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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1959

Page

10

Dinner Guests at Patrick Home in Beech Avenue

Mr Arthur Hicks and his fi sts Mrs Nichols were dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Elby Patrick of Beech Avenue. Mr Hicks is the father of Mrs Patrick. Also present were Mr and Mrs Raymond Haworth and the three Patrick boys Milton Charles and Murphy.

Arthur Hicks Nichols Elby Patrick Beech Avenue Hicks Patrick Raymond Haworth Patrick Boys Milton Charles Murphy

Klein Family Hosts Dinner Guests in November

Mr and Mrs Fred Klein hosted a dinner on November 26 with Dennis and Lester. Visiting at the Klein home on East Ash were Mr and Mrs W J P Mettler.

Fred Klein Dennis Lester Klein East Ash W. JP. Mettler

Portnoffs Attend Great Western Livestock Show in Los Angeles

Mr and Mrs William Portnoff and their children Anthony Susan and Danny visited the Great Western Livestock Show in Los Angeles to watch calf scramble events for 4 H Club and Future Farmers members. They praised the 4 H demonstrations and noted their boys may show stock next fall.

Anthony Danny William Portnoff Susan Los Angeles Portnoffs

B and PW Christmas Dinner Held December 3

The Business and Professional Woman's Club held a Christmas dinner on Thursday December 3 in the Veterans Memorial Hall. Seventeen members and guests enjoyed a turkey dinner, carols, and gift exchanges. Guest speaker Jeanne Youell presented Alaska slides, with Mildred Patterson presiding over the meeting.

Woman’s Club Veteran’s Memorial Hall Georgette Kadel Leota Adams Maryjane Allen Pauline Cook Millicent Crawford Janet Joy Reba Raub Whitson Jeanne Youell Alaska Jeannette Wheeler Mildred Patterson Virginia Senior Stellene Moore Helen Hasty Martha Gloeckler Lorraine Christensen Mary Kelley Ruth McMillan Pat Steller Ann Steller Nina Francis Janet ‘Ay Jane Whitson

Mrs Warkentin Family Connection Noted On Stone Street

Mrs. Werkentin and her daughter Sharon reside on Stone street while Mr. Warkentin serves at the North Island Naval Air Station in San Diego.

Werkentin Sharon Stone Street Mr. Warkentin North Island Naval Air Station San Diego

Christmas Corsages Given To Mothers At Maple 4 H Meet

Maple 4 H Club held a December meeting at Maple School with mothers as special guests. Officers and committees organized a Christmas program with songs, a piano solo, sewing demonstration, games, and prizes. The group planned to support Maple PTA with Christmas treats and a food drive for a needy family.

Maple School Susan Dobrenen Sally Franz Anthony Portnoff Regina Leola Kliewer Nancy Bergman Jim Broom Clyde Johnston Jerry Morrison Janice Schultz Janet Klingenberg Dorothy Kliewer Janet Klingenbreg Sharon Giesbrecht Kathy Patterson Linda Crigger Rodgina Kliewer Danny Portnoff Leland Kroeker Alvin Lepp Ben Giesbrecht E. T .Patterson Alex Dobrenen John Scaroni Harry Schultz William Portnoff Oscar Bergman Don Klingenberg W. E. Nicol Herman Broom Elbert Franz William Goertzen Jake Kliewer John Atchison Ernest Atchison Archie Heflin Cook Carolyn Broom Janice Broom

Campfire Girls Visit Local Bank

The Odako campfire girls led by Mrs. Howard Bullock visited Community Bank after school. Patti Morgan reports they met for a brief banking lesson then bought paint at a variety store for memory books. They deposited $10 from Kiwanis, with Sandy Davis Patsy Morgan and Barbara Bullock signing receipts. Members include Dixie King Jeannie Sharp Shirley Hill Elsie Barton Kay Whitner Sandy Davis Patsy Morgan and Barbara Bullock, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary.

Odako Campfire Howard Bullock Community Bank Patsy Morgan Kiwanis Club Odako Group Sandy Davis Barbara Bullock Odeko Group Dixie King Jeannie Sharp Shirley Hill Elsie Barton Kay Whitner American Legion Auxiliary

Go To The Church Of Your Choice Sunday

A local notice invites residents to attend services Sunday at churches across the area. The event emphasizes open welcoming messages and inclusive worship options for all parishioners.

Church of Shatter Churches

Mrs Albert Froese Reelected President of Missionary Assn

Mrs Albert Froese was reelected president of the Women’s Missionary Association of the First Mennonite Church at the December 2 meeting held at the Al Nikkel home. Vice president is Mrs Bertha Reimer and secretary treasurer Mrs Al Nikkel. The group rolled bandages for relief and heard devotions led by Mrs Carl Neuman.

Albert Froese Women's Missionary Association First Mennonite Church Bertha Reimer al Nikkel al- Nikkel Carl Neuman H. J. D. Janzen Peter Gorsching Jack Nikkel Don Knowles

Family Thanksgivings Gather at Wall Home

Mr and Mrs P T Wall hosted Thanksgiving with Dr and Mrs W O Ingham and their three children of Delano present along with Mr and Mrs Ray Trusty of Tehachapi Mr and Mrs Robert Wall and children and Dennis Heinz of Maple area Mr and Mrs C E Nightengale and Mr and Mrs H B Duerksen of Shafter and Miss Phoebe Springer of Bakersfield.

P. T. Wall W. O. Ingham Delano Ray Trusty Tehachapi Robert Wall Dennis Heinz Maple Area C. E. Nightengale H. B. Duerksen Shafter Phoebe Springer Bakersfield

Vikings Bring Cattle for Meat and Milk in North America

Vikings who arrived in North America before Columbus carried cattle to provide meat and milk, supporting their settlement and daily sustenance.

North America Columbus

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