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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1956
Page
2
The Shafter article notes reassurance amid city growth plans by the planning commission for re zoning and future development. It highlights Dr. Arnold Joyal of State College and the optimism at a recent install banquet. It also discusses rising council candidate activity for the April election and calls for strong voter turnout on April 10 to ensure progress.
Mr and Mrs Sam Rodgers of Pasadena Texas visit the Claude Mitchells, sister of Mrs Mitchell, planning another week then a move to Richmond. They travel with Mr and Mrs Lester of Long Beach to Shafter for a family visit from Friday through Sunday.
The baseball world mourns Cornelius McGillicuddy known as Connie Mack who led the Philadelphia Athletics and shaped the era. Rumors about his death date and sold interests circulate, but his lasting impact on the game remains unmatched as a pioneer and enduring figure in American baseball.
Funeral services were held last Saturday at the Armstrong mortuary for James Boyd Fountain 46 of 400 Walnut St. Ron Sai Wilccoxin of the First Baptist church and Rev. Ted Mouser officiated. Interment followed in Shaker cemetery. Smrnstiff Mortuary handled arrangements. Survived by a son James Boyd Fountain JF stationed at Hamilton Air Force Base California and a sister Mrs. Guy Mouser of Shafter.
Former Shafter resident Mrs. Tena Regier 78 of Los Gatos California died February 12 in San Jose. Rev. Waldo J Wiebe officiated at Armstrong Mortuary Shafter, with burial in Shafter Cemetery. Survived by widower Henry W Regier two sons Herbert Carl Regier John Arthur Regier Walter Wille Regier two brothers J J Hiebert Herman Hiebert two sisters Agnes Wiebe Anny Voth.
Wayne David of Kern County, named outstanding boy of the 11 western states in 1954 for soil and water work, will be interviewed by Thomas Mitchell in a statewide TV salute to Future Farmers during National Future Farmer's Week starting February 19. The program Mayor of the Town will feature the Future Farmers' achievements as Mitchell profiles David and his region-wide impact.
Members of the Shefter High School Faculty Club will volunteer for a state wide study of credentials required for teaching in secondary schools. The February 9 meeting listed Burley Dooley Dave Marsh Tom Pettus Miss Rose Marie Katz Mrs Theodora Richards Ken Fachsbender Ray Reigel Harlin Hill and Joe Galante as volunteers.
A Tuesday home celebration on English Lane honored seven year old Bill Nations. Family and friends gathered for a Valentine themed birthday dinner with a cake featuring seven red candles. Gifts were opened after the festive meal.
A retired teachers gathering is set for January 21 at 12 30 PM in Delano. The event takes place at the church at the east end of 11th Street.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Weaver and their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Gordon Henley of Porterville visited the Lost Hill area in search of petrified wood and bones.
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