Funeral Rites Held For Jesse Earl Sumpter 69
Funeral services were held yesterday morning at Flickinger Janzen Mortuary for Jesse Earl Sumpter 69 who died at his Tulare Avenue home on the previous Wednesday Reverend John Bartel officiated Interment was in the Hanford Cemetery He was born in Goldswaite Texas on August 28 1889 and had lived in Shafter ten years He is survived by wife Hazel Sumpter of Shafter a son David Sumpter of Torrance and two daughters Wilma Satterfield of Torrance and Wilda Peay of Mid Pines California
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flickinger Janzen
Jesse Earl Sumpter
Tulare
John Bartel
Hanford
Goldswaite
Texas
Sumpter
Shafter
Hazel Sumpter
David Sumpter
Torrance
Wilma Satterfield
Wilda Peay
Mid-Pines
California
Bowling Schedules For This Week
The Shafter Kiwanis bowling team faces league leader Navy Oil at 7 pm at Neuman Alleys. Richland Chevrolet meets West’s of Wasco, West’s Service battles Wasco Firemen, and Neuman & Sons vs Shafter Rotary. Thursday features Major Scratch League matchups Cafe Neuman vs Shafter Motel, Lions Club vs Smith Garrison quintet, and Anderson’s Amusements against Bennett’s Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Kiwanis
Navy Oil Quintette
Neuman
West's
Service
Wasco Firemen
Neuman & Sons
Shafter Rotary Club
Cafe Neuman
Shafter Motel
Lions Club
Smith Garrison
Anderson’s Amusements
Bennett's
Cafe
Last Rites for Elizabeth Richerd
Elizabeth Richerd 64 died at her Shafter home on May 4 1883 after 28 years in Shafter. Funeral 2 p m today at Seventh Day Adventist Church with Elder D N Wall officiating. Interment Shafter Cemetery. Survived by husband Peter J Richerd son Elmer R Richerd daughter Viola Marie Neufeld two grandchildren Darlene Bobby Neufeld four brothers John Voth Elder David Voth Jacob Voth and Bernard Voth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Richerd
Seventh Day Adventist Church
D. N. Wall
Flickinger
Three Cases Pass In County Court This Weekend
County Justice Court Judge E. K. Grant presided over three intoxication and disturbance cases presented by Constable La Witcher of the 16th Township. Joe Baca 31 was found intoxicated and sentenced to 30 days in the County Jail. Floyd Swan 54 awaits trial on intoxication and peace disturbance charges. Jewell Malloy 32 was brought to trial for intoxication and disturbing the peace with disposition not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. K. Grant
la Witcher
16Th
Joe Ba
Witcher
Baca
Floyd W. Swan
Swan
Jewell Malloy
Malloy
Police Narrowly End Busy Weekend With 19 Arrests
Nineteen arrests marked a busy weekend for city police. Among those charged were James Clark Norman Force Aaron Lémon, three intoxication and trespassing cases at Cottonseed Gin, and a sequence of DUI and reckless driving among others. Trials and hearings continue for several suspects, including David Odam and John Leonard Cleck, with fines ranging from 25 to 250 dollars and suspended sentences up to 180 days. A separate incident involves J W Cooper and William Zane over a tainted escape and grand theft auto case resulting in ongoing proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Odam
James Clark
Norman Force
Aaron Lémon
Frank Shaw
Shafter
Mack Eastep
Zurnice
Mildred Eastep
Pi «Mes Quaid Jr
Santa Fe Avenue
John Leonard Cleck
Calvin Goggins
Jenning Cable
Martin Luther Gallagher
Central Avenue
Santa Fe
Eusebis Martinez
Martinez
J. P. McAdams
Virgil Hall
Ernest M. Murray
Cooper
Zane
Mercy
Christmas decorations brighten Shafter streets for another year
Sounding Off notes that despite higher costs, the Chamber of Commerce and 20-30 club will spread street decor over years to build a more festive town. The 20-30 group led all day decorating, including a tree near the legion building. The article also mentions a valley semi final game in Exeter and the undefeated Shafter Generals, plus light local humor and thoughts on money and editors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Avenue
Shafter
Chamber of Commerce
Important Dates This Week In California
Repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment noted for December 5 1933. December 7 1834 marks the first ayuntamiento in San Francisco district with San Francisco de Haro chosen as Yerba Buena's alcalde. December 7 1041 records the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayuntamiento
San Francisco
San Francisco de Haro
Yerba Buena
Pearl Harbor
Dee Malone Dies in Cotton Field Death in Shafter
Dee Malone age 39 died last Wednesday while picking cotton in a local field. Born December 6, 1907 in Texas, he had lived in California 17 years and in Shafter two weeks. He is survived by his mother Bessie Moore of Los Angeles and sister Louise Jackson of Bakersfield. Body shipped to Los Angeles for final rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee Malone
Texas
Malone
California
Shafter
Mr. Malone
Bessie Moore
Los Angeles
Louise Jackson
Bakersfield
Tuberculosis Communication in Public Health Brief
Tuberculosis is identified as a communicable disease spread from person to person. Health authorities emphasize transmission routes and the need for awareness and prevention.
