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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1958

Page

6

Wanted organ to move near Shafter by Mowry contact

Notice gathers several public notices from Kern County California including a Baldwin organ sale via F Gutcher Music Co Bakersfield a sheriff sale of real estate in October 1958 a fictitious business name certificate for Ranchi grocery at 1201 Central Valley Highway Shafter and notary attestations with publication dates September 10 17 24 and October 1 1958

Shafter Baldwin Orgasonic Mr. Mowry F. Gutcher Music Co 17Th Street Bakersfield C. P Sheriff's Office Kern State of California Earl Wipf Kern County United States Cecil B. Hight Bessie Hight Central Valley Highway County of Kern State of California Ranch i James R. Smith Rodriguez St. Shafter Sam L. Becker Said Shafter Press EARLY Poston Furniture CO Chester Ave

Topper Men and Boys Shop Declares Fictitious Business

The undersigned certifies a business at 555 James Street Kern County California under the fictitious name Topper Men and Boys Shop. Forrest W Long appeared July 14 1958 before Notary Sam L Becker to acknowledge execution of the instrument.

Kern Sam UL. Becker James R. Smith Pearl Smith James Street Neah Kern County California Sam L. Becker Therin Forrest ‘W. Long

Local Golf Tourney Raises Prizes From Shafter Merchants

CBMC golfers L Gaede R Lachenmaier and M Mullins compete with Rotary 20 30 Exchange American Legion and Christian Businessmen’s clubs. Door prizes donated by Central Hardware Shafter Drug Central Pharmacy Shafter Mercantile Johnson Neuman Western Auto and Radio Burnetts Furniture Garratz Motor Millkoop Service Food Banks Topprs Richland Chevrolet Shafter Motel United Cigar Shafter Concrete Pipe Wood Shoe Pierce Jewelers Deluxe Barber Shafter Hardware Shafter Paint Anderson Motor Parts Schirmers Wasco Taft Laverty Chevron Station ahead of a 7 30 dinner after the tournament.

Shafter Central Hardware Shafter Drug Central Pharmacy Shafter Mércantile Johnson-Neuman Westtern Auto and Radio Burnetts Furniture Garratz Motor Mill Koop Service Food Banks Toppers Richland Chevrolet Shafter Motel United Cigar Shafter Concrete Pipe Wood Shoe Pierce Jewelers Deluxe Barber Shop

Ockey Dies After Thirty Years With Union Oil in Bakersfield

Retired from the Melba Refinery of Union Oil Company in Bakersfield after a 30 year career he was born in Nephi Utah and had lived in Kern County since 1928 He was a World War I veteran and a member of Oildale Post 6601 VFW and World War I Barracks 432 Survived by his widow Nora of Shafter three daughters Vivian Brannon Melba Williams and Noreen Niel son all of Bakersfield a brother Robert Ockey of Price Utah two sisters Doris Allen of Portland Oregon and Nita Hoffman of Seattle Washington and 11 grandchildren Funeral arrangements were handled by Armstrong Flickinger Mortuary.

Melba Union Oil Company Bakersfield Nephi Utah Kern County Oildale Post Ockey Nora Shafter Vivian Brannon Melba Williams

Unruh Takes Judo Training While Stationed in Germany

Bill Unruh son of W. W. Unruh Scaroni Avenue Shafter nephew of J. R. Schnidt and Christina Unruh recently attended a week long judo training school at Sembach Air Base Germany with five other airmen. Exhibitions with Offenbach Judo club followed at the base Service Club. Bill was pictured in the base newspaper in traditional robes and the article notes rising USAF judo participation in 1957. Friends may write to him via his aunt Mrs. Schnaidt.

