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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1955
Page
2
Mrs. Lavina Mettler held a surprise party for her husband Ivan on Saturday December 17 at their home. Guests enjoyed cake punch and coffee before an evening of cards and visiting with attendees including Mr and Mrs W F Mettler Mr and Mrs Fred Klein and children Lester and Dennis.
The St Therese church Altar Society held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. Emilene Hodges home on 236 Faber Street. Mrs Modges led the event with bridge and canasta games and prizes for Joan Channeson Virginia Hitchcock Adrian Dooley and Sarah Carrasco. Toys were donated for the Mexican colony children and egg nog pie with coffee was served. Attendees included Mrs. Hodges and several local members.
Mr and Mrs Harlin P Wilson hosted a Bakersfield area family Christmas buffet Sunday evening. Guests included W B Wilson Verdl Wilson Ronny Cal Wilson Kathy David Dougie Steve Furman Nancy Janice Susan Paul Wilson Michael Johnny Craig Milo Hall Barbara Stanely and Gary in attendance at the Fresno avenue residence with carols and a decorated tree.
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