Dorcas Society Shower Honours Mrs Samons in Kern Academy
Mrs Samons was honored Tuesday evening with a layette shower by the Seventh Day Adventist Dorcas Society led by Mrs Dan Toews. Guests wrote notes for a scrapbook, played games, and gifts were piled around the honoree as light cookies and punch were served.
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Leonard Samons
Seventh Day Adventist Dorcas Society
Dan Toews
Dorcas
Kern’ Academy Assembly Hall
Walter Zimmerman
Robert Holmes
Jake Baerg
Martha Voth
William Johnson
M. M.fenderson
Ezra Schneider
Guy Wolfe
C. E. Fenderson
Vernon Schneider
Willard Neumann
Ira Schneider
Edward Angell
John Dirksen
Theo Voth
Gideon Richert
Arthur Dirksen
Morris Adamson
Derwin
Morse
Julius Kurtz
Elmer Biloff
Doris Bowkie
Henry Funk
William Isaac
John Isaac
Fred Rice
Mesdames la Verne Roth
Justin Weishaar
Nellie Threadgill
Leola’ Fitterer
Norman Schneider
Austin Wikoff
Ezra Ortner
Maybell Sherigg
Pauline Largent
Shafter group attends LA showing of The Drunkard
Shafter residents and their wives enjoyed the family entertainment played in Los Angeles last Saturday night. Names include Marvin Lanes Robert Mc Clains Marvin Neumans Greg Malofys Herbert Neumans C D Handels Harry Thompsons Harvey Neumans and Marvin Wei denbach.
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Shafter
Los Angeles
Marvin Lanes
Robert McClains
Marvin Neumans
Greg Malofys
Herbert Neumans
C. D. Handels
Harry Thompsons
Harvey Neumans
Marvin Weidenbach
Neuman couple to pick up potatoes for 20-30 Club convention
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Neuman traveled to Los Angeles on Thursday to collect potatoes stored there. They will arrange shipment to the 20-30 International convention held in Catalina this week.
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Marvin Neuman
Los Angeles
Catalina
Baby Girl Born to P. T. Bradshaws
Mr and Mrs P T Bradshaw of Shafter welcome their daughter Patricia Ann born September 3 at Friese's Maternity Home Bakersfield. The baby weighs 6 pounds 11 ounces. Mrs Bradshaw is sister of Jack Janzen and will move to Lindsay with her husband and family next week.
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P. T. Bradshaw
Shafter
Jack Janzens
Friese
Bakersfield
Patricia Ann
Bradshaw
Jack Janzen
Will
Lindsay
Kattenhorns Mark 38th Wedding Anniversary
The 38th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. E V Kattenhorn was celebrated with a family gathering at their Shafter home on Sunday September 5. A picnic dinner outdoors accompanied by relatives including Clarente Kattenhorn of Pond Margaret Kattenhorn Lawrence Kattenhorn Marion Kattenhorn and Carolyn Hasty.
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E.V. Kattenhorn
Shafter
Clarente Kattenhorn
Pond
Margaret Kattenhorn
Lawrence Kattenhorn
Marion Kattenhorn
Carolyn Hasty
Dinner Party Hosted by Mr and Mrs Rootes on Central Avenue
Mr and Mrs T P Rootes hosted a dinner at their Central Avenue home on Wednesday evening. Present were Mr and Mrs Peter Ohanneson Gregory Ohanneson Miss Bonnie Harper of Los Angeles a house guest of the Ohannesons and the Rootes.
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T. P. Rootes
Central Avenue
Peter Ohanneson
Gregory Ohanneson
Bonnie Harper
Los Angeles
Ohannesons
Shafterites Attend Mennonite Confab
Shafterites at the General Conference of North American Mennonite Brethren Churches held at Mountain Lake Minnesota included Otto Becker and family Frank Enns and daughter J W Nickel Dan Loewen Rev and Mrs Waldo Wiebe H C Janzen Ernie Siemens Dave Gloeckler Abe Isaac D L Schellenberg and G J Siemens.
