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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1959
Page
8
Albert Hendricks of Sahfter was honored on his sixty first birthday by his wife and son with a fond tribute. His daughter Pamela, away at school, sent love and best wishes. The note highlights support for local merchants and home industry.
Little Joanie Charves, two years old and daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Charves of Shafter, celebrated her second birthday at the PTA carnival on October 1. She enjoyed the lights and the merry go round that dominated the evening.
Local churches in Shafter invite residents to Sunday services. The inclusive events aim to encourage community worship and fellowship with morning and afternoon opportunities across multiple congregations.
Bae Robert Gates performed marimba numbers for Shafter High School Faculty Wives and Women's Club on Tuesday evening October 6. Selections included Asleep in the Deep and Golden Bells with autumn decor by hostesses Mrs. Robert Ketelle Mrs. Ed Schacht Miss Jeannette Wheeler Miss Judith Williams and Mrs Fahsbender.
The Most Talented Girl in New York Productions presents the Fever Follies a charity benefit to fund surgical equipment for Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. Performances run Friday and Saturday October 23 and 24 at 8 30 p m in Harvey Auditorium Bakersfield. Tickets cost 3 00 with reserved seating available at Mrs Ernie Hofman 273 Faber PI 6 6159 or the Harvey Auditorium Box Office October 1923 noon to ?. Dancer Mrs Philip Clarkin of Shafter is featured.
Mr and Mrs Clay Burnett were honored at a farewell party held October 6 at the home of Mr and Mrs Jay Inkle barger. Burnett formerly owned Burnett Furniture Store and guests included Vernon Searcy Kirby Dean Buster Long Bud Banks Tom Wilson E G Mann John Solas Erdel Lollar Cora Rian Ellen Sandell Roberta Kenway. A cake with punch was served. Friends wish them happiness in their new home in Searcy Arkansas.
The Richland PTA board met October 6 in the library to discuss growing to 1200 members. Ed Nikkel chaired with seventh grade teacher Clannin and Greg Channeson proposing a chess club open to adults. PTA sponsorship requested.
Richland PTA holds a meeting with membership chairman Mrs. Jim Klassen and President Mrs. Ed Nikkel along with Superintendent Bruce Crawford to plan a one week drive starting October 9. Envelopes go home October 1. dues are 50 cents yearly with 25 cents kept locally and the rest shared by district state and national levels. Ribbons mark participation with red white and blue awards and a purple ribbon for rooms where every child has at least one joining parent. Marvin Hoover, Robert Bongberg, Vernon Wilson, Don Bellows, Leonard Gaede, Marvin Neuman and Do Zachary listed.
Kathy Youngblood daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Y celebrated her seventh birthday on October 1. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Elmer Heinlein and Mrs Emma Giles of Shafter attended the opening of the gifts.
Mr and Mrs J C Sanders Sr of Shafter and Mr and Mrs J C Sanders Jr of Oskdale hosted visitors on October 3. Their guests were Mrs Esther Williams of Yortis Center Kansas and Mrs Ann Hatton of Arlington Texas.
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