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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1964
Page
3
Alma Leyva and Albert Wilson wed in a double ring ceremony at the South Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church on March 20. Rev. Joe Agee officiated before a white-gladiola altar as 100 guests attended.
The Dinuba Mennonite Brethren church hosted the tenth annual spring missionary rally of the Pacific District Women Missionary Service. About 35 Shafter attendees joined 400 others from California and beyond including Seattle. Dr. J A Loewen spoke on opening doors to sonship, urging mothers to hold God given keys for their children. Roland Dyck shared memories of missionary parents. the gathering closed with Bless Be the Tie That Binds.
Claude M. Anter of Stockton was elected president of the California Potato Growers association at the 20th annual Bakersfield convention, succeeding Robert J. Walker. D. M. Steele Jr. of Delano was elected first vice president, Donald M. Johnson second vice president, Morgan Dell Davis of Riverside third vice president, James D. Paul of Shafter treasurer, with Francis Pusateri reelected executive manager. The group approved a promotional and marketing program for May through August.
The Shafter Homecoming Committee, approved by the Chamber of Commerce board, aims to stage a May event with bands and a parade on May 16. Classes from 1932 to 1963 would be honored, with volunteer contact by class reps. activities include Hospitality House, barbecues, and worship services at Civic Center Park.
Mrs Helen McKinley and Lynn Weidmann spend Easter in Reno visiting relatives. Miss Beverly Lovett of Sacramento and her mother Mrs Martha Curtis of Taft visit from Thursday to Sunday with Mrs Nora Oakey. Mrs Art Johnson returns from Bakersfield hospital after surgery. Mr and Mrs Floyd Burrows in Mercy Hospital for traction and surgery. Mrs Delmer Mettler and son Mike stay in Santa Maria with daughter Shirley and Kenneth Walker. the Wilker visit Shafter earlier. The Finkbeiner Collins and Vannatta groups attend Mrs Mattie Vannatta 85th birthday in Torrance. Outdoor party activities were disrupted by rain.
The Shafter Woman’s Club hosts a Law Enforcement program at Memorial Hall on California Street for its annual Hobo lunch. Elizabeth Petrie chairs. lunch starts at 12 30 pm. Sheriff Leroy Galyen with his Bakersfield canine corps speaks, then Assistant Police Chief Wade Hamilton discusses local law enforcement.
Mrs Olive eee of 218uez Av is in a Los Angeles hospital for a kidney study. Dr Willard Goodwin of UCLA recommends surgery. She will have major kidney surgery at San Joaquin hospital in Bakersfield on Monday March 30.
Kiwanis Club Wednesday luncheon featured Rev Dale Klint of First Baptist Church as speaker with the theme Recognition of Passion Week. Rev Bob Longdon served as program chairman.
Rio Bravo PTA meeting featured Beth Curtis folk dancers from fourth and fifth grades. Gloria Barwick led the flag salute at the request of president Max Whisler. The budget for next year, presented by Mrs. Keith Berger, was approved. New officers elected include Mrs. Edward Coker president and others. Unruh Bill discussion urged members to contact state senators and assemblymen. Refreshments followed in the school cafeteria hosted by Gordon Parker and Bernie Barwick.
CBMC will feature speaker Billy Lachenmaier at the Thursday luncheon at Veteran's Memorial Hall. No reservation is needed, members report.
Mrs Chester Marsh and a women’s group arranged a program to support a Mexican orphanage near Shafter. The event featured Mr and Mrs Marsh, pictures of Mexico, and a tour of the school. Donations included two checks for a nurse scholarship and the school, with plans for self sufficiency via dairy and crops. Rev Jiminez and church members attended and contributed musical selections before a potluck supper.
Vernon Ross and his daughter visited Oakland aboard a Naval ship with Lt. j.g. George Dox leading a group. They had dinner aboard and attended a party at Treasure Island for the ship’s captain. The Maddox and Ross families were dinner guests of the Ducks, while Janet Duck left for the University of Hawaii to join her husband on his tour of duty.
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