Shafter Monthly Building Permits Highlight Major Projects
City Clerk W H Johnston reports Sep and Oct permits in Shafter total major actions. Dalke Bros and William Forrest led with $14 000 and $42 000 residential permits respectively, Clifford Gottfried $32 000, and Wm Goertzen $20 000 for a Central Avenue business project. Remaining permits funded a swimming pool and patio totaling about $2 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
W. H
Bill) Johnston
Dalke Bros
William Forrest
Clifford Gottfried
Wm. Goertzen
Central Avenue
Courtesy Market
Charlsie Cox Weds in Salt Lake City
Charlsie Cox arrived in Salt Lake City to wed. she left Shafter on Sunday November 1. Guests from Wasco and Shafter attended including Mrs. L. R. Tarbox Gail Wentz Sharon Iris Dirksen Nita Yost Barbara Yost Maxine Nelson Ruby Nielsen Vicky Brown Mary Flynn Vivian Brannon Grace Cox Mrs R I Heinlein the hostess Mrs Ockey and the honoree's mother Mrs Clarkston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Shafter
L. R. Tarbox
Gail Wentz
Sharon
Iris Dirksen
Nita
Barbara Yost
Wasco
Shafterites
Maxine Nelson
Ruby Nielsen
Vicky Brown
Mary Flynn
Vivian Brannon
Grace Cox
R. I. Heinlein
Ockey
Clarkston
Extract of October Revenue Totals Revealed
The report notes 700 and 300 respectively to reach a combined total of 143000 dollars for October.
Halloween Parade Prize Winners Announced
The parade awarded first prizes of 10 to all children and second prizes of 7.50 with third prizes of 5. The Wasco Cerebral Palsy School and Richland School floats received 30 and 30 dollars respectively, and the Richland Rio Bravo Bands got 25. Multiple groups earned 10 for participation and judges included Sheriff and Mrs. Leroy Galeyn, Stanley Newman, and Kiwanis Lt. Governor John W. Harp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasco Cerebral Palsy School
Richland School
Richland Rio Bravo
Maple School Cubs
Kiwanis
Campfire
To-Nako
Cub Scouts
Rotary Scouts
O. Duke
Blue Birds
White Star
Cub Pack
Dr. Duck
Mrs. Bean
Shafter High School Key Club
Leroy Galeyn
Stanley Newman
Kiwanis Lt
John W. Harp
Guests of PG&E On 2 Day Tour
Nineteen Shafter and Wasco men toured PG and E s King s River North Fork power project guided by Wasco manager Matt Hathersall. Stops included Pine Flat dam Haas power house Court Right dam Wishon dam and tunnels and penstocks with a dinner at Balch Guest House and Tagus ranch. Invited guests from Shafter included Harlin Wilson Jack Harris Pat Kelley Fred Starrh Hervey Gaede Clayton Bowser and Bruce Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Wasco
Pg&e
King’s River North Fork Power Project
Matt Hathersall
Pine Flat Dam
Balch Guest House
Harlin Wilson
Jack Harris
Pat Kelley
Fred Starrh
Hervey Gaede
Clayton Bowser
Bruce Crawford
Shafter Wasco Kappa Nu Sorority Hosts Fall Decor Event
The Shafter Wasco area sorority Kappa Nu chaired by Mrs. Clarence Neuman featured fall decor with a Clover tree and autumn leaves. Raggedy Ann and Andy items drew guests, Vernon Wilson of Shafter won a television in a drawing. Mrs. Dan Weitz of Shafter leads as president, with Mrs. O D Handel as vice president. 16 women participate in the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raggedy Ann
Andy
Vernon Wilson
Shafter
Kappa Nu
Dan Weitz
O. D. Handel
Shafter- Wasco
Morris Sells Wilma Brewer Co ownership change
Wilma Brewer sold by Morris while Joe native of Olney Texas born 1931. Wilma from Missouri. Morris and Godbey plan turning the new City Furniture into the finest store for Shafter residents and welcome old friends and customers of Smiley Barrett and W Vernon Morris to visit and reconnect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma
Missouri
Joe
Olney
Texas
Althou W
Godbey
Shafter
Golden Anniversary Celebrated October 11 With Open House
Mr and Mrs H C Bryan honored on their gold wedding anniversary with an October 11 open house and reception at 30367 Richland Avenue Family of five daughters and a son attended traveling from Oklahoma Texas and California They renewed vows on October 10 1909 in Box Oklahoma They moved to Shafter in 1944 The event drew many friends neighbors and relatives including extensive lists of Bryan family members and out of town guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Bryan
