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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1951

Page

2

KWSO Staff Plans Anniversary Open House Across Communities

Radio station KWSO marks its first anniversary with open houses in Shafter and Wasco on Saturday. General manager Heinrichs announces the event from 4 to 5 PM featuring a live broadcast for Shafter residents. Staff celebrating include Robbie Robertson Robert Gann Mary Ann Wiens Georgette Kadel and new technicians Don Rodewald and Earl Greer.

KWSO Shafter Wasco Heinrichs Shatter Robbie) Robertson Robert Gann Mary Ann Wiens Georgette Kadel Donald Knowles Orval L. Brown Don Rodewald Ear ‘Greer

Notice of Default and Sale Under Deed of Trust

Notice states Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association as Trustee under a deed of trust by H G McBride and Pearl McBride to secure obligations to Leroy Witcher and later Christian Handel. Eight installments unpaid, declaration of default, option to sell the described premises to satisfy secured obligations. Dated April 12 1951 and witnessed April 21 1951.

Bank OF America National ‘Trust and Savings Association H. G. McBride Pearl McBride County of Kern California Leroy Witcher Christian Handel State of

Jessie McClain’s Children Visit Mother in Shafter

Sons and daughters of Mrs. Jessie McClain of Tulare Avenue visit Shafter for Mother’s Day. Included are Mrs. Farr Shadle and Gloria of Alameda, Donald McClain and Michael Kerrigan from La Jolla, plus family members from Bakersfield and Shafter at a group dinner.

Jessie McClain Tulares Avenue Shafter Farr Shadle Gloria Alameda Donald McClain La‘Jolla Michael Kerrigan McClain Shose Messrs Mesdames Gerald Harris Wesley Michleton Kathy Ousie Mark Martin W.T. McClain Bakersfield Bob McClain Charles and Carl Wallace McBride Charles Jeager la Jolla

Maple Scouts Wrap Winter Program With Swim Meet

Scouts concluded their winter MAPLE Maple Scouts program Monday at J. Peters pool with a swim event and a Wiener roast. Leaders present included Scoutmasters Ruben Siemens and Elmer Enzel along with Scouts Edward Peters Kenneth Nicol Bobby Strauss Donald Isaac Harold Mason Leroy Balver Elwood Enns Donald Neufeld Dean Burnquist and Dennis Heinz.

Maple Maple J. Peters Ruben Siemens Elmer Enzel Edward Peters Kenneth Nicol Bobby Strauss Donald Isaac Harold Mason Leroy Balver Elwood Enns Donald Neufeld Dean Burnqquist Dennis Heinz

Annual Tracy Feed Draws Hundreds Of Kern Friends

The Tracy ranch celebrated its 89th birthday with about 400 old friends and neighbors at the Sunday barbecue. Johnny Blanco and his musicians provided entertainment, as in past years. The event now features bronco exhibitions and swimming, with a late afternoon barbecue and evening dancing and socializing.

Tracy KERN Eld Tracy Johnny Blanco Cecil Tracy Fry

Colier Duncan Celebrates Seventh Birthday at Home

Colier J Duncan Jr marked his seventh birthday with a party hosted by his mother at the family home on 534 Poso Street. Attendees enjoyed cake ice cream and pop, wore hats and balloons, and played various party games.

Colier J. Duncan, Jr Poso St

Nicol Represents Kern at Rock Meet

Maple W E Nicol of the Maple district represented the Kern County Mineral Society at a Coalinga Rockology Club meeting in Coalinga. Talks covered California Indians by C W Bloom and fire hazards by Jack Hanson of the forestry service. A technicolor film on The Beautiful Caverns of Luray was shown.

W. E .Nicol Kern County Mineral Society Coalinga Rockology Club Coalinga Adult School C. W. Bloom Jack Hanson Forestry Service Luray

Cake Conte Highlights Council Fire In Shafter Campfire Girls

The Shafter Campfire Girls council fire in the women's clubhouse featured six Torchbearers led by La Venne Stoller and La Velle Stoller. Thirty Bluebirds advanced to Campfire Girls. cake contest prizes were awarded to La Vonne Stoller and Valera Kirschenmann in the torch bearer group, among others.

Betty Joyce Firkins Bluebirds Paula Allen Betty la Vonne Stoller Horizon Club Roberta Liles Spring Council Shafter la Venne la Velle Stoller Norma Jean Craig Virginia Bender Mary Margaret Revell Janice Beaver Ralph Lachenmaier Kareney Kelley Valera Kirschenmann Dorothy Weitz Ruby Schulz Wood Gatherers Nadine Bellows Verna Peters Floyd Barton Aula McClure Roseva ‘Fike Eyron Hanson la Rue Pilgrim Nova Dell Holman Bert Maupin Valera Kirschenman Mary Revell Jack Fleming Ed Warren Ryland Jacobus Don Christenson E. A. Brown Henry Moor Steve Roberts Brown Dana Weitz

Marine Private Pember Visits Wife in Shafter

Pfc. Thomas Pember of the United States Marine Corps stationed at Camp Pendleton in Oceaside spent the weekend in Shafter visiting his wife. They were joined by Mr and Mrs LaV Graves as they spent Sunday in Hart Memorial Park.

Pfc Thomas Pember United States Marine Corps Shafter Camp Pendleton Oceaside Mrs. Pember Lav Graves Hartorial Park

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