Marie Kniffen Weds Shafter Boy In Church Rites
Marie Kniffen of Bakersfield married Calvin Marvin Goehring of Shafter at Trinity Methodist Church Bakersfield in a Sunday ceremony officiated by Reverend Arthur Wallace. The couple's reception was at the Hotel El Tejon followed by a Santa Barbara honeymoon. they reside at 6940 James Road Bakersfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Methodist
Rosalie Mills
Robert Renfro
Richard Kniff
Paul Condit, Jr
Las Vegas
Nevada
Santa Barbara
Condit
Beulah Mae Neuman
Joseph Neuman
Shafter
Wasco
Merced Avenue
Peter Ohanneson Hosts at Dinner
The A. Peter Ohannesons hosted a dinner at their Manuel Avenue home on Saturday evening. Guests included Norman Polasky Charles Manley Lawrence Weill and others from Bakersfield Tulare and Shafter. The event featured a Mexican fruit basket and fall decor with copper candle holders. A screening of travel pictures from Mexico and Yucatan followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Peter Ohannesons
Manuel Avenue
Mexico
Yucatan
Harry Lang
Keith McKee
Bakersfield
Merle Taylor
Tulare
Charles Burns
J. C. Channeson
Shafter
Pheasant Served At Dinner Party In Riverside Home
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mettler hosted a dinner party at their Riverside Drive residence on Friday night. The entree featured pheasant brought back from a South Dakota hunting trip. A dining card noted a 1921 Texas measurement of 14.16 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mettler
Riverside Drive
South Dakota
Texas
Maid of Cotton Contest Entries To Close Dec 10
Applications for the state Maid of Cotton contest must reach the Central Valley Empire Association in Fresno by Friday December 10. College and university contestants will be chosen next week. The California winner goes to the Memphis finals in January and earns a six month tour with all expenses paid, plus gowns and a Ford convertible after touring Europe and meeting officials. Application blanks available from Central Valley Empire Association, P.O. Box 905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Valley Empire Association
Fresno
Committee On
California Apparel Creators of
Los Angeles
Manufacturers & Wholesalers Association of
San Francisco
Bakersfield
California
Memphis
Tf Hollywood
Paris
Europe
Senate
House of Representatives
Ford Dealers
Central Valley Empire, Association
P.O
Bakersfield Teen Robert Haag Audiences at Local Recital
Shafter virtuoso Robert Haag, seventeen, a Bakersfield College student, gave a Monday recital in the Harvey Auditorium little theater. He performed Bach, Schubert, Brahms, and Debussy to a bewitched audience. The concert was part of the Starring Kern County Artists radio series on KERO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Robert Haag
Harvey Auditorium
Bakersfield
Haag
Kern County
Bakersfield College
Bach
Schubert
Brahms
Debussy
KERO
Pasadena
Birthday Observed By Carolyn Elom
Carolyn Elom celebrated her fourth birthday on December 1 at a South Shafter home with games and toy balloons. A decorated cake and ice cream followed, and photos were taken. Attending were family and friends including Doyle Elom and several others. visitors Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Houck of Forbes, N. D. were noted in the community chest report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Elom
South Shafter
Jackie Ashmore
Betty Jean Ham- Baird
Brenda Ballard
Doyle Elom
Chappel Smith
Judy Duncan
Gloria McAdults
Mesdames
Dick Howard
John Peck
Betty Gladys Our
Hamblin
Shafter
Enoch Houck
Forbes, N. D
Houck
Edwin Bender
Don Schnaidt
Bridge Luncheon At Motel Canelo
A Saturday afternoon bridge luncheon was held at Motel Canelo with about 44 ladies in attendance. Hostesses included Mrs. Fred Ruhlman, Mrs. P. C. Guenther, Mrs. W. M. Lowe, and Mrs. Christine Roscamp. The event featured holiday table decor and Christmas card tally prizes after lunch and bridge.
Bluebirds Make Xmas Towels
The Bluebirds met Thursday at guardian Mrs Evelyn Linda's home to embroider tea towels as Christmas gifts for mothers. Refreshments followed. New members Mary McKinney and Kathleen Howell joined. other attendees included Donna Morris Lana Lachenmaier Pat Kirschenmann Paula Nix Beverly Tatum Patsy Stoller Linda Carol Hooks Carol Wilcher. Altitudes in San Francisco range from sea level to 938 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluebirds
Evelyn Linda
Mary McKinney
Kathleen Howell
Donna Morris
Lana Lachenmaier
Pat Kirschenmann
Paula Nix
Beverly Tatum
Patsy Stoller
Linda
Carol Hooks
Carol Wilcher
Alice Thompson W D Camp Marry In Surprise Rites
Alice Thompson and William Dwire Camp wed in a surprise Las Vegas ceremony conducted by Judge Mac Namee. Maid of honor Lorraine Kleinkauf joined the couple on a chartered plane from Bloomington Nebraska to Nevada. The couple plans a brief honeymoon and will reside in an apartment on Beth Eden Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Thompson
W. D. Camp
William Dwire Camp
Las Vegas
MacNamee
Nevada
Lorraine Kleinkauf
Minter
Field
Glendale
Beth Eden Street
Shafter
Ingraham Lumber Company
Bakersfield High School
Bakersfield College
Camp
J. L. Hill
S. A. Camp
Dudley
Wasco
W. B. Camp
Bakersfield
Ipport Community Chest
Bristows Host at Dinner Party
Mr and Mrs Remington Bristow hosted a dinner at their Lerdo Road home on Sunday evening. A chicken dinner was served and the group spent the rest of the evening visiting with guests Mr and Mrs Channing Crandall Miss Virgil Bartel John Bartel Lauress Fike Wade Singley of Wasco the Bristows and their daughter Rita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remington Bristow
Lerdo Road
