BPW Panel To Select New Officers
A nominating committee was chosen at the Business and Professional Women's Club meeting at Don Christensen's home to pick a slate of officers. Members include Mesdames George Collins Margaret Smith and David Mere. Installation is May 20 with a progressive dinner. A public affairs dinner is set for Apr 15 with Wasco and Shafter members. Delegates to the Merced district meeting are Alice Brown Nina Lockhart and Gerry Mundt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Women's Club
Don Christensen
Pacific
Mesdames
George Collins
Margaret Smith
David Mere
Wasco and
Shafter
Merced
Alice Brown
Nina Lockhart
Gerry Mundt
Christensen
Accordian Band Presents Show at Kern Academy Assembly Hall
The Kern Academy Assembly Hall hosted an accordion band show sponsored by the Finance Committee. Mrs. Justin Weishaar directed a program of eight numbers plus accordion and piano duets by Ilona Weishaar, Janice Dirksen, Carla Fay Nightengale, Dora Fitterer, Charlotte Pitts, Virginia Voth, Garry Nightengale, Karen Weishaar, Norman Isaac, and Lionel Nightengale. The girls wore colorful formals and the stage featured greenery and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern Academy
Accordian
Kern Academy Assembly Hall
Finance Committee
Justin Weishaar
Ilona Weishaar
Janice Dirksen
Carla Fay Nightengale
Dora Fitterer
Charlotte Pitts
Virginia Voth
Garry Nightengale
Karen Weishaar
Norman Isaac
Lionel Nightengale
Lionel
Janice Dirk
Couple Seis Pick June 11 Wedding Day
Miss Margaret Williams of Shafter will marry Doyle Dunham also of Shafter on June 11. Williams is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Callaway and a Shafter High School student. Dunham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Dunham, recently graduated from Bakersfield College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Williams
Doyle Dunham
Shafter
Williams
A. R. Callaway
Thomas Lane
Tom Dunham
West Marengo Ave
Shafter High School
Bakersfield College
Mrs. Bill Ross Visits Parents in Shafter
Mrs. Bill Ross of Stockton spent last weekend in Shafter visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. S. N. West at 165 Poso Street. Her husband, a Navy enlistee since March, stationed at Treasure Island and later moved to Austria Oregon, plans to return to Shafter May 1 awaiting his release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Ross
Stockton
Shafter
S. N. West
Poso St
Minter Village
Navy
Treasure Island
Austria
Ore
Pontiac Kin Visit Highlights Local Guests
Relatives from Pontiac Michigan stay with Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Woodard at 364 Manuel Ave. Mr Woodards mother Mrs I A Woodard visits from St. Petersburg Florida for two months. Mrs Woodards father Orville S Powers plans a tour to Phoenix San Diego Shafter Portland and Seattle next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac
Mich
L. J. Woodard
Manuel Ave
Mr. Woodard
I. A. Woodard
St. Petersburg
Fla
Shafter
Layette Shower for Mrs. Wilbur Scheideman Held
A layette shower given Tuesday night at Mrs. George Wedel's home in Los Angeles avenue honored Mrs. Wilbur Scheideman formerly Marcella Duerksen. Co hosts were Mrs. C C Duerksen her mother Mrs. Burton Martin and Miss Clarabelle Fenderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Scheideman
George Wedel
Los Angeles Avenue
C. C. Duerksen
Burton Martin
Clarabelle Fenderson
Marcella Duerksen
Big Little Sister Meeting Discusses County Units
Seventh district PTA hosted a Big Little Sister meeting at Mrs. J. Dow's Stockdale road home. The all day event included a pot luck luncheon and honored state convention guidance from Bakersfield council leader Mrs. C. A. Bone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Bravo
J. Dow
Stockdale Road
Rosedale
Fruitvale
Greeley
Standard
Beardsley
Lerdo
Norris
C. A. Bone
Bakersfield
Bone
Gla =ton
Jean Wilson
Frank O’nei
Bible Reading Discussion at Adamsens Home
A biblical reading and discussion on Daniel II was held Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Adamsen, 515 Klassen Dr. Films accompanied the reading. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Dan Voth and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Abe Toews, Miss Eva Toews, and Russell Toews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Morris Adamsen
Dan Voth
Abe. Toews
Eva Toews
Russell Toews
Jimmy Woodard Birthday Party Celebrated At Home
