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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1957

Page

8

Meet Your Teacher Mrs Judith Binder Joins Richland School

New fourth grade teacher Mrs Judith Binder arrives at Richland Intermediate School after training at Bakersfield College and Fresno State College. A New York native and former Kodak employee she now leads a Bakersfield Girl Scout troop and praises Richland’s facilities.

Judith Binder Richland Binder New York Keoka College Keoka Park Eastman Kodak Company Rochester Judith Robert California Kern County Kern Copters Bakersfield

Candles a Cake Event Listings for Late November 1957

A sequence of local names listed by dates from Friday November 22 1957 through Thursday November 28 1957. Participants include Marshall Smith J F Richert Keller Gary Wilson Es ther Neuman Dave Ander Preston Cornelius Mrs Sam Ohlander Isaac Strauss George Ramay Sandy Sanderson Ralph M Crawford Ordnic Bell Pete Davis Mrs Phil He deen Daniel Contreras Jack Do Harris Emil Stoller Mrs Floyd Cooper Fred Rice Deen Anna Warden Renee Witcher Evelyn Wilder Tuy November 26 Barbara Cox Darrell Mettler Mrs Delores Johnson Diana Schneider Jeffrey Warren H P Kliewer Randy Boggs Earl Johnson Diana Weidmann Morris Ramay Harold Sage Patsy Russell Joh De Vincenzo Shirley Unruh Mrs P L Arnold Robert McClain Donald Mettler Jack Brown Lea Schnidt Sam Baker Tony Mortimore Valerie Roselle Don Wray Bill Griffin

Preston Cornelius Sam Ohlander Isaac Strauss George Ramay Sandy Sanderson Ralph M. Crawford Ordnic Bell Pete Davis Phil Hedeen Daniel Contreras Jack Do. Harris Emil Stoller Floyd Cooper Fred Rice Deen Anna Warden Renee Witcher Evelyn Wilder Barbara Cox Darrell Mettler Delores Johnson Diana Schneider Jeffrey Warren H. P. Kliewer Randy Boggs Earl Johnson Diana Weidmann Morris Ramay Harold Sage Patsy Russell Joh de Vincenzo Shirley Unruh P. L. Arnold Robert McClain Donald Mettler Jack Brown Lea Schnidt Sam Baker Tony Mortimore Valerie Roselle Don Wray Bill Griffin

The Mountains of Pharaoh and Other Lost World Titles

A fragment mentions explorers with pick and shovel and lists titles such as The Mountains of Pharoah The Track of Man The Lost Pyramid and The Bible as His.

Pharoah

Engaged Vicenta Carrasco to Wed Lucio Lopez Sunday

Miss Vicenta Carrasco announced her forthcoming marriage to Lucio Lopez. The couple plan to wed at St. Therese’s church with Rev. Patrick Breslin officiating. Lopez is local and educated in Shafter schools. Carrasco was born in Texas and moved to California in grammar school. A wedding shower for the couple drew over 150 guests at Mrs. Charles Pineda’s home hosted by Mrs. T. M. Lopez and Alfred Chavez, featuring crepe paper decor, gifts, games, and refreshments.

Vicenta Carrasco Lucio Lopez Miss Carrasco Pat Carrasco Lopez Ascencion Lopez St. Therese’s Church Patrick Breslin Shafter Texas Golden State Charles Pineda Mmes T. M. Lopez Alfred Chavez

Archeology Books Now Available at Shafter Library

Shafter Branch librarian Effie Wedge announces a monthly archaeology theme. The display highlights suspense and adventure tales titled Digging Up the Past as readers explore ancient worlds through accessible stories.

Shafter Library Sputnik Effie Wedge Shafter Branch

Add Color Telephones Ease Home Upgrades

Many people install color telephones to simplify daily life by adding phones to the rooms they use most. The article touts time savings and mentions nine color options and suggests calling the local telephone business office to discuss details.

Central Office Changes Prompt New Dialing Procedures

The note reminds customers of October 4 changes to dialing information and payphone use. Callers now use dial.113 for information and must insert a dime before dialing from public pay stations. Changes were made to rearrange the Central Office to improve service.

Electric Heating Promises Comfort and Savings

The ad touts automatic electric heating with room by room thermostats for precise comfort. It highlights clean, quick, draft free warmth and compares costs to low California rates, urging a contractor survey with no obligation.

Anice-Box P. G California

Helen Turner Chosen President of Ot-Yo-Kwa Camp Fire Group

Helen Turner was chosen president at a recent Ot-Yo-Kwa Camp Fire election meeting. Jackie Moore became vice president, Carol Bryant secretary, and Virginia Elie treasurer. Guests included two Bakersfield students framing grooming and care talks by Raynetta Mann and Carmen Marengo.

Ot-Yo-Kwa Helen Turner Jackie« Moore Carolpm Bryant Virginia Elie Frame W.C. Turner Mise Burnis Morris Richlands

Sermon Topics at Church of Christ by J C Choates

The regular minister J C Choates will deliver morning and evening sermons on the theme Covering Sins and Misrepresentations. He will also speak Sunday morning on the radio station KCHS Delano at 9 30 a m The public is invited to hear the messages.

Wasco Masonic Temple Church Christ J. C. Choates Jesson Choates Delano

Picture With a Story and the Power of Timing

A World War II era photo by a newspaper cameraman captured four GIs raising the American flag on two ships in the Pacific without posing or props. The piece praises decisive storytelling behind the shot and encourages readers to seek candid picture stories, inviting discussion at Shafter Drug Store.

Hawaii Jimas Pacific

Brandt Investment Co Real Estate and Insurance

Louis J. Brandt operates Brandt Investment Co at 1414 18th Street Bakersfield offering real estate and insurance services. Contact telephone FA 4 6786 for property listings and coverage options.

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Marshall Smith Co. C. Keller Gary Wilson Esther Neuman Dave Ander Zation Pg“E Preje Gas and Electric Company Church OF Christ Stringham’s Shafter Drug Store Rexall Drug Store J. C. Penner Acme Finance CO 18Th St Field Knitters Nomotta The Hobby Shop E” Street Wasco, Calif Bank of America Mber Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Ishafter B.C. Clarkin Bob's Model Shop Bob Coe Taneiaak Abe Bank of America Christmas Club Chevrolet Fisher Bel Air Baba Chevrolets
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