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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1953
Page
3
Union Congregational Church sponsors a mother daughter banquet on May 8 in the fellowship hall with 140 tickets on sale. Roy Farrell chairs the event assisted by Bruce Crawford dinner Jack Austin tickets Herb Miller program and Don Ruggenberg cleanup. A prize goes to the mother who shouts loudest at her children and another for the mother with the most daughters.
Sen og e second son Terry Lawson born at 10 05 in Delano Hospital to Mr and Mrs Wayne Hill of McFarland. Weighs eight pounds three ounces. Grandparents Mrs J L Hill Shafter and Mr and Mrs Lewis Wright of McFarland. Peggy born at 11 pm Apr 18 at Miss Freise’s Maternity Home to Mr and Mrs Jake Bergen of Shafter. Weighs seven pounds three ounces.
Afternoon Club members will meet for a luncheon at 12 30 p m next Wednesday in Memorial Hall Mrs A P Channeson will chair the meeting with reports on district and state conventions Musical talent from Shafter High School presented by Ernest Grat of the school staff Mrs D H Lundy luncheon chairman assisted by Mesdames Ed Warren Wilbur Stogker and John Revell About 900000 poppy seeds are equal to make a pound
A bridge luncheon at Motel Canelo on Friday featured Maypole themed decor with Maypole blossoms. Prize winners included Mesdames Glen Putman first and William Bender second while Horace Gray earned a consolation prize and Emil Bender won door prizes.
Mr and Mrs Henry Triner of Pacific Street traveled to the Southland for the weekend enjoying the outing and local sights.
Goldie Gipson daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Glenn of Shafter married Marion Howard Tatum son of Mr and Mrs Howard Tatum of Wasco in a Friday evening ceremony at the Missionary Baptist Church Wasco. Rev Ted Mouser officiated with maid of honor Frankie Guenther of Shafter. The couple reside at 1064 7th Place Wasco. Goldie a Shafter High School graduate and former Coronation queen. Marion a Wasco High School graduate, Army veteran, now employed by Western Electric Bakersfield.
A yellow and white themed shower was hosted at Mrs. Phil Channpson’s home on Mannel Avenue Tuesday evening honoring bride elect Phyl lis Peters. Friends and relatives from Wasco and out of town attended, with guests listed alphabetically and carriage of the yellow and white decor noted throughout the refreshments and living room.
Buttonwillow Farm Bureau Women’s Home Department announces a benefit card party and flower shower at the Farm Bureau Hall from 1 to 4 pm on May 7. Mrs Wayne Smith chairs ticket sales. Dessert, bridge and canasta, prizes for card games and the floral show. Public invited to floral exhibit with arrangements welcome. Entries due by 11 am. Three main divisions: best arrangements, bloom quality, and potted houseplants. Ticket sales strong. record attendance expected.
The Kern County Union High School District announces two new coaches at Shafter High School. Donald M McCauley will mentor the Colonels and teach physical education, while Don L Murfin will coach Class C basketball and teach physics and biology. Also joining as a new teacher is David F Marshart with additional staff changes including a leave of absence for Joseph Galante and resignations of Miss Letizia and Thomas E Letizia.
Job's Daughters observed Go To Church Sunday at Union Congregational Church led by honored queen Maudie Crabb. Attendees included Wasco and Shafter members with guardians, officers, and multiple princesses and past queens listed among the group.
Eight year old Mary Thompson was honored with a swimming party and patio picnic at her Grant street home. Guests included Annette Dooley Connie Hare Sharon Brown Sally Sill Tim Anderson Chris Senn Ronnie and Margaret Baker Robbie Channeson Sharon Peters Cheryl McClure Julie Todd Dana Bledsoe Janice Handel Lynn Ann Wiedmann Marcia Craig and Bill Thompson. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Thom Mrs Ed Coker assisted with the celebration.
Maple 4-H Club plans county exhibit day with judging contests for home economics and agriculture groups at Golden State School and Kern County Fairgrounds. Seven members will model in the dress review, demonstrations will follow, and prizes include trips to the state fair and summer camp.
Mrs Clyde Harmon entertained friends at her Lerdo Avenue home Monday evening. Refreshments included doughnuts coffee and punch. Attendees were Mr and Mrs R H Killen Mesdames June Harlen Myrtle Garton Edna Eus then Clydene Ingraham Essie Bell Biddie Bell Ruby Grumble Nora Nixon and Philip Smith.
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