Dentists Aid Honduran Island Trip For Medical Service
Dr. Robert Bongberg of Shafter and Dr. Tom Cameron of Astoria Oregon joined a Flying Dental Association mission to Honduras and Guatemala. They landed at Utila Island after delivering supplies to Guatemala City and working with Nebraska North Dakota and Texas volunteers. Utila, off Honduras coast, has an English speaking community of about 3000 residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Bongberg
Shafter
Honduras
Tom Cameron
Astoria
Ore
University of Pennsylvania Dental College
Utila Island
Central America
Bongberg
Cameron
Flying Dentists Association
Christian Dentalociety
Robert Bongberg
University of Pennsylvania
Guatamala
Flying Dental Association
Christian Dental Society
Guatamala City
Nebraska
North Dakota
Texas
Represos University Dental College
Ameron
Caribbean Sea
British Honduras
Republic of Honduras
Utila
District approves staff changes amid parental concerns
The board granted Mrs. Dorris-Wood a personal leave and hired Doris Friesen as a teacher aide while approving Bunny Anderson as a substitute teacher. The district maintains a normal teaching program in the contested area despite parental objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zachary
Dorris-Wood
Doris Friesen
Bunny Anderson
Flying dentists set up Utila clinic for island aid
Dr. Cameron and Dr. Bongberg arrived with dental gear to establish a clinic in the Mission home of Rev. Eric Bryant on Utila Island. They treated 300 to 400 residents in a three day effort, addressing emergency needs as the island lacks local medical care and transport to the mainland. The team hopes to return, possibly twice yearly, while a toolbox theft is reported in Shafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CDS
Cameron
Utila
Henry Reitz
Camarillo
Bongberg
Eric Bryant
England
Shafter
80th Birthday Celebrated On March 10
Mrs. Jessie Kattenhorn celebrated her 80th birthday with a dinner on March 8 at the home of her son Clarence Kattenhorn in Shafter California. She has lived in Shafter 55 years after moving from Ontario California in 1914. Attending were her daughter and family from Orange California and sons from Shafter and Shandon California, plus Carolyn Sage and her daughter Amy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Kattenhorn
Improvements at Shafco Spur Growth on Lerdo Approach
The entrance from the side street and added parking at Shafco plus landscaping boost Shafter’s appearance on Lerdo Avenue. The Improvement Council invites further comment on more upgrades. The next meeting is set for Thursday April 10 with attendees listed including Rev and Mrs Bruce Spencer and several local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor
Shafco
Shafter
Lerdo
Improvement Council
Bruce Spencer
Wayne Wood
Bruce Joppini
John Hanner
Greeta Paslay
A. J. Smith
H. W. Kelly
Lowell Todd
Lewis Carroll
Gary Wilson
Vernon Ross
Frank Wisner
E. Gordon Smith
Ben Grundy
Blind Partners Win Net Title in Ni e Merritt Tourney
North Kern omen golfers posted a 149 net in the Blind Partners event led by first place by Merritt Virginia. Ruth Hoffmann took second with 155 while Ginger Somers teamed with Hoffmann and Barbara Hahn to tie with Audrey Leigh Wisner, 158.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Merritt
Virginia Ter
North Kern
Marge Sundberg
Helen Ruggenberg
Nadine Maclin
Joyce Hale
Palm Lakes
Pacific Women’s Golf Association
Airways
Fig Garden
Fresno
PWGA
Vallejo
Kern River
Maude Beavan
Jessie Brown
Carmen Olivarez
Carol Duncan
Katy Ogle
Ginger Somers
Jane Flanigan
Edith Henry
Porterville
Sundale
Kern City
Alice Yeates
Bubble Beach Drive
Richland Band and Orchestra Special Show at Shafter High
The Richland band and orchestra will present a program Monday March 24 at 7 30 p m in the Shafter High School auditorium. Admission is free. Don Wilkinson directs both groups, with the Richland Majorettes led by Mrs Kay Millwee performing with the band and in separate dance numbers. The program features show music marches Latin American songs folk songs and dance pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Band
Shafter High School
Don Wilkinson
Richland Majorettes
Kay Millwee
Birthday Week Observed By Horizon Club
Girls from the A O Wa Ki Ya Horizon Club attended a Sunday worship service at the Methodist Church to mark Camp Fire Girls Birthday Week. Their activities include a rummage sale and assisting at a Phil harmonic Concert and Shafter High School Smorgasbord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Fire
Methodist Church
Shafter High School
Business and
Professional Women’s Club
Mel Powell
Robert Bongberg
WaPakiYa Camp Fire Group Wins Trophy
