Local Library Highlights Early American Antiques
Shafter Branch librarian Mrs. Effie Wedge promotes Early American themes in library offerings. She notes growing interest in antiques and describes "The Early American House" by Mary Gould as a detailed survey with illustrations of period furniture and utensils. Other available titles include guides on American antiques and period crafts.
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Effie Wedge
Shafter
Wedge
Mary Gould
Shafter Library
Five Generations Gather for Morgan Family Party
Five generations attended a Morgan family gathering at Ruth Arms home. Grandmother Mitchell from San Francisco and relatives Sally Arms Herman Arms Willie Rivers and Morgan children David Patsy Lynn joined the celebrants during the recent holiday season.
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Leon Morgan
Southland
Ruth Arms
Morgan
Mitchell
San Francisco
Willie Rivers
Sally Arms
Herman Arms
David
Patsy
Lynn
Card of Thanks From the Haworth Family
The Joe R Haworth family expresses sincere thanks to the many wonderful people who helped in their time of need and to the Free Will Baptist church for a beautiful shower on January 20.
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Free Will-Baptist Church
Joe R. Haworth
Birthday Luncheon for Mrs. Goertzen Highlights Fresno Party
A surprise birthday luncheon for Mrs. William Goertzen was held at her Fresno Avenue home with carnations and a red white theme. Guests included Mrs. Joe Turner and others as the event followed a social hour. Also noted is a recovery update for Adolph and Mrs. Kirschenmann and a legal advertisement about a license to sell alcoholic beverages near Buttonwillows Kern County.
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William Goertzen
William R Lachenmaier
Fresno Avenue
Mmes
Joe Turner
Leonard Gaede
Frank Russell
Ralph Lachenmaier
Bill Siemens
Meno — Siemens
Harvey Gaede
Jonas Nickel
John Balzer
Wasco Avenue
Buttonwilles
Kern Co
California
Balboa Visit by Beckmann Family Includes Local Tours
Mr and Mrs E C Beckmann with son Jimmy and friend Barry Bongberg spent a weekend in Balboa. They dined with Jack and Doris Austin, formerly from Shafter, toured Knott's Berry Farm and attended a Los Angeles boat show. Mt Tamalpais is 2604 feet high. Farmers spend similarly on petroleum products and farm machinery per the National Automobile Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balboa
E. C. Beckmann
Jimmy
Barry Bongberg
Jack
Doris Austin
Shafterites
Knott
Los Angeles
National Automobile Club
Snow Gates and Valves Introduce Rust Defender Packing
Snow rounds rubberized packing seals valves to prevent rust and leaks. Parkerizing stops rot and protects components. Snow Gates and Valves promote exclusive protective features for durable sealing.
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John Pane
Davy Crocke
Vistarama
Vaitman
WEM
San Quentin
Inu Nims
CinemasScope
George Tobias Foward Andrews
Universal International
Doris Day
John Raitt
Victor Mature
Karen Steele
Maytag Shop
E. Lerdo
Wedgewood
Frigidaire
Emil G. Stoller
Business & Professional Guide
Tee
J. C. Penner
Notary Public
Insurance
Central Ave
Acme Finance CO
18Th St
Bakersfield
Francescatti
Kern County Music Association
Glenn
H Street
Shafter High School
Rose Marie Katz
Verna Peters
Judy Ragan
Miss Katz
Mexico
Chevrolet
Fisher
Adolph Kirschenman
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
Salk Beer
Department of Alcoholic Beveragee Control
Sacramento
Ramon J. Aguilar
George Globe
Liberal Credit
Chester Avenue
Leeds
Mt. Tamalpais
San Francisco Bay
Central Valley Television Service
Central Age Pioneer
24Th St
Stringham’s Shafter Drug Store
Rexall Drug Store
Central Ph
S&h
Mee
Chevron
Chevron Supreme
Skypower Aviation
Bill Palmer
Wasco
Calif
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