Edna Ross Elected President of Shaftter BPW Club
Edna Ross was elected president of the Shafter BPW Club for a third term. She previously led the club in 1958-59 and last year and will attend the state convention in San Francisco. New officers include Maxine Joppins and Ann Stoller, with Burnis Morris as recording secretary and Irene Tilley treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Ross
Shaftter Bpw Club
San Francisco
Ross
Shafter Busandy
Edna
Shafter Club
Burnis Morris
Lorraine Christensen
Helen Hasty
Mary Austin
Mary
Maxine Joppins
Ann Stoller
Irene Tilley
Mildred Fike
Corresor
Len Hasty
Maxine
Ann
Burnis
Irene
Mildred
Cos
Maxine Loppins
Shafter Bpw Club
Bay Area
Audrey Leigh Wisner
Arrow Furniture
Central Valley Highway
Vi Crabb
Mary Stepp
Fresno
Edna Ross -Lene
Tilley
Phillippine
Shafter Bpw
Richland School
Minneapolis
Tulare
Virginia Senior
Cosmo Thomas
Laura Hair
Ruth McMillan
Cub Scouts Visit Germain's on a Flower Tour
Den 2 Pack 913 Cub Scouts led by Mrs Maniaci and Mrs Wiedenbach toured Germain's rose gardens on a seven mile round trip. Guests included Don Oliver Allen Wiedenbach Brenda Maniaci Melody Colvard and Punky the poodle. The group is sponsored by Richland PTA. A separate note covers a family reunion hosted by Nora Ockey with attendees from San Jose Burbank Shafter and Bakersfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Den 2
Germain’s
Barbara Maniaci
Barbara Wiedenbach
Ycles
Don Oliver
Allen Wiedenbach
Brenda Maniaci
Melody Colvard
Punky
Milton Whisler
Rose Gardens
Gary
Mark Wiedenbach
Mike Taffera
Tony
Steven Maniaci
Lee Britt
Alan Bergman
Kelly Bergen
Joe O’brien
David Johnson
Richland Pta
Nora Ockey
Don Nielson
Williams
San Jose
Frank Terzeira
Melvin and
Franki
Burbank
Hyden Brannon
Micheal Steve
Susan
Tennie Bingham
Shafter
Eddie Lane
Cindy
Bakersfield
Shafter Woman's Club Installs Officers at Bakersfield Luncheon
At a May 1 luncheon at the Ramada Inn Bakersfield Shafter Woman's Club installed new officers for 1968 69 led by installing officer Mrs Martin Ajcotain of Bakersfield The ceremony featured candles handmade by member Mrs Joe Frizzell New president Mrs John Hanner and officers for roles including vice presidents secretary treasurer and publicity were announced Also named were executive board member Mrs Jack Thompson and standing officers for scholarships religion membership and other areas The club reported 24 Operation Morale boxes mailed to men overseas and noted a successful Book Fair at Richland School with over 2300 pupils. A Shafter Community Council meeting is planned May 9 at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramada Inn
Bakersfield
Evelyn Agee
Shafter Woman’s Club
Martin Ajcotain
Joe Frizzell
John Hanner
Doyle Cole
Tom Petrie
Robert Bongberg
Justina Little
Richland—School
Arthur Craig
Richland
Shafter Swim Team Dominates Meet With Relay Win And Fast Times
Vernon Allen leads the boys with a 200 free win while Larry Zachary takes the 50 free and Todd Kodet wins the 100 I M and 50 butterfly. The boys secure a relay victory 1 44.7 as Meyers Allen Zachary and Randy Zachary combine in the 200 free relay. Girls claim class title with wins by Willis Snively Miller Ohlsson in the 200 medley and 50 free podiums, plus Snively and Snively taking the 50 breast and backstroke respectively. All qualifiers head to Foothill for Division Finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Allen
Larry Zachary
Todd Kodet
Tommy Hill
Richard Enns
Dennis Meyers
Randy Zachary
Shafter
Steve Garber
Bill Bann
Jerilynn Willis
Carol Snively
Mary Miller
Sandy Ohlsson
Melody Powell
Taft
Barbara Duck
Carla Taffera
Miller
Willis
Snively
Ohlsson
Vivian Turner
Janet Parker
Maureen Revell
Paulette McKinley
Seann Elrich
Foothill
Eirin McGurk Betrothal Announced in Shafter
Mr and Mrs James L McGurk announce the engagement of their daughter Eirin to Bobby Darrel Perkins son of Mr and Mrs Henry Perkins. Eirin is a Shafter High junior. Perkins a 1963 graduate and former Navy sailor now employed by Signal Oil. He starred in swim, wrestling, and football in high school. No wedding date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. McGurk
