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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1959

Page

2

Ebel Family Enjoy Weekend Trip to Coastal Cities

The Ebel family visited coastal sites in the weekend trip. They toured the gardens Mission district and yacht harbor then stopped at Newberry Park Thousand Oaks and San Pedro to visit Mrs Olinda Barnum and Ralph Galbreaths Harbor City. They also visited Marineland of the Pacific to see seals dolphins and Bubbles the whale.

Gardens Mission District Yacht Harbor Newberry Park Thousand Oaks San Pedro Ebel Olinda Barnum Ralph Galbreaths Harbor City Marineland Pacific

Six Shafter students enroll at Tabor College in Kansas

Six students from Shafter enroll at Tabor College Hillsboro Kansas for the fall semester. Names listed include Janice Balzer Zen Lana Lachenmaier Robert Neuman and Carolyn Siemens. Enrollment reaches 270 students, up 19 percent from last year as the college gains full accreditation as a four year liberal arts institution.

Shafter Tabor College Hillsboro Kansas Janice Balzer John Balzer Zen Albert Janzen Lana Laehenmaier Ralph Lachenmaier Robert Neuman Clarence Neuman Carolyn Siemens Ernest Siemens Tabor Kansas State Department of Public Instruction

40 Acre Farm With Water and Piped Irrigation

40 acres total with 22.4 acres cotton allotment on B plan. Yield over 2 bales per acre, ample water, all piped. Includes a 4 year old 2 bedroom home and a 1955 model Case tractor with equipment. Full price 40000 with 11000 down and balance on good terms.

Obituary: Funeral at Ebenezer Reformed for Beloved Matriarch

Tuesday November 3 at 10 a m in Ebenezer Reformed with Rev Melvin and Rev Robert Stubbe ing. Interment in Shafter Cemetery. Survivors include husband two sons Wal Wilbert Kirschenmann three daughters Leona B Bakersfield Ruth Handel Shafter Rhoda Roscamp Cuyama Calif three brothers Henry Schnaidt Lodi Fredrick Daniel Schnaidt Shafter five sisters Leah Stoller Pauline Mettler Bakersfield ten grandchildren two great grandchildren. Memorial contributions to Ebenezer Reformed Church Shafter.

Ebenezer Melvin Robert Stubbeing Shafter Cemetery Armstrong Mortuary Wal- Wilbert Kirschenmann Leona B Bakersfield Ruth Handel Shafter Rhoda Roscamp Cuyama Calif Henry Schnaidt Lodi_and Fredrick Daniel Schnaidt Leah Stoller Pauline Mettler Ly Hills Ebenezer Reformed Church of

Mrs. David Cotton Honored At Baby Shower

Mrs. David Cotton of Shafter was honored at a baby shower on October 23 at 7 30 pm at the home of Mrs. Iona Epp. Hostesses were Mrs. Nolaeeeee Ed Cotton Don Little Bill Johnston Wilber Few and Irvin Fike. Out of town guests included Mrs. W P Pierce and Mrs. Hiney Schwake of Delano.

David Cotton Shafter Iona Epp Nolaeeeee Ed Cotton Don Little Bill Johnston Wilber Few Irvin Fike W. P. Pierce Hiney Schwake Delano Irvin Lynder Russell Trummell Don Myer Bakersfield Obie Hamlin Was Mel Daux Carl Steel T. V. Little Hyman Cotton Herb Howell Walter Cotton Walter Emerald Bobbie Holmes Gladys Dunlap Mary Perry Letha Merratt Mary Reinert Clyd Barbour McFarland Fred Lamp Floyd

Singing at Goertzen Home After Football Game

About 100 young people gathered Friday evening at the William Goertzen home after the Wasco Coalinga football game. They sang together, listened to Keren Bartel on the accordion, and heard a devotional from Rev. Ted Mouser. Hostesses Christine Goertzen and Carolyn Ellis served doughnuts and hot chocolate. This was the third gathering this fall.

William Goertzen Keren Bartel Ted Mouser Christine Goertzen Carolyn Ellis

Glenda Kuik 1937 California woman dies at 43

Glenda Lou Kuik died October 28 at her home 517 Sycamore. Services were held October 31 at 10 a m in the Church of Christ of Shafter. Interment in Shafter Cemetery. Born July 18 1937 Caldwell Missouri she lived in California and Kern County 21 years. Survivors include husband Peter Kuik and daughters Jen Verla Nunlist sister.

Glenda Lou Kuik Sycamore Church of Christ of Shafter Monroe Shafter Cemetery Armstrong

Colonels Triumph 18-0 as Garces Holds Off Generals

Garces defeated Shafter 18-0 with a late Col onels drive sealing the win. The Generals struggled as Garces controlled the line and racked up yards 284 to 48, while Shafter's defense showed key stops led by John Stieber and Francis the Ram scoring late in the game.

Colonels Garces Jerry F Ae Ballard Anee Shafter Soom Garces Generals Shafter Rams John Stieber Francis Roberts Lemoore Ram Willard Talley Osborne Ebling Stieber Schacht Garrone Swan Anostrozi Standbridge Ebing Standridge

Rio Bravo carnival invites all for best event yet

Mrs. John Walker president of the P T A extends an invitation to attend a fun packed evening with reasonable prices. Reverend Edward L Key and family returned from the Southern Deanery meeting in Tulare where Rev Key delivered the Sunday sermon at St John’s church.

Pate John Walker Edward L. Key Tulare Rey San Joaquin Valley St. John’s Church

Third Annual Fair Held in Fresno

The Mennonite Brethren hosted the third annual fair in Fresno with morning workshops open to participants and mass rallies scheduled for the day.

Fresno

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