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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1959
Page
11
Mr and Mrs John Bucher and children Keren and Karl of Napa visited the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Jake Ebel over the weekend. They spent a day at the Kern County fair before returning home to Napa.
Mr and Mrs Pete Neufeld and Mr and Mrs Earl Elles of Medford Oklahoma arrived September 13 for an enjoyable ten day visit. They met relatives Carl Newman Jake Neufeld and Carl Neuman and spent a day at Pismo Beach. The group traveled to Knott s Berry Farm and Marine World and visited Lester Neufelds in Delmar.
Maple PTA plans a dinner followed by a Fan Night at Maple School with games by the Maple Boy Scouts 4 H Club and activities such as Dunk the Punk Dart throw Apron Lady and cake walk. Tickets cost 125 for adults 50 cents for children Meat optional. Dinner runs 6 to 730 p m with a wide array of confections and prizes.
Richland PTA president Mrs. Ed Nikkel reports the barbecue and carnival were a tremendous success with about five hundred parents attending. Forty eight merchants donated door prizes and Vernon Pierce organized prizes and music. Thanks go to Service Clubs and City Fathers for booth help and to Rotary Club and Kappa center for missed mention in a prior note. Marble guessing contest awarded to Mrs. J. H. Dalke, Mrs. Marshall Unruh, Andy Anderson, Ray Warren, Donna Mullen, plus twenty two others. General chairs were Mr. and Mrs. Art Penner with a large volunteer effort.
Mr. and Mrs. George Moran traveled to Buckeye Arizona on September 16 with Ella Burns 76 to bring her back for a month visit. Burns will stay with her daughter during the stay.
The White Star Blue Bird Group led by Mrs. Mert Wiedmann traveled to Hot Springs California on Saturday September 26. Fourth grade members listed include Jan Dargatz Cullen Diltz Margo Garrison Joan Heller Anne Jacobus Susan Mason Janice Nagey Leslie Somers and Janet Wiedmann. The excursion aimed to earn the groups red feather merit with activities including a wiener roast breakfast of bacon eggs and pancakes swimming and an overnight stay before returning home.
Former Shafter residents Mr and Mrs Jack Keinath and their sons Larry and Mark have returned to 350 E Ash St Shafter Now residing there after two years away Jack worked for Aetna Helicopters in northern California He and Inland Crop Dusters formed Inland Helicopters Incorporated at Minter Village Air Field The helicopter service will be used for crop dusting and emergencies formerly with Inland Dusters before moving away
Mrs Neil Oliver enjoyed a chain of visits this week starting with her nephew Manning Clements and wife for a two day stay September 28 and 29. Her brother Olen Clements and wife stopped by on their way to Houston where he will join the Houston Chronicle. Clements long served as AP Far East manager during WWII and the Korean War and later became president of Stephenville State Bank. A sister-in-law and husband J W Clements of Stephenville flew in October to spend a week with her, their visit the first in Shafter in two years.
Mr and Mrs Oliver Neufeld traveled to Fresno Sunday morning September 27 where they after operation. The Neufelds returned home later in the day.
Mrs Mikired Mara former pastor of the Assembly of God Church of Shafter visited here with her daughter Mrs Carl Lewis from September 25 to September 30. Mara is currently residing in Hollydale.
A cheerful sales pitch touts low prices to simplify shopping and balance budgets. The ad invites customers to try the retailer, emphasizing cost savings and easy purchasing.
Mrs. Robert Fenstermacher was honored at an informal shower Thursday morning at the home of Mrs. John Wiens. Co hosts with Mrs. Wiens were several ladies who served a lovely buffet with sweet rolls and coffee as guests visited and exchanged gifts.
Mrs Katherine Enns celebrated her birthday at the home of her daughter Mrs D W Nikkel on a Sunday. Present were her daughters and sons including Edward Hamm Glendale H C Siemens Lancaster and Paul Enns Rio Bravo with his children Phillip Richard Carl Carol Ann and Janet Shafter. They enjoyed a chicken dinner and a decorated cake. A deer hunting trip to Nevada was planned by Bill Jones Bob Lamas Jack Bellows Fred Lamas and Bill Lamas from Bakersfield for two weeks. The note also mentions the newborn grandchild of Mr and Mrs Aleck Doneilo Springfield.
A visit by Mrs William Siemens and her family brought two German cousins to Canada from the United States. The women, relatives of Mimi Riegel now married a Christian minister, could not obtain US entry permits and planned to return soon. The trip included consolation visits with Siemens relatives in the Vancouver area amid continual rain.
Local churches in Shafter invite residents to Sunday services offering fellowship and programs for all ages. Community organizers welcome newcomers and emphasize inclusive worship and neighboring outreach activities.
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