Grant
Eirin
Bobby Darrel Perkins
Henry Perkins
E. Orange
Shafter High School
Navy
Signal Oil Company
Porterville Youth Arrested After High Speed Chase
Allen Holt of Porterville, 18, fled police in a high speed chase. He was spotted east on Central Avenue and arrested near the Sportsman Cafe. Holt, who refused to name the passenger, faced a reckless driving charge and posted $463 bail. His vehicle was a 1954 Ford with a bill of sale from Virgil Plank of Porterville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Holt
Porterville
Central Avenue
Arnold
Holt
Virgil Plank
Westside
Snow Gates and Valves Promote Rust Proof Sealing
Snow Gates and Valves claim rust proof operation and leak prevention through Parker Izing treatment and Snow rubberized packing. The ad highlights valves that resist packing rot and corrosion and directs readers to Snow Irrigation Supply Co. concrete pipe yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snow Irrigation Supply Co
Jan Cutherell Captures SSL Girls Singles Title
Jan Cutherell, sophomore daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Cutherell of 315 Oak, wins the South Se quoia League girls singles at Shafter high school courts on May 4. She defeats Caroline Collins in a rematch, advances to the Valley finals at Bakersfield College on May 18, with Collins also headed there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Cutherell
Jack Cutherell
Oak
Shafter High School
Jan
Kathy Bruce
Taft
Kathy
Caroline Collins
Wasco
Marlene LaJoie
Arvin
Valley
Bakersfield College
Greg Muir
Daryl Smith
Tom Musinich
Smith
Muir
Smith-Waller
Wilkins-Grissell
Arvizu-Brentley
Shafter Lions Club Wives Attend Dinner Event
The Shafter Lions Club hosted a social dinner on Saturday May 4 at the Pyrenees in Bakersfield for members and their wives. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Eric Cramer along with a long list of attendees: Hanner Roy Farell John Dalke A J Smith Glen Handel Bob Millwee Bill Nixon Phil Haws Roy Kerber Dick Larson Ray Whitely Billy Gladden Stan Cook Lowell Todd Joe Maniaci John Channesson Bob Somers Carl Kelley Carl Moyer Ivan Meyers Charles Brannen Jim Albright Bonner Boel Verle Nash Charles Van Blair and Dr. and Mrs. Henry W Voth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Lions Club
Pyrenees
Bakersfield
Eric Cramer
Hanner
Roy Farell
John Dalke
A. J. Smith
Glen Handel
Bob Millwee
Bill Nixon
Phil Haws
Roy Kerber
Dick Larson
Ray Whitely
Billy Gladden
Stan Cook
Lowell Todd
Joe Maniaci
John Channeson
Bob Somers
Carl Kelley
Carl Moyer
Ivan Meyers
Charles Brannen
Jim Albright
Bonner Boel
Verle Nash
Charles van Blair
Henry W. Voth
Azaleas in Bloom Near California Beaches in May June
Observation notes indicate many azaleas bloom along northern California coastlines during May and June, offering vibrant displays for travelers. The period typically brings frequent flowering across coastal gardens and natural habitats.
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California
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jim Brown
Jim
Jan Stuebbe
Tom Alvidrez
Tony Flores
Mike Bender
Laird Parker
Colonels
Ted Moquist
Alvin Bryant
Cub Scouts of den 2
Germain
Shafter Business and Professional Women’s Club
Shafter Woman's Club
G. L. Starrh
N. R. Boggs
Walter Poznoff
Kern County
Veterans Hall
Wilson Road
Benton Park Area
J. M. Atkinson
State
Franchise Tax Board
County Council of
Camp Fire Girls
Kern County Council of
Shafter Library
Jack McMeans
Linda Lose
Grand Council
Stringham Park
Manuel Park
McMeans
Glenn Handel
Robert Albright
Wayne Horn
Roy Farrell
John M'ler
Lawrence Schellenberg
Don Grimes
Helen Hanner
Kern
Martin Ajootian
Martin
Eirin McGurk
Snow Gates & Valves
Sr. High & Jr. High
Pilgrim Fellowship
Bible Fellowship
Congregational Church
Tulare Ave
Owen C. Onsum
Ransom Seppi
Duffell-Watts
Debbie Hair
Maria Villareal
Thorne-Priest
Ransom-Seppi
Lions Club
First Sc. Baptist Church
Buel Mouser
Pastor Training Union
Horace Womack
Pastor Prayer Service
Dexter C. Ogan
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