Rio Bravo PTA Holds Meeting Highlights Members and Roles
The Rio Bravo PTA meeting opened with a flag salute led by Vivian Turner and Rickey Jones. Members reviewed minutes, read correspondence, and the treasurer reported 117 PTA members. First and seventh grades won membership drive awards and room mothers for each grade were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Turner
Rickey Jones
Graham Lovelace
Paul Enns
Bill Carpenter
Briggs
PTA
Beth Curtis
Mel Powell
Lanham Forehand
G Énn Holt
Jim Bannantine
Charles Bray
Muriel Swan
William Hiler
Duane Hinds
Paul
Midwest Couples Visit Frantz Home in Shafter
Mrs. Frantz hosted relatives from Minnesota including Dr. A R Stoesz and Dr. Dick Strand with their spouses for several days. The group shared Thanksgiving at the Frantz home on November 15 with local family and friends from Bakersfield and Shafter before the Stoelzes and Strands continued to Minnesota.
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Maple
Roger’ Frantz
Frantz
Minneapolis
A. R. Stoesz
California
Dick Strand
San Francisco
Shafter
Fraritz
Mary II
Jack Gerrie
Billy
Bakersfield
A! Nikkel
Borbnie
Gerald
Minnal
Dan Gloeckier
Keith
D. W.nikkel
Maple Area
Tom
Melissa
Stoelzes
Strands
Minnesota
Wasco Church Hosts Shopper's Coffee Fundraiser
The Wasco Congregational Church at Broadway and Seventh will host a Shopper's Coffee on Friday December 4 from 9 30 a m to 5 p m. The money raising event features homemade items for sale including stuffed animals dolls aprons jams jellies Christmas decorations mincemeat coffee cakes and fruitcakes. Coffee and cake will be served all day with lunch offered at noon.
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Wasco Congregational Church
Broadway
Seventh
Recently Married Couple Honored By Party Here
Mr and Mrs Jerry Holmes recently married were honored at a reception at Jerry s mother s home on Klassen Drive Guests from Reno Sacramento Fresno Bakersfield and Bakersfield attended One hundred guests called to congratulate the couple and many gifts were received The bride Billiana Miller is from Sacramento and the groom is a Shafter native The couple now reside in Sacramento where Jerry works as an electrician
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Jerry Holmes
Jerry
Robt. Holmes
Klassen
Reno
Nevada
Billiana Miller
Ernest Leira
Sacramento
Mira Loma High School
Shafter
Holmes
Charles Blodgett
Fresio
Bob Holmes Jr
Joe ‘Hlensen
Victor
Bakers- Vlefa
Joe Hensen,Jr
Bakersfield
Kliewer Twins Celebrate Seventeenth Birthday at Surprise Party
Twins Roberta and Sammy Kliewer were surprised with a Saturday birthday party at Shafter High School. Hostesses included Virginia and Helen Neufeld and Mrs. Herman Osborn. Prizes went to Gary Buckland and Jeanne Wheeler. door prize to Helen Neufeld. Guests from Shafter included Barbara Johnson and others. Ray Masters attended from Bakersfield.
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Roberta
Sammy Kliewer
Shafter High School
Virginia
Helen Neufeld
Herman Osborn
Alice Kliewer
Gary Buckland
Jeanne Wheeler
Barbara Johnson
Bonnie Osborn
Jeannie Wheeler
Ted Ruggenberg
Eddie Lopez
Shafter
Ray Masters
Bakersfield
Shirley Morris
Gary Martin
Shirley Forehand
Ricki Savage
Carolyn Hasty
First Baptist Church of Shafter Plans Winter Retreat
The First Baptist Church of Shafter will take high school students on a winter retreat from December 27 to 29 at Green Horn.
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The
First Baptist Church of
Shafter
Greenhorn
Stover Couple Home After Las Vegas Wedding
Mr and Mrs Greg Stover return to 714 Grace Street Bakersfield after marrying October 24 in Las Vegas Nevada at the Hitching Post Chapel Reverend Kenneth Goss. The bride Ellen Louise Shuford is daughter of Clyde H Shuford Wasco Calif The groom is son of Lee Stover Shafter Calif They traveled via Arizona stopping at Boulder Dam.
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Greg Stover
Grace Street
Bakersfield
Ellen Louise Shuford
Clyde H. Shuford
Wasco
Calif
Lee Stover
Shafter
Las Vegas
Nevada
Kenneth Goss
Arizona
Boulder Dam
Wasco Union High School
Bakersfield College
Fresno College
Santa Barbara
Shafter High School
Brooks Institute of Photography
87th Birthday Noted at Abbott Home Party
Twelve ladies gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Harold Abbott on Friday Nov 20 for a birthday luncheon honoring their guest Mrs Martha Wood of Los Angeles who celebrated her 87th birthday. Guests included Mrs Angus Hyer Mrs Pearl Tanner Miss Meredith Tanner and others from Shafter McFarland Porterville Bakersfield. Parlor games were enjoyed. Hostess was Mrs Harold Abbott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Abbott
Martha Wood
Los Angeles
Porterville
Shirley Ferguson
Fred West
Clifford Abbott
Bakersfield
Toys for Tots Drive Sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a Toys for Tots program this Christmas. Residents of Shafter and nearby areas are urged to donate old toys to chairman Mrs. Sonja Baehr at 306 Atlantic Street or call Pioneer 6-6422 for pickup. Toys in good condition will be repaired and painted for children in time for Christmas.
