Fourth Daughter Born to Fleming Family in Renton
Mr and Mrs Jack Fleming of Renton Washington welcomed their fourth daughter born November 9 in Ren hospital. The child, Paula, joins sisters Joan Ruth and Barbara. father formerly Shafter Press editor and now Renton Chronicle staffer. An evening cake contest auction followed a dinner with prizes awarded by grade level and special guests in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Fleming
Renton
Washington
Ren Hospital
Paula
Joan
Ruth
Barbara
Jack
Shafter Press
Renton Chronicle
Bronson Way
Janice Kroeker
Sandra McCoy
Kathy Bergman
Susan Vignolo
Carolyn Smith
Annette Dooley
Sonya Emerald
Christine Neuman
Mary Brown
Sandra Jacobsen
Marily Gaede
Betty Firkins
Paul Babbitt
Bruce Crawford
Harry Nickel
Merrill Thomas
Eleanor McIntire
Art Craig
Clarence Neumann
John Turner
Lorene Hill
Allegra Jacobsen
Ervin Toews
Ben Laverty
Milton Johnson
Frank Shaw
Deloris Witcher
Burnis Morris
Ed Schatht
Shirley Moor
Leonard Gaede
Pre-Bridal Shower for Altaren e McKinnon in San Luis Obispo
Miss Altarene McKinnon was honored with a pre-bridal shower hosted by her girlfriend Evans in a Memorial Hall lounge in San Luis Obispo. Bridesmaids and friends from Shafter and nearby towns attended as gifts were exchanged and a surprise birth was noted for the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altarene McKinnon
Altarene McKinnon W
San Luis
Evans
Memorial Hall
Altarene
George Faustino
Sunday School Xmas Play Presents Four Act Drama
The Sunday School will present a four act Christmas play written by Lois Askew. It centers on Christmas in a wealthy home and a modest one with leading roles by Homer Watson, Vi enna Land, Patsy Fowler, Joe Hicks, Mrs Mona Land, Joyce Carr, Wendell Cates, and Barbara Davis. Supporting cast includes Dick Howard, Dorothy Foster, Sue Fowler, Wanda Fowler, Louise Edwards, Janice Luker, Verl Boney, Patsy Sg, Clara Tate, Stanley Askew and Ronald Watson. Directed by D. C. Land with no admission charge. The Primary and Junior departments directed by Verna Boner, Imojean Boney and Illehe Watson also participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Askew
Homer Watson
Vienna Land
Patsy Fowler
Joe Hicks
Mona Land
Joyce Carr
Wendell Cates
Barbara Davis
Dick Howard
Dorothy Fostr
Sue
Wanda Fowler
Louise Edwards
Janice Luker
Verl Boney
Patsy
Alberta Sg
Clara Tate
Stanley Askew
Ronald Watson
D. C. Land
of Verna Boner
Imojean Boney
Illehe Watson
Abe Toews Observes 50th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Abe Toews of Riverside celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner for family. Married in Carrington North Dakota in 1906 they began a long courtship after meeting in a church. Eight children born seven living include Irvin Dan Olivia Eva Hattie Venna and Martha with one son deceased. The couple moved to California in 1923 settling in Shafter where Abe worked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Toews
Riverside Drive
Carrington
North Dakota
Pedter If
Irvin
Dan
Oliva
Eva
Hattie
Venna
Martha
California
Shafter
Abe
Christmas party ends with surprise shower for Shafter club
The Shafter Business and Professional Women’s club held its annual Christmas party at the Hill home on December 8. Mrs J L Hill assisted by Irene Tilley Sylvia Baughman and Lorain Gaede organized the event with a festive display. A surprise shower gift exchange featured Arlene McKinnon receiving the first gift a handmade card reading Suprise Shower. Door prizes and carols followed with many members attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L., Hill
Shafter Business _and Professional Women's club
Mre
J. L. Hill
Irene Tilley
Sylvia Baughman
Lorain Gaede
Alarene McKinnon
Bill Maupin
Ann Stoller
Dottie Boyd
Helen Hasty
Lorraine Christensen
Elaine Ross
Mums
Lottie Liles
Mary Kelley
Minnis McCormack
Fdna Ross
Inez Moser
Virginia Senior
Mildred Paterson
Jeanette Wheeler
Annette Albright
Effie Wedge
Ruth McMillan
Ne Hill
Mmes
Helen Wilson
Letha Brock
Diane
Lei Hman
