Jerry Mathis Ships to Naval Training at Quantico
Mrs. Ida Mathis received word that son Jerry has arrived safely at Quantico Virginia for summer training with the naval ROTC. He traveled via Salt Lake City and spent the Fourth of July sightseeing in Washington DC and Vancouver British Columbia on the way back to California for his senior year at Stanford University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Mathis
Jerry
Quantico
Virginia
Marine Base
Salt Lake City
Utah
Washington, D
Mathis
California
Canada
Vancouver
British ,Columbia
Stanford University
Poznoffs Travel to Canada for July Visit
Mr and Mrs Mike Poznoff departed Shafter on July 8 for Canada to visit friends and relatives and expect to return about July 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Poznoff
Shafter
Canada
Shafter youths depart for Hartland Camp in Sequoia Park
Shafter youths including Elsie Brown June Nikkel Roberta Kruger Betty Isaac Vernon Isaac Lowell Bergman Leo Heinrichs and Doris Loewen left town early Monday for a week at Hartland Camp Sequoia National Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Hartland Camp
Sequoia National Park
Elsie Brown
June Nikkel
Roberta Kruger
Betty Isaac
Vernon Isaac
Lowell Bergman
Leo Heinrichs
Doris Loewen
South Dakota Miss Feted at Party
Mrs. Jack Janzen and Mrs. John Darke honored their niece Dee Ila Wipf of Menno at a July 16 birthday party. Attendees included families from Minter Field and Menno, with cake and ice cream served and gifts opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Janzen
John Darke
Dee Ila Wipf
Menno
South Dakota
William .Dallie
Donna
Kenny
Ray Warren
Ray, Jr
Rebecca Ann
Minter Field
A. D. Wipf
Eleanoor Ann
Joy
Dee Tila
Robert, Jr
Jack’ Janzen
James
John H. Dalke
Michael
Mrs Clella McCullough Visit in Shafter
Mrs Clella McCullough of Bakersfield, former dental hygienist with the late Dr McCain of Bakersfield, spent last week in Shafter at the home of Mrs Jessie McCain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcclain
Clella McCullough
Bakeesfiert
McCain
Shafter
Jessie Mcain
Family Gathering Hosted by Loewen in Wasco Shown
A Sunday gathering July 17 at the California home of Mr and Mrs Dan Loewen featured a buffet dinner and an evening drive to view film reels by Dr and Mrs Ernest Gaede. The group watched clips from the American Medical Association convention in Atlantic City the Kiwanis Convention in Nashville Niagara Falls Washington DC and Canada. Participants included Gaede family members and relatives from Reecey Bakersfield Wasco Delmany Saskatchewan and Shafter among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Dan Loewen
Wasgo
Ernest Gaede
American Medical Association
Atlantic City
Kiwanis
Nashville
Tennessee
Niagra Falls
Washington
D.C
Canada
Genevieve
Janet
Robert
Reechey
Anna B. Gaede
Oliver Lingo
Lewis and
David
Los Angeles
Abe Janzen
Carol
Henry
Delmany
Saskatchewan
H. H. Lepp
Naomi
Elaine
Lois
Bakersfield
Wasco
Wallace -Loewen
John
Judy
Doris
Jo Anne
Shafter
Visit at Howards Brings Berkeley Couple to Shafter Event
Visitors from Berkeley, Mr. and Mrs. Leck, spent time at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dick How ard in Shafter last week. The group, including their son and daughter-in-law, drove to San Luis Obispo to visit Mr. and Mrs. John Peck, now attending college, and returned to Shafter for a few more days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Dick Howerd
Leck
Berkeley
San Lisbis
Peck
Rhoda Reimer Celebrates Eighth Birthday Party
Rhoda Reimer marked her eighth birthday last Thursday July 14 at home with friends. They played games enjoyed a swim in the pool and refreshments were served by the hostess Mrs C C wr, with Evelyn Penner Lela Kelly and Margaret Warkentin attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhoda Reimer
Evelyn Penner
Lela Kelly
Margaret Warkentin
Rhoda
Evening Guests Share Welcome Delano Visit
Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Harrelson of Delano were Friday evening guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Fox. Conversation and refreshments followed with fresh apple pie, ice cream and coffee served.
