McKinley and Ed Brown wed in Shafter ceremony
Mrs. Helen McKinley and Ed Brown were married Saturday January 22 at St. Mark's Episcopal church with Rev. John D. Spear officiating. The couple planned a Palm Springs honeymoon and will reside in Shafter. Attendants wore pink and a buffet reception followed at the Mert Wiedmann home. The wedding drew relatives from Shafter Arvin and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen McKinley
Ed Brown
John D. Spear
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Morton ‘Brown
Killfoi
Mike McKinley
Bill
Mike K
Kaaba
Mert Wiekoon
E. B. Stringham
Shafter
Morton Brown
Arvin
Jack Brown
Mert Wiedmann
400 Cross
Palm Springs
Peters Resigns as Shafter Wasco Irrigation District President
The Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District board accepted the resignation of John J. Peters Jr. as president. Peters, formerly Division 3, moved to Shafter and was nominated to fill Division 4 for the remainder of the term. Boundary changes preceded the appointment by Supervisor Leroy Jackson. Other directors include Warren Carter Marvin Neuman E J Peters and Loren Voth Pew wet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Peters, Jr
Shafter-Wasco
Peters
Maple
Shafter
Board of Supervisors
Division 4
Leroy Jackson
Warren H. Carter
Marvin Neuman
E. J. Peters
Loren Voth
Everett Baker
Edmund G
Pat) Brown
15Th District Agricultural District
Harvey Gaede
Baker
Susie Jackson and Murlin Witcher Wed at Buttonwillow
Miss Susie Jackson became Mrs. Murlin Witcher in a Buttonwillow ceremony officiated by Father James Collings at St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church. The couple, both from Buttonwillow and Shafter families, reside in Bakersfield after graduating from Shafter High School. The wedding featured a blue and white theme with a large church reception for 200 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Jackson
Murlin Witcher
Buttonwillow
Murlin B. Witcher
James Collings
St. Mary's
Ruby Jackson
Linda Palla
Nancy Froese
Cindy Witcher
Shafter
Brenda Witcher
LaDonna Smith
San Francisco
Stephen Witcher
Gary Witcher
Stan
Vewen
Murray Nowhof
Santa Cruz
Jimmy Collins
Bakersfield
Debbie
Sue Hildebrand
Connie Fish
Pacific Street
Shafter High School
Title Insurance and Trust
Bakersfield College
Coffee
University
Shafterites Attend Stock Car Races at Riverside
Shafter residents helped fill the 44 starters in the fourth annual Riverside stock car race of 2.7 miles sponsored by Motor Trend. Dan Gurney of Riverside won as the sport’s first four time consecutive victor. Richard Petty entered but retired with a mechanical failure. The field included 16 finishers from 44 starters and top ten placements for five Chrysler entries. Local attendees included Lee Fike and a party of Shafter figures such as Ralph Junger and Norris Bingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Riverside
Motor Trend Magazine
Dan Gurney
Dan
United States
Chrysler
Richard Petty
Lee Fike
Ralph Junger
Larry Coburn
Norris Bingham
Frank Preston
Cecil Bowman
East Bakersfield
Norman Knight
Wi Joe Stocker
Bakersfield
Three Injured in Shafter Collision on Edison Highway
A pickup driven by Donna Sue Eslick 25 of Shafter collided after Elwood Johnson 48 of Bakersfield pulled onto Edison Highway from Fairfax Road. Injured were Cheryl Ann Eslick 2 Sanne Waters 65 of Shafter and Waters 75 of Carrollton. CHP reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Sue Eslick
East Ash Street
Shafter
Elwood Johnson
Wiseman Street
Bakersfield
Fairfax Road
Edison Highway
Eslick
California Highway Patrol
Cheryl Ann Eslick
Sanne Waters
Tral Alley Highway
Shafter and Waters
Carrolton
Skin divers plunge beneath waves for pleasure crowds
Four million skin divers went underwater for pleasure during the 1965 season, as recreational diving grew in popularity.
