Social Realm Wedding Recitals at the Siemens Home
In Shafter at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Siemens a social wedding was held with Rev. Calvin Allen officiating. Edward Nikkel served as best man Alma Penner acted as maid of honor and a reception followed with a program featuring a duet a reading and a solo. The couple planned a short honeymoon returning to Shafter for weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Siemens
Calvin Allen
Maricopa
Edward Nikkel
Alma Penner
J. J. Siemens
Ronald
Shafter
Rely
A. F. Isaac
Leonard Gaede
Harold Wiens
Vernon Isaac
Betty Lou Isaac
A. W. Gaede
Bergens Entertain Family Members At Recent Dinner
Mr and Mrs J E Bergen entertained members of their family with a chicken dinner at the Bergen home August 17 Guests included H A Kohfeld of Sonora M J Bergen and A F Bergen of Wasco and F D Enns and C W Becker of Shafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Wiedmann
John Rogers
Was‘co
Betty Willis
Long Beach
G. A. Lindquist
J. P. Hansen
R. G. Sanderson
Esther Miller
Elizabeth Ingram
Jeannette Stoner
Harry Fowler
Bergens
J. E. Bergen
Bergen
Dissanes
H A. Kohfeld
Sonora
M. J. Bergen
A. F. Bergen
Wasco
F. D. Enns
C.W. Becker
Shafter
Irvin Fikes Hosts Italian Dinner in Bakersfield
Mr and Mrs Irvin Fike entertained friends at an Italian dinner in Bakersfield. Guests included Mr and Mrs L C Sartin, Mr and Mrs Woody Schultz, Mr and Mrs Harvey Thomas, Mr and Mrs A Peter, Mr and Mrs J R Gann, Mr and Mrs Perry Williams, Mr and Mrs Francis Mathews, and Johnny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Fike
Bakersfield
L. C. Sartin
Woody Schultz
Harvey Thomas
A. Peter
J. R. Gann
Perry Williams
Francis Mathews
Johnny
Travel dollars rise to record six-month total in 1941
Travel spending for the first half of 1941 topped all previous six month periods, signaling intense activity in the American travel sector. The report highlights a historic surge as travelers and industries ramp up activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Frances Midgley Weds Carlton Walker in Westwood Church
Frances Midgley and Carlton W. Walker of Glendale united in marriage Thursday evening at Westwood Church. The ceremony was conducted by Sunmer Knaut with maid of honor Miss Beatrice Darnell and best man Dr. Ben Anderson. After a Vancouver honeymoon the couple will reside in Westwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton W. Walker
Glendale
Westwood Sunmer
Herbert Midgley
Glenn S. Walker
Stanley O. Walker
Albert Kuechel
Gianina Mia
Love
H. Midgley
Shafter
al Eckmann
Madelyn Moody
San Pedro
Harlan Wilson
Lancaster
Noel Barton
San Marino
Jack Ll
Santa Ernesto
San Jacinto
Jessie Allen
San Francisco
Marjorie Grant Weds A S Baldwin in Quiet Home Ceremony
Miss Marjorie Grant became the bride of A S Baldwin in a Saturday evening ceremony at the Grant home. Rev. Alfred T. Chandler officiated with a small group present. The couple plans a northern California wedding trip before settling in Watsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Grant
A. S. Baldwin
Alfred T. Chandler
E. K. Grant
Everett Hull
Charles Baldwin
Inglewood
California
Watsonville
G. A. Wittmayer
Shafter
K. A. Mandeville
Bakersfield
Joseph Heekin
Delano
Clyde Grant
San Diego
Miss Baldwin
Mon‘rovia
Kelly Grant
Fifty families move into first low cost housing units
Fifty families have moved into the initial batch of affordable housing units, marking the start of a new low cost housing project. The development aims to provide stable homes and reduce housing bills for residents.