Shafter
Hubert Bryan
Oklahoma
Bryan
Martha Briley
Oklahoma City
Ruth Sexton
Jewell Hearn
Sacramento
Velma Flick
Phillips
Texas
Vera Gladden
Richland Avenue
Box
James E. Briley
Robert
Jacob
Flick
Bruce
Nelline
Phillips, Texas
Y. L. Gladden
Marvin Sexton
Roy Hearn
Susan
Walter Averyt
John Stevens
Ramona
Calif
Bill Averyt
Bloomington
Local Couples Return From Midwest States Trip
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Bergen and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Brown completed a three week and three day tour of the Midwest. They began October 6 from Shafter visiting Collinsville Oklahoma and Corn Oklahoma before continuing to South Haven Kansas Newton Hillsboro Inman Buhler Hutchinson and Hooker Oklahoma. They enjoyed perfect weather and were glad to be home on October 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Bergen
Ben Brown
Shafter
Corn
Oklahoma
Mrs. Bergen
Collinsville
Bergens
South Heven
Kansas
Newton
Hillsboro
Kan
Rade
Inman
Buhler and Hutch
Hooker
Mrs Norris Travels Southland After Car Crash Visit
Mrs Ann Norris of Shafter travels to Long Beach after an October 20 crash in which she sustained minor injuries. She then visits Compton Van Nuys Knotts Berry Farm and Point Landing in the Los Angeles area with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Norris
Shafter
Long Beach
Southland
Los Angeles
Compton
van Nuys
Knotts
Berry Farm
Pier Point Landing
Go To The Church Of Your Choice Sunday
A local church event invites residents to attend services on Sunday at churches welcoming all worshippers. The notice emphasizes inclusive participation and community fellowship across denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of
Shatter Churches
Halloween Party At First Baptist Church
Two young adult Sunday School classes held a Halloween party on Thursday Oct. 29 in the Zuckerman Potato Shed. Mrs. Andrew Searcy won best costume and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bryant won best couple costume. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Sellars and others assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schardt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Zuckerman
Andrew Searcy
Roy Bryant
Glenn Sellars
Vern Smith
Fred Schardt
Messrs
Mesdames
Lloyd Oxford
T. C. Spiva
Maynard Wilder
Lawrence Kattenhorn
Leo Schmidt
Vernie Parrott
Roland Grisham
Don Lewis
Charles Nelson
Fred Schanit
Jim Webb
Gle Sellars
Melvin Krug
Max Pearce
Menno Schellenberg
Bill Schultz
Harold Warkentin
Leona Smith
Bill Hildebrand
Norval Winter
Leslie Sellars
Jewel Armstrong to Wed November 21
Jewel Armstrong of Shafter will marry Gene Lytle of Shafter on November 21. Jewel, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charlie Armstrong, is a junior at Shafter Union High School and plans to graduate in 1961. Gene Lytle, son of Mr and Mrs F W Lytle, is a Shafter Union High School alum and works as a truck driver for his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Armstrong
Shafter
Jewel
Gene Lytle
F. W. Lytle
Shafter Union High School
Bakersfield
Attend the Church of Your Choice This Sunday
A roundup urges readers to visit any church this Sunday, highlighting personal choice and community worship. The brief notes inclusively encourages attendance across faiths without specifying locations or times.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charlsie Cox
Nikkel Iron Works
Massey-Ferguson
Califo
Aquarium
Morris Sells
City Furniture
James Street
Bob Godbey
Joe Bradshaw
Bryans
Midwest States
Hore
Carl Stephens
Candice
Janice
Carla
Audrey Ashmore
J. B. Bradshaw
Carolyn
Leola
Hi. C. Bryan
Herndon's Garden
California Ave
Geias A Amas
Udavu Fertilizers
Jewel Armstrong
Church OF Your Choice
Rio Bravo Band
PTA
Rio
Ian Flies
Io Bravo P. T. A
S‘ctier
Aron ‘Smith
John Walker
The
Pioneer
Dovaro
Stringham's Shafter Drug Store
Reana
Central Ave
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