AARP Shafter Chapter Discusses Programs and Tours
A large Shafter chapter 2809 AARP meeting covered spring programs, including tours to Busch Gardens San Diego Fresno and Hearst Castle. Officers reported on state legislative concerns hospital costs tax relief and retirement programs while plans for a potluck social and new tour signups were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. Walker
State Legislative Committee
Sylvia Baughman
Fresno
Amtrak
Lion Country Safari
Norton Simon Museum
Hearst's Castle
Lois Robinson
Grandma Woods celebrates 90th birthday in Shafter
Sarah Jane Woods marked her 90th birthday at Shafter Veterans Memorial Hall with about 175 attendees from Shafter Wasco and beyond. Guests included distant relatives, friends, and hosts from Bakersfield and Vallejo, with cards and gifts from President and Mrs. Carter and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Jane Woods
Shafter Veterans Memorial Hall
Shafter
Jimmy Carter
Denise
Michael Gessaro
Bryan
Jeremy
Nipomo
Dortha Mann
Harold Mann
Darla Spraul
Doris Webb
Janése Mann
Margaret Flowers
Maebell Johnson
Barbara Lewis
Mary Lawson
Betty Foster
Freddie Schrader
Church of God
Church_ of Christ
Mike Spraul
Mrs. Woods
Grace
Lester Lewis
Bakersfield
Emmit Crisp
Bodega Bay
Kelley
Gilda Crisp
Thousand Oaks
Pat
Eileen Crisp
Canoga Park
John Kenneth
Wilma Woods
Bremerton
Washington
Chartles Lewis
Arcadia
Glenn Lawson
Covina
Wes
Shafter Wasco
Book club to discuss Alistair Cooke’s America in Shafter
The Shafter Woman’s Club Book section meets Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at Josephine Larrimer’s home to discuss Alastair Cooke’s America. ESO members must read 24 books from a prescribed list for eligibility and may pursue further awards. readers progress through the Regional Literature series with Give Your Heart to the Hawks as the next title. Members may join anytime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alastair Cooke
America
Shafter Woman’s Club
Josephine Larimer
Epsilon Sigma Omicron
Federated Women’s Clubs
ESO
Theodora Richard
Great Britain
Shafter Woman's Club
Richard
This is Magic Comes to Shafter Stage
This is Magic a family show led by Holveck Holveck visits Shafter Memorial Hall on Friday February 23 with performances at 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. Presented by Big John A Strong’s circuit and sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce Festival Committee. Tickets: 746 2600. America’s milk consumption tops 119 billion pounds in 1978 per USDA data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big John A. Strong
Mr. Strong
America
Shafter
Food labeling sought by three Washington agencies
Three Washington agencies seek labeling rules with the Federal Trade Commission and the Department. The brief item notes agency actions or proposals affecting how foods are marketed and described to consumers. The report mentions regulatory coordination and potential impacts on industry labeling practices.
Birth of Stephen Mathew Bill on February 11 1979
A boy named Stephen Mathew was born to Mr and Mrs Stephen Bill at 251 Los Angeles Avenue on February 11 1979 at 11 23 am He weighed 9 pounds 14 1/2 ounces and measured 22 inches long The report notes a cradle roll entry for the newborn and mentions government efforts on nutrition labeling by USDA and FDA based on a survey finding 81 percent of fresh milk containers carried nutrition labels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Bill
Los Angeles Avenue
Stephen Mathew
Ment of Agriculture
FDA
La Rosa Chapter Holds February Meeting in Wasco
A stated meeting of La Rosa Chapter 146 Order of the Eastern Star was held Monday February 12 at Wasco Masonic Temple. Worthy Matron Cordelia Burt and Worthy Patron Fred Dillard presided with special escorts Mrs Jane Chism Deputy Grand Matron 52nd District and Mrs Doris Davis Caledonia Chapter Bakersfield introduced. Frances Cazaly celebrated 50 years in the order. Refreshments in banquet room followed with Valentine decor. Next meeting set for February 26 at 8 00 PM in Wasco Masonic Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Rosa
Order of Eastern Star
Wasco Masonic Temple
Cordelia Burt
Fred Dillard
Jane Chism
52Nd
Doris Davis
Caledonia
Bakersfield
Frances Cazaly
Order
Louise Boyd Marin Museum of Science Visit in San Rafael
The National Automobile Club recommends the Louise Boyd Marin Museum of Science in San Rafael for a family friendly educational outing. The museum houses a large wildlife rehabilitation area with injured and orphaned animals. Teddy the black bear remains in residence after being raised as a pet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Boyd Marin Museum OF Science
San Francisco Bay Area
National Automobile Club
San Rafael
Teddy
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AARP
American Association of Retired Persons
J.C. Penner
John Notley
United States
Notley
Penner
AAR
Santa Barbara Savings and Loan Company
Irma Hauck
Harlan Wilson
Veteran’s Hall
Grandma'” Woods
Helms and Family
Woodlake
Larry Hooper
Pittsburg
Charleen McMaster
Raye
Bill Harris
Caralyn
Lakeside
Jim Morris
el Dorado Hills
Fred Howard
Vancouver
Maudie Coffey
Vallejo
Carla
Simi
A.J. Goode
Duarte
Laura Crisp
Greg Crisp
Monte Rio
Jesse Morrison
la Palma
Bernadean Farris
Kennewick
Doris
Tim Webb
Chris
Angie
Buck Schrader
Bill
Proctor Adams
Harvey Lewis
James ‘Bryant
Clait Kite
Joyce
Macbell
Tim Johnson
Fred Whited
Woods
Smith’s Corner
Holveck Holveck
Holveck
Ambassador Theatre
St. Louis
Riviera Theatre
Buffaloe
Ohio Theatre
Columbus
Nugget Hotel
Reno
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S
Veteran's Hall
Shafter Missionary Baptist Church
Golden West
J.R. Tramell
Sun
B.T.C
Wed
Church OF the Nazarene
W. Lordo J. Paul, Alexander
Sennonite Church
Kern
California
Bible Fellowship
E. Tulare Ave. _ Shafter
Owen C. Onsum
Congregational Church
Yar Vy Trade Commission
Charles P. Hamby
Ebenezek
Reformed Church
Sunset
James Maynard Kearne
Paeto
Pentecostal Church OF God
Shafter Ave. Sun
P.Y.P.A
Fred L. Hanshew
Assembly OF God
W. Tulare Shafter
BACA
Todos Son Invitados
Elm Street
Jonn P. Davis
Tammy Burt
Assembly
Rainbow Girls
Central Avenue Shafter
Congress
Shafter Press
Frank W. and
Donald L. Reed
Rick Lawler
Publishers News
Richland Ave
Sam Hensley
North Pine Street
Phaas
Family
Roger Trautmann, Pastor
Care
Menno Schellenberg
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