Five Generations Attend Mrs. Banks 87th Birthday Party
Mrs. Nettie Banks celebrated her 87th birthday in Carnagie Oklahoma with five generations present. Attendees included her daughter-in-law Mrs. Bill Banks, relatives from Shafter Fort Cobb Crescent Henrietta Dallas and two generations of Cheatham and Bailey families. A daughter made the cake and Mrs. Banks received many loving gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Banks
Nettie Banks
Bill Banks
Carnagie
Oklahoma
George Ashbaugh
Shafter
Cecil Martin
Cue Whaley
Fort Cobb
Banks
Louise
Mabel Cheat
Dale Bailey
Renee
Harry Shaw
Mark Gray
Donetta
Diane
Dallas
Texas
Linda Cheatham
Gipper Dean
Kay Lynn Cheatham
Miss Adelina Tobias Receives AB Degree in Psychology
Kansas City report notes Miss Adelina Tobias earned an AB in Psychology from National College in Kansas City Missouri on May 31. She will visit sponsors Mr and Mrs Dick Adams and members of the Union Congregational Church Women’s Fellowship before starting a Master’s program at Fresno College next fall. She plans to return to the Philippines to teach in a college after completing her degree in Christian Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelina Tobias
National College
Kansas City
Dick Adams
Union Congregational Church
Fresno College
The
Phillipines
Legion Installation Set by Wasco Posts
Leslie L. Robinson American Legion Post 213 and its Auxiliary join Wasco American Legion and Auxiliary for a Saturday installation at Memorial Hall on June 6. Fellows Unit 63 Installation team to install the women and Fifteenth District officers to install the men. A buffet lunch follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie L. Robinson
American Legion Post 213
Wasco American Legion and Auxiliary
Memorial Hall
Fellows Unit 63
Fifteenth District
Hoover Warns Lawmen On Threats To American Life
In a June 1964 FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin editorial, J Edgar Hoover laments a poisonous trend undermining trust in law and order. He questions if graduates face a society not prepared to receive them and argues against shielding youths from challenging ideologies. He condemns entertainment that mocks orderly processes and weakens moral foundations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edgar Hoover
United States Department of Justice
FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin
America
Mrs John Turner Installed President of Union Church Circle
Mrs John Turner was installed as president of the Women’s Fellowship at Union Church on May 28 with Mrs Grant Jensen of Bakersfield as installing officer. New officers include Mrs John Turner president, Mrs Cliff Adams vice president, Mrs Lyle Carter secretary, Mrs Wayne Payne treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Fellowship of Union Church
Grant Jensen
Bakersfield
John Turner
Cliff Adams
Lyle Carter
Wayne Payne
Janet Kennath
Elmer Ricards
Mary Martha
Henry Rice
Naomi Circle
Clyde Zachary
Ruth
Bob McClain
Art Kadel
Marvin
Hoover
Roy Farrell
College Graduate Ann Adams Returns Home
Ann Adams daughter of Mr and Mrs Cliff Adams has returned home from the University of Arizona after graduation last week She plans to teach in San Jose this coming year Visiting at home this week are Mary Demchak of Detroit MI and Kathy Breidenbach of Redding CT
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Adams
Cliff Adams
University of Arizona
Vacaton
San Jose
Mary Demchak
Detroit
Mich
Kathy Breidenbach
Redding
Connecticut
Maple Graduation Held Monday Night for 14 Graduates
Maple School held an outdoor graduation Monday at 8 p.m. with 14 students receiving diplomas. The ceremony featured the Grand Processional by the Maple School Band, a flag salute, invocations, student speeches, and choral performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MAPLE
Maple School
Hayden
Kenneth Nicol
Dean Johnston
Dale B. Klint
First Baptist Church
Clyde C. Johnston
Sharon Broom
Charley Brown
Nicol
Sharon Ann Broom
Charles Brown
Linden A. Buhler
Israel J. Garza
Deborah Goertzen
Ronald D. Koop
Tim Robnett
Reynaldo Rodriguez