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Shafterites
Mountain Lake
Minnesota
Messrs
Mesdames
Otto Becker
Frank Enns
Daugher
J. W. Nickel
Dan Loewen
Waldo Wiebe
H. C. Janzen
Ernie Siemens
State Fair Visitors Enjoy Five-Day Sacramento Stay
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Mettler and Allen Mettler spent five days at the State Fair in Sacramento. They were joined for the weekend by Mrs. Mettler’s mother, Mrs. Annette Albright.
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Bob Mettler
Allen Mettler
Sacramento
Pismo Clamming Party Highlights Week at Coast
Bill and Donald McClain spent several days at Pismo Beach and Morro Bay last week. They enjoyed clamming during their coastal stay.
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Pismo
Bill
Donald McClain
Pismo Beach
Orro Bay
Grandparents Host Young Michael Lane This Week
Michael Lane, son of the Marvin Lanes, will stay this week with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Dc Thornburg in Wasco. His vacation at Catalina is planned.
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Michael Lane
Marvin Lanes
Dc. Thornburg
Wasco
Catalina
Dinner Guests Attend McClain Residence Gathering
Dinner guests at the Robert McClain residence last Thursday evening were Mr and Mrs George Geisler. Dorcas Society of the Seventh Day Adventist Church will hold a food sale at the Post Office Market on Thursday September 16 from 10 to 5 o'clock.
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Robert McClain
George Geisler
Dorcas Society
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Kirkland Family Vacation Near Shafter Details
Mrs. Lynn Kirkland and her daughter from El Monte visited Shafter over Labor Day weekend. They joined Mr. and Mrs. Paul Karnes and daughter Paula for a Sunday picnic at Kern River Park.
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Lynn Kirkland
el Monte
Shafter
Kirklands
Paul Karnes
Paula
Kern River Park
Mr and Mrs Doyle Shiplet Visit Oklahoma
Mr and Mrs Doyle Shiplet left last week for Oklahoma for a two week visit with Mr Shiplet's mother.
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Doyle Shiplet
Oklahoma
Mr. Shiplet
Baby Shower Honors Mrs. Alvin Smith at Layette Party
Mrs. Jim Ball hosted a layette shower in honor of Mrs. Alvin Smith last Thursday evening. Prize winners were Jessie Adamson, Mae Cates, and Truman Robey. Guests included many local and out of town attendees from Tipton and nearby towns.
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Alvin Smith
Jim Ball
Jessie Adamson
Mae Cates
Truman Robey
Mesdames
Arvilla Harris
J. A. Bonds
Rosa Goossen
Iris Dominey
Lannis Cates
Jessie Rea’ Adamson
Leora Holmes
Maryellen Neumann
Georgie Greer
Bassie Sowder
Ruth Watson
Jewel W. Rose Jr
Tipton
Dolly Moodey
Eva Smith
Earlene McKenzie
Oklahoma City
Edith Reed
la Valle Schmidt
J. W. Rose
Shafter
Roy Trimble
Fiora Goodson
Quinton
Oklahoma
Russells Return After Labor Day Santa Monica Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Russell and their children return to Shafter on Labor Day after a vacation in Santa Monica.
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Frank Russell
Shafter
Santa Monica
Lachenmaiers Stay at Tule Lake With John Lachenmaier
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lachenmaier enjoy an indefinite Tule Lake stay joining the John Lachenmaiers at T. W. Osborne residence. They fished at Klamath Falls and plan a hunting trip into Oregon Nevada and California.
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Lachenmaiers
Tule Lake
Bill Lachenmaier
California
John Lachenmaiers
T. W. Osborne
Klamath Falls
Oregon
John
Bill
Nevada
Shafter Boys Head to Oregon State for Freshman Year
Shafter youths Rootes and Johnny Fuller departed last Friday for Oregon State University to begin their freshman year, continuing local high school alumni progress into college athletics and academics.