Offenbach Judo Club Bill USAF Germany Clara Schnaidt

Shafter Dealer Previews 59 Olds in Pasadena

Ray Duerksen of Richland Chevrolet Oldsmobile described the 1959 Oldsmobiles as a genuine styling sensation and the start of a new design cycle after viewing a West Coast preview in Pasadena on September 13. He noted enthusiasm from Oldsmobile general manager Jack Wolfram and highlighted the Dynamic 88, Super 88, and 98 lines along with new styling and engineering features. The introduction featured a Broadway style musical with 30 performers, led by Florence Henderson and Bill Hayes.

Ray H. Duerksen Richland Chevrolet Oldsmobile Co Oldsmobile Pasadena West Coast Duerksen Olfs Cisco Florence Henderson Bill Hayes

Swid Tax Hike Aimed At Water Revenue and Budget

The SWID district plans a tax increase as water sales cover 90 percent of the balance. Last year $78,179.55 was raised by taxation. The district avoids major purchases this year due to a reduced rate after paying off capital investments like the water department building, two way radio systems, and four trucks. The district serves about 500 accounts over 37,528 gross acres and 32,531 irrigable acres.

Water Department

Legal Notice of Sheriff's Sale Dates in Bakersfield

Notice cites raising funds to satisfy a judgment with interest and costs. Sheriff Leroy F Galven, Bakersfield California, lists publication dates September 8 1958 and later monthly dates through October 1953, indicating a public sale or enforcement action.

Bakersfield California Leroy F. Galven F. D. Jones Shafter Press

Kappa Nu Plans Yearly Activities

The Kappa Nu chapter met at Mrs. J. L. Highlights included reports from the National Convention by Mrs. Ha. Plans were made for fundraisers and philanthropic projects. National Western Counselor Mrs. Douglas A. Dean will visit in October. Delegate Dan E. Weitz to attend the Province Convention in San Diego Nov 9–11. Regular meeting set for September 24 at Mrs. Dave Muit’s home.

Delta Sooty J. L Douglas A. Dean Dan E. Weitz San Diego Kappa Nu Shafter Press Dave Muit

Graveside Rites Held for Albert Kattenhorn in Escondido

Graveside services were conducted Tuesday September 9 at Oakhill Memorial Park Escondido for Albert Kattenhorn 46 pioneer resident of Shafter who died August 14 Rev Clell C Gray pastor of the First Methodist church of Escondido officiated Attendees from Shafter included Mrs Jessie E Kattenhorn the deceased mother Mr and Mrs Clarence Kattenhorn and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Kattenhorn

Oakhill Memorial Park Escondido Albert Kattenhorn Shafter Clell C. Gray First Methodist Church

Ladies Aid Society Begins Fall Season at Reformed Church

The Ladies Aid Society of the Reformed Church opened its fall session with plans for fall and winter activities centered on a pepper sale contest. Participants included Sandra Nonhof, Diane Handel, and Vivian Baze with vocal numbers by the trio, accompanied by Mrs. Maltin Nonhof. Hostesses were Mrs. Fred Mettler and Mrs Aduel Mettler, with many members attending.

Ladies Aid Society R Reformed Church Sandra Nonhof Diane Handel Vivian Baze M@tlvin Nonhof Fred Mettler Aduel Mettler Lydia Bender Mmes Edwin Bender Lydia Mettler W. C. Handel H. P. Wilson Emil Stoller Delmer Mettler Rachel Kirschenmann Russell Hamman Allen Zenk Alfred Goehring Layton Weidenbach Victor Bender Melvin Nonhof Leroy Weidenbach Jim Taylor Esther Schultz

Cub Pack 953 to Meet in Richland Cafeteria

Rotary Cub Scout pack 953 will hold its organization meeting in the Richland Cafeteria Monday Sept 22 at 7 30 p m. Cubs who were members last year should attend as well as boys interested in joining. A boy must be eight years old and all should bring their parents.

Rotary Cub Scout Pack Richland

Shafter Merchants Welcome Shoppers With Specials

Local merchants in Shafter invite customers to enjoy limited time savings and featured items. Businesses highlight friendly service and community support as a call to visit downtown shops for exclusive deals and seasonal merchandise.

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