Miss Barba Nell Leird Birthday Party Held
Miss Barba Nell Leird was honored on her birthday with a party hosted by her mother Mrs Jack Leird and Mrs Otis McClain. Prizes went to Billy Hukill Opal Hukill and Bonnie Madwell. Refreshments were served as attendees joined in singing Happy Birthday to Miss Leird. Attendees included Opal Hukill Billy Hukill Bobby Hukill Jimmy Youell Bennie Howard Day Donald Ray Day Janet Harder Marvelle Harder Dona May Baughman Zella Marie Baughman Lois Madwell Patricia Myrick Otis Dean McClain Lephaun Reynolds Barbara Jean Stone Virginia Frizzell and the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barba Nell Leird
Jack Leird
Otis McClain
Miss Leird
Billy Hukill
Opal Hukill
Bonnie Madwell
Bobby Hukill
Jimmy Youell
Bennie Howard Day
Donald Ray Day
Janet Harder
Marvelle Harder
Dona May Baughman
Zella Marie Baughman
Lois Madwell
Patricia Myrick
Otis Dean McClain
Lephaun Reynolds
Barbara Jean Stone
Virginia Frizzell
Forum caps Kern County Federation summer meeting
Mrs J C Channeson of Sh after conducted a forum on program planning as the concluding morning feature of a summer conference meeting of the Kern County Federation of Women s clubs held Saturday at Motel Inn in Bakersfield. Also assisting were Mrs P L Arnold and Mrs A W Eckman. Plans for county fall and spring meetings were announced along with district federation meeting dates October 13 December 4 January 29 and March 29 at Fresno. Stolp of San Francisco and Parker of Sacramento will speak at county clubs during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Channeson
Shafter
Kern County Federation of Women's Clubs
Motel Inn
Bakersfield
P. L. Arnold
Federation
A. W Eckman
Fresno
Amera A. Stolp
San Francisco
Ralph Parker
Sacramento
Miss La Rue Livers Weds Albert Kattenhorn in Union Church
Miss La Rue Livers daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Livers became the bride of Albert Kattenhorn in a Thursday evening ceremony at Union Congregational church. Rever end Alfred T Chandler officiated with bridesmaids Frances Kattenhorn and Louise Livers and best man Lawrence Kattenhorn. More than 100 guests attended as Ruth Scott and Richard Hetz sang. The couple, both Shafter High and Bakersfield Junior College graduates, plan to reside in Julien California after he leaves his teaching post at Julien High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Rue Livers
W. A. Livers
Albert Kattenhorn
Alfred T. Chandler
Union Congregational Church
Frances Kattenhorn
Louise Livers
Laurence Kattenhorn
Paul Wiebe
Ruth Scott
Richard Hetz
James
Kattenhorn
Shafter High School
Bakersfield Junior College
Hen Jose State College
O.— of California
Berkeley
Julien, California
Lantz Donning Wedding Announced in Nevada
Wedding notice from Shafter Nevada reports the marriage of Miss Alberta Lantz to John Alexander Downing at Virginia City on June 26. Mrs Downing daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Newkirk Lantz of San Jose, formerly taught at Richland faculty. couple to reside at 620 North Eighteenth Street San Jose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Alberta Lantz
John Alexander Downing
Virginia City
Nevada
Donning
Albert Newkirk Lantz
San Jose
Richland
Donnings
North Eighteenth Street
Leila Bea Drice Lawhead Wed Dorsa Deniston at Union Church
In a ceremony shortly after midnight Miss Leila Bea Drice Lawhead of Dodge City became the bride of Dorsa Deniston. The Reverend Chandler of the Union Congregational church officiated. The service occurred in the apartment of Mr and Mrs Floyd C Raney above the Santa Fe depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leila Beadrice Lawhead
Dodge City
Dorsa Deniston
Santa Fe
Re ‘Chandler
Union Congregational Church
Floyd C. Raney
Los Angeles Bride Weds George Caldwell in University Methodist Church
Miss Helen Glaesmer daughter of Mrs Edna Glaesmer of Los Angeles became the bride of George Caldwell son of Mrs W R Caldwell of Shafter in a ceremony at the University Methodist church. The couple will reside in Los Angeles where Mr Caldwell is employed after a brief northern wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Glaesmer
Edna Glaesmer
Los Angeles
George Caldwell
W. R. Caldwell
Shafter
University Methodist Church
Grover Glaesmer
Jeanette Wagner
Laura Lindall
Barbara Caldwell
Rudy Pedersen
Jack le
Frank Peterson
Caldwell
Mrs. Caldwell
Mr. Caldwell
Church News at Union Congregational Church