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Shafter
Minor Rootes
Johnny Fuller
Oregon State University
Judge Shaw Returns to Shafter Duties After Coastal Break
Judge Frank Shaw resumes city responsibilities in Shafter following a short coastal vacation. He paused duties to unwind and now resumes oversight of local matters.
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Judge Shaw
Frank Shaw
Shafter
Trip to Carmel Vacationers Return from Labor Day
Mr and Mrs Ed Brown and their children were on a recent trip to Carmel and returned to Shafter on Labor Day.
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Carmel
Ed Brown
Shafter
French Family Visit to San Francisco
Mr and Mrs Ted French and their son Teddie spent a week in San Francisco visiting relatives including Mr Frenchs father C N French in nearby areas during their trip.
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French
Ted French
Teddie
San Francisco
Mr. French
C. N. French
Jo Ann Loewen Enters Nurse Training in Fresno
Miss Jo Ann Loewen daughter of Mr and Mrs Dan Loewen began nurse training at Fresno County Hospital on September 1.
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Jo Ann Loewen
Dan Loewens
Fresno
Fresno County Hospital
Gunnarson and guests vacation in San Francisco
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gunnarson and Dr. Henry Voth motored to San Francisco for a brief vacation and enjoyed the Ice Follies show during their trip.
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North
Carl Gunnarson
Henry Voth
San Francisco
Vicinity
Siemens Visit Coast
Mr and Mrs Ruben Siemens and son Bill visited Cayucas with Mr and Mrs Frank Trogden of Wasco who have purchased a home there.
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Siemens
Coast
Ruben Siemens
Bill
Cayucas
Frank Trogden
Wasco
SpyDEL Family Visit Highlights Coast Trip
Mr and Mrs Jack Spydel and their Los Angeles based family visited the Harry Vannattas and John Branner homes. The Spydel children stayed at the Vannatta residence for a few days while the parents drove to the coast.
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Spydel
Jack Spydel
Los Angeles
Harry Vannattas
John Branners
Sydel
Vannatta
New Arrival at Kern General Hospital
Mr and Mrs Roy E Whicker welcome daughter Peggy Sue born September 4 at Kern General Hospital.
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Roy E. Whicker
Peggy Sue
Kern General Hospital
Is Your License to Be Suspended
Local Farmers Insurance Group agent T. J. Russell notes California motorists have filed 21 996 automobile accident reports with injuries death or property damage since July 1 under the Financial Responsibility Law. Motorists must report accidents and file proof of responsibility up to 11 000 in cash bond or policy to avoid license suspension for 30 to 80 days.
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T. J. Russell
Farmers Insurance Group
California
Department of Motor Vehicles
Russell
Aiguaidiont
Tanteriéta
Daga
Adeed Boece
Maple Scouts Invite Parents To Open House Night
Maple Scout Troop No. 77 hosts parents and non scouts with dads and family members on Tuesday evening September 21. Scoutmaster Ruben Siemans says the regular meeting at 7 30 in the shop building behind the school will feature a demonstration of Scout activities. Refreshments will be served and the event will end early to not disrupt the next day’s school.
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Maple Scout Troop No
Ruben Siemans
Mammoth Lakes
Papyrus Use in Ancient Egypt Described
Laminated reeds from the Nile were cut into strips to form papyrus sheets used as early writing material. The method involved layering and pressing fibers to create a durable writing surface for documents and texts.
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Nineteenth St. Bakersfield, California
Janzen Apartments
IN Shafter
Kelly & Channelon
Realtors
Samons
L. A
P. T. Bradshaws
E. V. Kattenhorns
Rootes
Chevrolet
BUICK
Chester
Dimple Mitchell
Southern California Gas Co
Southern Comites Gas Co
Russells
Maple Scouts
Shafter Press
ABC
Loewen Plumbing & Electric Shop
California Ave
Shafter-Wasco Ginning CO
U. S. Bureau of Weights and Measures
Ems
Ivan
Hollywood
Notreeee Ouest
F. S. Rasco’s
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