Richland School Orchestra thanks Shafter Press staff
The Richland School Orchestra members thank Mr. Frank Wisner and the Shafter Press for assistance and publicity during the school year. Signed by Nora McGraw president Susanne Penner vice president Lynnette Pennington secretary Judy Dick mistress of ceremonies Sharon Stockton chair of board Dick Southwick director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wisner
Shafter Press
Central Valley Highway
Shafter
California
Wisner
Richland School
Nora McGraw
Susanne Penner
Lynnette Pennington
Judy Dick
Sharon Stockton
Chm
Dick Southwick
Women Golfers In Porterville Meet
Twenty golfers from the Northern Women's Golf Association contested a River Island Porterville tournament last week. Edith Henry won the low gross in the first flight, Robbie Wingate took low gross in the second flight and the putting prize, Ginger Somers placed third in the second flight after a playoff, and Gladys Bailey earned a playoff prize in the fourth flight. Other participants included Jessie Brown Avis Dumler Alice Yeates Ruby Hagenston Lillian Wise Jane Hussey Ruth Hoffman Katy Ogle June Smith Dana Gram Tillie Allen Jean Grgich Sally Payton and Mildred Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Women’s Golf Association
River Island
Porterville
Edith Henry
Robbie Wingate
Ginger Somers
Gladys Bailey
Jessie Brown
Avis Dumler
Alice Yeates
Ruby Hagenston
Lillian Wise
Jane Hussey
Ruth Hoffman
Katy Ogle
June Smith
Dana Gram
Tillie Allen
Jean Grgich
Sally Payton
Mildred Wright
Break In At Richland Elementary Over Weekend
Shafter police investigated a break in at Richland Elementary over the weekend with malicious mischief. The total damage was not yet estimated as of Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
Shafter
Hoffmanns and Ricky Visit Relatives in Los Angeles
Mr and Mrs Paul Hoffmann and Ricky visited relatives in the Los Angeles area over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Hoffmann
Ricky
Los Angeles Area
Installed President of Club in Shafter Junior Women’s Club
Mrs James Janzen was installed as president of Shafter Junior Women’s Club at a May 29 dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs W C Handel. Officers installed by Mrs Roy Sharp include Clifford Ratzlaff first vice president Henry Rice second vice president Glen Handel third vice president Jack Colvard recording secretary William Prout corresponding secretary Gene Stark treasurer Robert Merz parliamentarian W C Handel senior coordinator Elmer Richards junior coordinator and outgoing president Robert Merz presented with charm bracelet. She will lead Sequoia District this coming year. Husbands and guests attended the steak fry with assorted salads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Janzen
Shafter Junior Women’s Club
W. C. Handel
Roy Sharp
Sequoia District
Clifford Ratzlaff
Henry Rice
Glen Handel
Jack Colvard
William Prout
Gene Stark
Robert Merz
Elmer Richards
Sequoia
Jack . Brown
County Legion Meet Set At Buttonwillow Hall
Kern County Council of the American Legion Posts meet at Buttonwillow American Legion Hall on Sunday June 7 with the host legion. A 3 to 5 p.m. swimming party awards prizes for craziest bathing suits and prettiest legs followed by a five o’clock potluck dinner. A business meeting and officer elections for the coming year will follow. All Legionaires Auxiliary members and their spouses are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern County Council of the American Legion
Buttonwillow American Legion Hall
Buttonwillow American Legion
Legionaires
Auxiliary
Maple Scouts to Attend Court of Honor in Shafter
Maple Scout Troop 977 in Shafter will honor most members next week at Court of Honor. Scoutmaster Clyde Johnston notes every Scout has advanced at least one rank, with some earning two or three since the last ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Maple Scouts
Clyde Johnston
PTA
Woody Affleck
Joey Bergman
Vic Penner
Nathaniel Johnson
Pe Foy
Tommy Unruh
Bobby Klingenberg
Brian Siemens
Paul Unruh
Phil Nickel
Dean Johnston
Tom Frantz
