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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1964

Page

3

Delegates Named for Central District Conference

BP and W delegates selected for the Central District Conference to be held October 17 and 18 at Abwabnee Yosemite Park California. President Audrey Leigh Wisner with Evelyn Dimofid as alternate. Helen Hasty and Lorraine named as chair of Women and club delegate. Section 4 meeting notes by Ruth McMillan Lorraine Christensen and Edna Ross.

Abwabnee Yosemite Park Calif Audrey Leigh Wisner Evelyn Dimofid Helen Hasty Lorraine Shafter Ruth McMillan Lorraine Christensen Edna Ross Delois Witcher

Safety Talks by Shafter Police Schedule

The Shafter Junior Women's Club shares safety talks on bicycle riding and strangers. Officers Earl O’Brien and Odie Miller will speak at Shafter Intermediate and Primary Schools on October 13 15 and 16 with sessions both morning and afternoon noted.

Shafter Police Pices Shafter Earl O’brien Odie Ieeon Miller

Mrs Henson Returns From Oklahoma Visit

Mrs Cecil Henson traveled to Oklahoma to see her mother Mrs Matilda Branch and two sisters Mrs Emery Gordon and Mrs Verna Hall. She plans to have her mother stay in Shafter for the winter while she resumes life at the local grade school.

Cecil Henson Oklahoma Matilda Branch Emery Gordon Dare Menity Verna Hall Henson Shafter

Camp Fire Girls Host Mothers Party at Richland School

The Camp Fire Girls of Wy Ca Ka Ke held a Room 8 party for their mothers friends and sponsors at Richland Intermediate School. They saluted the American and Camp Fire flags shared ranks Indian names spoke of Trail Seekers charm awards and served punch and cookies. Donna Ashby Linda Gonzales Janet Bower Cathy OBrien and Karen Walker received awards.

Richland Intermediate School America Luther Gulick Donna Ashby Linda Gonzales Janet Bower Cathy O’brien Karen Walker

Woman's Club Announces Fall Brunch at Thompson Home

Shafter's Woman's Club begins fall season with a midmorning brunch at 356 Cross Sweet, hosted by Mrs. Jack Thompson. Morning session led by Mrs. Russell Paul with co-hostesses Mrs. Rose Stocker Mrs. Harlan Wilson Mrs. Angus Hyer Mrs. George Starrh and Mrs. Wallace Weyand.

Shafter’s Woman's Club Jack Thompson Cross Sweet Russell Paul Thompson Rose Stocker Harlan Wilson Angus Hyer George Starrh Wallace Weyand

Mrs John Ross Honored At Shower Event

A bridal shower honored Mrs John Ross with a first prize winning display by Wilder. Jessie Kattenhorn led a devotional and Frank Wiebe gave a prayer. Guests included Maynard Wilder L F Cornelius and Jack Dauphin among many relatives and friends.

John Ross Jack Dauphin Delbert Robnett Bill Putnam Lawrence Kattenhorn June Hearn L._F.—Cornelius

Pastor Dexter C. Ogan Attends Napa Revival Meet

Dexter C. Ogan of the First Southern Baptist church leaves Monday for Napa to attend a one week revival at Calvary Baptist church. Rev. John Watson of Sunny Crest Children's home will supply the pulpit in Ogan's absence.

Dexter C. Ogan First Southern Baptist Church Napa Calvary Baptist Church John Watson Sunny Crest

Watercolor Class Offered by Woman's Club with Jan Kennath

The Woman's Club forms a Monday watercolor class taught by Jan Kennath at the Veterans Memorial Hall. Open to beginners and advanced students, the first session is October 12 from 9 to 11:30, continuing every Monday with strong interest last year.

Woman's Club Jan Kennath Kennath Veteran’s Memorial Hall

Rummage Sale Planned by Mexican Baptist Church Ladies

The Mexican Baptist Church ladies announce a rummage sale on October 10 at 6 a.m. at Arrow Furniture Store on Central Valley Highway in Shafter.