Birthday Wishes Week of November Birthdays Listed
A local notice lists birthday celebrants for the week including Mrs. W. A. Cornell November 27 Bill Clements Elbert Wolf Harry Buller Annabelle Dundas Joe Cosgrove Mrs. Bess Williams Ernest Neufeld Juanita Battaglia Mrs. Rolf Jacobsen Betty Osborn Sharon Weidenbach Harry Paslay with dates through December 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Cornell
Bill Clements
Elbert. Wolf
Harry Buller
Annabelle Dundas
Joe Cosgrove
Bess, Williams
Ernest. Neufeld
Juanita Battaglia
Rolf. Jacobsen
Betty Osborn
Sharon. Weidenbach
Harry Paslay
Mrs Floyd Cooper Birthday Feted At Bridge Party
Mrs Floyd Cooper was honored at a birthday gathering hosted by Mrs Jack Battaglia last Tuesday evening. Guests included Mesdames Arnold Nay Cosgrove Baughman Putman Fuller Edna Prieve and Mr Peter Channeson Emil Bender and William Bender with the host and guest of honor. Prizes went to Mrs Fuller Mrs Putman and a drawing prize to Mrs Nay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Cooper
Jack Battaglia
Mesdames P. L. Arnold
Glen Nay
Joe Cosgrove
Sylvia Baughman
Glen Putman
J. H. Fuller
Peter Channeson
Emil Bender
William ‘Bender
Edna Prieve
Handel Bride Return From Idaho Wedding
Chris Handel and his bride Augusta Leech of Pocatella Idaho returned to Shafter Sunday evening. Handel long prominent rancher and shipper in Shafter. They married November 6 at Pocatella and honeymooned in Washington and Lodi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Handel
Augusta. Leech
Pocatella
Idaho
Shafter
Mr. Handel
Washington
Lodi
Thanksgiving Family Dinner At Anderson Home
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Anderson and family and Mr. and Mrs. Don Anderson of Inglewood were dinner guests on Thanksgiving at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Anderson and sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Anderson
Don Anderson
Inglewood
Elmer Anderson
Battaglias Visit Los Angeles For Thanksgiving Extension
Mr and Mrs Jack Battaglia and family spent Thanksgiving in Los Angeles as guests of Mrs Battaglias brother Aden Stone cypher and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Battaglia
Los Angeles
Warren cousins host visitors from outside
Mrs. Ed Warren entertained Rena Anderson and her husband as house guests during the Warrens' recent stay, hosting them as cordial guests last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Warren
Rena Anderson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elizabeth Richerd
BY Phil Horwith
Exeter
Charming
Shafter Theatre
Atty
David
Selzwick
Jennifer Jones
Gregory Peck
Joseph Cotten
Lionel Barrymore
Herbert Marshall
Lillian Gish
Walter Huston
Charles Bickford
King Vidor
Fuller
Putman
Nay
Handel
Anderson Visitors
L. A
Warren Guests
Tulsa
American Buslines
Nineteenth Street
Lemoth
Harris Calorific Co
Cleveland, Ohto
United States
Hitchcock
Auto Parts
Corner
Lerdo & Munzer
Associated Service
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