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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1977
Page
10
The piece notes Arbor Day began with J Sterling Morton in Nebraska in 1872 and explains its spread to California where it is observed on March 7. It emphasizes trees' ecological benefits and offers guidance to plant and care for trees with local nurseryman contact.
Hazel Griest Wiedmann born January 7 1890 in Oketo Kansas married Oscar Wiedmann September 18 1912. They farmed near Shafter California raising five children and twelve grandchildren. She served as a community leader in clubs PTA church and election boards while instilling learning and family values in five generations.
Felepa M Rodriguez age 60 died February 25 at a Delano hospital. Rosary was recited Sunday evening at Agee Funeral Chapel and a Requiem Mass followed Monday at St. Therese Catholic Church Shafter. Interment at Shafter Memorial Park. Survivors include husband Gregorio in Shafter and 12 children, 37 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, plus 3 sisters. Pallbearers named. Copyright note and cough remedy appear in fragment.
The United Cerebral Palsy Telethon spans March 5 and 6 on Bakersfield ABC KBAK Channel 29 and Fresno CBS KFSN Channel 30. It originates from the Fresno Convention Center at 9 PM with Master of Ceremonies Johnny Tillotson and a lineup including Southern, Frontiersmen, Donns Hay Shakers, Susanne and local acts. Proceeds aid cerebral palsy services across Kern Kings Tulare Fresno Madera Merced counties.
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