Indonesians Leave Shafter with Warm thanks to Kern Citizens
Indonesian cadets finishing 18 months of aviation training at Shafter Minter Field express gratitude to Kern County residents for hospitality. Cadets Wisono Sochambang Ignatius Donatita and others praise American kindness and say homes, dishes and language lessons helped change their views. Local officials and Ta-Sioa Academy leaders credit Kern with fostering goodwill and better international understanding.
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Shafter-Minter Field
Kern County
Wisono
Sochambang
Ignatius Donatita
Lee
America
Wibisone
Diving Room
Allee Smith
Kern
Rea
James Hennesy
Ta- Sioa Academy of
Transocean Air Lines
Korn County
Eighth Graders Celebrate Diplomas at Buttonwillow
Buttonwillow eighth graders received diplomas at the 24th annual commencement exercise. Master of ceremonies was Robin Blomquist. Speakers included Marlene Burrow Jesus Vasquez Joan Ghilarducci and Kenn Fawn. Guest speaker Satin Nelson spoke on Learning to Live. Awards were presented by Elroy Maynor and Barulich. Diplomas were given by Allen Bottorf. Afterward a graduation party followed at the American Legion Hall hosted by local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eettonwillow
Buttonwillow
Robin Blomquist
Vincent
Marlene Burrow
Jesus Vasquez
Joan Ghilarducci
Kenn Fawn
Buttonwillow School
Satin Nelson
Forether
Joe Logan
Allen Bottorf
Board of Trustees
C. Leonard Blomquist
Picnic in Kern Canyon Enjoyed by Goehring and Delzer Families
A Sunday picnic in Kern Canyon brought together Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Goehring and Mr. and Mrs. Ewald Goehring with Dwight and Kenneth, alongside Mr. and Mrs. Fred Delzer and Gloria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern Canyon
Alfred Goehring
Ewald Goehring
Dwight
Kenneth
Fred Delzer
Gloria
Richland School Holds 38th Graduation for 178 Eighth Graders
A Dust storm did not dampen a large crowd as 178 eighth graders received diplomas at Richland School. Bruce M. Crawford district superintendent awarded diplomas. Royce Eslick served as master of ceremonies. Speakers included Eileen Bradshaw Barbara Wilcoxon Carole Cartma and Bobby Vignolo. The Richland band and glee club performed several numbers during the ceremony.
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Richland School
Leonard Gaede
Board of Trustees
Bruce M. Crawford
Royce Eslick
Eileen Bradshaw
Barbara Wilcoxon
America
Carole Cartna
Bobby Vignolo
Richland
Richland Band
Glee Club
Buttonwillow Women Plan Mexican Vacation
Mrs. Olga Shannon and Mrs. Joe Goth with daughters Karen and Gail leave for a vacation to Mexico City and nearby sites. They will visit relatives in Wickenburg Arizona on the southbound leg and, on return, tour several western states and national parks while painting scenes of interest.
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Buttonwillow
Olga Shannon
Joe Goth
Karen
Gail
Mexico City
Wickenburg
Ariz
Ernest Fenton Serves in Korea with 7th Infantry
Ernest Fenton, son of Mr and Mrs Willie Fenton, has been promoted to private first class and serves with the 7th Infantry Division in the northwest central sector of the Korean front. As an ammunition bearer in Company H 31st Infantry, he entered the Army in February 1951 after graduating from Shafter High School and working for the Civil Service Transportation Pool at Inyokern.
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Ernest. P. Fenton
Willie Fenton
7Th Infantry
North Korea
Fenton
31St Infantry Regiment
Shafter High School
Civil Service, Transportation Pool
Inyokern
Shrine Circus to Tour Kern County Fair Grounds June 19 21
The Kern County Shrine Club Polack Bros Circus returns to Bakersfield at the Kern County Fair grounds for a three night run with matinees on June 19 and 20. Aerial acts by the Great Wallendas and others highlight the program along with animal features and novelty performances from Karlis Petersons to Alma Michaels.
