Russian Trip speaker to address Mennonite group in Shafter
Russian Trip hener will report in the Mennonite Brethren Church of Shafter on January 26 at 7 30 p.m. about a three week visit with Christians in the Soviet Union. Dr Peters will speak to Kern County Mennonite Brethren Churches and to Reedley area Mennonites. Arrangements were made by the Mennonite Central Committee of Akron Ohio.
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Hener
Ontario
Canada
Mennonite Brethren Church
Shafter
Soviet Union
Dr. Feters
Mennonite Brethren
Kern County
Peters
Mennonite Central Committee
Akron
Fenna
Reedley
Kansas
Russia
Siberia
Moscow
Caspian Sea
Kitchener
Mennonite Brethren Conference of North America
Waterloo Luthern Unversity
Herb Peters Dies at Hospital in Wasco Arrangements Set
Obituary note states Herb Peters died Tuesday at a local hospital. Jones Mortuary of Wasco is handling arrangements. The clipping records a fragmentary decline in details and references a 1966 union council visit by Baptists and Mennonites for fellowship.
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Herb Peters
Jones Mortuary
Wasco
Shafter Fire Department elects new officers at banquet
Shafter Volunteers held their annual banquet on January 14 at the Shafter Motel. Hank Wells was named Volunteer Chief with Joe Kirk as Assistant Chief Milburn Cobb as secretary treasurer and Gene Pescatore and Chuck Firkins as training captains. Retiring officers included Ralph Beahr James Holt Wes Gorsching and Hank Wells. Fire Chief Clifford Ratzlaff installed the new officers. The Ladies Auxiliary announced new officers and many firemen and spouses attended. Other notes mention Mennonite visitors in Russia and local dinner guests.
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Shafter
Shafter Motel
Wes Gorsching
Ralph Beahr
James Holt
Hank Wells
Joe Kirk
Milburn Cobb
Gene Pescatore
Chuck Firkins
Clifford Ratzlaff
Shafter Fire Department
Earl Oliver
Mel Farrett
S.beld
Milburn Kirk
Darrell Ward
Mel Parrett
Jerry Schaub
Bud Fox
Ed Bender
Chester Neuefeld
Snow Gates and Valves Promote Rust Proofing
Snow Irrigation Supply advertises Snow Gates and Valves featuring rust resistance and stop pack rot. The Snow round rubberized packing seals valves to prevent leaks, claiming exclusive protective features offered by Snow Gates and Valves.
Police Activity Continues Amid Missing Articles
Roy Lund reported two switches stolen from his Laundromat at 305 State. The Shafter Police faced a busy week and weekend despite several articles being missing.
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Roy Lund
Miss Mixon Honored At Bridal Shower In Kansas Home
Mavis Mixon, bride to be, was honored at a bridal shower Sunday afternoon hosted by Dr. and Mrs. George Collins. Katy Collins Nancy Froese and Brenda Smith arranged the event with blue and white décor. Prizes went to Mrs. Bill Dalke and Miss Shirley Unruh in games about the couple’s courtship and dating length. Guests enjoyed cookies open-faced sandwiches nuts and almond tea after gifts.
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Mavis - Mixon
George Collins
Katy Collins
Nancy Froese
Brenda Smith
Bill Dalke
Shirley Unruh
Albert Froese
Bob Bann
John Caton
Maurice Cotton
Joan Crow
Rosella Ike
John Dalke
Jim Gloeckler
Terry Hall
Susie Hellbrusch
Frank Hill
Charles Jackson
Jack Janzen
Jim Janzen
Geri Janzen
Dean Lynch
Foster Mixon
Ron Perry
Bill Rohrback
Raymond Schill
Barba Smith
Fred Thomas
Kathleen Warren
Chris Bann
Sally Franz
Donna Froese
Nancy Fr
Honored at Birthday Party for Mrs Mary Lindsey
Mr and Mrs E W Metheny hosted a Sunday evening birthday party at 262 East Mare n go to honor Mrs Mary Lindsey. Guests included Jim Turner Carl West brook Clarence Foster and many others. A money tree and numerous gifts were given.
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E. W. Metheny
East Mare Engo
Ted
Mary Lindsey
Jim Turner
Carl Westbrook
Clarence Foster
Mary Hooper
Dee Walker
Vic Sharp
Denice
Bill Foster
Joe Westbrook
Jerry
Donna
Marvins
Myrtle Hurst
Jace Egan
Betty Hooper
Elves
Alma Metheny
George Higbee
Nora Fincher
Vada Westbrook
Floyd Enterline
Grandma Jane Woods
Bessie Cannaday
Maudie Westbrook
Paul Kelley
Bakersfield Man to Speak at Shafter Luncheon
Dr. Warren Simon of Bakersfield will address the Shafter Christian Business Men’s Committee at the Thursday luncheon, outliningeconomic and community topics for local professionals.
