City Council fills vacancy and names new fire commissioner
The council’s Monday session saw Moyer sworn in to fill the Al Finkbeiner vacancy, named as fire commissioner, and appointed to the retirement committee. Zenk announced Local Agency Formation Commission approved Beech Avenue annexation with a public hearing set for Monday February 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Council chambers. House guests over holidays included Milton Hutchings and family visiting from Silo Springs Arkansas, with other relatives from Shafter and Paywodt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Zenkelman Carl
Moyer
al Finkbeiner
City and Utility District
Zenk
Beech Avenue
Hutchings
Milton
Silo Springs
Arkansas
Hutching
Weaver
Shafter
East
Spiritual science lecture ties prayer to daily life
A speaker outlines how divine law guides progress without fear of materialism, explaining prayer’s true nature and the enduring elements of Christianity such as goodness and justice. The talk argues spiritual law can yield practical benefits in everyday experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manind
Christ Jesus
Annual Dinner Features Shafter Girls Speakers
Two Shafter girls Jeanne Guenther and Kathy Albright will speak at the Ramada Inn Bakersfield annual dinner. The Camp Fire and Blue Bird Leaders held a Friday meeting at Richland Cafeteria followed by an executive board session. A leaders training session is planned in Shafter on Tuesday Jan 17 at the First Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramada Inn
Bakersfield
Shafter
Jeanne Guenther
Kathy Albright
Horizon Club
Carrbbean
Camp Fire
Blue Bird
Richland
Barbara Hill
Leaders Association
Handel
First Baptist Church
Farm Center In Discussion of Tomato Growth
The Shafter Farm Center met at the Shafter Motel for a 7 am breakfast. Fred Starrh reported the group discussed tomato production costs and management problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Farm Center
Shafter Motel
Fred Starrh
Mary Caraway Engagement Made Public
Mrs. Margaret Caraway of Shafter announced the engagement of her daughter Mary Margaret to Donald Mettler son of Mr and Mrs Delmer Mettler. Mary a Shafter graduate attended Bakersfield College and works for the Shafter Medical Group. Donald a 1960 Shafter High School graduate attended Bakersfield College and serves in the United States Army stationed at Ft Ord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Caraway
Shafter
Mary Margaret
Donald Mettler
Delmer Mettler
Pond
Mary
Shafter Schools
Bakersfield College
Shafter Medical Group
Donald
Shafter High
United States Army
Ft. Ord
St Mark's ECW Elects New Officers at Luncheon
Mrs. Lee Ashworth was elected president of St Mark's Episcopal Church Women at a luncheon. Officers for the new year include Mrs John Kelly as vice president and program chairwoman, Mrs Phil Channeson as secretary, Mrs Roy Kerber as treasurer, and Mrs George Cooper as publicity chair. Ashworth named a delegate to the convention in Los Banos January 29 30 31. Further representatives to be decided January 15. The group will view the film Four Religions February 7 at Shafter Methodist. Pancake Supper also set for Shrove Tuesday February 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Ashworth
Episcopal Church
H. W. Pat Kelly
John Kelly
Phil Channeson
Roy Kerber
George Cooper
Ashworth
Los Banos
St. Mark’s
Shafter Methodist Church
St. Mark's
Sharon Peters Announces June 24 1967 Wedding Plans
Engagement of Sharon Peters to Michael Hair is announced by Mr and Mrs Ben C Peters. A holiday buffet at Shafter Motel honors local and out of town friends. The couple plans to wed at Jenkins Hall Sacramento State and reside in Stockton after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben C. Peters
Sharon
Michael Hair
Fred Hairs
Lodi
Shafter Motel
Fred Hair
Steven
Ithaca
N.Y
Harry Chandler
Chandler
Verna Peters
Hair
Jenkins Hall
Sacramento State
Shafter Recreation Department
Sacramento State College
Engagement of Karen DeWitte Announced
Mr and Mrs Val DeWitte of Shafter announce the engagement of their daughter Karen to Paul Martin son of Mrs Glenive Martin Bakersfield Karen a Shafter High School graduate belonged to the band GAA Pep Club FHA and Commercial Club She attends Bakersfield College majoring in business Her fiancé attended Bakersfield High and works at Neuman and Sons in Shafter A wedding date has not been set.
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Val DeWitte
Shafter
Karen
Paul Martin
Glenive Martin
Bakersfield
Shafter High School
Girls Athletic Association
Future Home Makers Association
Commercial Club
Bakersfield High
Neuman & Sons
Adoption Ceremonies for Daughter at Superior Court Bakersfield
Mr and Mrs Harold Reimer and their sons attended the final adoption papers for their 10 month old daughter Stacia Louise in Superior Court Bakersfield. Harold Reimer is an Industrial Arts teacher at Delano high school. Mrs Walter Penner and daughters Nathana and Ameen plus son Clair from Whittier were guests for the day at the Frank Johnson home on December 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Reimer
Philip
Greg
David
Stacia Louise
Bakersfield
Harold
Delano High School
Walter Penner
Nathana and
Ameen
Clair
Whittier
Frank Johnson
Shafter BPW Club Plans Mexican Dinner Jan 19
Shafter Business and Professional Women's Club hosts its annual Mexican dinner at Veterans Memorial Hall on January 19 with serving from 5 to 8 pm and takeout options. Proceeds support Miss Adelina Tobias and scholarships. tickets at $1.50 for adults and 50 cents for children.
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Shafter Bpw Club
Bakersfield
Ann Fast
Nigeria
Miss Fast
Lorraine Christensen
Irene Tilley
Shafter Bfw
Fosters
Laura Hare
Leota Adams
Rose Garcia
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Gordon F. Campbell
Vernon
Penner
Kia
Alan
Nancy
Miriam
Cimarron
Kans
Johnson Home
H. K. Wedel
Bill Hubbart
Fresno
Dave Kroeker
Arnold Kroeker
Wasco
Roger Becker
Johnson
Helen Schmidt
Elvira Schmidt
Nona Johnson
Dinuba
Kenneth Johnson
Suzanne Johnson
Tabor College
Juli
Suzanne
Tabor
Billy Herndon
Jimmie Herndon
Curtis
Aberdeen
F Vt
Robert Herndon
Ftord
Beneta Ybarra
Enrique
Harley
E Solidiers
Shafter Woman’s Club
Memorial Hall
Jay Atkinson
Ben Grundy
Civil Defense Agency
Dank
Couneilasan Grundy
League of California Cities
Mary Margaret Caraway
Mary Caraway
ECW
Shafter Press
Sharon Peters
Los Lomas High School
Walnut Creek
The
University of the Facific
Facific
Blue Key
Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity
U.O.P
Stockton
Michael
Gah
Trinity Lutheran Church
North Pine Street
Dale B. Klint
Family Bible Hour
Karen DeWitte
Dick Adams
Manuél
Shafter Business’ and Professional Women’s Club
Adams
Millys Crawford
Don Christensen
Ann
Maxine Zoppino
Bruce Zoppino
Evelyn Agee
Clara Schnaidt
Vi Crabb
Bruce Crawford
Jo Fosdick
Effie Duck
Dorris Wood
Ruth McMillan
Delois Witcher
Ann Stoller
Frank Wisner
Lee Thomas
Fred Hasty
Phil Hasty
Burnis Morris
Laura
Eral
Shafter Club
Mexico
Miss Garcia
Ori Iental
Leota
Adelina Tobias
Philippines
Artending Graduate School
Walker Fairview
Shafter, Calif
Pioneer
Church OF Christ
Eugene B. Cullum
Sservice-Toons
Van
Van's Phillip
East Lerdo
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