Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Shafter Press in Shafter, California

We have 16,224,693 pages in California

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1958

Page

3

Travel North Guests Visit San Francisco

TRAVEL NORTH and their parents, the J. W. Houses, who have been their visitors spent the weekend in San Francisco.

J. W. Houses San Francisco

Women Organize Horseback Riding Group in Shafter

The California Barrel Racing Association, an all women group for horseback riders, is formed with Mrs. L. H. Bryant of Shafter as vice president. She credits her horse Skeet Shooter Buck for many wins in San Luis Obispo Lancaste r Hanford Paso Robles and Ventura events. The new association plans its first major showing at Chowchilla Western Stampede on the 28th 29th and 30th with about 40 members statewide.

California Barrel Racing Association L. H. Bryant Shafter Bob Burnquist Chowchilla

Anniversary Luncheon Held At Mrs Lachenmaier Home

Mrs. Frank Russell and Mrs. Menno Siemens honored on recent anniversaries with a luncheon at the Sycamore Street residence hosted by Mrs. Ralph Lachenmaier. Pink Perfection Camellias and violets provided the decor, guests included Mrs. John Balzer, Mrs. Harvey Gaede, William R. Lachenmaier, Joe Turner, Jonas Neikel, Bill Goertzen, and Bill Siemens.

Frank Russell Menno Siemens Ralph Lachenmaier Sycamore Street Leonard Gaede Mmes John Balzer Harvey Gaede William R. Lachenmaier Joe Turner Jonas Neikel Bill Goertzen Bill Siemens

The Atkinsons Are Given Recent Fete

Mr and Mrs J C Atkinson moved into a new three bedroom home in the Deeter tract built with help from Atkinson and R C Mayberry. A house warming by First Baptist Sunday school classes followed the surprise arrival of guests including Mr and Mrs Charles Nelson. Reverend Menno Schellenberg read a poem as they received a monetary gift. The Atkinsons have three children Dennis seven Melvin three and seven months Darrell. Apple pie and coffee were served.

J. C. Atkinson Deeter Atkinson R. C. Mayberry First Baptist Sunday School Charles Nelson Menno Schellenberg Atkinsons

Flag Raised Over Iwo Jima Mt Suribachi February 23

On February 23 Marines from the 28th Marine Regiment raised the Stars and Stripes atop Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima marking the first flag ascent on the fortified island. The moment symbolized a major Pacific Theater milestone in World War II.

Iwo Jima 28Th Marines Mt. Suribachi

Womans Club View Colored Pictures at Shafter Meeting

Members of the Shafter Womans Club enjoyed slides by Mrs. J. Cannerson of her world trip during their Wednesday gathering. A noon lunch opened events followed by a business meeting led by President Mrs. David Channeson. Approximately 60 people attended at the Camellia Gardens Tracy Ranch next meeting announced.

Shafter Womans Club J. “. Channeson David Channeson Wilbur Stocker Joe Frizzell Camellia Gardens Tracy Ranch

Mrs Anderson Hosts Kappa Nu Delta Theta Tau Meeting

Mrs T N Anderson entertained members of the Kappa Nu Chapter at her country home last evening. The group discussed philanthropic work and planned a welfare fund for Richland school. The attendees included three sorority sisters and two school representatives. Refreshments of coffee and cookies were served.

T. N. Anderson Kappa Nu Delta Theta Tau Richland

Basque German Dinner for Junior Women and Husbands

A bright Basque and German evening at Wool Growers Bakersfield featured Junior Women of Shafter and their husbands dining on chicken dishes and sides. East Bakersfield High dancers performed in native costumes as German musicians played. Attendees included Kerneth Anderson James Del Rio Calvin Goehring Gene Guenther George Haworth Jr Don Little Dean Lynch Robert Merz Elmer Mettler Russell Paul Jr James Paul Wayne Payne Mickey Sarah Herb Spitzer and Wendell Vannatta.

Shafter Bakersfield East Bakersfield High Billy Jack Thomp Messrs Mmes Kerneth Anderson James del Rio Calvin Goehring Gene Guenther George Haworth, Jr Don Little Dean Lynch Robert Merz Elmer Mettler Russell Paul, Jr James Paul Wayne Payne Mickey Sarah Herb Spitzer Wendell Vannatta

Pack 953 Blue and Gold Dinner Set for Next Monday

The Blue and Gold dinner for Pack 953 will be held Monday evening at 6 30 PM in Richland cafeteria. Lew Woodard leads the awards ceremony as cubs with merits receive honors. tickets are through Arthur Craig Lew Carroll or den mothers.

Pack 953 Richland Lew Woodard Arthur Craig Lew Carroll

Candles n Cake Schedule and Cat Scratch Disease Note

February events list names for Candles n Cake from February 20 to 26 featuring numerous attendees. A medical briefing notes cat scratch disease cases linked to bites and scratches with many patients lacking known inoculations or exposure to cats.

Capture of Skua Gull for Scientific Study

The skua gull known as An taractica is captured for scientific study using nets fired from cannons. The procedure aims to observe behavior and physiology under controlled conditions.

Snow Gates and Valves Promote Leak Free Irrigation

Snow Irrigation Supply markets Snow Gates and Valves as exclusive leak free, rust resisting units. The promotion highlights dealer availability at 0437 E. Mth St Los Angeles 54 Calif.

Los Angeles Calif

Ann Jacobsen Guest of Honor at San Francisco Gift Shower

Ann Jacobsen was honored with a gift shower hosted by Jeanette Wheeler on Acacia Street after her marriage to Lieutenant Carl Hermann last Sunday in the Protestant Post Chapel at the Presidio in San Francisco. Co-hosts Maryls Andrist Shirley Kent Charlene Robertson and Sally Sellers joined the hostess group. The Valentine theme featured white candles with red hearts and heart motifs on invitations. Guests admired gifts, chatted, and enjoyed coffee and angel food cake.

Ann Jacobsen Carl Herrmann Protestant Post Presidio San Francisco Jeanette Wheeler Acacia Street Jeanette Maryls Andrist Shirley Kent Charlene Robertson Sally Sellers Valentine

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lachenmaier Lou Dennis Melvin Darrell IN Shafter Round the World News MAY Southern California Southern California Gas Company Womans Club Mrs., Anderson Expert TV Central Valley Television Service Central Ave Pioneer Blackstone Easy Marie Schmitt Nick Hei Tanya Steven Bobby Gloeckler Jerri Ohlsson Jim Bobst Ruey Baker Javena Pennington Donald Blumkin Janet Kloeppel Cloteen Packard Rodney Becker Shirley Lee Costello Floyd Raney H. L., Holmes Opal Packard Twila Honey Jan Gibson Dennis Ehrhardt Collaine Thompson Barbara Robinson Stephen Griffin Glenn Nay W. F. Johnson Dave Strauss Charles Young Gordon Pipkin David Woodard Ben C. Peters Georgette Willis Nan Gorsching Gregory Haworth Phyllis Seller Minnie Anderson Jimmie Isaac Sally Mortimore Bonnie Thompson Margaret Smith United States Brewers Foundation Bill Palmer Poso Ave Wasco Bank of America Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Shafter Branch P. C. Clarkin Bult Sail
Search Courier

Search the Shafter Press Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Shafter Press?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication