Women’s clubs set fall events in Bakersfield area
The opening brunch on Oct 4 at Mrs Jack Thompson’s garden honors past presidents and introduces new members. Mrs Martin Ajootian Kern District President Fed of Women’s Clubs Bakersfield will speak. A luncheon on Nov 1 at the American Legion Hall features Jean L Philipp Jr East Bakersfield High School Dean and author of Occupational Survey of Kern County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Mennes
Jack Thompson
Martin Ajootian
Kern
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Bakersfield
American Legion Hall
Jean L. Philipp, Jr
East Bakersfield High School
Kern County
Porterville Pair to Wed in November
The engagement of Karen Crig to Dean Edward Anderson was announced at a family dinner at the Lepp home in Porterville. The couple, both from local families, set November 18 for their wedding. Karen studied at Shafter High and Pacific College, works in Wasco, while Dean is a Porterville High alumnus employed in the Billingsley and Elliot Company parts department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lepp
Pine
Karen
Alvin Lepp
Wayne
Lynn
Shafter
Dean
C. Anderson
Jill
Stella Anderson
Porterville
Alvin
Pine Street
Karen Crig
Edward Anson
Clarence Anderson
South Cloverleaf Street
Shafter High
Pacific College
Fresno
International Minerals & Chemical Corporation
Wasco
Maple Scouts Complete 50 Mile Hike Achievement
Five Maple Boy Scout Troop members Brent Futrell Simon Peters Allen Futrell Rodney Isaac and Stephen Reimer completed the 50 mile hike award with guide Edward G Peters scoutmaster Curtis Bergman and cousin Ron Heier joining. The trip spanned seven days across the Sierras from Lake Mary to Florence Lake covering fifty eight miles with trail improvement and litter pickup. Regular meetings resume at Maple School Mondays at 6 30 pm with Brent Futrell elected senior patrol leader and Stephen Reimer Rodney Isaac as patrol leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MAPLE
Maple Boy Scout
Brent Futrell
Simon Peters
Allen Futrell
Rodney Isaac
Stephen Reimer
Sierras
Edward G. Peters
Curtis Bergman
Ron Heier
Bakersfield
Bergman
Lake Mary
Mammoth Lakes
Florence Lake
Vernon Isaac
Douglas Peters
E. J. Peters
Willis Reimer
Duck Pass
Virginia Lake
Silver Pass
Bearridge
Selden Pass
Florence
Maple Troop
Maple School
Danny Isaac
Peters
Shafter BPW Hosts Section IV Meeting
The Shafter Business and Professional Women's Club hosted Section IV with a social hour and dinner at Veterans Memorial Hall. Attendees from Delano East Bakersfield Hillcrest Oildale Shafter Wasco attended as Mae Doyle chaired the event led by Bessie Scism and Margaret Thomas. The Central District fall meeting is set for Oct 21 22 in Fresno with La Sierra as hosts. Next Section IV gathering will be in Taft on Nov 17 and Shafter BPW won't meet this week with Oct 5 meeting at Richland teachers lounge after the Carnival and barbecue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Women’s
Veteran’s Memorial Hall
Shafter Club
Edna Ross
Shafter Bpw Club
Delano
East Bakersfield
Hillcrest
Oildale
Shafter
Wasco
Mae Doyle
Central District
Bessie Scism
Margaret Thomas
Grace Cross
Ann Christensen
Don Christensen
Cleta Keck
Hillcrest Club
Fresno
la Sierra Club
Taft
Shafter B.P.W
Richland Teachers Lounge
30 Women At Golf Club Set North Kern Tourneys
Thirty women signed up for the Kern County golf tournament with rounds at North Kern on Oct 3 Buena Vista Taft Oct 4 and Kern River Oct 5. Team play is planned Oct 11 at Buena Vista and China Lake may affect dates if many attend.
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Kern County
North Kern
Buena Vista
Taft
Kern River
China Lake
Barbara Hill
Joyce Hale
Katy Ogle
June Smith
Nadine Maclin
Myrtle Rostain
Helen Ruggenberg
Coffee Shower Honors Twins James Charles and Sherri Lynn Bradshaw
Mr. and Mrs. James Bradshaw received a coffee shower after returning to 130-A Sudden Street Watsonville from four days in Shafter with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Montgomery. Their month old twins born August 13 are James Charles and Sherri Lynn. The event complemented the family on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bradshaw
Watsonville
Shafter
Charlie Montgomery
James Charles
Sherri Lynn
James Charles Bradshaw
Sherri Lynn Bradshaw
Chester Neufeld
Mattie Settlemire
Fred
Ruby) Montgomery
Charlie
Aline) Montgomery
Settlemire
Youth for Christ Tuesday Campus Life Meeting Moves Lunch Hour
High school teenagers are excused each Tuesday at 11:15 for a 30 minute Campus Life gathering at Union Congregational church. Rev M T Cole Bakersfield Youth for Christ director speaks, assisted by Bud Scott. Mrs Albert Janzen chairs refreshments and sandwiches are donated by churches. Mrs Doyle Cole coordinates volunteers. Mrs Cole can be reached at 7466438.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Congregational Church
Youth For Christ
M. T. Cole
Bakersfield
Bud Scott
Albert Janzen
Doyle Cole
Cole
Money Missing From Home In Shafter Gathering
Mary Duckett reported multiple thefts from her residence totaling about 150 dollars during a gathering at the Charles Neufeld home in Bakersfield area. The event included numerous family members from Shafter Wasco and Fayetteville Ark with several gifts sent by absent relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Duckett
South Valley
Charles Neufeld
Golden West
Mattie Settlemire
Wasco
Fred Montgomery
Ruby
Charles (Aline) Montgomery
James Bradshaw
Mesdames Ruby Fowler
Jeannie Berkshire
Tony Spencer
Abnes Janzen
Corrine Sharp
Maudie Westbrook
la Venne Westbrook
Bertha Neufeld
Mary Neufeld
Helen Henry
Shafter
Yearbook Dedication Honors Julia Potter
Mrs. John Hanner announced the yearbook is dedicated to Mrs. D. H. Potter known as Julia. An honorary charter member, she helped organize the library and Congregational Church and remains a civic minded leader who attends meetings when in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hanner
D. H. Potter
Julia
Birthday Luncheon Honors Pioneer Women at Guenther Home
Mrs. Velma Guenther hosted a birthday luncheon at 289 Golden West entertaining Julia Potter and Annie Peterson. Julia celebrated her birthday on September 20, while Annie’s August birthday and Julia’s past celebrations are noted. The event continues a tradition of honoring the two pioneer women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma Guenther
Golden West
Julia Potter
Annie Peterson
Julia
Letter on housing for the poor and community welfare
Harold C Freedman M D argues for government funded low rent housing. He contrasts private profit with humanitarian need and cites Vietnam war costs and Mexican American soldiers families as rationale. He urges community support for adequate housing and welcomes public discussion. Neal W Olsen signs a companion note inviting sports fans to uphold good sportsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Dear Sire
Shafter
Shafter City
Kern County Housing Authority
North Shafter
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Vec
Vietnam
Harold C Freedman
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Karen Crigger
W. C. Handel
Bernice Berkebile
Girls of Richland Glee Club
Combat Engineers
Army Reserve Center
Robert Carter
Viet Nam
Army
Jane May
la Femme School of
Bakersfield-Shafter
Wylie Logan Jones
Bakersfield College
Louise
Greece
Egypt
Syria
Jordan
Turkey
National Geographic
Shafter Woman’s Club
Richland School Library
Robert L. Poorman
Maple Scouts
Thenited States Patent Office
Shafter Press
Jim Haggerty
Jim
First Southern Baptist Church
Union
Morace Womack
Mc. Ogf
Mrs
Church of Christ
South Sequoia High School Athletic League
Arvin, Garces
Shafter, Taft
South Sequoia League
Neal W. Olsen
S.S.L
FMR
Bakersfield, Calif
San Francisco
T.V
Hedwich Hotel
Jon ST
San Francisco, Calif
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