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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1957

Page

4

Polio Clinic Volunteers Named For Community Aid

A list of teachers and citizens thanks volunteers including Jake Bergen and Mrs. Wilkerson for aiding the polio drive. Another clinic is planned for April 5 at the same location and time as the previous session. Check the classified ads.

Jake Bergen Carol. Wilkerson Charlotte Gill Agnes Theuer Louisé’ Maupin Ben Peters Dan Weitz Rolfe Jacobsen Alice Brown Joe Norris Louise Newcomb Idabell Johnson Loretta Stuart Marge Johnson Gerome Stuart Annabell Thompson Mamie Lewis Marge Hammond Claudine Rodgers R. E. Gribble Virginia Taylor Alma Nikkel Warren Haver J. H. Dalke Fred Mason Ruth McMillan Lawence Kattenhorn Valma Miller Mary. Smith Betty Horn Dorothy Ward Helen Hasty Dottie Boyd Sarah Suderman Don Klingenberg Bruce Crawford Steven Louise Elwell Ralph Bush Delois Witcher Edna Jensen Luiiette Senesac Margaret Steiber Carol Haver Eleanor McWilliams Richard Southwick Clay Hale Mary Vaughn Larry Schellenberg Robert Snively Opal Ratzlaff Ida Rattenhorn Alice Camp B. E Bayer Frank Skitmore Kenny Pipkin Teresa McMichael Neil Stiner Rusk Zimmerman Alan Bartel

Harness racing notes from Santa Anita meet previews

The article previews a large field of trotters and pacers for the Santa Anita harness season starting March 14 with initial declarations on March 12. Notable entrants include Better Hoot Lyona Hanover Delsway and Black Dazzle plus Silk Byrd and Danhy Byrd as top contenders. Freeman Hanover ends his racing career after 10 seasons with records for most miles and double gaiting, earning nearly $150 000 from a $2400 start.

Hoot Lyona Hanover Delsway Black Dazzle Scotch Mercury and Mighty Robert Neuman Pat Lee Neuman Southland Dickie Frost Rodney Ferry Timely Way Neil Boardman Lachenmaier Santa Anita Silk Byrd Yea Danhy Byrd Buttons Lord Marion C Heather Bell Ronaldo Atomic Lee Ken Cartwall Emma L Express Chief My Last Buck Freeman Dale Caro Tass van, Lone Shafter Dream Shafter Monicker Freeman Hanover United

Shower Given for Mrs Richardson

Mrs Roy Richardson and her one month old daughter were honored at a shower last week at the home of Mrs Ralph Lachenmaier with co hostesses Mrs Ernest Siemens and Mrs Lee. At 10:30 a m coffee hour a variety of sweet breads was served and gifts were opened.

Roy Richardson Ralph Lachenmaier Ernest Siemens Lee Richardson

Shafter High Auditorium Opens for Classes

The first classes move into the new Shafter High School auditorium. Principal Arthur H. Johnston notes work continues on stage facilities and aisle carpeting before full readiness. Band and music groups express satisfaction with the new facilities including two large rooms and four soundproof practice rooms.

Shafter High School Arthur H. Johnston Johnston Ken Fahsbender

Last Rites Held For Man Burned in Five Saturday

Funeral services were held for Frankie Ernie Lynch 28 of 534 Sunny St in Shafter. He died March 2 from carbon monoxide poisoning. Interment was in Shafter Cemetery. Born December 8 1928 in Warwick Oklahoma he moved to California in 1948 and to Shafter in 1954. He worked as a farm laborer for Sill Properties Co and was a Korean War veteran. Survivors include his widow Oda Mae Lynch a father William H. Lynch a son Leon Ernest Lynch two daughters Debra J. Lynch Louella Lynch three brothers and three sisters.

Armstrong Mortuary Frankie Ernie Lynch Sunny St Wesley T. Williams Pentecostal Church of God Shafter Cemetery Lynch Warwick Oklahoma California Shafter Sill Properties Co Oda Mae Lynch William H. Lynch Boy, Ariz Leon -Ernest Lynch Debra J. Lynch Louella Lynch George W. Mitchell Whiteface Texas Charles Lynch San-~-Prancerseo Ella Mae Royal Tulatesa Lucille Sutton Shaffie Bruskatj Prague

Tight Money Continues as Economy Near Capacity

The official notes monetary policy aims to curb expansion as demand for consumption and investment goods presses resource limits. Officials say recent rate increases reflect strong public demand for goods and money, not a policy shift by the Federal Reserve.

Federal Reserve System

Surprise Shower For Miss Kopper

A surprise bridal shower for Frances Kopper was hosted by the Mennonite Brethren Church Sunday School classes at the home of Mrs. FE Peters. About 80 attended with co-hostesses and a program including a duet and devotional remarks. Kopper, secretary for Mennonite Brethren, is to wed J. C. Krause of Rosedale on January 16.

Frances Kopper Mennonite Brethren Church FE. J. Peters Frank Russell Henry Isaac Ed Nikkel Ida Koenig Margaret ‘Goertzen Don Klingenberg Elbert Franz Theodore Heinrichs Miss Kopper Mennonite Brethren J. C. Krause Rosedale

Hagen vows to safeguard district interests at event

Head Driver Joe O'Brien says Congressman Hagen will attend to protect district interests. He notes reports about Scott Frost racing at Santa Anita this spring are unlikely, despite rumors.