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Shafter
Kern County Shrine Club
Polack Bros
Kern County Fairgrounds
Chester Avenue
Bakersfield
Wallendas
Ward-Bell
Los Geraldos
Miss Rietta
Karlis-Petersons
Albert Spiller
Jack Joyce
MacDonalds
Joe Lemkes
Alma Michaels
Harold Gautiers
Theron Family
Four
Youngsters Win Awards at Buttonwillow School
Buttonwillow School awarded perfect attendance to 22 students led by Sue Halliwell Karen Wilson Nita Fern Richards Shirley Brents Dessie Lee Jones Patrick Threewit John Taylor Dixie Lewis Billy Rushing Royce Hooten Jeweldean Hogins Barry Taylor Leo Bailey Marvin Jones Henry Culp Jim Ryan Larry Sherwood Tommy Halliwell Joe Villareal and Richard Morales. Upper grade boys received athletic awards including Melvin Antongiovanni Abran Morales Gilbert Mota Jr Charles Moore Elroy Maynor Tony Alvidrez Robin Blomquist Joseph Brooks Dan Weaver William Whisker Jesus Vasquez Merle Stamper John Taylor Bobby Fleetwood Robert Shepherd James Williams Johnny Alvidrez Israel Gonzales Richard Morales Joe Villareal Robert Williams Jim Pierucci Marvin Jones Willie Parker David Pierucci Manuel Aivizu Arthur Williams Armando Ramirez and Smiley Ornelas.
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Buttonwillow
C. L. Blomquist
Sue Halliwell
Karen’ ‘Wilson
Nita Fern Richards
Shirley Brents
Dessie Lee Jones
Patrick Threewit
John Taylor
Dixie Lewis
Billy Rushing
Royce Hooten
Jeweldean Holgins
Barry Taylor
Leo Bailey
Marvin Jones
Henry Culp
Jim Ryan
Larry Sherwood
Israel Gonzales
Richard Morales
Joe Villareal
Robert Williams
Jim Pierucci
Willie Parker
David Pierucci
Manuel Aivizu
Arthur Williams
Armando Ramirez
Smiley Ornelas
Dramatic Gymnastic Acts Highlight Riverfront Page Show
The program features Mermanos Tharrain performing speed records on jug gling and horizontal bars. The Myron Duo balance on foot, with the Karre Troupe on Roman ladders, while Chester Bobo Barnett leads clowns with a tiny car and capering dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ting
Mermanos Tharrain
Myron
Karre
Chester “Bobo” Barnett
Happy Hobo
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Wibisong
Wibisono
Hern County
Éthem
Washington, D. C
Indonesia
Europe
Dowanta
United States
AmeciCan Legion
Phenics
Barulich
Tmazene Wilthans
Elroy Maynor
Tomy Alvidrez
Jett
William Thomas Bennett
Robin John Carl Blomquist
Billy Gene Brannon
Joseph Brooks
Annette Bryant
Shirley
Geneva Burke
Junior Burleson
Ruth Marlene Burrow
Manuel Frank Cerrete
Sybley
Loraine Craig
Mereline Cram
Kenn Kewn
Bobby Fleetwood
Vittoria Gamino
Joan Sylvia Ghilarducci
James Lloyd Hopper
J.C. Thutchins
Ona Hutchins
Norma Hutchins
Merle F E. Stamper
Geraldine Taylor
Taylor
Jesus. Vasaquez
Danny Wayrie Weaver
William Ray Whisker
Charles R. Williams
Imogene — Williams
James. L
Williams
American Legion Hall
Joe Lewis
Herman Lewis
Dick Smith
Richland Board
Melba Denney
MOTEL
Cawelo
Highway
Lerdo
Melvin Krug
The
California
Bank of America
Ernest Fenton
Korea
Shrine Circus
Shafter Press
Katherine Roberts
Emil Bender
Kern County Union High School District Board of Trustees
Eastman and Argus
Bell & Howell
Eastman Movie Camera
Stringham’s Shafter Drug Store
Rocket
Oldsmobile
Oldsmor
Woodard Motor CO
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