Jimmy Woodard’s ninth birthday was celebrated Monday afternoon at his Manne Avenue home. Mrs. L J Woodard hosted a party with a full length movie for the guests and a circus themed table cloth and cake. Attendees included Jeff Panero, Jackie Arnold, Johnny Arnold, Herb Jacobsen, Donald Blumkin, Bobby Collins, Stevie Ruggenberg, Charles McClain and David Woodard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Woodard
L. J.woodard
Mary Brown
Mrs. Woodard
Jeff Panero
Jackie
Johnny Arnold
Herb Jacobsen
Donald Blumkin
Bobby Collins
Stevie Ruggenberg
Charles McClain
David Woodard
Visit to Wild Flower Field Feature of Trek
A group of local families and guests traveled to wild flower fields off the Porterville Highway for a Sunday picnic. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Dan Gloeckler and houseguests, Mr. and Mrs. Herb Bartel of Montebello, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wiens and family, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Bartel and family of Wasco, and Mr. and Mrs. Jake Bergen and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porterville Highway
Dan Gloeckler
Herb Bartel
Montebello
Harold Wiens
Allan Bartel
Wasco
Jake Bergen
Civic Flower Show Set for April Sixteen
Civic Flower Show planned with school youths featuring exhibits and arrangements from 9 to 11 a.m. and 2:30 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the local club venue. Judges include Mrs. Channeson and a panel of local ladies. prizes include an umbrella and lawn tarp. Seven entry sections cover roses, bulbs, annuals, perennials, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ree
Aie
eSictm Club
Phil Channegon
Ras
Don Ruggenberg
Mesdames
J. B. Nugent
C. W. Christopher
Grant Jensen
Don’ Ruggenberg
John J. Peters Jr
Ernest Panero
J. H. Fuller
de Ware
Dave Muir
Ed Schors
A. P. Channeson
Les Melton
Walter
Robb Walt
Artell
Clydeary
Channeson
L. J. Jacobsen
Orvin Metter
A. Ohanneson
M. L. Thomas
Jacobsen
William Kyrr al
Wick Sauu
Janet Jacobsen
Ronnie Baker
Mary Todd
Pathfinders Picnic at Woody Flowers and Fun
The Pathfinders from the Seventh day Adventist Church visited Woody for a picnic on Sunday. Forester guided a flower viewing and a nature hunt while Charles Larson found 34 flower varieties. Participants included many named club members and leaders enjoying baseball, hiking, sack lunches and ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pathfinders
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Charles Larson
Aos
Tee Isaac
Reubenne Nightengale
Ernest Claremore Fenderson Sr
Jack Wook
Elsie Eyraud
Fred Parker Honored At Birthday Dinner
Fred Parker was honored at a birthday dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. David Trout at 442 East Euclid Street. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Trout, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Chappell with Wanda, and Mr. and Mrs. Parker with Linda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Parker
Fred. Parker
David Trout
East Euclid St
Mrs. Trout
Clyde Chappell
Wanda
Mrs. Parker
Linda
Miss Aletha Schaeffer Feted At Bakersfield Kitchen Shower
A kitchen shower for Miss Aletha Schaeffer was hosted at the home of Mrs. Ed Schaeffer in Bakersfield. The bride‑to‑be, daughter of Mrs. Rose Schaeffer of Shafter, will wed Joseph Sharp of Fort Bragg on May 11 at Ebenezer Reformed Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aletha Schaeffer
Ed Schaeffer
Bakersfield
Rose Schaeffer
Shafter
Joseph Sharp
Fort Bragg
Ebenezer Reformed Church
Mesdames
Myrtle Muller
Ed Pothier
Leonard Schaeffer
Art Hensen
Marvin Bender
Fred Delzer
Ewald Goehring
Jack Adcock
Oscar Hargis
Estin Williams
Eileen Schaeffer
Mayre Muller
Oscar Schaeffer
Herman Ehly
Cuyama Valley
Pete Brawly
Baptism of Randall Charles Zachary Held at Union Church
The three month old Randall Charles Zachary was baptized after 11 a.m. services Sunday at Union Congregational Church. Grandparents Clyde Zachary hosted a post service dinner at their Lerdo avenue home. Attending family members include Clifford Zachary Pat Zachary Bakersfield Clint Parker and Donald Zachary. Giant sequoias are native to California from Placer to Tulare counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall Charles
Zachary
Donald Zachary
Lerdo Highway
Union Congregational Church
Clyde Zachary
Lerdo Avenue
Clifford Zachary
Pat Zachary
Bakersfield
Clint Parker
Randall
Church Plans Holiday Rites At Union Congregational