Sunday school at 10 a.m. Pioneer Boys class to lead worship this and next Sunday. Evening service at 8 p.m. with reception of members and Lord's supper. Sermon titled On Finding Life. Richard Hetz plays piano. Christian Youth meet at 7 p.m. before service with Louise Livers on The Person I Hope To Become.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Congregational Church
Pioneer Boys
Richard Hetz
Louise Livers
Mennonite Brethren Church Plans July 9 Services
H D Wiebe pastor assigns July 9 schedule with Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 11 a m on Seven Marks of the True Church Christian Fellowship at 7 p m and address at 8 p m by Dr G S Klaassen Hillsboro Kan once a Red Cross worker in World War The First Baptist Church at 289 East Lerdo lists Bible school 10 a m morning service 11 a m with sermon on The Credentials of the Christ Young People Prayer League 7 p m and evening service 8 p m on Some High Lights from the Convention The midweek prayer service is Wednesday 8 p m A report of the Northern Baptist convention held June 20 25 at Los Angeles is included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mennonite Brethren Church
H. D. Wiebe
Christian Fellowship
G. S. Klaassen
Hillsboro
Kan
Klaassen
Red Cross
First Baptist Church
East Lerdo Road
Edgar H. McAllister
Bible
A. Schmidt
Young People’s Societies
Prayer League
Northern Baptist Convention
Los Angeles
St John’s Wasco Church Mass Times and Confession
St John’s Catholic Church Wasco announces Sunday Masses at 6 30 a m and 8 30 a m with confessions on Saturday at 7 p m under Pastor Owen McMullen located at 9th and Broadway Wasco California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Catholic Church
9Th and Broadway
Wasco
Calif
Owen McMullen
Local residents note travels and visits across states
Rio Bravo guests Mr. and Mrs. Robert Curtis and Elnor Schierlmann returned from Montana where they stayed with the Bohler family in Augusta and toured several sights including the San Francisco expo. Arlyn Stewart visits Porterville for weeks. Jack Murray heads to San Francisco. Mrs. Murray plans to attend the N E A convention. E B Suydam returns from Huntington Lake with his daughter Birdie. Jeannie Haag spends the week with Roy Newman family in Frazier Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Curtis
Elnor Schierlmann
Montana
Bohler
Augusta
San Francisco
Arlyn Stewart
Porterville
Jack Murray
Huntington Lake
Birdie
Jeannie Haag
Roy Newman
Frazier Park
Rio Bravo 4-H Camp Group Heads to Whitaker Forest
Members of the Rio Bravo 4-H club including Mary Rice Lois Lane Thelma Warden Gene and Ray Stewart Bob Dodge Bobby Devlin Wilburn Kenneth and Columbus Rice spend a week in Whitaker forest led by J E Haag. M L Stewart and Mr and Mrs C W Haag and Joyce joined for a few hours then returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitaker Forest
Mary Rice
Lois Lane
Thelma Warden
Gene
Ray Stewart
Bob Dodge
Bobby Devlin
Wilburn
Kenneth
Columbus Rice
J. E. Haag
M. L. Stewart
C. W. Haag
Joyce
Death in the Donor House
Inspector Warren questions Miss Hartley after the death of her uncle from a medicine overdose in a house tied to Blackie Gaskill. He suggests Miss Hartley’s involvement and hints at Blackie’s influence, while she pleads for fairness and denies murder. The interrogation centers on motive, opportunity, and inheritance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Blackie Gaskill
Blackie
Miss Hartley
Inspector Warren
Arcompany
Mole Activity Affects Winter Field Observations
Ground mole behavior described by Clarence Taube of the Detroit News notes the creature stays burrowed most winter but leaves telltale signs above ground. Moles venture briefly onto the surface, often at noon, then return underground, with snowy periods making them more visible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Taube
Detroit News
Northern Mammal Lived In Oregon, Writer Says
A Portland author summarizes fossil evidence on Oregon elephants. The northern mammoth and two Oregon species named Mammut oregonense circulated in the state with fossils from the coast, Willamette Valley, and La Grande country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Portland
Fossil Lake
la Grande
Oregon Country
Moles Do Much Damage
Farmers and gardeners view the mole as a top pest causing thousands of dollars in losses yearly through roots digging and tunnel networks. Its hidden tunnels harm lawns, and its elusive nature makes control difficult despite keen senses and rapid backward crawling.
