Obituary: Siemens Life Centered on Farming and Faith
Mr. Siemens spent most of his life farming and remained active in the Farm Bureau for years. After a 1953 heart attack he semi retired but continued farming his land and directed a 15 minute German devotional program on KWSO for nearly ten years until his death. He served as church secretary and on the board of trustees. Survivors include his wife Helen three sons six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Circulatory complications and diabetes led to the loss of both legs. He stayed engaged with religious and conference work and remained well informed throughout life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siemens
Farm Bureau
San Joaquin
E. A
Siemels
Shafter
Helen
William
Goldie Seimens
Ernest
Laura Siemens
Jake
Thelma Siemens
Rev
William Siemens, Jr
Maple
Carol
Arleta
Wayne
Sharol Siemens
van Nuys
Roger
Carolyn (Siemens) Neufeld
Dale Siemens
Mark Siemens
Brian Siemens
Maple Area
Ricky
Cindy
Karen Siemens
David
Jonathan Neufeld
Shafter High FFA Exhibits At Kern County Fair
Twenty six Shafter High School Future Farmers of America members will display beef swine and lamb projects at the Kern County Fair from September 28 to October 4. Alumni and Junior Farmers also participate with named students and graduates listed as exhibitors and advisory staff..
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High School
Future Farmers of America
Kern County
Junior Farmers of America
Burley Dooley
FFA
Aes
Dorman Adams
Paul Dergatz
Ted Eubanks
Bob Gloeckler
Fred Atchison
Keith Hamilton
Randy Harris
Larry Hill
Billy Lane
Bill Lewis
Larry Leonard
Steve Morrison
John Mayo
Howard Shafter
Danny Sanderson
Kenneth Torrigiani
Free Entrance To Kern County Fair For Kids
The Shafter Press lists coupons allowing all children through 12 to attend the Kern County Fair on Sunday October 4. Present coupon at gates. each child needs a coupon. A prize will be awarded for the largest county family verified by local news coverage. All main attractions including Mills Brothers, Strong Circus, Goose Land, water show, band concerts, roller skaters, Scout exhibits, Safety Lane, wildlife exhibits and a large farm display are free.
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Shafter Press
Kern County Air
Kern County Fair
Board of Directors
Theij
Kern County
Former Resident Enrolls at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Jack Wikoff, son of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Wikoff of Bakersfield, has enrolled at California State Polytechnic College in San Luis Obispo to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic Engineering. He is a Bakersfield High and Bakersfield Junior College graduate.
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Jack Wikoff
California State Polytechnic College At
San Luis Obispo
Austin
Luella Wikoff
Bakersfield
North High School
Bakersfield Junior College
Shafter
Lloyd Wikoff
Riverside Avenue
Martha Schneider
Miller Miller Campaign Stop In Bakersfield Meads Field Rally
Republican Vice Presidential candidate William E. Miller spoke at Bakersfield's Meadows Field at noon amid a Goldwater ticket stop in California. Former Assemblyman Joseph C. Shell introduced Miller as he blasted current federal programs in a 35 minute address at the Royale Palms Motel fundraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Miller
Nagrogencl
Can”Ee
Bakersfield
Miller
Barry Goldwater
California
Stephanie
Elizabeth Ann
Mary Karen
Veep
Royale Palms
Shell
George A. Brown
Kern County
Citizens
Goldwater-Miller
Richard Hosking
George Lusich
Republican Central Committee
Leonard Thomson
Assembly
Gene Winer
Walter Kane
W. E. James
J. W. Bosworth
Yma Goldwater Finance
Richland PTA Board Meeting Scheduled
The Richland PTA Board will meet Tuesday October 6 at 4 pm in the Richland Library to discuss association plans and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Pta
Richland Library
Shafter Game Night Notes and Welfare Debate Commentary
Fragments recount a Shafter Generals football game trouble and a cross country coach Dave Hubbard. The item includes remarks on player substitutions, fan behavior, and a critique of booster attendance. It also covers a welfare protest in Alameda County and quotes involving William Miller and Hubert Humphrey on the ADA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Generals
Ralph Boel
Roland Grisham
Dick Larson
Taft Wildcats
Ernie Panero
Dave Hubbard
William Miller
Hubert Humphrey
Shafter Quarterback Club Meets Each Monday
The Shafter Quarterback Club, sponsored by the Shafter Chamber of Commerce, meets every Monday morning at 7 p.m. at the Shafter Motel for breakfast. Fans interested in attending are invited.
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Shafter’s
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Shafter Motel
God and Country Scouts Awarded In Mennonite Brethren Ceremony
The God and Country award honors Scouts completing five Christian development stages through outreach study, worship, and service. Presentation by neighborhood commissioner Lewis Carroll highlighted the effort as Pastor Dick urged readiness, witness, and Gospel separation. Eligible candidates include Joel Bergman Simon Peters Jimmy Dick Dennis Marlatt Randy Penner and Bobby Sperling from Troop 977 and Troop 901, with others still qualifying.
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Lewis Carroll
Elmer Unruh
Joel Bergman
Simon Peters
Jimmy Dick
Dennis Marlatt
Randy Penner
Bobby Sperling
Troop 901
Delano Harvest Hootenanny Set For October 8
Community Harvest Holidays announces the Harvest Hootenanny on October 8 in Delano. The event blends local and visiting folk acts with Rhythm Kings and aims to kick off a weekend of activities. Prospective performers should contact James Lake Minnie Galapon or Faye Austin or write for full details, with a deadline of October 3.
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Kern County
James Lake
Delano
P.m
California
Lake At
Minnie Galapon
Faye Austin
Clinton St
Frank
Church sponsors Cub Scout Pack forms for fall joiners
Johnson announced a church sponsored Cub Scout Pack for 8 year old boys. An organizational meeting was held Monday evening September 28 at Richland School to invite interested youths to join.
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Johnson
Richland School
Safe storage advice for savings in the bank
The passage urges protecting savings like baby safety, emphasizing that money saved today grows for future needs. It compares diaper care to safeguarding funds, advising to keep savings in a bank for maximum safety and immediate access.
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Cal Poly
Govby Emil Frost
The
Buttonwillow Times
Frank Russell
Pat Kelly
Council of California Growers
Alameda
Alameda County
George Globe
AEATS
Chester Avenue
Leeds
Ourss
Fairview
Airview
Wafter Press
Mennonite Brethren Conference
Snow Gates & Valves
Bank OF America
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