Shafter Merchant Opens Local Loan Shop on Madera Avenue
Elbert Kern Lean opens a locally owned loan business December 1 1959 at 527 Cen 2 Avenue in Shafter. The firm offers personal loans and conditional sales with a focus on serving area residents. The owner and family have long resided in Shafter Wasco and belong to the Mennonite Brethren church. Franz is a Kiwanis Club member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert
Kern Lean
Cen 2
America
Middle West
Sally
Randy
Shafter
Wasco
Madera Avenue
Mennonite Brethren
Franz
Kiwanis Club
Loan
Garden Club Hears Dahlia Lecturer in Shafter
Shafter Garden Club members and guests gathered Jan 23 at Miss Dorothy Ward's home. Mr. Clifford of Strathmore lectured on dahlias with colored slides and divided a dahlia tuber among attendees. April event details followed as refreshments were served to Mrs. O C Hale Mrs Wayne Payne and Mrs Dale Fahsbender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Garden Club
Dorothy Ward
Clifford
Strathmore
O. C Hale
Wayne Payne
Dale Fahsbender
Multi Million Dollar Helipod Agreement Report
A Japanese holding company will hold exclusive rights to world wide Helipod manufacture with distribution by Helipad Ad Vance International in Hong Kong. Representatives in many countries will begin manufacturing and marketing proposals and demonstrations early next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance Sud Inc
Kanko ’ A. Eee
Iporl
Helpods
Ammar’ Asseeanet Bom
Per
Louis Armstrong to Perform at Harvey Auditorium Next Thursday
Louis Armstrong and his All-Stars will play Harvey Auditorium on February 8 at 8 30 pm. The renowned trumpeter, famed for The Glenn Miller Story and High Society, brings a career that shaped American music.
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Louis Armstrong
Harvey Auditorium
Glenn Miller
Gene Krupa
June Allyson
James Stewart
Grace Kelly
Bing Crosby
Crosby
California Farmers Face Common Market Trade Shifts
Farmers express concern over the Common Market negotiations affecting exports of cotton soybeans and other crops. They expect tariff treatment changes and foresee major shifts in foreign marketing of California farm products amid the tariff debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
California
Taxpayers Get Simplified 1961 Form 1040 Guide
A rewritten booklet aims to make tax information clearer for all taxpayers. It explains common issues in detail with simplified explanations and many examples. The 1961 Form 1040 is shown at the front, with sections linked to numbered explanations for quick help.
Scoutmaster Clyde Johnston Sets School Patrol Guidelines
The statement outlines expectations for troop discipline and orderly distribution of duties. It notes each child will have his or her turn, contingent on good behavior and work, and advises parents to arrange pickup at the school.
Contributions to Heart Fund Reach All Association Workers
The article states that all contributions to the Heart Fund can be made to any worker at the headquarters of the association. This clarifies the donation process and points to centralized collection at the main office.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Garden Club
Dahlia
United States
Sudrow
Mason
Louis ‘Satchmo’ Armstrong
Harvey Aud
Dale Carnegie
Lerdo Highway
Bakersfield Inn
Delane
Odd Fellows Hall
12Th
Kensington
Arvin First Baptist Church
Laurel & Meyer Sts
Mon
W. Barstow
Fresno
Sakerofield
Farmers ‘Corner
Clyde Johnston
Stringham
Central Ave
Ting
Yaco
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