Improvement of Kern River Canyon Road Progress Discussed
W E James state assemblyman told a Kern County Chamber of Commerce roundtable that funds for the Kern River Canyon road improvement are anticipated in next year’s state budget. County engineer Chester A James noted a Central Valley Highway brochure is being rewritten for the Legislature to include the full route in the state system.
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Kern River Canyon
W. E. James
Kern County
Chester A. James
Bakers
Selma
Shafterasco
Corcoran
Hanford
Kern
Tulare
Kings
Fresno
James
Surprise Bridal Shower For Edna Rodgers Marches On
Edna Rodgers was the guest of honor at a surprise bridal shower on April 26 at her mother's home. Hosts Mrs. Lucille Golding of Wheeler Ridge and Mrs. Leon Rodgers of Bakersfield organized buffet refreshments and games with prizes won by Mesdames Jim Lassiter Ruth Myrick Mary Bryant and Ruth Unruh. Many guests from Bakersfield and locally attended, with several unable to attend adding to the generous gifts.
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Edna Rodgers
Lucille Golding
Wheeler Ridge
Leon Rodgers
Bakersfield
Jim Lassiter
Ruth Myrick
Mary Bryant
Ruth Unruh
Walter Rodgers
Dora Rodgers
Anna Rodgers
Martha Myrick
Eddie Alien
Ruby Grumbel
Myrtle Myrick
Ethel Stewart
Delma Wilson
Frances Legnn
Opal Wroten
Ruth 4Aruh
Yada Westbrook
Rosie Hun
Jane Hunter
Emmie Reynols
Cleva Jones
Johnny Hamlin Weds Bakersfield Girl in Las Vegas Chapel
Johnny Hamlin of Shafter married Jean Garvin, a Bakersfield girl, on April 20 at the Wee Kirk O the Heather Chapel in Las Vegas. The couple, who will reside in Shafter, are joined by Hamlin’s parents and Miss Mildred Garvin. He is a Shafter High School graduate and Navy veteran.
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Shafter
Johnny Hamlin
Jean Garvin
Las Vegas
Heather Chapel
Johnny
Jack Hamlin
Miss Garvin
Mildred Garvin
Shafter High School
Navy
Bakersfield
Ray Garvin
That
Buttonwillow
Woollomes Outlines Kern General Hospital History
County Supervisor Roy Woollomes gave a background on Kern General Hospital at a Shafter Kiwanis meeting at Cawelo Motel. He traced 18 years of admissions disputes, medical society tension, and administrator turnover including Rilcoff’s suspension and expected license restoration May 3. Visiting and local officials attended, with Dr. Pratt, a 10th district congressional candidate, among the guests.
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Kern General Hospital
Roy . Woollomes
Shafter Kiwanis Club
Cawelo
Woollomes
Woollames
Sabichi
Leon Bryson
Board of Supervisors
County Medical Society
Medical Society
Kern County
Kern County Medical Society
Salzer
Rhoden
Rilcoff
Board of
Joe Frizzell
Jack Hill
Lowell Todd
Jack Manweiler
Ben Pratt
Lemoore
Ben Stinson
Bakersfield
Dr. Pratt
Congress
al Mortimore
John
Shafter Rotary Ub
J E Bergen Honored on His 75th Birthday
A surprise party at the Menonite Brethren Church basement honored J. E. Bergen for his 75th birthday. Over 30 family members and 50 friends attended along with the church choir. The event featured singing, including "The House That Stood the Storm" and a German hymn medley by four children.
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J. E. Bergen
Mr. Bergen
Bergen
P B I Mixed Choir Performs In Fresno Church
The Pacific Bible Institute Mixed Choir of Fresno presented a sacred concert at the Mennonite Brethren Church on Sunday evening. The 29-voice ensemble was directed by Professor Otto Richert and enjoyed by attendees. Dr. G W Peters, president of the school, was guest speaker.
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Pacific Bible Institute Mixed Choir
Fresno
Mennonite Brethren Church
Otto Richert
G. W. Peters
Miss Bartlett to Attend Education Forum on Exceptional Children
A forum on the education of exceptional children sponsored by Jesse D. Stockton and the Seventh District PTA will be held tomorrow at 7 30 p m in the Standard School auditorium Oildale. Panelists include Miss Beulah Bartlett of Shafter and Bruce Crawford of Buttonwillow Elementary. F W Doyle and Leo Cain will discuss new legislation and program implications from the State Department of Education and San Francisco State College.
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Jesse D. Stockton
Kern County
Parent-Teachers Association
Kern County Society For Crippled Children
Oildale
Beulah Bartlett
Shafter
Richland School
Bruce Crawford
Buttonwillow
F. W. Doyle
Bureau of Special Education
State Department of Education
Leo Cain
San Francisco State College
New Arrivals at Friese and Mercy Hospitals
Mr and Mrs Menno Schmidt welcomed an 8 lb 12 oz boy on April 27 at Friese s Maternity Home. Mr and Mrs Art Craig welcomed a 7 lb 2 oz boy at Mercy Hospital on April 21 named Randall Curtis.
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Menno Schmidt
Friese’s
Art Craig
Mercy Hospital
Randall Curtis
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Shafter Progress
Paul C. Newell
Florence J. Newell
Walter C. Nelson
Central Avenue
State of California
California
P.B.I. Mixed Choir
Bartlett
E. J. Kirschenmann
Sunbeam
Cardminders
Westinghouse Sandwich Grill
Berry Festival
PYREX
NESCO
Kromex Kasserole
Abco Coffee Maker
Hoover
Central Ave
Crete
Quigley Electric Company
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