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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1964

Page

6

Scouts Spotlight Trips at Maple PTA Meeting

The Maple Parent-Teacher Association held its reg 1 meeting on Tuesday March 10 with the theme Focus on Scouts. Clyde Johnston chaired the evening as Douglas Peters linked Scout Law to Bible verses. The program featured musical numbers by 5th and 6th graders and a clarinet sextet. Scouts Dean Johnston Bobby Klingenberg Tommy Unruh Nathaniel Johnson Allen Futrell Simon Peters Dougal Reimer and Paul Unruh spoke about trips to Mineral King Morro Bay Bear Creek and Death Valley. The PTA elected officers for 1964 65 with Mrs. Alex Dobrenen as president and others including Mrs. Don Neufeld and Mrs. John Siemens. Hostesses were the 5th and 6th grade room mothers.

MAPLE Maple Parent- Teachers Association Clyde Johnston Douglas Peters Hazel Haag Sandra Koop Allen Futrell Lana Morro Bay Bear Creek Death Valley Dean Johnston Bobby Klingenberg Tommy Unruh Nathaniel Johnson Simon Peters Dougal Reimer Paul Unruh PTA Ruben Siemens Frank Loewen Bob Bergman Johnny Penner Alex Dobrenen Don Neufeld John Siemens Roger Frantz Lorn Bryant Vernon Isaac Wes Futrell

Group Visits Sick Konoka Council Member Ethel Stewart

Konoka Council No 294 of the Degree of Pocahontas visits Ethel Stewart at her home where she has been confined for two weeks with a blood clot in her leg. Members present include Hattie Sills Lena McCaslin Verline Bradley Flora Fenton Lola Baker Lee Mettler Kay Ward Vina LaRue Louise Coats Willie Burton and Laura Edwards.

Ethel Stewart Konoka Pocahontas Hattie Siils Lena McCaslin Verline Bradley Flora Fenton Lola Baker Lee Mettler Kay Ward Vina LaRue Louise Coats Willie Burton Laura Edwards

Legion and Auxiliary Honor Past Officers Saturday

The Leslie L. Robinson American Legion Post plans an anniversary dinner at Veterans Memorial Hall this Saturday March 21 with reception at 630 and dinner at 730. Judge L will guest speak honoring past Commanders from 1926 to 1962 and past Unit Presidents from 1927 to 1963. All Legionnaires their wives and Auxiliary members are invited.

Leslie L. Robinson American Legion Post Veteran's Memorial Hall John Isaac George Lemmon Jack Zim Earl Terry Joe B. Hen Glenn O. Nay Jack Janzen Dr. L. G. McGrane W. W. Tannehill Walter Zimmerman George Enns Milton Lohr Peter Bender Clyde Bell Herndon George Starrh Tip” Henderson Statin Lee Thomas Jack Legionaires The American Legion Auxiliary

Government Man To Be In Bakersfield

Bakersfield area small business operators may meet W Wayne Walrath of the Small Business Administration next Wednesday March 25 at the Chamber of Commerce 2014 L Street Bakersfield Interviews begin at 10 am Walrath will discuss loans answer questions distribute informational pamphlets and accept applications.

Bakersfield W. Wayne Walrath Small Business Administration Alvin P. Meyers Southern California Chamber of Commerce L Street Warath

Maggard Baby Born At Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

Kenneth Wayne Maggard born March 7 at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital weighing 8 pounds 3 ounces. First child for Mr. and Mrs. Walter Maggard. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sage of Shafter.

Kenneth Wayne Maggard Walter Maggard Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Maggard Harold Sage Shafter

Local Legion District Holds Spring Caucus in Bakersfield

One hundred fifty delegates from 29 posts in the 15th District of the American Legion met in Bakersfield for a spring caucus. Bakersfield Post 26 hosted with District Commander Don Prewer presiding. Kern County District Attorney Kit Nelson spoke on law and order and Earl Henry of Bakersfield, DAV Department Commander, discussed veterans' matters. Members from Shafter and others attended.

15Th District of the American Legion Bakersfield Legion Hall 17Th St Don Prewer Ivanhoe Kern County Kit Nelson Earl Henry DAV

Plan Long Trip by Ship and Plane to Asia and Oceania

Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Stringham plan a two month journey beginning April 13. They will sail to New Zealand then fly to Australia before returning home via Singapore Hong Kong Manila and Tokyo.

E. B. Stringham Australia New Zealand Singapore Hong Kong Manila Tokyo

Automobiles in the United States Head to Junk Heap

The report states that 4.5 million cars are being retired annually in the United States as older vehicles are scrapped for disposal or recycling.

United States

Four Arnolds Attend Tahoe Plane Crash Funeral

Four cousins from Madera traveled to attend the funeral of Marc Arnold and their four relatives killed in a Lake Tahoe plane crash. The group includes Mr and Mrs John L Arnold and their son and daughter in law, plus John Bud Arnold and wives. The 92 year old mother survives with a daughter as immediate family.

John Bud) Arnold Mayvis Marlys Song Jack Madera Marc Arnold John L. Arnold Lake Tahoe Arnolds Tahoe Mr. Arnold

Miss Hoggard to Perform in Kern County Charity Fashion Show

A charity fashion show featuring ten Miss Kern County finalists will take place Saturday at 1 p.m. at Paola's in Bakersfield with Holly Mitchell of Beverly Hills as narrator. Proceeds benefit the local Multiple Sclerosis Society. Phi Alpha Kappa Sorority sponsors provide volunteer support since 1958.

Paola’s Bakersfield Holly Mitchell Beverly Hills Phi Alpha Kappa Sorority Phi Chapter Claudia Hoggard Shafter Kern County Sherry Franklin Agatha Vales Linda McKenzie Pattie Bermelo Cheryl Bright Sandra Food Andrea Cummings Judy Dunlap Lorinda Shacklett

Mortuary Set to Open on Central Valley Highway

Bob Townsend assists Mrs. Evelyn Agee with preparations for a new mortuary on Central Valley Highway near Shafter Press. The grand opening is planned for the latter part of the month.

Bob Townsend Evelyn Agee Central Valley Highway Shafter Press

Frankly Speaking on Salaries and Poverty Politics

The column argues for higher judge salaries tied to more judges to reduce court backlogs and taxpayer equity. It mocks Congress for tax cut funded raises while noting a self restraint in pay raises during an election year. Local pride highlights Shafter’s blooming front yard and roses.

California State Bar United States Congress

Murray Black A Key Local Supplier For Standard Oil

Standard Oil relies on roughly 18 000 suppliers including Murray Black who services underwater oil wells and pipelines. The company aims to spread purchasing widely to support many local businesses and communities.

Standard Murray Black

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High Sierras Legion and Auxiliary Honor Judge L Stork Anne Christensen Don Christensen Les Carpenter Kern Kiwanis Club Caucus For Danny Hetherington Floyd Heinlein Leon Morgan John Everett Bessie Kennath Sidney Crawford Shafter Group Oildale Pgve Gas and Electris Company Miss Hoggard Johnson Marge Eddie Brown First Baptist Church Menno Hee Family Bible Pioneer Murray Santa Barbara Standard Oil Company OF California
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