Surplus Food Aids Indian Mission Reach
Lachenmaier details a seven day visit to a Mennonite Brethren Indian mission near Mauchbubnager. He describes 400 students, dormitories, and staff, the World Food surplus program aiding missions, and shipments from Lutheran and Catholic groups. He notes daily panel truck visits to outposts and the relief impact on hungry villagers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauchbubnager
Mr. Wiebe
Waldo Wiebe
Shafter
Aest
World Church
World Church Organization
Wiebe
Lutheran Church Mission of India
Catholic Mission
India
Oldest Uplands East of Black Hills Described
A brief note highlights a range east of the Black Hills recognized as among the oldest uplands on earth. The article emphasizes geological time and the ancient landscape shaping regional geography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jest Range
Black Hills
Earth
Mrs. Milam Honored With Shower Tuesday at Memorial Hall
A Tuesday evening shower honored Mrs. R. D. Milam at Veterans Memorial Hall hosted by Mrs. Dale Spohn and Mrs. Denver Douglas. Guests enjoyed sting and games with prizes won by several attendees and gifts opened before refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Milam
Veterans Memorial Hall
Mmes
Dale Spohn
Denver Douglas
Bert Neeley
Sting
Lydia Bender
Bob Granger
Isaac Wilhite
Albert Peak
Charlie Codd
Archie Powel
WD. Milam
Templeton
Alvin Crafton
Jey Ayres
Hardy Ramay
Paul Carroll
W. M. Johnson
Leslie R. Williams
Daniel Hammett
Francis Michael
Mrs. Codd
Henry Fox
Valerie Hawthorne
Percy Abbott
Oot Ink Dan Junior Ramay
Ted French
Jack Rand
Jim Johnson
Mattie Cloud
Virgil Braisher
Theodore James
Retired Teachers Plan September 18 Luncheon
The Inyo Kern Retired Teachers Association will hold a luncheon meeting at noon on September 18 at St Mark's Methodist Church in Oildale. A report on the August 8 state board meeting will be shared. Members may reserve by calling FA 17 8340 or sending a card to Mrs Effie Tarpley 424 Truxton Avenue Bakersfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inyo-Kern Retired Teacher’s Association
St Mark's Methodist Church
Oildale
Effie Tarpley
Truxton Avenue
Bakersfield
Bert Maupin Returns Home After Heart Attack
Friends report Bert Maupin is in improved condition after a heart attack and has been discharged from the hospital to his home.
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Bert Maupin
Birth announcements for Maupin and Hardoin families
A son named Jack Linman was born August 20 to Mr and Mrs Bill Maupin of San Luis Obispo. He is their first child. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Bert Maupin of Shafter and Mr and Mrs George Faustino of San Luis Obispo. Melange Ann was born to Les Hardoin of Wasco. She is the niece of Mrs Cecil Bridges of Bakersfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Linman
Bill Maupin
San Luis Obispo
Bert Maupin
Shafter
George Faustino
Melange Ann
Surprise Party Honoring New Mennonite Minister
Rev Ramon Jantz and his wife were honored by First Mennonite Church members with a surprise grocery store shower. A pot luck dinner preceded a program featuring Darlene and Norma Schmidt singing a duet and the Froese sisters performing. Don Knowles delivered readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramon Jantz
First Mennonite Church
Darlene
Norma Schmidt
Don Knowles
Froese Sisters
Poznoff to Wed Bakersfield Native in Presbyterian Church
Robert Poznoff will marry La vania Florence of Bakersfield on November 10 at the Bakers Tree Presbyterian church. La vania, daughter of Mr and Mrs John C Florence, studied at UC Los Angeles and works as assistant director of Kern County Museum. Poznoff, son of Mr and Mrs Walter Poznoff, is a Shafter High School alum and a farmer in Kern and Tulare counties, member of Kern Archery club. The couple will live in Shafter.
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Lovely Lavania Florence
John C. Florence
Bakersfield
Robert Poznoff
Walter Poznoff
Presbyterian Church
Bakers Tree
University of California At
Los Angeles
Alpha Omicron Pi
Kern County Museum
Oznoff
Theioneer
Illiam Poznoff
Shafter High School
F.F.A
Kern
Tulare
Kern Archery Club
Shafter
Nursery Discussed By Morning Circle
The Union Congregational Morning Circle discussed the church nursery project at its first regular meeting. Donations of toys are requested and can be picked up by Mrs. Gene Guenther. Next Tuesday was set as a nursery working day. Mrs. R. H. Fraley was elected chairman, replacing Mrs. Harold Stanton, who plans to move to Michigan.
