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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1963
Page
6
Governor Hammer announces History Month as a statewide effort to honor California's heritage. He stresses statewide participation from 25 counties with plans to expand and deepen public awareness of preserving cultural links amid rapid growth.
At a recent business session, prospective members were welcomed to a Business Women's meeting. Lorra ine Christensen and Jeannette Wheeler led an engaging game with colored slides detailing highlights from a trip to the South Seas. Guests included Laura Hare Pat Packard Phyllis Sutton Bertha Kleinkauf and Mrs Kerchenfaut.
Miss Lynn Wiedmann presented slides of her Europe trip from the past summer to the Ladies Society of Ebenezer Reformed Church at their Sept 11 meeting. She toured many European countries and visited East Berlin, accompanied by Miss Edna Prieve and Miss Sharon Peters.
Shafter chamber president H. W. Pat Kelly reported at Tuesday's board meeting that the fair booth finished fifth in a five-city race. Harvey legislation affecting the city and business failed to pass the Assembly, and a state highway official will be sought for the October 8 meeting to discuss road matters in Shafter.
Denzi F. Jackson received a heavy fine after sentencing for driving offenses and prior arrests.
Mrs. Merle Mettler reported while Mrs. Kenneth Wegis presented the annual budget, which was adopted. The next meeting is “Back to School Night” set for Tuesday, October 15.
Grandparents named in a local birth notice are Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Crafton of Shafter and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ewerts of.
Betty Manning reported that items were stolen at the local high school. The incident involves missing belongings reported to school authorities and police. Further details were not provided in the source.
A payroll check issued in the name of Antonio Chavarria was drawn on Ernest Adamson, indicating a possible misrouting or impersonation issue. The fragment notes the payee and drawer but lacks context about the transaction's purpose or status.
The annual meeting is planned for Monday October 7 at Freddie's Skyway House located at Meadow's Field in Bakersfield. A 7 p.m. dinner follows the meeting with reservations by letter to 610 Fourth Street or by telephone FA 2-5595.
In Raisin area fields heavy rain damaged crops including alfalfa and grapes. Crews worked to lift and dry trays to limit moisture damage. The season total reached 6.40 inches with .30 inches falling on Wednesday and Thursday, September 18, 07.
Miss Margaret Freedman daughter of Dr and Mrs Harold Freedman begins her teaching career after completing a year and summer graduate session at the graduate school she is now qualified to teach both sections of science and home economics at the local high school
Betrothal announced for Holmes and Blodgett. The couple has ties to Lodi Academy and Pacific Union College with connections to American Motors Sales Corporation. Charles attended Monterey Bay Academy and Fresno State College. The wedding is set for October 20 at Fresno Central Seventh-day Adventist Church.
About fifty adults and children attended the St Mark's Episcopal church picnic on Sunday evening at 5 30 in Mannel park to honor the new vicar Father Spear and his family. Mrs Kenneth Cooper was chairman for the event and a pot luck dinner was enjoyed by everyone. Games were organized for the children and homemade ice cream and cake were served.
First annual Seventh District PTA Orientation Day was held at First Christian Church Bakersfield. Mrs vin Parmen Los Angeles led the general session with workshops for officers and chairmen. A noon luncheon followed for Richland PTA board members and listed officers and chairmen.
A brief notice reports a gathering of the Christian Business Men's Committee on Thursday at Veterans Memorial Hall. The event invites members and attendees to attend the meeting and participate in planned activities.
At the Wilner 17 auxiliary meeting the Girl State Chairman Mrs. Audrey and Vera Carter Gold Star Mother presided. A birthday gift was presented and a rummage sale was announced for October.
A September 20 incident on Central Valley and Shafter Avenue involved a utility pole knocked down by a vehicle. PG&E crews arrived after police were called. one person, Rockwell, faced a $330 fine amid reports of sparking and pole damage.
A youth confessed to causing damages at the County Park after resting during a costume event. The individuals were turned over to their parents for punishment.
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