Ladies of the Mexican Baptist Church Arrow Furniture Central Valley Highway Shafter

Cal Poly Professor Visits Shafter High For Soil Careers

Dr Logan Carter head of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo soil science spoke to Shafter High agriculture classes on career opportunities in soils Oct 6. He also joined the student body luncheon. Burley Dooley arranged the visit and praised soil research for conserving soil and improving modern agriculture.

Shafter High School Logan Carter Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Dr. Carter Burley Dooley Carter

Shafter Generals vs Col onels at Coalinga Friday Night

The Shafter Generals travel to Col onels amid a Friday night gridiron matchup on the opponent’s field. Fans are urged to attend as the game promises a tense contest and local bragging rights.

Shafter Coalinga

Beverly Greene Pledges Sorority at UCSB

Beverly Cissy Greene daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Greene of Shafter has pledged Chi Omega sorority at the University of California at Santa Barbara where she attends school.

Beverly Cissy” Greene Harold Greene Shafter Chi Omega Sorority University of California At Santa Barbara

Permits For Month Show Big Increase

The largest permit in some time went to Brown & Bryant in September for a structure on the Santa Fe tract at 43 976. They also received a remodel permit for 8 500 on the same tract. Total September permits reached 84 621 including 20 000 for a residence at 508 Hofman Court issued to Roy K. Pitts. Another large 5 800 permit went to Roy Pitts to remodel a dwelling at 456 Atlantic.

Brown & Bryant Santa Fe Hofman Court Roy K. Pitts Roy Pitts Atlantic

Ju Womens Club and Fire Safety Activities in Richland

The Junior Women’s Club joins Richland schools and the City Fire Department in Fire Prevention Week activities October 9 to 23. Booklets on fire safety reach first through third graders, with kindergarten teachers to review them. A Proposition 14 debate is set for October 22 at the Veteran’s Memorial Hall. A film and speaker visit to John Peters home is planned for October 23.

Richland Aegen Andrea City Fire Department City Fire de Veteran’s Memorial Hall John Peters Margaret Peters Donna Senn Janet Kennath Jackie Fast Katherine “Grosby Shellenberg Walter Bergen Gene Stark Richland School S Nberg Richland Primary Andrea Deningston Gene Handel Eath

Local Sports Names List Highlights Town Figures

A compact roster notes figures from the community including Jill Peterson Henry Beach Nancy Stepp ers Geo Starrh Bob Cloud Ben Hardwick Pam Wells Harold Miller Loretta Pangborn Karen Anderson Troy Hardwick Jerry Klassen ees. The list reads like a social or sports society panorama without a single event.

Henry Beach Nancy Steppers Geo. Starrh Bob Cloud Ben Hardwick Pam Wells Harold Miller Loretta Pangborn Karen Anderson Troy Hardwick Jerry Klassen

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Bp&w Kit Nelson Bakersma Rae Eeme Ben Grundy Civil Defense Dorothy Davidson Southern California Gas Company Las Vegas Western Airlines Glamourous Dunes Southern Counties Gas Company Trailseekers Jim Walker Hare Irene Tilley Ann Christensen Rhonda Pabrie John Nickelsen Alpha Kappa Chapter Phi Epsilon Sorority Riley Ashby Guardian Don Christensen Mennonite Brethren Church Paul Unruh Douglas Reimers Bryan Siemens Bryce Carroll Mark Franz Dennis Kroeker Darrell Unruh Gregory Mettler Woman’s Club Cal Poly Man Shafter High Beverly Greene Pledges Ju Womens Noreen Weston Futrell Des Mouser Dale Spohn THE Shafter Kiwanis Club Stringham’s Shafter Drug Central Cold Storage Ranch Market Food Town Bob’s Wittenberg’s Knudsen’s John Morrell & Co Wayne’s Dairy Mission Linen Supply Co Arden Farms Central Market United Cigar Roldex Neufeld Auto Parts Hitchcock Auto Parts Garratz Motor Co Johnson‘s Central Hardware Co F. S. Rasco and Co Western Auto Hemingson’‘s Fabric Jeweler’s Western Auto K.W.S.O Jill Peterson
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