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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1965

Page

4

Anaplasia Future tee The Larsons wed at First Baptist Willows

The Larsons married recently at First Baptist Church in Willows California. The bride wore a white brocade gown and carried a cascade of stephanotis. Dianne Pieper of San Francisco, sister of the bride, was maid of honor in a blue green gown. Bridesmaids included Norma Smith Albany, Robert Adams Malibu, and Clyde Berkeley. Guests came from Chico, Berkeley, Bakersfield, Shafter, San Jose and Los Angeles.

Larsons First Baptist Church Willows Calif Baker Broderick Bilple Dongianetet Louis Robinson Tuolumne Stephanotis Dianne Pieper San Francisco Norma Smith Albany Robert Adams Malibu Pee ‘Clyde Berkeley Mediately Chico Woodkeley Bakersfield Shafter San Jose Los Angeles

Two Richland Teachers Attend Conference

Two Richland teachers travel to a conference on creative writing for students. Saarie and Miss Frankie Phill presented scenes from Fullerton school choir singing carols by Benjamin Britten. Dr Burk recommended further reading and study for teachers.

Richland Saarie Roe Suneh Dedarte Ot Kee Frankie Phill Fullerton Sdool Benjamin Britton Burk

Gro Pak carrot operation near Shafter moves to Minter Field

Gro Pak fields near Shafter yield over 19 tons with carrots harvested by machines, loaded onto conveyors and dumped into water at the plant. Large bags up to 80 pounds feed repackers. much of the crop bears Gro Pak or custom labels for supermarkets. Local officials Bruce Crawford and LeRoy Jackson helped secure a lease, welcoming Harold Crawford and his firm to the area.

Shafter H. W. Pat Kelly Harold Crawford Crawford

Obituary notices honor Walker family engineers and relatives

Obituaries note long time Oil area residents with ties to Aztec and Bryant Schools. Mr Walker served as maintenance engineer at Aztec School and as engineer at the old Bryant School in Bakersfield near 20th and G Streets where the Central Fire Station now stands. Relatives include Mrs Evelyn Agee great aunt to Mrs Jim Agee of Shafter. son Herbert Walker of Alhambra and Emmett Walker of Spokane. daughter Mrs Editoh Truckell of Lemoore and Mrs Charlotte Maxwell of Ukiah. grandchildren Shirley Linville of Hanford and George Truckell of Corcoran.

Walker Aztec School Old Bryant School Bakersfield 20Th Central Fire Station Evelyn Agee Jim Agee Shafter Herbert Walker Alhambra Emmett Walker Spokane Editoh Truckell Lemoore Charlotte Maxwell Ukiah Shirley Linville Hanford George Truckell Corcoran

Pocahontas Holds Officer School at Vet's Hall

A Pocahontas officer school was held at the Veteran's Memorial Hall on Tuesday February 23 with 47 members present. Mrs. Robert Etzel served as in charge and Mrs. Jack Baker acted as general chairman. Delegations included Lackawanna 154 El Tejon 215 Bakersfield WyNichia 254 Olldale and Cherokee 242 McKittrick along with Konoka Council Shafter.

Cherokee Council McKittrick Shafter

Ladies' Night at First Baptist Church Fellowship

The Men's Fellowship of the First Baptist Church announces a Ladies' Night on Monday March 15 at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. A potluck dinner features hot dishes with salads or desserts and table service. Bill Sie mens will show films from their recent trip in Mexico Central and South America.

The First Baptist Church Siemens Mexico Central South America

Pat Kelly Hospitalized for Diagnostic Tests in Bakersfield

H. W. Pat Kelly was admitted to a Bakersfield hospital on Tuesday for diagnostic tests and expects to return home shortly.

Pat Kelly H. W Bakersfield

FFA Annual Reunion Set March 18

The Shafer School cafeteria will host the FFA annual reunion on March 18 at 7 o'clock. Dooley, advisor, will announce two former FFA members Gordon Kenneth Mebane who will share pictures from their European trip. Honorary memberships for two adults and the California Bankers Association award will be announced. Tickets are $2, menu barbecued beef, from any FFA member. Officers include Bob Gloeckler president Ted Eubank vice president James Brown secretary John Mayo treasurer Kenneth Torrigiani sentinel Billy Lewis reporter.

FFA dl Gordon Kenneth Mebane Cal FFA Bob Gloeckler Ted Eubank James Brown John Mayo Kenneth Torrigiani Sentinel Billy Lewis

Veterans Affairs Surplus Prompts Budget Debate in California

The editorial cites a surplus from VA loan repayments as a rare, positive fiscal twist for California amid a deficit. It notes a Gro-Pak move to Minter Field and credits George Jones at Bank of America for project work. The piece also mentions potential Shafter jobs and a basketball coach commenting on power outages.

