Librarians Attend Yosemite Valley Library Convention in Hanford
Mrs. Thomas Wedge and Mrs. Hanley Witcher of Shafter's library staff attended the Yosemite Valley District Library Convention last weekend in Hanford. Guest speakers were Lee Shippey of the Los Angeles Times and William Smith of Fresno State College. The conventionaries were entertained by the Hanford Radio Players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Wedge
Hanley Witcher
Shafter’s Library
Yosemite Valley
Hanford
Lee Shippey
Los Angeles Times
William Smith
Fresno State College
Forrest Joneses Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest S. Jones of 164 Poso Drive will be celebrated during Sunday morning services at Union Congregational Church. The couple married April 7, 1901, in Breckenridge Missouri and lived in Missouri, Monte Vista Colorado, and Van Nuys before settling in Wasco area. They have four children and nine grandchildren. Both long active Methodists with varied public service roles and Mrs. Jones has written poetry and contributed to public speaking and radio broadcasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest S. Jones
Poso Dr
Union Congregational Church
Mrs. Jones
Breckenbridge
Joneses
Missouri
Mr. Jones
Montevista
Colo
van Nuys
Jones
Robert
Wasco
Floyd Brown
Altadena
Robert Jones
Ross H. Jones
Bakersfield
Marshall Forrest Jones
San Francisco
PTA
Colorado
California
Turney Family and Bryant Attend Tranquillity Socials
Prominent Cherokee Strip residents Mr and Mrs Bill Turney and director Betty reported an enjoyable weekend with Mr and Mrs James W Bryant in Tranquillity. Mrs Bryant is the daughter of the Turneys and a former Shafter resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee Strip
Bill Turney
Betty
James W. Bryant
B Bryant
Turney
Shafter
Richland PTA Installations Signal New Leadership
Mrs. Harlin P. Wilson to be installed as Richland PTA president at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the school cafeteria. Other officers Mrs Harry Thompson vice president Lee Bergman secretary Frank Russell treasurer Dan Weitz historian auditor Fred Hasty. Mrs A Ballinger conducts installation for seventh district PTA. Seventh and eighth grade girls present self made fashions Alice in Wonderland themed skits narrated by Anita Paslay. Refreshments to follow for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlin P. Wilson
Richland Parent-Teacher Association
Harry Thormpson
Lee Bergman
Frank Russell
Dan Weitz
Fred Hasty
A. Ballinger
PTA
Anita Paslay
Demonstrator Scheduled at Central Hardware This Friday
The Sunbeam demonstrator will be at Central Hardware from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. John Gaede, manager, announced today. Coffee and doughnuts will be served.
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Sunbeam
Central Hardware
John Gaede
Wedding Rites United Carrasco Bara at St John Wasco
Emma Carrasco daughter of Mr and Mrs Mike Carrasco of Shafter married Florencio Bara son of Mr and Mrs Fernando Bara of Earlimart in St Johns Catholic Church Wasco The bride wore white satin with lace and a fingertip veil Bridesmaids wore light blue gowns Guests attended a chicken dinner in Shafter Hall then danced to Paul Banuelos orchestra The couple will honeymoon and live in Earlimart where the groom owns a ranch
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Catholic Church
Wasco
Emma Carrasco
Mike Carrasco
Shafter
Florencio Bara
Fernando Bara
Earlimart
Sylvester Mata
Johnny Montano
Ines Antiveros
Pablo Heredia
Paul Banuelos
Children Fashion Show Planned by Local Women's Club
A Junior Women's Club will stage a children's fashion parade on May 4 at the clubhouse. Clothing from ABC Baby Shop in Shafter will be modeled by local children. Plans were shaped at a recent meeting at Mrs Edward Gaede s home with Mrs Louis Pelosi as co host. A box social is set for tomorrow at 7 30 pm in the Clyde Zachary barn. The club will meet next at Mrs Channing Crandall s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ABC Baby Shop
Shafter
Edward Gaede
Louis Pelosi
Clyde Zachary
Channing Crandall
Shafter Resident Elmer V Kittenhorn Suffers Stroke
Elmer V Kittenhorn of Shafter avenue is reported to have suffered a stroke. The brief item notes his health event and location without further medical detail.