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The
American Legion Auxiliary
Shafter
Sonja Baehr
Atlantic Street
Slashing at Friday Football Game Leads to Arrest
James Baxter, 16, was arrested by Shafter police Friday night and questioned in the slashing of Paul Cruz La Melli with a razor during a football game. Baxter, expelled from school, was turned over to juvenile authorities. La Melli sustained serious cuts and could have died if deeper.
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James Baxter
Shafter
Paul Cruz la Melli
Baxter
la Melli
Opal Wray Installed Leader of Shafter Church Women
Mrs Opal Wray was installed as President of the Women of the Shafter Christian Church. Elected alongside her were Mrs Rudy Lawrence Vice President Mrs David Kaler Secretary and Mrs Odie Miller Treasurer. The installation was by Mrs Bob Hartzell of Bakersfield. Plans include monthly church cleanups and visits to shut in members. The December 17 Christmas party will be at Rev MacDowell and wife’s home with gift exchange and reveal of secret pals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opal Wray
Shafter Christian Church
Rudy Lawrence
David Kaler
Odie Miller
Bob Hartzell
Bakersfield
Painting Class Now Meeting at Shafter Woman's Club
The Shafter Woman's Club sponsors a Monday morning painting class at Shafter Memorial Hall from 9 to 11:30. Instructor Mrs Janet Keinath invites all interested residents to join, including beginners, with reservations via Mrs Keinath at 64059.
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Shafter
Camp Fire Girls Collect Coupons for Bracelet Fund
Mrs. Marcus Absher leads Camp Fire Girls in a coupon collection project to raise money for eight silver bracelets. Members include Carla Absher Pat Godbey Charlotte Millard Vonnie Mellwain Debbie Weidenbach Penny Packard Johnnie Shields and Laura Miller. They meet each Monday at the Absher home.
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Marcus Absher
Camp Fire
Taft BPW Hosts Section Meeting at Joe's Restaurant
Taft BPW Section 4 met Friday night November 20 at Joe's Restaurant Taft. President Selah Weaver presided Dr R V Karlen newly elected Bakersfield mayor spoke on Kern County economic future noting need for industry beside farming. A social hour preceded dinner. Nomination committee was elected for next meeting including Jean Kincaid Mildred Basham and Audrey Leigh Wisner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft Bpw
Joe’s
Taft
Selah Weaver
Esther Morrison
R. V. Karlen
Bakersfield
Kern County
Jean Kincaid
East Bakersfield Club
Mildred Basham
Taft Club
Audrey Leigh . Wisner
Shafter Club
Reorganization Talk At Shafter BPW Meeting
Dr. Hammond outlines California school districting plan and tax factors during Shafter BPW dinner meeting at Veteran's Memorial Hall on Nov. 19. E Ha Ki Wee Fire group provided entertainment. December meeting to feature a progressive dinner and silent auction.
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Shafter Bpw
Veteran's Memorial Hall
Union Congregational Church
E Ha Ki Wee Fire Group
Congregational Women’s Fellowship
Roy Farrell
Don Christensen
Witts
California
Hammond
Obituary for Nettie Neufeld in Shafter California
Nettie Neufeld 84 of 2315 Pacific St died November 22 at Azusa Con valescence Hospital after illness. Funeral services Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Mish Funeral Home Chapel of the Chimes Shafter with Elder A Harder and Elder E W Voyles officiating. Burial at Shafter Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include husband Aron C Neufeld two sons David A Bakersfield and a son in Glendale three daughters Bettyn Walters Fresno Olivia Taggart Glendale Myrtle Smith Sierra Madre twelve grandchildren ten great grandchildren. Pallbearers listed. Mish Funeral Home Shafter handling arrangements.
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Mish
Shafter
Nettie
Neufeld
Pacific St
Azusa
A. Harder
E. W. Voyles
Hillcrest Seventh-day Adventist Church
Shafter Memorial Park
Bakersfield
Aron C. Neufeld
David A
Glendale
Bettyn Walters
Fresno
Olivia Taggart
Myrtle Smith
Sierra Madre
John Marcel Miller Rites Set in Wasco Church
John Marcel Miller 65 died at his Wasco home Tuesday after a long Kern County life starting in 1928. Rosary at St. John's Catholic Church at 8 p.m. Thursday, Mass Friday at 9 a.m. Msgr. Anthony Herdegen celebrant. Survived by wife Rosa K., sons Henry F. and Joe X., daughters RosaLine Robinson and Mary J. Taylor, sister Ida von Euw, seven grandchildren. Interment Wasco Cemetery. Pallbearers include Joe Miller Jr. Alois Miller and others. Donations to St. John's Hall Building Fund requested. Wasco Funeral Home in charge.