August Reich Turns 85 With Family Gathering
Relatives and friends gathered at 229 California Avenue to celebrate August Reichs 85th birthday. Host son Leon Reich of Bakersfield with wife and grandson Steven helped with the party. Guests included numerous Shafter and Bakersfield residents and distant greetings from Glenn Reich and Maurice Howe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Reich
California Avenue
Reich
Leon
Bakersfield
Steven
Ted Reese
Glenn A. Reich
San Rafael
Maurice Howe
Bellflower
Calif
Herman Schultz
Joe Schultz
Ernes Zenk
Pauline Lachenmaier
Christine Reich
Emil Stoller
Shafter
Bakersfield Wert
Robert Stuebe
Helmuth Reich
E. J. Buck
Oildale
Reports From Shafter Junior Women Club Meeting
The January 18 gathering at Mrs. Collins Crosby's home in Wasco reviewed March of Dimes activities led by Health chair Mrs. Ken Handel. Plans include Mothers March Tuesday at 6 30 and TV telethon duties January 29 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Collins Crosby
Wasco
Ken Handel
Robert Millwee
Handel
Jack Brown
Delroy Denniston
Robert Mera
James Janzen
Henry Rice
Mary Walhood Reports on Her Trip to Finland
The Shafter Woman's Club held a luncheon meeting with blue and white Finnish themed decor. Mary Walhood, Sh after's exchange student who visited Finland, spoke with slides and a Finnish costume, presented by E Ruskie Kodet. Planning for the Past President's luncheon at the Veteran's Memorial hall on Feb 2 and a Jan 25 executive meeting were announced, with numerous members listed as assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Woman's Club
Jack Rodgers
Wasco
Evelyn Agee
Russell Paul
H. W. Kelly
Mary Walhoad
Shafter
Finland
Mary
E. Rusgel Kodet
Woman's Club
Veteran’s Memorial Hall
Weston Futrell
Jack Thompson
Thompson
Ed. Schacht
Art Hemingson
G. L. Starrh
Wayne Payne
Wm. Lowe
D. H
PTA Officials Attend CSSA Dinner in Bakersfield
Shafter High School PTA President Frank Johnson and Gordon Smith along with Mrs. Bill Gladden attended the CSSA dinner in Bakersfield hosted by SHS Principal Hal Corrie Charles Gates and Herb Neufeld. State Senator Walter Administrators and Kern County PTA guests heard remarks on recent legislation and its development process. A Q A session followed with input from Dr. Ekhardt and Wasco administrators John Pruett and Bill George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High School
PTA
Frank Johnson
Gordon Smith
Parent Education
Bill Gladden
SHS
Hal Corrie
Charles Gates
Herb Neufeld
CSSA
Bakersfield
Walter
Kern County
Steirns
Ekhardt
KCUHS
Wasco
John Pruett
Bill George
Camp Fire Girls Elect Officers at Union Church Meeting
The E Ha Ka Wee Camp Fire group elected officers led by Ann Christensen as president and Cyndie Farrell as vice president at a Union Congregational Church gathering. Officers include Georgia Camp secretary Debbie Bell treasurer Jeanne Miller scribe. They plan a Magic Carpet trip to Switzerland and will sing at the Kern County Camp Fire dinner Friday January 28 at 7 30 p m at Maison Jaussand Bakersfield. Other members listed include Carolyn Diltz Iris Flammand Linda Sutton and Susan Theuer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Congregational Church
Roy Farrell
Don Christensen
Ann Christensen
Cyndie Farrell
Georgia Camp
Debbie Bell
Jeanne Miller
Kern County Council
Maison Jausy Sand
Bakersfield
Switzerland
Carolyn Diltz
Iris Flammand
Linda Sutton
Susan Theuer
Passenger car purchases rise sharply since 1958
The purchase of passenger cars has doubled since 1958, and installment credit on cars has nearly doubled.
PTA Disciplines and Counseling Discussed at Shafter
Shafter High School PTA held a Tuesday coffee hour in the high school cafeteria where Frank Johnson welcomed attendees. Fred Cronkhite gave an inspirational reading Therefore Choose Life, while Gordon and Mrs. Richards noted the strong PTA membership, now 524. Speakers covered student government discipline, advisory boards, and counseling. Principal Hal Corrie projected 1966 67 SUS finances with tax and staffing implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter ‘High School
P.T.A
Frank Johnson
Fred Cronkhite
Johnson
Elmer Richards
Richards
Parent Education
Gordon Smith
Robert Gastle
Tne
PTA
SHS
Charles Gates
Hal Corrie
Ile
Kcuhs
Adolph Goertzen
Rio Bravo PTA Nominating slate to be presented Feb 10
The Rio Bravo PTA met with Mrs. Keith Mixon presiding. A nominating committee named to present officers at the February 10 meeting includes Mrs. Wm Carpenter Mrs. Paul Enns and Mrs. Art Kadel. Founders Day honors planned for past presidents with Mrs. Robi Haag as chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Bravo P.T.A
Thursda Auditorium
Keith Mixon
Wm, Carpenter
Paul Enns
Art. Kadel
Wm. Carpenter
Eleanor Cortepassi
Jim Balnantine
Keith Berger
J. S. Eads
St Mark's ECW hears book reviews and plans meeting
The Episcopal Church Women of St. Mark's met at Mrs Reg Hammond's home on January 19 for a business session led by president Mrs H W Pat Kelly. Harriet Mason reviewed five books and highlights from each. A new education building dedication was noted for Sunday at 3 PM with the Bishop's visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
St. Mark's
Reg. Hammond
Walnut
H. W. Pat Kelly
Kelly
Harriet Mason
Tese
Fr. Capon
Thomas
Shelley Mydans
Lord
Peter Matthiessen
John Updike
Muriel Spark
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McKinley
Arried
Tere
South
Velma Sharp
Bill Foster
BPW
Snow Gates & Valves
OES
Order of the Eastern Star
Kerhy County Association
Dottie Boyd
John Brown
Gladys Brown
51St
Harold Kelsey
Taft
Lionel Hunter
Tehachapi
Nona Bynum
Clyde Shuford
Mary Starrh
Winifred McCombs
Clara Little
Irene Herring
Angie Stringham
Wilma Bell
of District Board
Poso
Corcoran
Shafter Baptist Church
Richland Cooperative Gin
Ranchers Cotton Oil
Kern County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Executive Committee
Charles Jackson
Blake Witcher
Betty Jackson
Roy Romanini
Debbie Hildebrand
Sue Hilebrand
Shafterites
Shapter
Pioneer
Shafter, Calif
Fairview
Walker ST
Mary Walhood
Church OF Christ
Rio Bravo Pta
Shafter Press
ECW of
St. Mark’s
Hear
Hammond
W. H. Rodgers
Southern California Gas Company
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