Channing Crandall
Virgil Bartel
John Bartel
Lauress Fike
Wade Singley
Wasco
the Bristows
Rita
Philharmonic Seeks Kern County Young Violinist For First Children's Concert
The Kern Philharmonic Orchestra plans a December 12 children's concert at Bakersfield High School with 15 year old Saundra Berkova as soloist performing Beethoven violin concerto. Edouard Hurlimann conducts Saint-Saëns Carnival of the Animals. Seats reserved by schools and free tickets via principals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern Philharmonic Orchestra
Bakersfield High School
Edouard Hurlimann
Saundra Berkova
America
Miss Berkova
Saint-Saen
Keith S. McKee
Kern Philharmonic Society
Kern County
KERO
Pasadena
Adventist Group Attends Federated Dorcas Rally in Lynwood
Members from Shafter Seventh-day Adventist Church attended the Federated Dorcas annual grand rally and benefit program in Lynwood on November 21. The event featured music by Glendale and Lynwood Academy Bands, remarks by Dorcas leaders and visitors, and a food and craft sale that raised over $12,000 for relief work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Seventh-day Adventist Church
Federated Dorcas
Lynwood
Dorcas Society
D. R. Schierman
Southern California
Andrew Fearing
Glendale
Lynwood Academy
M. D. Plumb
A. W. Rowe
David Voth
Southern California Conference
Dorcas
Barbara McDonnell
Berlin
Germany
America
R. A. Anderson
Near East
Elder Anderson
Ministerial Association
Shafter
B. A. Reile
Dave Ruth
Melvin
Jake
Etel
Norman
Julius Kurtz
Ezra Schneider
George Wedell
Jimmie
Donna
George Mayer
Wm. Schneider
Family
Dan Toews
Elmer Biloff
Rachel Morse
Esther Neumann
Claude Myrtle Florig
Junior Women Set December 8 Meeting with Film
Annabel Thompson president of the Junior Women's Club announces the next Wednesday meeting December 8 at 8 o'clock in the Woman's Club House. Pacific Telephone and Telegraph will present a sound movie. Mrs. Vina Cross cannot attend due to a date conflict. Members urged to attend as plans will be made for Christmas baskets and final party plans for December 22 at the clubhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annabel Thompson
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company
Vina Cross
Bakersfield
Thompson
Yuletide Program Set by Richland P T A
A Christmas program by the Richland Parent Teachers Association will be held Monday December 13 at 7 30 in the high school gymnasium. The event features the Shafter primary and the Richland School band. Thanksgiving guests at Theo Voth home include Mrs Voth and her siblings and their spouses from Old River Bakersfield Carruthers and nearby areas with children in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Parent - Teachers Association
Shafter
Richland
Theo Voth
Voth
Dick Epp
Charles Bowker
Raymond Epp
Old River
Lloyd Lowell
Bakersfield
John Epp
Gerhardt Epp
Eugene Epp
Carruthers
Public concert by orchestra on December 13
The article states that only adults accompanying a group may attend the concert. The next public concert by the orchestra will be Monday evening December 13, the day after the first children's concert.
Adventists Elect Church Officers
The Seventh day Adventist Church held its annual election on December 1 for 1949 offices. Elected were Professor Michal alko as chairman of the board of elders Ezra Schneider first deacon Mrs Wm Johnson first deaconess Julius Kurtz church clerk C C Kellar church treasurer Dr J J Baerg missionary leader Vernon Schneider Sabbath school superintendent and Gideon Richert head usher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh - Day Adventist Church
Michalalko
Ezra Schneider
Wm. Johnson
Julius Kurtz
C. C. Kellar
J. J. Baerg
Vernon Schneider
Gideon Richert
Friends Attend Housewarming at Rachael Kirschenmann Home
A group of friends gathered Friday evening at Rachael Kirschenmann’s home for a housewarming. Guests enjoyed a buffet supper served by Mrs. agene Handel with family members Eugene Handel and children Bill Handel Delmer Mettler Daniel Schnaidt Mr and Mrs Herb Handel Jerome Mettler and Elaine Klaudt in attendance. UPPORT COMMUNITY CHEST-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachael Kirschenmann
Agene Handel
Eugene Handel
Bill Handel
Delmer Mettler
Daniel Schnaidt
Herb Handel
Jerome Mettler
Elaine Klaudt
New Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Bud Banks
Mr and Mrs Bud Banks announce the arrival of daughter Ramonna Fay born Thursday December 2 at Wasco Maternity Home weighing seven pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Banks
Radonna Fay
Wasco
Pipkin and Calloway Families Host Rolette Visitors
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Pipkin and son Gordon and Mrs Pipkin s sister and family hosted visitors. Mr and Mrs Wallace Stroud and son from Rolette North Dakota spent a recent Sunday in Pixley at the home of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Calloway and family. The Strouds are spending the winter in Shafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Pipkin
Gordon
Mrs. Pipkin
Wallace Stroud
Rolette
North Dakota
Pixley
Kenneth Calloway
Mrs. Stroud
Shafter
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Helen Neessen
Marie Kniffen
Shafter Boy
ENA PL
Peter Ohanneson
Orange Belt
Shafter To
Canelo
Trousseau
Mans Tenport
Central Avenue
Bristows
Philharmonic
Adventist
Confab
Lee’s Drive-In
Bill Bell
Chef's Cafe - French Cafe
Richey Cafe
Lee's Drive-In
Walker
ORT Community Chest
Adventists
Lak
Upport Community Chest
Santa FE Garage
Art and
Bill Kadel
Central Valley Highway
Lane
8 & Furniture CO
Hafter's Complete Home Furnishing Center
Central Ave
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