Shafter Dance Club Announces Christmas Formal
Members of the Shafter Dance Club will gather for a Christmas formal on December 20 in Veterans Memorial Hall. Cocktails precede the dance from 8 to 9 p.m. under chairmen Mr and Mrs Paul Pilgrim, with Dr and Mrs Ryland Jacobus and Messrs and Mesdames R A Jacobsen, Harry Thompson, Greg Malory, Don Ruggenberg, Marvin Lane, Earl Ditmore, K A Howell, and Donald Zachary.
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Shafter Dance Club
Veterans Memorial Hall
Paul Pilgrim
Ryland Jacobus
Messrs
and Mesdames R. A. Jacobsen
Harry Thompson
Greg Malory
Don Ruggenberg
Marvin Lane
Earl Ditmore
K.A. Howell
Donald Zachary
Sewing Club Circle Sees Progress Under Leader Mrs Craig
The Regular Tuesday afternoon Sewing Club in Buttonwillow progresses under project leader Mrs Ann Craig. Members learn use and functions of sewing machine attachments.
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Buttonwillow
Ann Craig
Visiting Hettie Grant with Bill Grant and family
Mrs. Hettie Grant hosted her son Bill Grant and his family including Stevie of Bakersfield at 30380 Orange Ave early this week.
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Hettie Grant
Orange Ave
Bill’ Grant
Stevie
Bakersfield
Mrs Roberts Elected First Chairman of Ladies Auxiliary
Mrs Steve Roberts was elected the first chairman of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Volunteer Fire Department at a January meeting hosted by Mrs Albert Finkbeiner. The group voted to keep only a chair and reveal secret pals with gifts exchanged. Guests included Mrs Collins Crosby and Mrs C Vannatta. Next meeting planned for January at Mrs George Vine's home.
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Steve Roberts
Albert Finkbeiner
Cross St
Finkbeiner
Collins Crosby
C Vannatta
Mesdames Vernon Pierge
George McCorkle
al Finkbeiner
Floyd Trent
George Vine
Don Little
Mel Vaux
Orval Long
Nick Johnson
John Notley
Ed Bender
Wesley Gorsching
California Ave
Thanksgiving Guests at Buller Home
Pre-Thanksgiving visitors to 233 California Ave. included Miss Helen Buller Miss Jessie Buller and Mr and Mrs Elmer Ziemke On Thanksgiving Day the Ziemkes hosted the same group plus Mrs Ziemke s nephew Lou Buller of Fort Ord and Mrs Ziemke s nephews.
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Peter B. Buller
California Ave
Helen Buller
Jessie Buller
Elmer Ziemke
Ziemkes
California Wine Output Reaches 163 Percent in 1951
California produced 163 percent of its 1950 wine output in 1951, signaling a strong rebound. The report cites higher yields and expanded vineyard activity across key regions, with significant gains in Napa and Sonoma.
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California
Christmas Music Dramatics At Shafter High School
Shafter High School presents a Christmas program on December 17 at the school auditorium replacing the regular PTA meeting. More than 100 students directed by Mrs. Beth McLean and Ernest Grat perform in Peter's Present with a monologue by Karen Burnquist and mixed chorus numbers including sacred and novelty songs. The audience is invited to attend the 8 p.m. performance as a community musical expression.
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Shafter High School
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Shafter Civic
Beth McLean
Ernest Grat
Glee
Mrs Bobst Returns From Mercy Hospital
Mrs. S. M. Bobst of Beech Avenue returned home from Mercy Hospital after a minor operation. She says on Thanksgiving Day she and Mr. Bobst were guests in the home of her niece and family, Mr and Mrs Bob Eddy of Bakersfield, with Mr and Mrs Jim Bobst and family of Shafter and Mrs. Eddy's family also present.
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S. M. Bobst
Beech Avenue
Mercy Hospital
Mr. Bobst
Bob Eddy
Bakersfield
Jim Bobst
Shafter
Mrs. Eddy
Flower Exhibit Arrangements Demonstrated at Club Meet
The Wednesday Afternoon Club held a Christmas decor class at Mrs. A. Brown’s home on Mannel avenue. Mrs. Charles Melton of Bakersfield led a session on greens tinted dry materials and Christmas halls for tables mantels and room decor. Attendees include Mrs. R. A. Jacobsen Mrs. William Lachenmaier Mr. John Fox Mr. Harry Thompson Mr. Paul Pilgrim Mr. James Hodges and others.