Toews Family Reunion Noted With Lively All Day Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Irvin Toews and children Douglass and Deanna attended with Mr and Mrs Dan Toews and their sons Rolland and Larry The event included Mrs Ivin Kimbrial and children Pat Ronald and Delano Mrs Bill William and son Stanley from Bakersfield along with extended family including Mrs Dorothy Cheever of Bakersfield and others sharing laughter and memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recesen
Irvin Toews
Douglass
Deanna
Dan Toews
Rolland
Larry
Ivin
Kimbrial
Patevent Ronald
Delano
Bill William
Stanley
Bakersfield
Dorothy Cheever
Bakerefield
Auxiliary members help select gifts for veterans in hospital
Two members of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 213 traveled to Los Angeles to assist Brentwood Veterans Hospital patients in choosing Christmas presents for their families. Joining from Shafter were Mrs Elie Heinein and Mrs Isabel Crawford who visited the gift shop to help with selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 213
Los Angeles
Brentwood Veterans Hopital
Housewarming for Melvin Vanixe at 361 Orange Avenue
A group of friends surprised Mr and Mrs Melvin Vaux at their new home 361 Orange Avenue for a housewarming. Refreshments were served and the couple received a monetary gift to use as they wish with attendees including Mr and Mrs E B Stringham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Vaux
Orange Avenue
Party Held Thursday for Phy lis Mills
A Thursday party for Phy lis Mills featured games like Pinning The Tail on Donkey and Fishing For Love. Sharon Whitener and Ketha Stacy won prizes. guests included Sharon and Margaret Whitener, Parbara Jones, Georgia Jones, and many others. Pvt Delores Mid gat, from Fort McClellan, Ala, was chosen for officers candidate training in the Army, flown there November 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Ame
Sharon Whitener
Ketha Stacy
Sharon
Margaret Whitener
Parbara
Georgia Jones
Dar- Steve
Kenneth
Frank Migdat
Pvt
Delores Midgat
Fort McClellan
Alabama
Local couples listed in social note
Mr. and Mrs. Mert Wiedmann, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hooks, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Woods, Mr. and Mrs. Al Wedel, Mr. and Mrs Russell Hamman, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Wiedmann, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Lynch, Mr. and Mrs. Don Knowles, Mrs. Max McKinley and Bob Cloud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mert. Wiedmann
Wayne Hooks
Wayne Woods
al Wedel
Russell_Hamman
Dale Wiedmann
Dick Lynch
Don Knowles
Max McKinley
Bob Cloud
Families Surprise the Melvin Vauxes at Home
A December 6 house warming for Mr and Mrs Melvin Vaux at their Orange Street home featured bingo with prizes that were gifted to the couple by winners. Refreshments included jello fruit salad angel cake and hot chocolate as several attendees joined the celebration including Mr and Mrs August Bender Mr and Mrs Victor Bender with Danny Mr and Mrs Keon Mr and Mrs Russell Hamman with Jimmy Keith Kathy and Marlene and Mr and Mrs Edwin ae with Virginia and Gerald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Vaux
Orange Street
August—Bender
Victor Bender
Danny
Mre
Keon
Russell ‘Hamman
Jimmy
Keith
Kathy
Marlene
Mrs
Edwin Ae
Virginia
Gerald
Maxine Mettler Hosts Bakersfield Bridge Club
Mrs. Maxine Mettler of Bakersfield hosted her bridge club at home with several games and prizes awarded to Mrs. Maxine Pilgrim and Mrs. Claudine Rodgers. Afterward a steamed Christmas pudding and coffee were served. Guests from Shafter included Mrs. Maxine Pilgrim, Claudine Rodgers, La Freda Bridges and Dorothy Neuman, while Bakersfield attendees were Mrs. Melissa Rovers, Ruth Robertson and Bunty Sterling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Mettler
Bakersfield
Maxine Pilgrim
Claudine Rodgers
Shafter
Mmes
Clardne Rodgers
la Freda Bridges
Dorothy, Neuman
Melissa Rovers
Ruth Robertson
Bunty Sterling