Department of Veterans Affairs California Gro-Pak Company Minter Field George Jones Bank of America Shafter

Americans Abroad Program Names Semi Finalist

Mrs. E. Russel Kodet is selected as a chairman semi finalist for the summer program. A suitable home must be made available for Miss Walhead as she proceeds to the next stage. The selection confirms Mary has met the program’s requirements to become a semi finalist.

E. Russel Kodet Miss Walhead Mary

Triangle Cafe Opens in Greenacres at 130 Walker Street

Mr and Mrs Cleo Jarratt of Greenacres have opened Triangle Cafe at 130 Walker Street. The cafe will operate daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Seven days a week. Jarratt has worked in Bakersfield and Shafter since 1962 doing custom harvesting.

Triangle Cafe Cleo Jarratt Greenacres Walker Street Jarratt Bakersfield Shafter

American Legion Oratorical Contest set for March 7 in Hollywood

Six high school orators from six California Legion areas compete in the 26th annual Am erican Legion Oratorical Contest at Hollywood Legion Post. The event begins at 1 30 p m with the winner later declared state champion and qualified to represent California in the national contest.

American Legion California Hollywood Legion Post North Highland Avenue Hollywood

All Star Talent Show Promises Night of Variety

The Union Congregational Church plans an all star talent show at Fellowship Hall on Friday March 12 at 7 30 pm. The program includes soloists children's groups instrumental numbers readings a trio a barbershop quartet and community singing for public enjoyment.

Union Congregational Church Fellow Ship Hall Hartland C. F. Ummel West Lerdo Hwy North Labor Camp Ummel Kansas Bible Institute Los Angeles U.S.C Shafter Havin YMCA Lake Sequoia

Dale Nicol Celebrates Sixth Birthday at Home Party

Dale Nicol marked his sixth birthday with a party at the Maple area home on Saturday afternoon March 6. Guests included Dougie and Jimmy Karber Jeffrey Siemens Robert Presley Dale's sister Caroline and John and Arthur Presley with their parents Mr and Mrs James Presley of Wasco. They enjoyed boating in the Nicols reservoir and cookies from Mrs Bailey. Gregory Charles born January 28 at North Kern Hospital Wasco weighs 7 pounds 14 ounces. grandparents Mr and Mrs Walter Nicol and Mr and Mrs Charles Bailey attended the baptismal event in San Jose and Shafter.

Dale Nicol Dougie Jimmy Karber Jeffrey Siemens Robert Presley Dale Caroline John Arthur Presley James Presley Wasco Nicols’ Reservoir Ken Nicol Maple Charles Bai Balestia Garten Maple School Nicols Gregory Charles North Kern Hospital Walter Nicol Charles Bailey San Jose Mr. Bailey Shafter

Richland Braves Triumph and Narrow Loss in Optimist Games

The Richland Braves played two Optimist tournament games on Saturday March 6 at North High School Bakersfield. They beat Cecil Avenue 39 to 30 with Mark Costello scoring 12 and John Snively 11, while Richard Nixon and Larry Sullivan added 5 and 9 respectively. In the final game Curran edged Richland 34 to 33 in the last six seconds as Costello led with 15 points and Nixon and Snively added 6 and 5 respectively.

Richland School Braves Braves Richland Braves North High School Bakersfield Cecil Avenue Curran Mark Costello Richard Nixon Hearold Helter Larry Sullivan Stanley Witcher Mickey

Counselors Needed for Kern County YMCA Camp

The Kern County YMCA opens its 40th summer at Kern Camp and seeks counselors. Applications are being accepted. provide details by writing the Camp Director at 900 22nd Street Bakersfield California.

YMCA Kern “Y” Camp Kern County Ymca of 22Nd Street Bakersfield California

Honor Old Timers at American Legion Post Anniversary

The past commanders and presidents host a March celebration for Leslie J. Robinson Post No. honoring veterans. A reception begins at 6 30 PM and dinner at 7 30 PM at the Veterans Hall.

Leslie J. Robinson American Legion

Kern County Board Proceedings March 1965 1966 Actions Noted

A compact summary lists mixed items from Kern County board records including budget referals for 1965-66, real property sale validation considerations, absent parent actions, welfare recipient directorate notes, Mojave Lease applications rejection, Hide-out public care dance license approval, shelter unit plans and estimates, Hart Memorial Park tank plans, culvert project on Columbus Street, traffic restrictions for commencement, and various welfare, tax, and election matters. Board adjourned after detailing notices and plan recommendations.

Kern Co. Water Cy Assemblyman Williamson Dist. Atty OAS Mojave Prop Lamont Welfare Hart Memorial Park Kern Rock Co Lumbus St North H. S Universe. Ave McCray St Brittan Rd

Blind inventor completes car lighting system forty-two years ago

The article recalls that forty two years earlier the automobile lighting system was completed by a designer who was blind. The piece highlights the surprising ingenuity behind the invention and the perseverance of the inventor.

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