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A. Brown
Mannel Avenue
Charles Melton
Bakersfield
Melton
Mesdames R. A. Jacobsen
William Lachenmaier
John Fox
Harry Thompson
Paul Pilgrim
James Hodges
Ed Kirschenmann
Clyde Zachary
Orvin Mettler
Jack Hare
Harold Miller
Clarence Neuman
Herb Neuman
Williamses Visit Son at Camp Stoneman
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Williams of Shafter visited their son Pvt. D. M. Williams at Camp Stoneman. He is to depart for Korea soon. They joined Mrs. Williams’s brother the Foy Mayos of Hayward for Thanksgiving and stayed with Rommel Bryant family of Antioch before bringing their son home for a weekend pass.
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Claude Williams
Shafter
Camp Stoneman
Pvt. D. M. Williams
Korea
Mrs Marie Hair Improves After Hospital Visit
Mrs Marie Hair of Buttonwillow has been seriously ill in a local hospital and her friends are pleased to hear she is much improved and has returned to her home.
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Marie Hair
Buttonwillow
Coronation Ball at Shafter High Set With Moon Gate Theme
Shafter High School hosts a December 19 Coronation Ball with theme Through the Moongate. Queen Jan Gibson and escorts lead a court including Max Tudor and others. A Chinese motif fills the gym with pagoda refreshments, wisteria, lanterns, and a moongate backdrop. Admission is $2 per couple, $1.50 single, 50 cents spectator.
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Shafter High School
Jan Gibson
Max Tudor
Donna Weitz
Rolf Jacobsen
Elaine Stoller
John Notley
Wilma Fowler
Arthur Trout
Joyce Bartel
Billy Hinsley
Joyce Allen
Jackie Hughes
Maudie Crabb
Kenneth Handel
Layette Shower With Yule Theme Honors Mrs. Clotiaux
A Christmas themed layette shower was hosted at Mrs. Ezra Schneider’s home to honor Mrs. Mary Clotiaux. Mrs. Roy Brockett delivered gifts from Santa Claus, with door prize to Mrs. Reuben Dirksen and game prizes to Mrs. John Isaac Mrs. Vernon Schneider and Miss Clarabelle Fenderson.
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Ezra Schneider
Mary Clotiaux
Mary Rusk
Schneider
Ike Schneider
Larry Subbar
Roy Brockett
C. E. Fenderson
Reuben Dirksen
John Isaac
Vernon Schneider
Clarabelle Fenderson
Santa Claus
Aubrey Ashmore
Harold Brown
Oregon
Carlos .Rey
Buttonwillow
C. E. Fenderson, Sr
C. J. Fenderson
Elmer Biloff
Leona Ebell
Annie Unruh
Henry Funk
Arthur Dirksen
Floyd Hoeger
Jack Woods
Elmer Isaac
Bill Tillman
Hulda Rusk
George Mayer
Homer Stiner
Elsie Unruh
Nancy Isaac
Martha Voth
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Goertzen at Mennonite Church
Friends and a few relatives surprised Mrs. William Goertzen of Fresno Avenue after a prayer meeting at the Mennonite Brethren Church. Barney Oglesby of Ventura and others attended the party, with Harvey Gaede Menno Siemens Leonard Gaede Elmer Engel Wilmer Enns Harvey Funk John Balzer and Bill Siemens among the guests.
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William Goertzen
Fresno Avenue
Mennonite Brethren Church
Barney Oglesby
Ventura and
Messrs
and Mcdames
Harvey Gaede
Menno Siemens
Leonard Gaede
Elmer Engel
Wilmer Enns
Harvey Funk
John Balzer
Bill Siemens
Christmas Party Planned by Club
A Christmas party for children of club members will start at 2 p.m. December 23 in Veterans Memorial Hall. Sponsored by the Wednesday Afternoon Club, Mrs. George Collins, president, says a family night previously scheduled for that date has been postponed until spring. Each child brings a toy to be distributed by Santa Claus, with movies and refreshments planned.