Shafter Families Attend Monterey Academy Christmas Program
Shafter residents joined relatives and students from nearby communities to Monterey Academy near Watsonville for a Christmas program staged by the Sigm Gamma girls club. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Dave Ruth Mr and Mrs Mel Ruth Mrs Theo Voth and son Richard and others from Shafter and Pacific Union College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Ruth
Mel Ruth
Theo Voth
Richard
Monterey Academy
Watsonville
Sigm Gamma Girls Club
Shafter
Reuben Dirksen
Leola Fitterer
Pacific Union College
St. Helena
Marvin Dirksen
Dean Bowlie
Arliss Biloff
Glenn Rusk
Marvin Hoover Heads to Memphis for Cotton Conference
Mr and Mrs Marvin Hoover depart for Memphis Tenn to attend the Cotton Production Conference with travel via Clovis New Mexico and Oklahoma City They plan to visit relatives along the way and return to Shafter after Christmas and the New Year staying with Mrs Hoover's parents in Clovis New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Hoover
U.S
Memphis
Tenn
Clovis
New Mexico
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Hoover
J. A. Hoover
W. C. Wallis
Shafter
Christmas Brunch Hosts Share Festive Tulare Event
Mrs. Dorothy Neuman and Mrs. Pat Neuman hosted a Saturday December 3 Christmas brunch at Dorothy Neuman's Tulare avenue home. Orange cup ham bread nuts mints and coffee were served with white and gold decorations and lighted tapers. Several bridge games awarded prizes to Wanda Mullins Donna Hardein Bessie Taffera and Blanche Stepp. Attendees included many local residents and guests from Wasco and Bakersfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Neuman
Pat Neuman
Tulare Avenue
Wanda Mullins
Donna Hardein
Bessie Taffera
Blanche Stepp
Mmes
la Freda Bridges
Claudine Rodgers
Dorothy Dalke
Mildred Andersen
Violet Neuman
Vivian Neuman
Hortense Brown
Maxine Pilgrim
Phyliss
M Wanda Mullins
Blanche P
Annabel Thompson
Patsy Fuller
Lee Koehn
Wasco
Melissa Rogers
Maxine Mettler
Bakersfield
Bridge Club Christmas Party Held at Darke Home
A festive Christmas party was hosted Thursday evening at Mrs. John Darke's home 615 Calloway with bridge games and gift exchanges. Prizes went to Mrs. Maxine Pilgrim and Mrs. Jane McClain. Guests included Mrs. Hortense Brown and Mrs. Pat Neuman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Darke
Calloway
Maxine Pilgrim
Jane McClain
Hortense Brown
Pat Neuman
Mmes
Lee Koehn
June Blumkin
Wanda Oe
Shafter B P W Club Plans Initiation Dinner
The Shafter Business and Professional Woman's club held a board meeting at Mrs An nette Albright s home to plan an initiation dinner for 11 new members set for Thursday January 19 at the Veterans Memorial hall The health chairman Ruth McMillan urged blood typing at Shafter Wasco Laboratories to aid donor readiness and the club decided to cash in a note to buy a larger unit
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Business and Professional Woman’s Club
Annette Albright
Faber Street
Veteran’s Memorial Hall
Ruth McMillan
Shafter Wasco Laboratories
Shafter
Ae Ruthman
Mildred Tterson
Lorene Hill
Minnie McHasty
Irene Tilley
Letha Brock
Cormac
Ella Mae Starrh Daughter of Mr and Mrs G Pegan Home
Readable fragments note Ella Mae Starrh daughter of Mr and Mrs G Pegan recently at home after a period away. The clipping mentions a returning family member and a brief family update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Mae Starrh
Mrs. G. Pegan
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Pete Billin
Sin Luis Obispo
Billings
Barb
Betty Maupin
Bert Maupin
Mr. and
Melvin Vanixe
Mrs. E. B. Stringham
Phylis M’lls
Jimmie Thomason
Hassock
Washua
Pwrevte Steel
Cersen
Robbin
Tad
NORGE
Io” Ee
Flamingo Mirror
Atouaa
Ghoup
Peree
Omplete
Pete
Lane Cedar Chest
Air Lane
Ee Stores
Central Ave
Lewyt
Sven
Ler
Purrey Slankets
Selig
Kodak Pony
Tex
Stringham's
Bank of America
Shafter Drug Store
Melvin Vauxes
Confab
Bridge Club
Shafter B.P.W
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