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Elmer V. Kittenhorn
Shafter Avenue
Afternoon Club Elects Mrs Collins Heads Aid Group
Mrs George Collins was elected president of the Wednesday Afternoon Club at the Women's Clubhouse succeeding Mrs J B Nugent. Other officers for 1951 52 include George Harrison vice president F C Raney corresponding secretary L J Woodard recording secretary D H Lundy treasurer and board members Mrs Art Brownell to complete Harrison term. Delegates to district convention at Yosemite April 24 26 are Mrs Collins and Mrs Channeson with alternates Mrs Rolf Jacobsen and Mrs E A Brown. Readings by Richland School students followed the Junior Talent show at the high school with Mrs Battle Bell Ewing performing God Bless America. Hostesses were Mrs K A Bromwell and Mrs S L Kirby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Collins
J. B. Nugent
Durin
George Harrison
F. C. Raney
L. J. Woodard
D. H. Lundy
Art Brownell
Society Notes Temporarily Handed to Student Reporter
The Shafter Press shifts society coverage for two weeks as Editor Elaine Fleming travels to Brookline Massachusetts for a family emergency. Helen Warkentin, Shafter High School student, will handle news from home sources and relay it to the main office for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Press Society
Elaine Fleming
Brookline
Mass
Mrs. Fleming
Society
Helen Warkentin
Shafter
Shafter Press
Miss Warkentin
Altar Society Plans Evening Board and Game Party
Final plans for an Altar Society board and game party at St. Therese's Catholic Church were made at a Fabert street meeting. The event begins at 8 p.m. with refreshments, homemade candy sales, and prize games. Tickets are available at the door.
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Altar Society
St. Therese’s Catholic Church
Fabert Street
J. C. Hodges
A. G. Mortimore
Mesdames Mortimore
Hugh Sill
J. W. Frizzell
Bill Brown
Wilbur Stocker
Jack Fleming
Hodges
Clifford Weaver
Robert Fowler
Patrick Breslin
Births at Wasco and Beech Avenue Homes
Mrs J Ly Smith wife of W F Hobbs of Beech Avenue welcomed a daughter born April 13 at 11 a.m. Patricia Anne arrived April 1 at Wasco Maternity Home to Mr and Mrs Alfred Weaver of Shafter Highway weighing six pounds 12 ounces She has a three year old brother Michael Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Clifford Weaver of Shafter and Mr and Mrs E S Stonecypher of Oklahoma City OK
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ly. Smith
W. F. Hobbs
Beech Avenue
Ava
Patricia Anne
Wasco
Alfred Weaver
Shafter Highway
Michael
Clifford Weaver
Shafter
E. S. Stonecypher
Oklahoma City
Okla
Friends Honor Claudine Gallagure With Surprise Party
A going away party for Claudine Gallagure moving to New Mexico was hosted at her home by Sue Hobbs, Betty Thomas, and Mary Lytle. Attendees included Bobby Nix on, Stanley Hamilton, Darlene Holland, Ernest Holland, James Cook, Betty Fisher, Don Harris, Omega Gallagore, Janie Powell, Ernie Lawarance, Verna Taylor, Jimmie Scott, Glen Hamilton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claudine Gallagure
New Mexico
Sue Hobbs
Betty Thomas
Mary Lytle
Cladine Gallagure
Bobby Nixon
Stanley Hamilton
Darlene Holland
Ernest Holland
James Cook
Betty Fisher
Don Harris
Verna Gallagore
Omega Ellis
Janie Powell
Ernie Lawarance
Verna Taylor
Jimmie Scott
Glen Hamilton
PTA Leader Plans Talk at Maple PTA Installation
Mrs C E Webster retiring president of the Seventh District C P T A will speak at the Maple School auditorium at 7 30 pm on April 10 and install the new officers. The Maple School chorus directed by Mrs Walter Haag will perform a musical program. Hostesses are mothers of second grade pupils the gavel passes from Mrs Arthur Ehrhorn to Mrs Ruben Siemens. An important meeting at 2 pm today on Lerdo highway is urged for chairmen.