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Veterans Memorial Hall
George Collins
Wives Surprise Mrs Klingenberg with Birthday Party
Wives of Maple Leaf employees surprised Mrs Don Klingenberg with a birthday party at her Madern avenue home last week. The group, including E J Peters Waldo Unruh Elmer Unruh Theo Heinrichs Pete Neu feld Elbert Franz and the children, brought cake and coffee and spent the afternoon visiting.
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Maple Leaf
Don Klingenberg
Madern’ Avenue
Mesdames E. J. Peters
Waldo Unruh
Elmer Unruh
Theo Heinrichs
Pete Neufeld
Elbert Franz
Birthday luncheon honors Sandra Jacobsen with hamburger feast
A hamburger luncheon was served Saturday noon to young guests of Sandra Jacobsen at her 10th birthday party. The event at the Jacobsen home 470 Manuel Ave featured balloon decorations, games, and prizes won by Susan Vignolo and Lana Lachenmaier. Movies followed in the early afternoon with attendees Bonnie Muir, Darlene Wray, Dolores Contreras, Connie Eaton, Brenda Boel, Suzette Fuller, Deanna Jensen, Marilyn Thomas.
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Sandra Jacobsen
R. A. Jacobsen
Manuel Ave
Susan Vignolo
Lana Lachenmaier
Bonnie Muir
Darlene Wray
Dolores Contreras
Connie eEaton
Brenda Boel
Suzette Fuller
Deanna Jensen
Marilyn Thomas
Local Birth Announcements Note Multiple Newborns in Wasco
A daughter born December 6 at Mercy Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Berg of Wasco. An eight pound son born December 5 at Miss Freise's Maternity Home to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Unruh, Manuel Ave. A third child, a son weighing eight pounds, fifteen ounces, born November 27 at Wasco Maternity Home to Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Cardwell of Smith's Corner.
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Mercy Hospital
Norman Berg
Wasco
Elmer Unruh
Manuel Ave
Miss Freise
Navy
Jerry Cardwell
Smith’s Corner
Luncheon Honors Norman Garrison
Six year old Norman Garrison son of Mr and Mrs Elliott Garrison 243 Cross St was honored at a birthday luncheon in his home. For lunch the children had barbecued hamburgers cocoa ice cream and birthday cake. Favors included balloons and Santa Claus candy figures. Attending were Darrell Janzen David Woodard Dennis Ehrhardt Rodney Susie Eddie Garrison Christina Bann Richie Garrison Margo Garrison and Annette Dooley.
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Norman Garrison
Elliott Garsion
Cross St
Santa Claus
Darrell Janzen
David Woodard
Dennis Ehrhardt
Rodney
Susie
Eddie Gaede
Christina Bann
Richie Garrison
Margo Garrison
Annette Dooley
Mac Mayos Honor Friends at Gathering
Friends and relatives gathered at the Smith's Corner home of Mr. and Mrs. Mac Mayo for a party. The group was served turkey sandwiches and coffee and included Bud Boyd and family of Bakersfield Bill Williams and family of Shafter Claude Williams and son Johny Mayo Jewel Craig Leon Grant John Mayo and local friends from Kernville.
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Mac Mayos
Mac Mayo
Smith's Corner
Bud Boyd
Bakersfield
Bill Williams
Shafter
Claude Williams
Johny Mayo
Jewel Craig
Leon Grant
John Mayo
Kernville
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Nevoy Gerbracht
U.S.C
KWSO
M. T
T. R.B
Boston Pops
V. and
V. C
Kern County
A. L
Avid
Shafter Studios
Janes St
Mrs. Roberts
Will
Fire
Shafter Preas
Shafter American Legion
King's Department Store
J. P. McCoy
Earl Wipf
West
Billy Graham Presents
Mr. Texas
Redd
Harper
Cindy Walker
Soi van
Chane
Hardin S
Redd Harper
Cindy and
George Beverly
Fort Worth
Decisio
Dever
Nons University Cowboy Band
Wide Rollin Plains
Arrier Wak
Voice Crusade Choir
Billy Graham
Grady Wilson
Jerry Beavan George Beverly Shea
Paul Mickelson
Todd Smith
Youth For Christ
Toscanini
Radio & Appliance Coo
Booth's
Mrs. Bobst
Meet
Williamses
Son
Stoneman
Lettle Highway
Paramount Manufacturing CO
Coronation Ball
Layette
Mrs. Klingenberg
Fibre Flower Studio
Chester Avenue
Stork
Clara Schnidt
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