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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1960
Page
5
A noted Bakersfield feature outlines the progress of local business and professional people new and established in the community. The editor thanks citizens who helped make this departmental write up possible and aims to inform readers about local business conditions.
Mr and Mrs C R Arthurs proprietors of Freddie s Circle Cafe at 1524 30th Circle Bakersfield receive a brief tribute. The article credits their faith in Bakersfield growth and praises their restaurant service quality and leadership in Kern County.
Clarke Paulsen praises Jeremiah Brundage Lane for honest efficient cheerful service at Hancock Station Bakersfield. The station offers blending pumps tailored to each car and helps make Bakersfield a regional business center.
Otto B. Egland Sr. and Jr. along with John Leer are highlighted as progressive Bakersfield lumber dealers. The piece lauds their deep knowledge of the business from A to Z, their honesty, and the trust they’ve earned from peers, wishing continued success for the Egland Lumber Co. at 2101 Edison Hwy.
Frank G Lamond of Frank's Refrigeration Service at 2602 North Inyo in Bakersfield is hailed as an authority in residential and commercial refrigeration. He has served the area since 1945 and is praised for civic involvement and dependable service benefiting Bakersfield and Kern County.
Hugh E Parker of Parker Meat Company Bakersfield is praised for progressive service in wholesale and retail meat markets. The firm serves hotels and restaurants and offers quality meats to the public at El Camino Market 1600 South Chester with Parker butchers on site.
Bakersfield and Oildale business and civic figures praise Elmer D. and Ples Estep of Estep Tire Shop 110 Beatdsley Avenue for their decade plus service. The brothers run a respected domestic and foreign tire recapping operation amid tough conditions and have earned strong community regard through attention to detail and helpful civic cooperation.
In Bakersfield area tribute notes praise Frank Jung and Hanz H Lisiwicz owners of Frank's Cabinet Shop Lamont for custom cabinets and mill work serving Lamont Bakersfield and all of Kern County. They are lauded for five to six years of successful business and upright methods earning respect and support.
Peter C Painter of Painter Manufacturing Co at 5760 Golden State Hwy drives Southern California progress with Monarch Potato Harvester and Oliver Tractors. The firm plans a new Bakersfield building at 1616 Bedford Way next month, reflecting the city’s expanding trade influence and Painter’s wide network.
The Bakersfield review highlights Larry Tuma as the new manager of Continental Grain Co. in Bakersfield seven miles north on Hwy 99. Since taking the post, he has earned community trust, built local relationships, and aims to raise performance standards for Kern County purchasing activities.
Charles Picce and his three sons Lloyd Phil and Danny run Picco Sheet Metal Works at 2119 Q Street Bakersfield. With forty years in metal work they specialize in stainless steel custom fabrication serving hospitals dairies and other kitchens in the region. The firm plans to add power equipment for production work and offers welding of all metals with Welfare equipment.
Dorris A Bischoff II owners Pauls Auto Glass Shop Bakersfield 332 Brundage Lane continues after Paul Bischoff died last June. Dorris joined in 1954 and learned shop work to carry on with sons Wesley Jerry and nephew Leonard, sustaining leadership in auto and truck glass installation and custom glass tops.
The piece honors Joseph M. Food owner of Paint-O-Magic Co. Bakersfield for his business in auto body repair and refinishing at 1420 M Street and his civic efforts toward building a greater Bakersfield. It commends his honesty, character, and ongoing service to the community.
The Bakersfield pair Earl C. Ernst and Martin P. Etcheverry of Ernst Bros. at 2121 South Union Avenue are longtime manufacturers of potato and vegetable packing equipment. The article lauds their civic and business contributions, noting their progressive conduct and public-spirited support of community projects in Kern County. The tribute emphasizes their leadership and high standards in a prominent local enterprise.
The Palomar Trailer Court at 6101 Golden State Hwy Bakersfield earns praise for its well kept grounds shade comfort and attentive service. Owners J B Romine and Twila Romine are credited for four years of consistent hospitality and public goodwill.
Bakersfield honors Ruth Hahn owner of Eley's Gardens at 1230 South Union Avenue. The Camellia Azalea nursery specialist contributes time to community projects and supports local development with courteous service.
John B. Friesen owner of Friesen Model Trains at 2000 Quincy Avenue Bakersfield operates a thriving niche shop for model trains. He carries Lionel and American Flyer products with a large HO selection and serves as authorized sales and service for both brands, contributing to local commerce and community progress.
In Bakersfield, Emil Berk owner of the M. C. Nottingham Co. at 5108 Pierce Road earns praise for his sincere operation of a septic tank and sewer installation business. Established in 1938, Berk has run the firm seven years, and his optimism and civic involvement mark him as a notable progressive businessman.
Earl Cooper owner of Edison Tractor and Auto Shop at School Road and Edison Highway in Edison is lauded as a progressive businessman. His combination of technical skill and civic spirit positions him as a community leader in truck and tractor repair.
The Bakersfield feature praises Carl M Purdy owner of Foster's Old Fashioned Freeze at 930 Chester Avenue. It highlights his 12 years of service, fairness and friendliness, and his entwined civic and business efforts earning him community respect and ongoing success.
Bakersfield residents praise Deola Renick owner of the Palomar Cafe at 3826 Pierce Road for progressiveness leadership and excellent service. Dee Renick is highlighted for capable management and friendly, high quality food reflecting ongoing success and civic involvement.
Ella Owens and Charles R Owens Sr are highlighted as progressive Bakersfield businesspeople. The Owens Toy Store, established near 19th and L Street forty four years ago, is praised for its reliable service and ability to help families choose toys by age and occasion. The couple is commended for civic involvement and respected community standing.
S Clyde Slagle manager of Farmer Bros Co Bakersfield supports local growth at 413 North Chester Ave and helps advertise Bakersfield and Kern County He pursues aggressive growth and service oriented leadership boosting Farmer Brothers coffee presence and civic standing
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