San Francisco Summer Temperature Average
The article notes the average summer temperature in San Francisco around 60 degrees, indicating a cool, mild climate during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Mrs. Leonard Gaede Heads M.A.S. Club For Coming Year
The M.A.S. club closes a successful year with hostess H. B. Wilson serving refreshments. New officers for the coming year are President Mrs. Leonard Gaede Vice President Mrs. Durward Annis Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. Raymond Mettler and Scribe Mrs. Nathan Williams. Retiring officers include Mrs. Walter Bergen and others. Active members listed include Durward Annis Lawrence Annis Harvey Gaede Leonard Gaede Raymond Mettler Harrell Janzen Albert Peters Walter Bergen John E. Siemens Ernest Schnidt H P Wilson and N A Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Lena Shultz
Eleanor Reiner
Elmer Anderson
Grace Everett
Phyllis Prieve
Edna Wykeoff
Patricia Stringham
Kathleen Janzen
Red Cross
Buck Osborn
Charles McCombs
June Lachenmaier
National Defense
Eleanor Fox
Mary Catherine Lockard
Ellen Davenport
Frieda Newman
Ernest Panero
Judson Appley
Muriel Gage
Tommie Lockard
Marie Toews
Donna Sutton
Carl Gunnarson
Miss Shultz
Eleanor Reimer
Nadra Latta
H. B. Wilson
Friends
Leonard Gaede
Durward Annis
Raymond Mettler
Nathan Williams
Couple Weds in Las Vegas Ceremony
Herbert Frye of Glendale and Nadine Wysuph of Glendale were married Sunday morning in Las Vegas Nevada. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Weidenbach. A trip to Boulder Dam followed the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Frye
Glendale
Ed. Weidenbach
Nadine Wysuph
Las Vegas
Nevada
Weidenbach
Boulder Dam
Welfare group Cans 900 Quarts at Shafter Farm Camp
Miss Lucile Johnson reports the welfare organization at Shafter Farm Workers' Community has canned over 900 quarts of fruit this season. The effort collects free or donated fruit and funds sugar to provide a winter supply for needy families. The canning center is run in the home economics room by camp women who volunteer their time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Farm Workers
Lucile Johnson
Johnson
Upper Cadets Claim Top Spot With 5 0 Win
Upper Cadets moved into first place in the city nightball league after a 5-0 victory over Food Towners. Turker dazzled on the mound with a one hit performance as the Cadets dominated Glamond. Other results include the Pirates over Lower Cadets 12-8 and Food Town over Airfield Officers 6-2. Officers beat Hi-Y 5-1. Tonight’s scheduled game features Quartermasters versus Lower Cadets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food Towners
Glamond
Turker
Pirate
Food Town
Hi-Y
Alameda County Separated: Eight Contiguous Cities
A note states Alameda County comprises eight contiguous cities. A second claim notes Pacific region as a major wool producer, claiming half of national wool production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alameda County
Pacific Region
Young People Hold Mount Greenhorn Conference
Young People from Kern County Menno nite Brethren churches will meet August 30 to September 1 on Mount Greenhorn for their annual conference. Rev H D Wiebe announced the program begins Saturday evening with song and devotion led by Elias Wiebe. Sunday includes sunrise service by Rev P N Hiebert and lessons led by Edward Schellenberg with other sermons and choir numbers. Group hikes and local guides are arranged. Sunday evening features a report on City Terrace Mission Los Angeles by George Sanchez. Labor Day programs include missionary reports from California Yuba City Arizona and Haytork outreach with Rubena Schultz and Lillian Fetequilas listed among speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mennonite Brethren
Kern County
Greenhorn Mountain
Elias Wiebe
Shafter
County Christian Fellowship Organization
Theodore Heinrichs
Bakersfield
Alvin Bergman
John H. Penner
P. N. Hiebert
Edward Schellenberg
Hiebert
H. D. Wiebe
Goossen
Rosedale
Susie Dueck
City Terrace
Los Angeles
George Sanchez
California
Rubena ‘Schultz
Yuba City
Henry Kliewer
Arizona
Elizabeth Rich
Haytork
Lillian Fete Quilas
Acta
Miles Meeting Here Wednesday
J P Hansen district advisor called a mass meeting of Unit No 29 Sun Maid Basin Growers in the Kern county building Shafter for Wednesday September 3 at 8 pm. W A Livers is secretary. The district includes Shafter Wasco and Arvin growers with important matters to be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.P. Hansen
Kern County
Shafter
W. A. Livers
Hansen
Unit No. 29
Wasco
Arvin
Home Flock of Fifteen Hens Fulfills Family Egg Needs
A simple home flock of 15 hens can supply enough eggs to feed a family of four. The note emphasizes small-scale poultry keeping as a practical food source.