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Maple
C.E. Webster
Congress of Parents and Teachers
Maple Parent-Teachers Association
Maple School
Walter Haag
Martin Loepp
Abe Neufeld
Homer Watson
Arthur Ehrhorn
Ruben Siemens
Ehrhorn
Lerdo Highway
Ohanneson Trip Cut by Illness
A Shafter group led by Mr Ohanneson cut their to land journey due to his illness. The party included Mrs Phil Ohanneson Mra J C Ohanneson and Miss Mary Frances Ohanneson. They halted in Florida before returning to Shafter where Ohanneson was hospitalized in Bakersfield but expected home soon.
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Pacific Bible Institute
Maple District
Isaac
Robert Haag
Edward Peters
Sidney Freishauer
Norman Buller
David Heinrichs
Betty Isaac
Mary Anderson
Bakersfield
Doris Bergen
Shafter
Phil Ohaneson
Mra
J. C. Ohanneson
Mary Frances Ohanneson
Florida
Mr. Ohanneson
Ohanneson
Bakersae
Evening Circle Completes Task at Union Church
The Evening Circle of Union Congregational Church completed two afghans for veterans in wheelchairs at a Sawtelle Veterans Hospital on Monday night. Members brought foods for a missionary in India and a clothing bundle was sent to Congregational in Grants New Mexico. The circle plans items for a church bazaar next fall and will host a potluck supper next month.
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Sawtelle Veterans Hospital
Union Congregational Church
D. H. Lundy
Father St
India
Grants
N. M
Lundy
Marvin Hoover
Pierce Family Visit by Private Plane to Santa Monica
Mr and Mrs Vernon Pierce and their daughter Nancy with Ronald arrived by private plane at Santa Monica and stayed with relatives at a family home. They were greeted by Bill Hughes and his wife and toured the area visiting relatives and friends. A CAP major in Kern County lent radio gear to Pierce a member of Squadron One CAP.
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Henry Buhler
Dallas
Ore
Laura
Vernon Isaac
Abe Isaac
Fresno Avenue
Isaac
Vernon Pierce
Nancy
Ronald
West Lerdo Ave
Bill Hughes
Santa Monica
Pierces
Santa Ey
Five Shafter Couples Attend Rotary Meet in Stockton
Five Shafter couples travel to Stockton for a Rotary meeting. Ike Peters E C Eckmann Irvin Nickel Fred Bryant and Dr and Mrs John Revel will journey from Shafter to attend the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Rotary Meet
Stockton
Messrs. and Mesdames
Ike Peters
E. C. Eckmann
Irvin Nickel
Fred Bryant
John Revell
Mayor to speak on civil defense at BPW meeting
Mayor Adolf Kirschenmann will address civil defense needs at 7 30 this evening during the Shafter Business and Professional Women meeting in Lee's Dining Room. The club will nominate new officers, attend the Delano district meeting, and install officers with Miss Dorothy Donohue presiding at a 1 PM luncheon in the high school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolf Kirschenmann
Shafter
Lee
Dorothy Donohue
Nugents Plan Month Long East Visit to Sons
Mr. and Mrs. Nugent of Beech Street left Monday for a month long auto trip to visit their two sons and Mr. Nugent's parents. Their first stop is Stinton Texas to see John Jr. employed by Superior Oil Company. In Biloxi Mississippi they will visit Jim stationed with the Army at Keesler Air Force Base.
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J. B. Nugent
Beech Street
Mr. Nugent
Stinton
Tex
John, Jr
Superior Oil Company
Biloxi
Miss
Jim
Army
Keesler Air Force Base
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E. P. Ewards
D.C
Chester Avenue
Laura Buhler
Forrest Joneses
Sess
Los Angeles
Chicago
Santa Fe
Agent Santa Fe
Nnway
Delano
Inc
Ozark
Reno
Nev
Helen Rymer
J. T. Mayo
Gibson Lane
Glen Norris
J. Norris
Richland Street
St. John
Rose
Sophia Ardismendez
Katie Flores
Rosalie Rios
Richard Gallardo
Mrs.Colling
East
Altar Society Party
Kelly and Somersea Insurance
James Street
Vita
Mattress
Wwe
Cousins
Nugents
Sons
Pacific Avenue
Teo
James Hahn
Aaron B. Lanham
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