Mrs Adams Retires After Eight Years in Local Schools
The article profiles Mrs. Adams who retired after eight years in local schools and previously taught in Methodist Mission Schools in Chinatown San Francisco. She earned Teacher of the Year honors from Kern division and 1963 Woman of the Year, with active roles in churches clubs and associations. She plans to focus on grandchildren Red Cross and Mentally Retarded associations and continue doll making for community projects.
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Chinatown
San Francisco
Ifornia Teachers Association
Kern
National Association
Shafter Congregational Church
Shafter
Business and Professional Womens Club
Bakersfield Association For
Porterville State Hospital
World Red Cross
Red Cross
Grover Attends San Francisco College Session
Kenneth D. Grover a business instructor at Shafter High School travels to San Francisco to attend a college session and engage in state assisted workspace programs. Local officials expect networking with educators and participation in select workshops.
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Grover
San Francisegy
Kenneth D. Grover
Shafter High School
San Francas Cisco
BPW Has Summer Social July 18
The Shafter Business and Professional Women's Club held its second summer social at Community Bank on July 18 attended by members and guests. White elephant prizes ensured everyone won. homemade pie and coffee followed a lively game. Attendees included Edna McMillan Irene Tilley Austin Delois Witcher Hildegarde Rose Helen Hasty Lorraine Christensen Jane Whit Joyce Kleinkauf Mrs C Arrangements were directed by President Jane Whit.
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Shafter Business & Professional Women’s ‘Club
Community Bank
Edna J McMillan
Irene Tilley
Austin
Delois Witcher
Hildegarde Rose
Helen Hasty
Lorraine Christensen
Jane Whitattending
Joyce _of
Alameda
California
Kleinkauf
Grand Bric
C. C
Jane Whit
Booklet On Cancer Is Ready For Distribution
The American Cancer Society announces a booklet on cancer research and prevention. It highlights progress in diagnostic tests and cancer immunity, with charts showing funding use and the spread of cancer awareness. The booklet notes falling overall cancer death rates in the United States and declines in uterine stomach and liver cancers.
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I Cancer Society
American Cancer Society
United States
Malicious Damage Reported At New Homes Site
Clifford E. Gottfried of 564 Harris Drive reports malicious damage at a new home construction site in the area. Police are investigating the incident.
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Clifford E. Gottfried
Harris Drive
O'Brien Girls Celebrate Their Birthdays
Linda O Brien celebrated her birthday on July 11 at the home of Mr and Mrs Earl O'Brien with family and friends in attendance.
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O’brien
Ratrici
Linda O'Rei
Mrs
Earl O'Brien
Families Headed West for Trip with Wiedmann Family
Six families began their journey this week for Cunt. Mr and Mrs Mert Wiedmann and family departed yesterday afternoon. Others joining the trip include Cliff Adams John Channeson the Russel Kodets Robert Bongberg and Leland Bell.
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Mert Wiedmann
Cliff Adams
John Channesons
Russel Kodets
Robert Bongbergs
Leland Bells
Sandra McCoy Celebrated at Surprise Bridal Shower
Sandra McCoy was honored at a surprise bridal shower last Tuesday, January 16, hosted by Gail Wipf and Pat Russell. Attendees from Shafter and Bakersfield joined in blue and white decorations, games, prize winners, and homemade ice cream with strawberries.
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Sandra McCoy
Jay
Frank Russell
Gail Wipf
Pat Russell
Sandra
Ralph Lachenmaier
William R. Lachenmaier
Harvey Gaede
Bruce Tort
Mike
David Kachel Birthday Trip to Pismo Beach
David Kachel celebrated his tenth birthday with a day trip to Pismo Beach. He enjoyed a picnic style meal with hot dogs and all the trimmings, swimming, and games on the shore. Family members listed include Randy and Arlene Barker and their children Kim Cindy Chris and Kathy Miller and their kids Joey Jeff Bart and Jeannine.
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David Kachel
David Racel
Pismo Beach
Randy
Arlene Barker
Kim
Cindy
Chris
Kathy Miller
Chilren
Joey
Jeff
Bart
Jeannine
Gary Jones Celebrates Eleventh Birthday Party
Gary Jones eleven year old son of Mr and Mrs David J celebrated his birthday with a party at Shafter swimming pool from 1 30 to 3 30 p m. After swimming guests returned to the home for cake and ice cream with Bruce Montgomery Denny Bender Nancy note nyreg Don Banks Winters Rhoda and Ervin Gurk in attendance.