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Church
Gene Guenther
Pioneer
R. H. Fraley
Harold Stanton
Shafter
Michigan
Robert McClain
Bill Carter
Tom Bushey
Paul Babbitt
Ross Harrington
Marvin Hoover
Russell Pauls
Gene—Guenthes
John _ Turner
John Miller
Leonard Robertson
Homecoming for Peters Family at Twin Lakes
Mr and Mrs John J Peters and son Johnny return from a summer at their mountain cottage at Twin Lakes. The family finds home a refreshing break from the hurry and bustle they knew before the vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Lakes
John J. Peters
Johnny
Golden Wedding celebrated by Mr and Mrs B R Fadenrecht
Mr and Mrs B R Fadenrecht observed their golden wedding anniversary on September 2 at the Mennonite Brethren church. About 150 people attended the observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. R. Fadenrecht
Mennonite Brethren Church
Frances Higbee and David Skidmore United in Double Ring Rites
Frances Higbee daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Higbee of Shafter wed David Lee Skidmore son of Mr and Mrs B J Skidmore of Sapulpa Oklahoma in double ring nuptials August 24 Rev Ted Mouser officiated at Wasco Missionary Baptist Church. The Navy groom with MM2 rating will be stationed overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Higbee
David Skidmore
Howard Higbee
Shafter
David Lee Skidmore
B. J. Skidmore
Sapulpa
Oklahoma
Ted Mouser
Wasco Missionary Baptist Church
Bill Higbee
United States Navy
Griffin Kinman Wedding at San Marino Church
Frances Jeanette Griffin daughter of Mr and Mrs Cassett Griffin of Playa del Rey married William R Kinman son of Mr and Mrs Ted Kinman former Shafter residents. Ceremony held September 8 at Community Presbyterian Church San Marino. Kinman stationed with Army in Pennsylvania until October 1957. Attendees from Shafter included M L Wiedmann Oscar Wiedmann FE B Stringham F C Raney and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Jeanette Griffin
Cassett Griffin
Playa del Rey
William R. Kinman
Ted Kinman
Shafter
San Marino
Kinman
Dale Wiedmann
Pennsylvania
Messrs
Mmes
M. L. Wiedmann
Oscar Wiedmann
FE. B. Stringham
F. C. Raney
Kay Raney
Earl Weil
Vista
Calif
Richland PTA Hosts 300 at Teacher Reception
About 300 people attended Richland school district teachers reception Tuesday night hosted by the Parent-Teachers Association. The potluck dinner on the upper grade school patio featured room mothers serving, with Bruce Crawford introducing the teachers and Mrs. Ezra Suderman delivering opening remarks. Robert Snively led a community sing after the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association
Richland
Bruce Crawford
Ezra Suderman
PTA
Robert Snively
PTA Barbecue and Carnival Planned for Fundraiser
The PTA schedules a barbecue and carnival as its sole annual fundraiser with advance ticket sales to gauge food needs. Carnival booths will be run by several chairwomen, with Herman Rains barbecuing the meat and door prize drawings held during the evening. Proceeds fund music scholarships welfare programs Camp Fire well baby clinic teacher receptions and other expenses. Rev and Mrs Paul Babbitt thank well wishers for their anniversary kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Robert Bongberg
Harvey Neuman
John Turner
Marvin Hoover
Herman Rains
Cotton developments and insect repellent uses
California shipped its first refrigerated carload of ripe cherries and apricots from Suisun Valley to eastern markets in June 1888 as part of efforts to boost cotton yields by 50 percent and explore pest deterrents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
California
Suisun Valley
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Lachenmaier
Abe Unrahs
Egypt
Land
Frank Hornkohl
Truxtun
Jimmy Gerty
Central Valley Highway
Hwy
Mise Lavonia
Florence
U. S
Artichokes
Cheerios & Trix Wheaties & Jets
Borden
Loa
Sac
Wesson
Campbells Pork & Beans
Arden
Central Ave
Stork Loft
Surprise Party
Hunt
Wood's Shoe Store
Mr. and
Mrs
Shafter Farm Service
Pete Hei
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