Sup Hagen Scott Frost L. A. Camp Santa Anita Joe O’brien

Irons in Fire Missing as Santa Fe Tracks Lose Iron

Santa Fe railroad seeks 252 angle irons to replace rails after 156 new and 62 old irons vanish during track upgrades near Shafter. Five adults and three juveniles have been arrested or confessed, with sales evidence tying James Butler and Melvin Adams to a Bakersfield junkyard scheme. Additional irons remain missing despite investigations.

Santa”Fe Shafter Santa Fe Blake Witcher Witcher James B. Butler Melvin L. Adams Oildale Bakersfield

Tragedy in Shafter: Haworth shot by Mayo Jennings

Jennings admitted shooting Haworth twice and fleeing in a high speed chase ending in a wreck near Paso Robles. Haworth and his family learned of the death Sunday, with Haworth buried in Shafter after funeral services led by Rev. Paul Edward Babbitt.

Jennings Haworth Paso Robles Mayo Jennings Bakersfield Dale Jennings Atascadero State Hospital Wasco Shafter-Wasco Worth George Haworth

Minter Field slated for budget plans in the near term

The report notes a plan to set up Minter Field as soon as possible and to include it in the 1958 fiscal year budget, with submission to Congress in itemized form within the next one to six weeks. It mentions staffing from 200 to 1,400 men and a dual role for aircraft parking and warning center coordination.

Congress

County Concerts Kern County Honor Orchestra and Chorus

Richland School sends 27 students to the All County Honor Orchestra and 9 girls to the Honor Chorus for a Harvey Auditorium concert at 7 30 p m Saturday. Sergei Bakaleinikoff conducts the orchestra and Olaf Frodsham directs the chorus with Richland’s Richard Southwick leading the orchestra. Performances feature Beethoven Danse Macabre and Tchaikovsky Andante Theme along with choral pieces including Be to God Simple Gifts and Oh What A Beautiful Mornin.

Kern County Harvey Auditorium Richland School Sergei Bakaleinikoff Olaf Frodsham Occidental College Richland Kenneth Johnson Dianna Putnam Emily Voth Ruth Gates Linda Sellars Gary Sellars Darlene Cole Betty Ricketts Janice Kroeker Sandra McMichael Sharon Brown Beethoven Sant-Saens Tchaikovsky All-County Chorus Barbara Cherry Karen Sanderson Attain Why Hammy Idanell Prickett Ascend Popranos Sharon Janzen Diane Handel Nina Keyes God J. O'Reilly Stanley Dickies Otphantin

Agency probes air force contracts at Minter Field

Hagen said he started the inquiry after reports that the air force awarded contracts at Minter field for a seaplane installation. The matter, discussed in January, prompted a naval or military procurement review and possible probes into altered bidding practices.

Hagen Pre Air Force Minter Field Oma

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Star Scouts Court of Honor Fred Gaede Jerry Uarth David Hath Pudge Greene Arty Froese Kies Deep Life Scouts Shafter Area Boy Scouts Court of Honor Life Scout Bobby Collins George Collins Philip Anderson Elmer Anderson Leonard Johnson Mrs. Richardson Elmer Unruh Leonard Gaede Waldo Unruh Sam Becker Billy Lachenmaier Waldo Wiebe Joe Turner Ernest Bartel Ernie Schultz Allen Bartel Oscar Bergman Eugene Enns Adolph Goertzen William Goertzen Leroy Janzen Frank Johnson Jim Klassen Art Kopper Wilmer Enns Albert Janzen Irvin Nachtigall Jonas Nickel Carl Tuck Alvin Epp John Balzer Mennon Sievens Adoph Buhler Ross Harrington Kidis The Shafter Kiwanis Eclingseey Kern Tulare Giv Harrington Shafter Club Ralph W. Grober 7Th St Jeanie Washington Ave Ride Ite DeWitte’s Paradise Fresno Ave Cc. L. Wright W. Euclid Fred Kennedy G & P Roof Calif Shafter High F. Marion Banks Southern California Gas Co Board of Trade Schnidt Real Estate Insurance Central Ave Shafter 14 Tfe Acme Finance CO St. Bakersfield Call Pioneer Arrow Furniture Co Central Valley Hwy Telephone Answering Service Phone Pioneer Ed Merkel Pacific Ave Wasco-Shafter Reserve Life Medical & Hospital Plan P. O Guarantee and Commission Inquire Shafter Press Central Avenue Pioneer Call PI Garratz Motors Plateau Hiler Shafter Ave Maple St State F.H.A. Finance Jost and Ash Street Mark Deeter Ike R Sale — & Ho State Street Tepre Central Ae Elm & & Blake, GI Rarth Lan Clara J. Schnaidt Bakersi'ld Realty Board Real Authene Shafter the Harvey Grede Choice Oak Street Central Valley Highway Hawthorne’s Place Corringo & James E. Marengo Allen L. Zene Pacific Deeter Construction Cross St M-Harris McCormack O. K E. Lerdo Five Point Furniture Store Tferte Jensen Paie Smith’s ‘Lane Smith Corner Tite
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