San Francisco Consumes 75 Million in Food Each Year
San Francisco uses about 75 million dollars annually to purchase food for residents and institutions. The figure reflects broad consumption across markets and services supporting city dwellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Residential Street Address Notice
A public notice references a property at Street No 180 associated with a maternity facility or services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Maternity
Hiebert Speaks on Conscientious Objectors at Mennonite Church
Dr. P. C. Hiebert, chairman of the Mennonite Central Committee, addressed a large Mennonite Brethren church gathering. He praised the Conscientious Objectors and noted camps are funded by church gifts totaling about 20,000 dollars monthly. He commended Washington officials and highlighted relief work in Europe, with over 3,000,000 dollars distributed in twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. Hiebert
Mennonite Central Committee
Mennonite Brethren Church
United States
Dr. Hiebert
America
Washington
England
France
Warsaw
Poland
Rightmire To VA Two Weeks Vacation Plan
Judge H A Rightmire and Mrs Rightmire will take a two week vacation departing Shafter next Saturday. They will visit son Jay Rightmire in Pasadena then travel to Pismo. Civil matters handled by Clerk J C Penner during absence, criminal cases by Judge Elmer Lobre will stay with Sixteenth District. They plan to return around September 15 with work resuming September 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Rightmire
Rightmire
Shafter H
Jay Rightmire
Pasadena
Pismo
Elmer Lobre
Delano
J.C. Penner
Shafter
Tuckers Return From Vacation to Morriston Arkansas
Mr and Mrs Dan Tucker return from a two week trip to their former home in Morriston Arkansas. They are accompanied by Mr Tucker s daughter Brack Mills and daughter Margaret Ann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Tucker
Morriston
Arkansas
Mr. Tucker
Daugh Brack Mills
Margaret Ann
Light Cotton Crop Predicted in Shafter District
Growers in the Shafter area foresee a light cotton crop this season due to an insect pest the cotton dauber. Despite bulky plants, the setting of squares is low. some improvement is seen recently and dusting efforts have continued. Officials expect peak picking wages to rise, with Kern County anticipating wages higher than in 12 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Robert W. Evans
Kern
State Department of Employment
Shafter District
California
Guests At Tabb Home
Mr and Mrs Donald Fulton of Burbank visited last Thursday and Friday at the home of Dr and Mrs Taylor Tabb in Shafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Fulton
Burbank
Mrs. Taylor Tabb
Shafter
Local Men Get Road Camp Sentences After Car Demolition
Three local men were sentenced in Justice Court by Judge H. A. Rightmire after Modesto police and Constable John Reily nabbed them in the act of demolishing a car with sledge hammers. Watkins drew 180 days with 90 suspended, Williams 90 days with 60 suspended, another Williams 90 days with 30 suspended, and Cagle was turned over to juvenile officers. They had bought a used car from H. B. Chubb and little downpayment was made before the vandalism aimed at parts resale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modesto
Haskell Watkins
Dempsey Williams
Jack Williams
Jack Cagle
Justice Court
H. A. Rightmire
John Reily
Watkins
H. B. Chubb
Chubb
Auto incident in Artesia leaves man injured
A man in Artesia, New Mexico, died recovering from a broken knee after his own auto rolled back onto him. He had exited to push the stalled vehicle to face downhill when it ran over him. The San Francisco Mining Exchange is noted as the nation’s largest such group. In San Francisco the record low temperature reached 27 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Artesia
Kiddie
The
San Francisco Mining Exchange
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Trinity Methodist Church
Rachael Rankin
John Beard
Palo Alto
Mr. Rankin
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Donald ‘Saunders
Pacific Northwest
Michener Manor
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Doris Montgomery
Russell L. Floro
Tom J. Cunningham
Carl L. River
Edwin J. Wit
Irvin Fikes
Frances Midgley
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Marjorie Grant, A. S. Baldwin
Ruth Warkentin
Ruth Aeramet
Mire
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Vera Blazer
Viola Penner
Josephine Klassen
Adolph Goertzen
Ernie Bartel
Amd
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Marjorie Wood
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Mount Greenhorn
Miles
M. B. Church
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Carole Landis
Charlie Ruggles
Parson OF
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Mickey Rooney
Judy Garland
Andy Hardy
Lew Ayers
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