Vacuum Cleaners Durability and Home Shampooing Tips
The article notes service life expectancy for vacuums: upright models average 17 years, tank types about 15 years. Care and usage affect longevity, and a UC publication on cleaning appliances is available by request. It also addresses home rug shampooing, advising thorough, explicit adherence to directions, with a carpet care leaflet available from the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of California
Keller couple reassigned to Sprouse Reitz Santa Barbara store
Clancy and Vera Faye Keller were transferred to the Sprouse Reitz in Santa Barbara this week to manage the store. Their children Phil Briain Sandra and Brad will join them as they move this weekend after living in Shafter for the past year and a half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clancy
Vera Faye Keller
Sprouse-Reitz
Santa Barbara
Phil
Briain
Sandra
Brad
Shafter
Maple Cub Scouts Hold Final Meeting of Year
Maple Cub Scouts Pack 977 sponsored by Maple PTA held its last meeting on May 26 with Den 3 presenting colors and a flag salute. Den 2 served refreshments as Gold Arrows went to Junior Barrera Joe Unruh Steve Reimer Peter Reimer Rodney Isaac Brent Futrell and Frank Loewen with Frank earning Bear. Silver Arrows went to David Siemens Billy Bryant Mike Johnson Gary Broom Kevin Bergman Glen Kelley Douglas Unruh and Rodney Isaac. Den Mothers and leaders are named, Ruben Siemens is Cub Master, John Penner Institutional Representative, and committee members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple — Maple Cub Scouts
Maple Parent-Teachers Association
den No. 3
Prag
Den 3
den No. 2
Junior Barrera
Joe Unruh
Steve
Peter Reimer
Rodney Isaac
Brent Futrell
Frank Loewen
Frank
David Siemens
Billy Bryant
Mike Johnson
Gary Broom
Kevin Bergman
Glen Kelley
Douglas Unruh
Den
Alex Dobrenen
Kenneth Kelley
Joel Unruh
Bob Bergman
Ruben Siemen
Vernon Isaac
Ruben Siemens
John Penner
Maple Pta
William Goertzen
Joe J. Unruh
Adams Entertainers Honor Missionary Mrs Lillian Dixon
Adams and Mrs Dick Adams hosted a dinner at their home to honor missionary Mrs Lillian Dixon from Formosa. Mex Latin Church women served a Mexican dinner and presented a 45 piece layette for her missionary work. Guests included Elmer and Mrs Peery of Bakersfield and Rev. Jack Heal among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Adams
Lillian Dixon
Formosa
Mexican Baptist Church
Dickson
Adams
Orient
Elmer Peery
Bakersfield
Dicksons
Taiwan
Jack Heal
Tony Beltran
Esther Prendez
Minnie Prendez
Arthur Cota
Eva Rodriguez
Esther Chavez
Peery’s
Senior Reception Plans Are Made At Shafter High
Mrs Dave Cooke as senior reception chairman announces completion of plans for the annual graduation reception. It will follow the June 4 graduation at Shafter High School on the patio with punch and cookies for graduates and guests. Co chairwoman is Mrs Cliff Adams who will be senior reception chairman next year. Graduation exercises begin at 8 p m. in the high school stadium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Cooke
Shafter High School
PTA
Cliff Adams
Life Membership for Mrs. Guenther in Shafter Club
Mrs. Gene Guenther was awarded a Life Membership in the Shafter Junior Women's Club at a June 1 swim party hosted by Mrs. Ivan Meyers. She also received a charm bracelet for years of service, as she departs the club after giving significant help to many projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Guenther
Shafter
Ivan Meyers
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Editorial
Roma Dean Smith
Fuchia Ward
Lewis Woodard
Art Craig
Vi Crabb
Lars Robinson
Avery Channeson
Abel Burns
Georgette Kadel
Dorothy Woodard
Shafter Marketing Association
Lillian Dickson
Center
Marcella Weaver
Mary Marie Williamson
Klint
Willis Reimer
Joel ‘Unruh
Melissa Frantz
Dean Bone
Carolyn Reimer
Gladys Schultz
Buttonwillow
Charlotte C. Buslaff
Home Economist
Bokh’s Market
Maxi Safoerlew
Registeriaw
Cub Scouts
Mrs. Guenther
Snow Gates & Valves
Snow Irrigation Supply Co
Church OF Christ
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