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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1959
Page
5
Kathleen Buhler was honored at a shower with Miss Schultz. Guests contributed ads and gifts including lingerie. A story of the honoree’s life was read and refreshments were served, with several named attendees listed.
Shafter residents attended the Fresno wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley G. Schwabenland on Saturday August 8. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Notley Mr. and Mrs. Jack Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Wey and Mr. and Mrs. John L. Peterson who planned to attend but were unable due to out of town guests. They also joined the reception at Edison Social Hall after the ceremony.
Miss Charlotte Pitts daughter of Roy Pitts travelled to La Puente with friend Leroy Crew last Sunday to enjoy water skiing. Mrs. Pitts visited Mrs. Eugene Strauss at Memorial Hospital after thyroid surgery and is expected home August 12. Charlotte Smith and Linda Wadley attend Camp Hart with Mennonite Brethren as part of a church group and plan to return Saturday.
Community churches invite residents to attend services this Sunday welcoming all. Local organizers emphasize inclusive gatherings, music, and fellowship opportunities for families and individuals seeking spiritual connection.
Mrs. Dor othy Chelf and her two children Marge and Richard from Wanoka Oklahoma visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Gorsching in Shafter. Also visiting were their daughter Mrs. Lincoln Goddard and family from Ashland Oregon. The reunions marked the first time in thirteen years the sisters had been together. The Goddards planned further travel to Modes to spend time with Mr. Goddard’s mother. They also spent time with sister and family Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Parrett of Shafter.
Miss Sandra Oxford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Oxford, of Walnut, is visiting, plans to return home in less than two weeks, and resides in Turlock.
Miss Pat Self has returned home after visiting relatives in Sacramento California.
Mr and Mrs Jimmie Phillips and children Patricia Sonny and Loretta return home after a trip to Rockdale and Dallas Texas They visited McAllister Oklahoma to see two brothers and came back July 30 with news of their travels and time away.
Mr and Mrs Russell Paul visit Mrs Pauls parents Mr and Mrs C R Steiger of Ventura with their three daughters Cindy Kathi and Candy. The families plan a week in Medford Oregon to visit relatives before a southern return trip. Local note says Mr and Mrs L L Gauntt of Houston Texas recently visited Mrs Gauntts parents on Shafter Avenue and returned home August 11.
Mr and Mrs H B Mills hosted guests from Oklahoma and Pennsylvania including Bob Mills uncle of TM Mills and Mills daughter Mrs Lola Mc Guire with her children Sabrina Ricky and Shanda from Export Pennsylvania They stayed about five weeks before returning home.
Mr and Mrs Bill Pearce return with children Dean Rodney Steven Ray and Michael to Shafter after a spell in Puyallup Washington They plan to move into their new home this week The father is a Shafter High School graduate.
Mrs. James G. Tucker and her sister Mrs. Carl Pepper left Los Angeles on Saturday morning August 8 to visit their sister Mrs. Minnie Melson in Amarillo, Texas, for an extended stay.
Miss Cathy Shugart, bride elect, was honored at a shower hosted by Gloria Schultz in Cypress Circle. Guests enjoyed games with prizes to Mrs. Robert Bergman and Mrs. John Schultz, a door prize to Mrs. Henry Bergman, and strawberry filled angel food cake. Attendees unable to attend sent gifts from Bakersfield, Reedley, Fresno, and Posey Park.
The Penningtons spent three days in Texas then traveled to Kentucky and Tennessee to visit relatives. They continued with a southern trip to El Monte before returning home.
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