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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1964
Page
3
A reader criticizes the Shafter Press for defending alleged targets of “fright group” and “hate monger” charges. The writer disputes the California Crossroads piece and rejects unfounded gossip about extremists reacting to an assassination.
Grady Bartlett responds to criticisms in a letter noting confusion over who judges and groups represented at Constitution Week events. He questions Mr. Liggett’s claims about fright peddlers and denies belonging to the John Birch Society. He defends lawful observance and cites personal views on governance and religion.
Funeral services for John Henry Kendig were held February 13 at 2 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church on Tulare Street. Kendig died February 10 in Bakersfield Hospital and is buried at Shafter Cemetery. He was born October 19, 1916 in Arkansas and lived in Shafter. Survivors include wife Pauline, daughters Oma Lee McWhorter Oildale Wilma Jean Dye Haywood Vaneta Ann Kendig Cawelo and three grandchildren. Brothers James Frank and Charlie Kendig Arkansas Clyde Wasco sisters Laura Hutching Wasco Vera Mae Pitchford Frances Parks Arkansas Mable Cox Ora Belle Cox Oklahoma and Louise Mc Guyer McFarland.
Marcos Ramirez Cruz 67 died February 11 in a Bakersfield hospital. Born April 25, 1896 in old Mexico, he was survived by wife Maria and children Norberta Lemeli Elena Cruz, plus 18 grandchildren and relatives in Mexico. Rosary Sunday at 8 p.m. and a Monday 9 a.m. requiem at St. Patrick Breslin officiating. Burial in Shafter Cemetery. Armstrong Mortuary in charge.
Creaking wheels on corners may signal a loose bolt allowing wobble. The looseness causes rapid tire wear and reduced steering control. Inspect bolts, tighten to restore alignment and tire longevity.
Leland William Kinard of Glendale, born December 17, is the first child of Mr. and Mrs. Lehman Kinard and the first grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Neuman. He was guest of honor at a baby shower at his grandmother’s home on Sunday. Friends of his mother, the former Alice Neumann, visited and gifts were arranged with a blue boy motif. Several relatives and friends sent gifts from Glendale and nearby areas.
A damaged notice from Visalia Tulare county mentions a legal action dated February 4 1964. It references locations including Tulare California Woodville and Camoran Highway with vague conditions for a sale and related parties. The fragment provides the implication of a formal procedure but lacks full names or specific dates.
Pastor A. B. Farmer of Science Bonane Tulare announces two revival series from February 23 to March 8 at the church. Evening meetings start at 7 30 p m daily except Saturdays with speakers Evangelist Oyee a nationally known evangelist and Evangelist Nell Gaines Cheék.
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