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H. W. Harrelson
Delano
John’ Fox
Old-timer tradition at Standard marks long service
The article explains Standard's 20 year tenure as an “old-timer” badge and a 30 year milestone earns a gold watch and six weeks paid vacation. It argues employee loyalty is rewarded with security, good pay, favorable conditions, internal advancement, free insurance, and retirement annuities to sustain a principle of strong service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Carter-Farmer Rites Recently Announced
Miss Geraldine Farmer of Madera and John Carter of Shafter were married in a garden ceremony at the groom’s Shafter home on Sunday afternoon July 3. Carter, a U S Army veteran with 18 months overseas service, operates a Bakersfield service station and will reside there with his bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Geraldine Farmer
Madera
John Carter
Albert Carter
R. F. Farmer
Carter
United States Army
Bakersfield
Hills Visit Tulelake On Family Business Trip
Mr and Mrs D C Hill drove to Tulelake last Thursday to visit their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Jack Hill. Mr Hill returned to Shafter on Sunday and plans to drive back to Tulelake early next week to remain until the following ARON.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.C. Hill
Tulelake
Jack Hill
Hill
Shafter
Sandersons Visit Tulare Home of Daughter and Son-in-Law
Mr and Mrs Ralph Sanderson were Sunday visitors in Tulare at the home of their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Harry Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Sanderson
Tulare
Harry Davis
Visit of Abe Goossen Family in Riverside
Mr and Mrs Abe Goossen and their family visited relatives in Riverside from last Friday through Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Goossen
Riveride
Hunters depart for Yreka and Klamath Falls trip
Rev Sam Wilcoxen of the Orthodox Missionary Baptist Church and his son Mack with Everett Baker and son Sammy left Monday evening for Yreka California and Klamath Falls Oregon. Baker will tend to family interests while the others enjoy hunting and fishing in the region. They plan to return to Shafter tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Wilcoxen
Orthodox Missionary Baptist Church
Mack
Everett Baker
Sammy
Yreka
California
Klamath Falls
Oregon
Baker
Shafter
Weekend on the Coast for Mr and Mrs Bert Hebel
Mr and Mrs Bert Hebel spent the weekend at Pismo enjoying the cool weather and coastal sights.
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Bert Hebel
Pismo
Visit at Westbrooks
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Westbrook of 309 Marenzo Street host Mrs. Westbrook's aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Carpenter and their children Bobby Jerry Barbara and Janice of Santa Monica as house guests. The Carpenters plan to return home tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Westbrook
Marenzo Street
Westbrook
S. J. Carpenter
Bobby
Jerry
Barbara
Janice
Santa Monica
Carpenters
White Shrine card party at Bakersfield temple
The Bakersfield White Shrine hosts a card party tonight at the Caledonia Temple. Activities begin at eight o'clock with prizes and refreshments, and the public is cordially invited to attend.
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Bakersfield
Weekend Visit to Pixley Parents Homes
Mrs Jim Ball and her children Kathleen and Wayne spent the past weekend with Mrs Ball’s parents Mr and Mrs O N Smith in Pixley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Ball
Kathleen
Wayne
Pixley
Mrs Merrell Honored At Stork Shower Night
Mrs Elaine Merrell was honored at a stork shower Thursday evening July 14 at Rev Monro’s home. Refreshments were served and gifts for the upcoming arrival noted the joyous mood with many attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine. Merrell
Juy
Monro
Lotti Holland
Vada Nestbrop
Anderson
Monroe
Maisie Holland
Jean Smith
Francis Lyon
Byrd
Vanzell
Whicker
Verna Wilson
Tray Rogers
Annis
Grumbles
Doris Gibson
Freda O'hson
Norma Jean Byrd
Dora Byrd
Lottie Holland
Walker
Holliman
Dora Rogers
Dorothy Appleby
Minti Hooks
Gibson
Mrs Anna Goddard Returns to City After Visit
Mrs Anna Goddard accompanied by Mr and Mrs Lincoln Goddard and their children traveled to Modesto last Saturday to bring Mrs Goddard’s mother back for a visit. Mrs Goddard resumed her home on Monday evening.
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Mrs
Lincoln Goddard
Modestoast
Mrs. Goddard
Anna Goddard
Arnold Family Heads North For Two Week Vacation
Mr and Mrs Dick Arnold depart Wednesday on a two week trip to a northern destination. Their daughter Lynn stays with paternal grandparents in Camp Nelson while Lynn and Dee accompany their parents to Oakland to visit Mrs Arnold's mother during the vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Arnold
Arnold
Lynn
Camp Nelson
Ayacla
Dee
Oakland
Anderson Family Vacation to Morro Bay
Mr and Mrs Elmer Anderson and sons Philip and Timmie left Shafter last Saturday for Morro Bay to vacation for two weeks at the summer home of Mrs Andersons parents Mr and Mrs H C Neufeld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Elmer Anderson
Philip and
Timmie
Shafter
Morro Bay
Mrs. Anderson
H. C. Neufeld
Guests at the Rileys Welcome Daughters and Families
Mr and Mrs Ben Riley hosted last weekend with guests from Los Angeles including Mr and Mrs Walter Jett and son Gail and Mr and Mrs Paul Vail with children Paula and Jan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Riley
Los Angeles
Walter Jett
Gail
Paul Vail
Paula
Jan
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Jerry Mathis
Clara
Fire Dept
Hartland
Loewen
Howards
BY Helen Neessen
Carter-Farmer
Riverside
Westbrooks
Mrs. Merrell
Vacation
Rileys
Farmers Insurance Group
E. D. Shiffermille
Santa Fe Ave
U.S
U. S
Cragmont
Sparkeeta
Scinoco Eastside
M Sotewers
Omeur Star
Prince Leo
Hershey
Safeway
Wheaties
Breakfast of Champions
Montrose
Westinghouse
Town Howe
Ae Bos. Okg
Seany Dawn
Kern County
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