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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1936

Page

8

Edna F Bender to Wed Edwin F Bender in Shafter

Sunday wedding plans announced for Edna F Bender and Edwin F Bender, both from Shafter area families. A son named Robert Gordon was born to Adam Mettler and wife at Abel Strauss home in Shafter weighing nine pounds. Licenses to marry granted for Jose R Napper and Frances L Wherity of Wasco and for Alex C Estarillo and Cedra Rodriguez of Shafter. Home from Oklahoma trip reported for W C Grose and daughter Hanna Jean.

Edna F. Bender Edwin F. Bender Shafter District Jose R. Napper Shafter Frances L. Wherity Wasco Alex C. Estarillo Cedra Rodriguez East W. C. Grose Hanna Jean Oklahoma

Bryant Couple Delays Return on Texas Visit Plan

Mr and Mrs T L Bryant depart for a month long Texas visit with stops planned at Long Beach and Catalina Island en route, aiming for a few days away before returning.

Texas T. L. Bryant Long Beach Catalina Island

Baby Devon Harvey Born in Shafter to Wasco Parents

Mr and Mrs Dan F Wiens of Wasco welcomed their first child Devon Harvey a boy weighing seven pounds two ounces born at 6 20 PM Monday at the Abe Strauss home in Shafter. H L Jackson returned to his Burkburnett Texas home after an extended stay in Shafter with his son Bill Jackson and family.

Dan F. Wiens Wasco Devon Harvey Abe Strauss Shafter H. L. Jackson Burkburnett Texas Bill Jackson

Fishing Report From Orange County Beaches

A card from Ernie Beard notes good fishing conditions at Orange County beaches with enjoyable sport and favorable catches observed by locals.

Orange County Ernie Beard

Apportionment of State Funds to Kern County

Secretary of State Frank C. Jordan awards Kern County 280 dollars from a 29120 state total for congressional, state senate, and assembly candidates. Kern's share breakdown shows 120 dollars for congressional candidates and 160 dollars for assembly candidates.

Frank C. Jordan Kern County California State Senate Assembly

Omaha World-Herald Opposes Roosevelt and New Deal

The Omaha World-Herald, a longtime Democratic paper, attacks President Roosevelt and his New Deal. It likens his policies to an attack on capitalism and warns that government vs private enterprise war could leave banks idle and workers unused. It argues American system remains viable and should not be replaced.

Omaha Neb Omaha World- Herald Middle West William Jennings Bryan Roosevelt Hitler World-Herald

Landon Urges Wisconsin to Save Its Ideal Homes

Governor Alf M. Landon, presidential nominee, urged Wisconsin to protect its ideal homes and thriving small businesses as part of a campaign message. National chairman John D. M. Hamilton attacked federal deficits and stockholder rights, contrasting promises with actual spending.

Landon Wisconsin Milwaukee Wis Alf M. Landon Republican Party John D. M. Hamilton Morgenthau Treasury United States Senate

California Missions Proclamation Ordered Wrecking of Stations

The article notes Governor Echeandia issued a January 1, 1826 proclamation ordering all missions torn down as part of secularization efforts in early California. This action marks a key shift in mission administration and control.

Echeandia

Mission San Juan Bautista through secularization and recovery

The article traces San Juan Bautista from its founding through Mexican secularization, the 1830s land sales, and American possession. It notes fluctuating mission wealth, depredations, and eventual civilian settlement, with later church guardianship by Maryknoll Fathers and historic fiestas marking anniversaries. It highlights figures like Fr. De la Cuesta, Fr. Englehardt, and Gov. Figueroa, plus events in 1825 1834 and 1847.

Tfr. de la Cuesta San Juan Bautista Jose M. Herrera Monterey Mission San Juan Bautista Englehardt Fr. de la Cuesta College of San Fernando de Mexico College of Guadalupe Zacatecas California Missions San Antonio de Padua San Francisco Solano Sonoma County Antonio Anzar de la Cuesta San Juan Bautista Mission San Miguel California Echeandia Jose M. Padres Jose Figueroa H. H. Bancroft Figueroa Mexico Lete Vennese Condallethtateactes Asad Tulares Bancroft Joaquin Marietta Three- Fingered Jack Vasquez Chavez Manuel Micheltorena Pio Pico Pico Andres Juan M. Manso U. S. Army Stephen W. Kearny San Jose Santa Tiara Santo, Cruz Propec Iudicias Tribun United States James Puchanan San Juan Bautista Mission Padre Fr. Mora Amigos Antonio Ubach Mora Sisters of Charity Emmitsburg Maryland Santa Cruz Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Spain Mount Holy Cross Maryknoll Fathers

Mission San Carlos Borromeo Restored by Resident Missionaries

Resident missionaries have done much to restore and maintain the old Franciscan station. Next: Mission San Carlos Borromeo.

Mission San Carlos Borromeo

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