Gentle Nose Blowing Warned By Medical Journal
The Journal of the American Medical Association advises against vigorous nose blowing. It says blowing gently at all times prevents forcing secretions and germs into the sinuses, even if one nostril is open during the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal of the American Medical Association
Growth of Cascara Tree Bears Uncommon Names and Traits
Cascara is a tree reaching up to 25 feet with thin leaves two to six inches long. Also called chit tembark or bearwood, it exhibits an aromatic odor and a bitter taste. The description notes its inner characteristics and usage hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sasa
Adler
Aoben
Delano Council Approves Alpaugh Water Compromise
Delano city council accepts a compromise with Alpaugh Irrigation District allowing pumping of 18 000 acre feet from the Kern County watershed. Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District shows interest as intervener and its board members favor the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delano City
Alpaugh Irrigation District
Delano-Alpaugh
Kern County
Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District
Shafter-Wasco Board
Knowland Speaks at Kern County Republican Dinner
William F. Knowland headlined the first Kern County Republican assembly dinner at the El Tejon hotel Bakersfield. He called California pivotal with 22 electoral votes and criticized the Ham and Egg plan. Henry B. DeLacy presided. guests included State Senator J. J. Wagg and Mrs. Wagg. Shafter attendees noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Knowland
Kern County Republican Assembly
el Tejon
Bakersfield
Shafter
Knowland
California
Republican Assembly
Henry B. DeLacy
J. J. Wagg
Obscene Language Leads to Jail for 21 Year Old
Bernard Tucker aged 21 was sentenced to 15 days in the county jail by Judge F E Manuel for using obscene language in a public place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Tucker
F. E. Manuel
Asparagus Through the Ages Since Roman Times
Asparagus has been valued as food since ancient Rome, with a long history of cultivation and use. The text notes its early recognition and enduring appreciation across eras.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Church News
Delano Council
Alpaugh
W. F. Knowland
Kern
Shafter Drug Store
Sola
Ee San Joaquin Pipe and Salvage Co
Chester Ave
Waynes Dairy
Paris
Daiby Day Hancock
Peter Kehn
Golden West Ave
D. J. Oblander
Fresno Street
Shafter Radio Electric
Jersey
Shafter Highway
A. B. Neufeld
North Shafter
J. F. Richert
Riverside Drive
Thomas Lane
H. C. Schneider
Main Oil Company
Lon V. Smith
South
Lorraine Blvd
Whitney
D. Wittenberg, Tularest
Chevrolet
Arthur Bitzer
Barling Place
Ivan Stone
Wall and
Golden West
W. F. Zimmerman
J. H. Unruh
Lhip
Lerdo
Scaroni
Gus Tisch
E. G. Kolbenstetter
Z. C. el
Central Avenue
Hphone
Claud Newsom
Kem and Company
T. V.’s Corner
Shafter Hardware
Central Ave
Victor Records
Mexican Colony
W.H. Janssen
H. J. Harder
Harder & Mougin
H. Harder
Chicago
Jacques Marquette
F. J. Schierlmann
Rio Bravo Board
Rio Bravo
R. P. Kirkham
Earl Calder
Clarence Rice
Herbert L. Comfort
Western Auto Supply Co
Shafter, Calif
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!