Wilhites Celebrate 71st Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs W L Wilhite of 415 Curtis Avenue celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary with a gathering of 53 relatives and friends at Mannel Park. Attendees included their children and spouses from Snyder, Ringgold, Wasco, Oxnard, and Wasco, plus extended families from Inglewood, Brawley, Los Angeles, Bakersfield, Woodlake, Buttonwillow, Hanford, and Shafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.L. Wilhite
Curtis Avenue
Mannel Park
Junior
Blanche Wilhite
Paul
Denise Richardson
Snyder
Oklahoma
Hazel Bonham
Will
Ringgold
Texas
Issac Wilhite
June
Tammy
Wasco
Kenneth
Nany
Desiree
Oxnard
Class of 1970 plans 10 year Shafter reunion
The Shafter High School Class of 1970 schedules a June 28 1980 dinner dance at Stockdale Country Club with steak and chicken, dancing to Pleasant Company, gifts, prizes, and a souvenir book. A family picnic is set for the next day at the Shafter High Ag Farm from 1 to 5 p.m. Reservations due by May 1 through chairs Mary Wegis and Carla Sperling. The planning group seeks addresses for numerous former classmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High School
Stockdale Country Club
Shafter High Ag
Mary (Miller) Wegis
Buttonwillow
Carla
Taffera) Sperling
Bakersfield
Linda Allen
Angie Alvidrez
Bobbie Christian
Mary Chronister
Tim Fletcher
Tony Flores
Tom Halimen
Sharon Heflin
Gene Hulberg
Joann Johnson
Carl Lamirand
Roger Lawrence
Aobert Linn
Sandra Medra
Guenther Sisters Celebrate Three April Birthdays at Hodel's
The Guenther sisters held a luncheon at Hodel's in Bakersfield last Thursday to honor three April birthdays. Birthday girls were Wilma Guenther Rose Jenkins of Bakersfield and Velma Guenther age 85. Attendees included Helen Aved Fresno Frankie Osborne and her daughter Lake Isabella Wilma Yingst Eunice Carter Bakersfield and Georgette Kadel Shafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guenther
Hodel'’s
Bakersfield
Wilma Guenther
Rose Jenkins
Velma Guenther
Helen Aved
Fresno
Frankie Osborne
Lake Isabella
Wilma Yingst
Eunice Carter
Georgette Kadel
Shafter
Teresa Lehman Weds Mike Enns At Shafter MB Church
Teresa Lehman and Mike Enns married before about 400 guests at Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church on March 22. The couple now reside in Delano where Mike works at Security National Bank and Teresa teaches in Delano schools. she will earn a teaching credential from Fresno Pacific College in December. The ceremony was officiated by Reverend Henry Harder with vocal music by Merv Bushman, Carol Bushman, and Larry Prieve, and instrumentalists Gail Pauls Kim Ewert and Kelly Bergen. The bridal party wore blue empire gowns. the bride wore an Empire style gown with Chantilly lace and a yellow blue white bouquet. Honeymooned in San Francisco Lake Tahoe and Reno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teresa Lehman
Mike Enns
Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church
Enns
Merrill Lehman
Shafter
Nick Enns
Reedley
Delano
Mike
Security National Bank
Teresa
Fresno Pacific College
Henry Harder
Merv
Carol Bushman
Larry Prieve
Doris Unruh
Gail Pauls
Kim Ewert
Kelly Bergen
Princess Ann
Fresno
Julie
Colleen Lehman
Cheryl Enns
Deanna Peters
Pam Watkins
Cindy Schuil
San Francisco
Lake Tahoe
Reno
Shafter High School
Immanuel High School
Kern District Women’s Clubs Convene At Shafter Hall
The newly elected president chose Rainbows Remembrance of the past Inspiration for the future as the theme for Kern District Women’s Clubs and their annual convention at Shafter Veterans Hall. Catherine White led rainbow installations, with officers named Toni Moore Lois Heath Dorothy Moore Helen Hasty Pat Richardson Neva Sprayberry and Lillian McVey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern District
Shafter Veteran’s Hall
Veteran’s Hall
Sierra Vista Mobile Home Estates
Catherine White
Toni Moore
Weldon
Lois Heath
Bakersfield
Dorothy Moore
McFarland
Helen Hasty
Shafter
Pat Richardson
Neva Sprayberry
Lillian McVey
Sprayberry
Gene Lytle Guest at CBMC Meeting Thursday
Gene Lytle owner of Lytle Custom Spray Service will share his faith in the Lord this Thursday at the Christian Business Men's Connection meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Lytle
CBMC
Lytle Custom Spray Service
Christian Business
Cynthia Absher Dean's List honoree and community speaker
Cynthia Absher, a 1978 Shafter High School graduate, is named to Bakersfield College Dean's List for outstanding scholarship and plans to graduate in June with a Business Administration major. She aims to enter California State College, Bakersfield in fall and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Marcus Absher. She previously earned American Legion and Teen to Teen Teachers scholarships and a Band of America award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Absher
Shafter High School
Bakersfield College
California State College
Bakersfield
Marcus Absher
Shafter
Miss Abster
American Legion
Band of America
Ryan girl wins Richland Junior High Masonic Award
Ryan outstanding Cindy Ryan daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Ryan chosen by Richland Junior High Staff to receive the annual Masonic Lodge Award for outstanding student of the 1979 80 school year. She will also receive a 50 savings bond and be honored April 22 1980 at the Masonic Lodge Awards Banquet Bakersfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cindy Ryan
Roy Ryan
Richland
Masonic Lodge
Miss Ryan
Kern County
La Rosa Starlight Circle Roast Beef Dinner
The annual La Rosa Starlight Circle roast beef dinner will be Sunday April 20 at the Wasco Masonic Temple from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm. General chairman is Mrs Velma Downey. Menu features roast beef mashed potatoes gravy string beans cabbage slaw and homemade pies with coffee tea and punch. Tickets are 4.50 for adults 2.75 for children under 12 available from any Starlight Circle member or at the door. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Rosa
Starlight Circle
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Michael Riggs
Jean Robinson
Willis Rogers
Richard Sawyer
Eugene Sloas
Margaret Spradlin
Arnold Tanner
Linda Turner
Rick Walters
Jeanette Wheeler
Mrs
Woman’s Club Convention
Marilda White
American National Bank
Stockdale
Yee’s
Gene
Shafter Area
cBhic
Dodger Stadium
Glenville
Ford Agency
Ashby
Central Valley
Lerdo Highway
Ryan
Richland Ave
Sam Hensley
Jim Wiens
Mennonite Brethren Church
Kern
California
Church OF the Nazarene
W. Lerdo Kenneth Mitchell
ST. Therese Catholic Church
W. Lerdo
Msgr
John A. Delany
Pentecostal Church OF God
S. Shafter Ave
P.Y.P.A
Fred L. Hanshew
Alif
E. Tulare Ave. Shafter
Owen C. Onsum
Reformed Church
Sunset
James Maynard Koerner
God
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Central Avenue Shafter
Congress
Shafter Press
Bing Shafter
Frank W
Donald L. Reed
Rick Lawler
Publishers News
Cordova
Covelo Indian Reservation
People’s Church of
James St
Ted Larson
W. Lordo
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H.D. Rutledge
Noel Weeks
Menno Schellenberg
W.W. Brewer
First Assembly OF God
Elm StreEt
John P. Davis
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