WaPakiYa Camp Fire group won first place in their division at the 16th annual Doll Show at Bakersfield High School. The display titled Camp Fire Girls on The Moon features dolls made by each girl in costumes of the future and is shown at Johnson's Department Store during Camp Fire Birthday Week March 16–23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Fire
Shafter Woman’ S Club
Bakersfield High School
Johnson’s Department Store
Beech Park
WaPaKiYa
Susan Paul
Cheryl Arthington
Sandra Siemens
Diane Schachterle
Debra Robison
Tina Colvard
Vicky Johnson
Martha Arthington
Cherlyn Sutton
Rikki Lloyd
Patricia Bailey
Pamela Miller
Monica Perales
Estella Arthington
Jim Paul
Sammie Lott Celebrates 13th Birthday Party
Sammie Lott celebrated her 13th birthday on Saturday March 15. The party hosted by Mr and Mrs J C Lott of 176 West Ash featured horseback riding from 1 to 3 pm followed by games and refreshments at home. A cake with 13 orchid roses and the inscription Happy Birthday Sammie was served with punch. Mrs James Lott assisted. guests included Kim Trout Brenda Gardner Cheryl Meyer Eddie Millard Mark Packard Ron Janzen and Chan Bayess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sammie Lott
J. C . Lott
West Ash
Sammie
James Lott
Kim Trout
Brenda Gardner
Cheryl Meyer
Eddie Millard
Mark Packard
Ron Janzen
Chan Bayess
50th Anniversary Observed in Shafter News
The son of Mr and Mrs Jack Stepp marked the 50th anniversary as Audrey Leigh Wisner introduced Eileen Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs E Gordon Smith who was Girls Stater in 1968 Carla Taffera daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Taffera will represent Shafter high at this years Girls State session R G James Post ser geant at arms led the pledge of allegiance with Grady Bartlett Post chaplain giving the invoc ation Leon Morgan Post adjutant introduced special guests including LeRoy Jackson Supervisor and Miss Vera Gibson county clerk Mr and Mrs Frank Wisner Shafter Press were presented with a certificate of appreciation for publicity given to the Legion and Auxiliary affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Stepp
Audrey Leigh Wisner
Eileen Smith
E. Gordon Smith
Carla Taffera
Carl Taffera
Shafter High
R. G. James Post
Grady Bartlett
Leon Morgan
LeRoy Jackson
Vera Gibson
Frank Wisner
Shafter Press
Legion
Parents Challenged by Local Family Life Education Plan
Letter argues against school sex education reforms labeling Family Life Education as indoctrination. Cites Dr Lester Kirkendall and SIECUS tactics, claims deception and removal of prayer, and notes workshop for church teachers on March 23 at Hillcrest Church 2600 Kenwood Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Kirkendall
Oregon State University
S.I.E.C.U.S. Board
Siecus- Sex Information and Education Council of the
United States
Kirkendall
Anaheim
Dorcas
Ernestina Spady
Louie Jarrard
Rueben Dirksen
Harold Schneider
Dan Toews
Alvin Schneider
Hillcrest Church
Kenwood Road
Parents Rally Against Sex Education in Shafter Meeting
A Shafter parents group denounces a state sex education program and urges faith based guidance. The meeting at First Southern Baptist Church on March 24 features Tulare and Hanford speakers describing family life education impacts on their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkendall
Siecus
San Luis Obispo
Tulare
L. A
Schop
Hanford
Shafter
First Southern Baptist Church
N. Kern St
Jackie Osborn Shafter
Calif
Andino Named to Kern County Economic Opportunity Board
Gregorio Andino a Baptist church minister in Shafter was elected to a three year term to represent Shafter on the Kern County Office of Economic Opportunity board. He lives at 275 Golden West Avenue and leads Community United for Progress at 135 North Shafter Avenue. Andino invites low income residents to contact him at 746-6060. He will be installed at the March 19 Bakersfield county board meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregorio Andino
Shafter
Kern County
Office of Economic Opportunity
Golden West Avenue
Andino
Community United For Progress Group
North Shafter Avenue
Bakersfield
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Mission Dental Clinic
Don Perkins
Sycamore
Shafter Police
Blind Partners
Richland Band and Orchestra
Horizon Club
Noor
Airways At
Aray 17
Coeehin
Ray Cooke
South Sunnyside
St. Patrick’s
Jo Adams
E. Isham
Buena Vista
Mickie Foley
Gerri Ogle
Penny Packard
Shafter High School Key Club
Penny
Baptist. Kirkendall
Bulletin
Shafter, Ae
Walker
Church of Christ
First Baptist Church
North Pine Street
Edward M. Rhoades
Morning Worship Training Union
Evening Gospel Hour
Family Bible Hour
KWSO
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