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John Marcel Miller
St. John's Catholic Church
Wasco
Msgr
Anthony Herdegen
Switzerland
The
Eagles
Holy Name Society
Rosa K
Henry F
Joe X
Rosaline Robinson
Mary J. Taylor
Shafter
Ida von Euw
Victor Crettel
Albert Pohl
Joe Streiff
Clemens Streiff
Ahton C. Poettgen
Eli Crettel
Joe Miller
Alois Miller
Sebastian Streiff
Mrs Isabelle Crawford Recovered From Prolonged Illness
Mrs Isabelle Crawford now residing in Oildale is reported fully recovered after months on the sick list.
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Isabelle Crawford
Oildale
Lt McGee Home For Thanksgiving
Lt Doral L McGee son of Mr and Mrs Albert B McGee of 231 Faber Street is home for Thanksgiving after 12 weeks at Lackland AFB Texas. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant on November 10 1964. He graduated Bakersfield College and San Jose State College with a BS in business and industrial management. After leave he will attend 31 weeks at Chanute AFB Illinois for aircraft maintenance training.
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Doral L. McGee
Albert B. McGee
Faber Street
Lackland Ae Force Base
Texas
Doral
Bakersfield College
San Jose State College
McGee
Chanute Air Force Base
Rantoul
Ilinois
Annual Bazaar Set For December at Vignolo Home
Women of St. Mark's Episcopal Church host their annual petite bazaar at Ted Vignolo's home on Tuesday December 1 from 2 to 10 30 p m. Two separate sales run 7 8 30 and 9 to 10 30 with handmade gifts baked goods candies and Christmas decorations. Mrs Harold Greene is co chairwoman for the event. All are invited. Women have prepared decorations and gift items for several months.
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St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Ted Vignolo
Harold Greene
St Mark's Women Elect Officers At Ted Vignolo Home
St Mark's Women gathered at the Vignolo residence Thursday to elect officers for the coming year. Elected are Mrs Dave as president Mrs George as vice president Mrs Floyd Cooper as secretary treasurer and Mrs H W Kelly to serve on the board. Mrs Frank Wisner is publicity chairman. Installation is planned for the first Sunday in January at St Mark's.
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St. Mark's
Ted Vignolo
Dave
George
Vic
Floyd Cooper
Frank Wisner
St. Mark’s
Covered Dish Dinner For St. Mark's Church Members
A covered dish dinner for St. Mark's Episcopal Church members is planned for Friday evening at the church. Dave Cooke, the canvass chairman, briefs members on the budget and invites questions. Pledge cards will be distributed to sign and present at the December 6 morning service. absent members will be contacted.
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St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Dave Cooke
DMV Clerk Pat Garrard Takes Medical Leave in Shafter
Pat Garrard the Shafter Department of Motor Vehicles clerk has been ill and required a leave of absence from her duties.
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Pat Garrard
Department of Motor Vehicles
Shafter
Post Office To Close For Thanksgiving Day
Post Office to observe Thanksgiving Day as a legal holiday at the Shafter facility. No window service or carrier delivery will occur. Special Delivery mail will be delivered promptly with arrangements made for perishables. Holiday schedules apply to collection receipt and dispatch of mail.
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Shafter Post Office
Gene Guenther
Shafter Receives Six Month Share Of License Fees
Shafter has received 948 dollars as its six month share of special fees paid by holders of alcoholic beverage licenses. The state department of alcoholic beverage control allocates 90 percent of license fee funds to cities and counties for police, fire protection, schools, highways, hospitals and other government services. The remaining 10 percent goes to the state general fund for similar uses.
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Shafter
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
Richland PTA Board Meets in Library
The Richland PTA Board will meet Tuesday December 1 at 4 p.m. in the Richland Library. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Pta
Richland
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Ray Meredith
Dean Moore
Midwest
Wasco Church
EEL
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Kliewer
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Abbott
Toys For Tots
Pioneer
Mrs. Opal Wray
Woman's Group
Keinath
BPW
Nettie J, Neufeld
Estele Lane
Leo Johnson
Pete Richard
J Richard
Pete Wall
Oe Cc
Duerksen
Mish Funeral Home
George Globe
Liberal Credit Te Pesioners
Chim
Chester Avenue
Leeds
Lt. McGee
Vignolo
Shafter Press
Post Office
First Baptist Church
North Pine Street
Dale B. Klint
Morning Worship Training Union
Evening Gospel Hour
Family Bible Hour
Asouthern California Gas Company
Western Airlines
Glamourous Dunes
Southern California Gas Company
Southern Counties Gas Company
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