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Gary Jones
David J
Shafter Swimming Pool
Bruce— Montgomery
Denny Bender
Nancy Ote Nyreg
Don Banks
Winters
Rhoda
Ervin Gurk
Jehovahs Witnesses to Attend Pasadena World Assembly
Shafter reports Jehovahs Witnesses will participate in a unique World Assembly, traveling to twenty four cities in ten weeks. About six hundred delegates will join in the eight day gathering spanning Milwaukee New York London Europe the Near East and Pasadena drawing as many as 70 000 delegates to the West Coast event.
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Ister
Rand
World Assembly of I SM
Coleman
Milwaukee
New
York
Pasadena
Globe
Wison
New York
London
Europe
Near East
West Coast
Alanie
Auxiliary Plans For Annual Luau Event
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 213 met on July 16 to arrange the annual luau set for August 24 at the Veterans Memorial Hall with live music for dancing. Grace Cox assisted with hostess duties and the next meeting is August 6 at Mrs. Leon Morgan’s home.
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Cates
Veteran's Memorial Hall
Leon Morgan
Wisner
Art Kadel
Danhy Hetherington
Julia Potter
Pete Buller
Frank Annis
Iva Jo Fosdick
Maa Darkseen
Switches Off at St. Mark Episcopal Church Reported
Kelly reported someone turned off electric switches at St. Mark Episcopal church and damage from defrosting a refrigerator. Police are checking the area until a new minister arrives.
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Pat
Kelly
St. Mark Episcopal Church
Obituary for George Enns 68 in Shafter
Funeral services were held Monday July 22 at 11 a m in Armstrong Chapel for George Enns 68 who died July 18 at Veterans Hospital Rev Kenneth Ross officiated Interment followed in Shafter cemetery Enns born October 12 1894 in Minnesota moved to California in 1921 Survived by his mother Kaidk Ey of Fresno Anna Janzen of Shafter and brother John Enns of Santa Cruz
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Armstrong Chapel
George Enns
Veterans’ Hospital
Kenneth Ross
First Mennonite Church
Shafter Cemetery
Enns
Minnesota
Awa
World Ro Bary
Kaidk * Ey
Fresno
Anna Janzen
Shafter
John Enns
Santa Cruz
Funeral for Nona Holland in Oildale
Funeral services were held Thursday July 18 in Armstrong Chapel for Nona Holland 79 who died July 16 in a Bakerfield nursing home Interment will be at Oildale Cemetery.
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Armstrong
Nona Holland
Bakerfield
Masonry Papalist
Oildale
Registration dates announced for new WW High students
Principal Johnson sets August 26 and 27 as special registration days with counselors on site. New area students may still report earlier to complete registration, with appointments available before those dates.
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Ee Sre
Soepenta Johnson
Johnson
Police warn youths about game risks and penalties
Police urge youngsters that continuing the game may lead to capture and a heavy damage fee, signaling serious consequences for persistent participation.
Family notes Ivan Meyer Denny learn water skiing
Mr and Mrs Ivan Meyer and their children are reported to have learned water skiing with the Meyer family. The brief item mentions Ivan and Denny picking up the sport during a social period.
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Ivan Meyer
Ivan
Denny
Bridges and Meyer Visit San Luis Obispo Pair
Chris Bridges travels with Denny Meyer for several days to San Luis Obispo, both former residents of Shafter. The two are seen catching up and touring local sites during their stay.
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Chris Bridges
Denny Meyer
Dl Atence
Aan
Luis Obispo
Shafter
Shafter Press Briefs on School Open Date
Shafter area news notes the opening of schools on September 3 as the new academic year begins. Details on local campuses and schedules are expected in forthcoming reports.
Dog Barking All Night Alarm Near East Euclid 900 Block
Bill Banks reports ongoing dog barking through the night in the 900 block of East Euclid, Orange. Local resident notes disturbance and asks for attention to the nuisance.
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Bill Banks
East Euclid Orange
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