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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1959
Page
3
The American Legion and Auxiliary held a December 15 party with about fifty members and families. Tables were decorated, gifts awaited exchange, and each child received a treat sack. About $35 in toys and food was raised for a Christmas basket for a local needy family. new members Tru man Harris and Kay Kenneth were introduced.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Mettler of Menno South Dakota visited relatives in the area as houseguests of Mr and Mrs Aduel Mettler Their stay included a trip to Los Angeles with their hosts son Robert and a side excursion to Sequoia The visiting farmers enjoyed time with many friends and relatives
Textile Paint Class held a pot luck luncheon and Christmas party on December 15 in Shafter. Mrs. Cecelia Martin received a gift for her year as club president. attendees included Mattie Reimer Minnie Dirksen Ann Frantz Anna Beese Mildred Guenther Elizabeth Neuman Cecilia Martin Elizabeth Buller and Mary Bergman with guests Martha Schneider and Mrs. John Scaroni. The next meeting is set for January 5 1960 at the Veterans Memorial Hall from 9 am to 3 pm.
The Altar Society of St. Therese Catholic Church hosted a Christmas party at Mrs. Wilbur Stocker's home at 279 Faber earlier in the month. Mrs. Jack Sill presided over a short business session after a festive meal. Sylvia Baughman received a gratitude gift for her service as president, and members exchanged gifts. The next meeting is planned for January.
Mrs Gladys McKea read two Christmas stories for the Alpha Kappa chapter at a monthly educational meeting hosted by Mrs Clyde Zachary. Readings from Lincoln Stephens and Ben Hur touched on Christmas themes as guests were served refreshments and given gifts left by a Santa. Members and guests named include Mesdames George Cooper Arthur Craig Roy Farrell John Fuller Arnold Kohen Paul Pilgrim Robert Poznoff Lloyd Robertson Wm Rodgers Harry Thompson Vernon Wilson Don Zachary and guests Jim Albright Ken Cooper George Haworth Rolf Jacobsen Jr Alex Kloppel S Parker Lewis Sutton B J Thompson Phil Zachary.
Community churches in Shafter invite residents to worship services this Sunday. Organizers emphasize inclusive programs, music, and local preaching across multiple congregations.
Four twins Mavis and Marlys Arnold and Jimmy and Johnny Schardt turned thirteen on December 16. They celebrated together at Skateland Bakersfield with 47 friends split between homes on Walnut Street. Invitations were discreet and kept secret while a skating themed cake and refreshments accompanied the party.
Christmas plans in Shafter center on visitors from Dallas. Charles Wachholtz, his wife and daughters Mary Jean and Patricia Ann, will stay with Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Evans at 221 South Reiker Avenue. Also visiting are Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Foster of Los Angeles and Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Foster and Kenny, siblings of Mrs. Evans.
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