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Warren Simon
Bakersfield
Shafter Christian Business Mens Committee
Generals Beat Taft Lose to Arvin Bears
The Shafter Generals won 64-47 over Taft and lost 61-43 to Arvin, bringing their league record to 4-4 and season mark to 7-8. Don Nikkel led with 20 points and 18 rebounds as Shafter posted 21 of 55 shooting, while Colonel coach Steve Richardson’s squad won an overtime 56-55 to stay atop the standings. The C team fell 49-30, and Bob Hampton’s squad started strong against Arvin but bowed 61-43. The Generals travel to Garces Friday after halftime stood 21-31.
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Shafter Generals
Taft
Arvin
Shafter
Ing
Don Nikkel
Generals
Steve Richardson
Bob Hampton
Bears
Hampton
Colonels
Gene
Judy Adams Injured in Yosemite Ski Accident
Judy Adams youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Cliff Adams of 655 Sycamore was treated at Yosemite Valley hospital after a skiing accident on Sunday January 5. She suffered two fractures above the left ankle and below the knee. The incident involved a party of Fresno State student Judy studied social science with Susan Laverty Patty Wegis Ted Fage and Richard Young. Doctors expect six to eight weeks for removal of the first cast and 3-6 months in a cast. She plans to make up exams for the first semester.
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Judy Adams
Cliff Adams
Yosemite Valley Hospital
Badger Fass
Judy
Susan Laverty
Fresno State
Patty Wegis
Ted Fage
Buttonwillow
Cal Poly
Richard Young
Bakersfield College
Rhonda Fabrie Hosts Teenage Party at Home
Rhonda Fabrie entertained at a teen age party Friday evening at 248 California Ave. Guests danced played games listened to records and enjoyed refreshments provided by Mrs. John Fabrie. Attendees included Patsy Debra Sheppard Ricky Rodney Cross Everett Haskins Rodney Anderson Barbara Keel Cathy McConnell Byrd Carl Ward Evelyn Thompson Rhonda McGurk Virginia Carrasco and Terry Fabrie.
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Rhonda Fabrie
California Ave
Rhonda
John Fabrie
Patsy
Debra Sheppard
Ricky
Rodney Cross
Everett Haskins
Rodney Anderson
Barbara Keel
Cathy McConnel
Byrd
Carl Ward
Evelyn Thompson
Rhonda McGurk
Virginia Carrasco
Terry Fabrie
Utility Board Studies Merge in School Site Well Plan
The Utility Board debated well specifications on the school site near the football field. Director Larson proposed placing the Utility District City merger on the 1968 ballot, with both boards approving studies but no action.
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Larson
Utility District
Dr Schunk to Address Shafter Kiwanis and First Baptist
Dr Glen Schunk is set as the speaker for the Shafter Kiwanis Club Wednesday luncheon and also the featured speaker at the First Baptist Church from January 22 through January 29.
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Glen Schunk
Shafter Kiwanis Club
Schunk
First Baptist Church
Trinity Lutheran Church elects officers in Wasco
The 1967 officers elected during worship at Trinity Lutheran Church Wasco include Douglass Sisson president W D Hall vice president James Haukos secretary Gene Diseth financial secretary Dave Rosenau treasurer G E Appe ite Wayne Wilkins head usher Randy Ledly n Long trustee with Jack Cutner and W C Walker continuing as elders.
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Trinty Lutheran Church of
Wasco
Douglass Sisson
W. D. Hall
James Haukoos
Gene Diseth
Dave Rosenau
G. E. Appe
Ites Wayne Wilkins School
Pelavender Randal
Ead Usher
Herdden Long
Jack Cutner
W. C. Walker
Job's Daughters Bethel 138 Hold First Meeting
Wasco based Bethel 138 of Job's Daughters opens its new term with a Mothers and Dads night. After the session refreshments are served and plans for the Deputy Grand Guardian’s visit on February 6 at 7 30 are announced.
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Bethel
Wasco
Whic
DMV Penalty Increase Reminder for Vehicle Code Holders
Motorists are reminded of penalties escalating after midnight February 6 under the Vehicle Code. Through Friday and Saturdays on January 28 and February 4, from 8 to noon, notices apply. Applications sent to the DMV in Sacramento may avoid penalties if postmarked by February midnight.
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DMV
Sacramento
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