Ebba for a three week U S trip. They stay with Mr and Mrs Gideon Mettler at 694 Acacia and plan to travel to Algona Iowa and Washington D C before Marta returns to Stockholm to work as a health ministry secretary.
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Marta Nordenfelt
Shafter
Shafter School
Nordenfelt
Ebba
United States
Washington, D. C
Marta
Stockholm
Sweden
Gideon Mettler
Acacia
Clarence Neuman
William Irvin
AFS
San Francisco
Los
Algona
Ronneby
Kockums Iron and Steel Works
County Ports Are Discussed By Chamber
A Shafter Chamber breakfast heard Ray Mish and Bill Deaver discuss the county airport system amid Board of Supervisors delays. The group voted to skip entering the county fair and debated Chamber representation for the Council and Rotary. The report also touched on local exchange student Marta, her family ties, and an honoring buffet planned at Gideon Mettler’s with relatives from Bakersfield El Segundo and Tucson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Mish
Bill Deaver
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Mish
Shafter Chamber
Deaver
Chamber
Council
Rotary Club
Parents Association
The
Red Cross
Marta
Stockholm
Shafter High School
Shafter High
Jon Johnston
Rolf Jacobsen
Don Perkins
Herb Neuman
Dave Muir Sr
Gideon E. Mettler Jr
Michael Day
Kenneth Pipkin
John Peters
W. T. Walhood
Richard
Kuno Tschumi
Derendingen
Switzerland
Mert. Wiedmann
Ronald Dransfield
el Segundo
Ernesto Castro
Tucson
Ariz
Wiedmann Family Returns Home From European Vacation
The Mert Wiedmann family and Mrs. E B Stringham have returned from a month long tour of Europe. They traveled from Los Angeles to New York and then by jet to the continent in a Volks wagon bus. Their itinerary included Lucerne Liechtenstein Pisa Rome and the Vatican with visits to the Colosseum Tivoli Gardens Pompeii and Sorrento before a hydrofoil ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Stringham
M.L. Wiedmann
Lynn
Janet
Diane
Ted
Los Angeles International
New York City
Lucern
Switzerland
Liechtenstein
Italy
Savona
Riviera
Pisa
Rome
Vatican
Colliseum
Tivoli Gardens
Pompli
Sorrento
Capri
Florence
Venice
Innsbruck
Austria
Garmish
Germany
Neuschwanstein Castle
Disneyland
Fantasy Land
Vienna
Rudeshiem
Rhine River
Rhine
Frankfurt
New York
Boston
Lexington
Concord
Harvard Museum
Plymouth
Mass
Valley Forge
Philadelphia
Benderville
Stringham
Frank Griest
Gettysburg
Chesepeak Bay Bridge
Williamsburg
Jamestown
Washington, D.C
Lincoln Memorial
National Capitol
Mount Vernon
Baltimore
Los Angeles
Bakersfield
Nancy Ashworth Complimented At Surprise Shower
Miss Nancy L. Ashworth, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Lee Ashworth, will wed James W. Bryant Jr. next month. A pre nuptial shower at the Bryants’ poolside garden honored her with pink and white decorations, games, and gifts from relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy L. Ashworth
Lee Ashworth
James W. Bryant Jr
George A. Bork, Jr
James W. Bryant Sr
Poplar Avenue
Janet Sue Grumbles
Eva Turney
Donald Johnson
Ann Stoller
Joan Ashworth
State Water Project Topic at Kern County Commission Meeting
California Water Commission will discuss use of the State Water Project in Kern County when it meets in Bakersfield on September 6 starting at 10 a.m. The event is part of a regional effort organized by the Kern County Board of Trade and local agencies, with a dinner honoring members on September 5 at Freddie's Skyway House.
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Kern County
California Water Commission
Bakersfield
Board of Trade
Kern County Board of Supervisors
Kern County Water Resources Committee
Board of Supervisors
Kern County Water Agency
Water Association of
State Water Commission
Freddie
Skyway House
Engagement of Kathy Ilene Quary Announced
Mr and Mrs Jewel Quary of Fellows announce the engagement of their daughter Kathy Ilene to Leroy Allen Lackey son of Mrs Francis M Lackey Greenacres. Kathy is a Shafter High School 1967 graduate active in Pep Club Future Teachers Association International Relations Club and senior superlative Most Pep She also graduated from Lyles College of Beauty and works at Rose Mac Hillcrest Leroy is a Bakersfield High School 1967 graduate in the army reserve attends night college and works at Lucky Auto No wedding date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewel Quary
Kathy Ilene
Leroy Allen Lackey
Francis M. Lackey
Greenacres
Shafter High School
Future Teachers Association
Miss Quary
Lyles College of Beauty
Rose-Mac
Hillcrest
Walker Boots Elizabeth in Carson City Wedding
Alan Walker son of Mr and Mrs John Walker and Elizabeth Boothe of Sonora wed at the Chapel of the Bells Carson City Nevada The ceremony was officiated by Rev Minnie Orcutt with guests Janice and Arty Scruggs present The groom attended Rio Bravo high school Bakersfield College and served in the navy He works at Keystone Quarterhorse Ranch near Sonora and the couple will reside in the Sonora area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Walker
John Walker
Faber
Elizabeth Boothe
Sonora
Carson City
Nev
Minnie_ = Orcutt
Janice
Arty Scruggs
Alan
Rio Bravo
Shafter High School
Bakersfield College
Navy
Keystone Quarterhorse Ranch
Home Economics Returns to Richland Upper Grade School
Richland School District+"s Board approves adding Home Economics to the upper grade schedule for girls. Part time, with a partial curriculum focusing on sewing, garment construction, patterns, and personal grooming. Mrs. Carolyn Jackson to instruct. project aims include garment repair and proper clothing selection as part of domestic education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
David Cooke
Carolyn Jackson
Shafter High Announces Changes in Football and Basketball
Shafter High School outlines new junior varsity teams for football and basketball for the coming year in the Central Section. The B teams are replaced by JV squads with eligibility rules from 9th to 11th grades. a classified C team continues for both sports.
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Shafter High School
Central Section
South Sequoia League
Walter Mince
Bill Dauphin
Bill McMahon
Bob Smith
Charles
Chuck
Albee
Cal Poly
San Luis Obispo
Darrell Fletcher
Richard Froehlich
Fresno State College
John P. Owens
Pat Wennihan
Verl Nash
Steve Richardson
San Jose State
Generals
Car
Bill Auphin
J.V
Chuck Albee
Lowell Todd
Travis Hart
Carolyn
Miller
Jane Gaffney
James
Kalman Matis
Snow Gates and Valves Offer Rust Proof Sealing
Snow Gates and Valves advertise rust proof, leak resistant valves with Snow Round rubberized packing that seals against leaks. Parker Izing coat prevents rust and rot, promoting durability for irrigation systems. See your Irrigation Supply Co Concrete Pipe Yard for details.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nancy Ashworth
Shafter Press
Kathy Ilene Quary
Family Bible Hour
First Baptist Church
North Pine Street
Edward M. Rhoades
Home Ec
Richland School
Pacific Telephone
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