Rev Gordon Baker announces special Good Friday and Easter services for Union Congregational Church. A cantata by the church choir titled Hail King of Glory will be directed by Mrs Harold Greene with Harold Greene and Mrs T R Anderson as soloists. Easter Sunday features two services 930 and 1100 with a 930 Sunday School program and sermons on Life without Death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Gordon Baker
Congregational Church Choir
Harold Greene
Lawrence Keating
Glen Putman
T. R. Anderson
Pierne
Births Reported in Wasco and Shafter Areas
A daughter born Tuesday morning at Mercy Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Owen Roger of Wasco Chaning. Charles named for newborn son born last Thursday at 6 p.m. to Mr. and Mrs. L Charles Hitchcock of Shafter. Weighing eight pounds one ounce, he has a sister Gail. Grandparents are Charles W Hitchcock and J W Frizzell of Shafter. Mother is Virginia Frizzell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital
Owen Roger
Wasco
Home Adviser Plans Continuation Meeting at Farm Bureau
A continuation re upholstery session for a chair is planned by the Farm Bureau women. The meeting at 9:30 a.m. on April 17 will be led by home adviser Miss Dorothy Wilkinson. Materials selection through sewing and chair covering will be demonstrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Dorothy Wilkinson
Alameda Family Visits Relatives in Shafter
Mr and Mrs James Bellows and Connie of Alameda visit relatives in Shafter while Mrs Bellows recovers from illness and undergoes surgery. Bellows is on a 10 day Navy furlough and will rejoin his wife after her operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bellows
Connie
Alameda
Shafter
Jack
Jackson Street
Bellows
Whch
Navy
Shafter Wale
Book Review Meet Feature at Union National Church
A Monday Evening Circle meeting at Union National Church featured a review of a book and slides by Mrs. Marvin Hoover. Miss Allender demonstrated slides while Mrs. Gordon Baker read excerpts and Mrs. Baker reviewed a book on child discipline. Refreshments were served by Mesdames Robert, Walter, Marvin Hoover, and Miss Allender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union National Church
Marvin Hoover
Miss Allendersh
Orander
Gordon ‘Baker
Baker
Robert Ae Walter
Miss _Allender
April Fool's Day Party Honors Mrs Ware and Mrs Putman
An April Fool's Day gathering hosted by Mrs. George Vannatta honored Mrs. Bert Ware and Mrs. Glen Putman who were born in July. After luncheon, bridge awarded high prize to Mrs. Phil Clarkin and low to Bill Bender with consolation to Mrs. J. L. Hill. Attendees included Mesdames E. A. Brown, C. J. Hill, Coane Z ler, Philin, L. Godard, Bill Bender, A. P. Bert Ware and Glen Putman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Vannatta
Bert Ware
Glen Putman
Phil Clarkin
Low
Bill Bender
J. L. Hill
Mesahmes E. A. Brown
C. J. L. Hill
Cat Coane Zler
Philin
Bill
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BPW
Accordian Band
Pontiac Kin
LIFE + LOOK + POST
Collier's Farm Journal
Amos 'N
Andy
Yan
Indole
Adrienne
King Craft
Cologne
Ony
Parker
Wurkish
Txtra
Shafter Drug Store
Layette
Dan Toews
Arthur Dirksen
Shirley Cramer
Carac Lorenz
Mesdames Hazel Broecker
Pete Klatt
Abe Zachari
John Isaac
Bill Isaac
Mary Barling
Mildred
Walter Zimmerman
C.E. Fenderson Jr
C. E. Junior Fenderson
Leon Pitts
Jay Pitts
Jake Horst
Eugene Strauss
al McGill
Abe Mazlum
Ezra Schneider
Elsie Schneider
Roy Pitts
Elmer Biloff
Julius Kurtz
Willard Neumann
Gideon Richert
Christine Cramer
Joshua
Henry Duerksen
Jacob Ebel
C. Duerksen
Cornelius Nightingale
Anna Wall
A. V. Bentz
Gus Tisch
Bill Duerksen
Donald Hull Inieteeneuste
Ryan Jenries
Vera Neumann
Myron Myrick
Ezra Heinze
Evelyn. Warkentine
Beulah Neuman
Christine Unruh
Jean Wilcoxon
Kenneth Pipkin
Carl J. Neumann
Kenneth Pipkins
Bonnie Williams
Charles Humbert
E. H. Lilly
Wilma Sullivan
Alvin Weidenbath
D. J. Oblander
Pete Dirksen
Jack Wilcoxon
Denier Rayon
Denier
Central Ave
Elaine Fleming
Woody
Pathfinder Club
Bobby Holmes
Kerry Adamson
Dennis Heinze
Bobby Sanders
Judy Sanders
Dennis Ehrhardt
Barbara Jean Horst
Patricia Curry
Beverly Nightengale
Jimmy Isaac
Dale Few
Larry Toews
Roland Toews
Dean Bonlie
Darrel Funk
Garry Funk
Ginger Schneider
Dianne Schneider
Janet Biloff
LaVon Craft
Joyce Sexton
Ruth Sexton
Evelyn Bonlie
Carolyn Fitterer
Bobby Baerg
Frank Isaac
Audrey Isaac
Louise Isaac
Johnny Lee Isaac
Norta Rusk
Beau Rand Rusk
Jerry Holmes
David Jarrad
Galen Dirksen
Carol Lorenz
Shirley Owens
Leon
Robert Owens
Jane Owens
Dorothy Kellar
Jerry Wesley
Miss Schaeffer
Schaeffer
Eeea
California
Placer County
Tulare County
Albert Braziers
Shafter Recaptire Shop
E. Leido
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