Store Employees Have Yule Party in Bakersfield
Mr and Mrs Herbert Schirmer hosted a Christmas party for Shafter and Wasco Schirmer Department Stores employees Sunday night in the Saddle and Sirloin banquet room Bakersfield. Guests from Shafter Wasco and Bakersfield attended with gifts exchanged and a turkey dinner followed by a Merry Christmas cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Schirmer
Shafter
Wasco Schirmer
Saddle & Sirloin
Bakersfield
Harry Blumkin
Wasco
Herb Schirmer
Messrs
Merwin Schirmer
James Jones
Geo. Unsold
Clifford Prestage
Estil Freeman
Gladys Crandall
Lottie McBratney
Mary Contreras
Virgil Bartel
Marvin Weidenbach
Wade Singley
Mesdames F. Unruh
George Lee
Peter Provencio
Dona Caswell
Pauline Parks
Dona Sigler
Chas, Hardain
Randall Byrd
D. Sterling
Mesdames
Russell Phillips
James McGowan
Mrs
Paul House
First Baptist Church Choir Presents Christmas Cantata
The First Baptist Church choir directed by Robert L. Gates performed a Christmas cantata titled The Birth of Christ by Ira B. Wilson Sunday at 7 30 p m. Accompanists were Mrs Venonia Bergen of Wasco with marimba and vibra harp by Harriet Gates and Annis Bundy. The program featured multiple selections by the choir and women’s chorus including Joy to the World and Come and Worship with contributions from Virginia Andrews Bill Hildebrand Sepha Wiebe Helen Branner Martha Myrick and R L Gates among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
First Baptist Church
Robert L. Gates
Ira B. Wilson
Venonia Bergen
Wasco
Andrews
Harriet Gates
Annis Bundy
Bill Hildebrand
Immanuel
Virginia Andrews
Sepha Wiebe
Martha Myrick
Helen Branner
R. L. Gates
Marsha Craig Celebrates Third Birthday at Home Party
Marsha Craig daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Craig marked her third birthday Monday with a small party at the family home on Pacific Avenue. Friends Geraldine Neuman Janet Kloppel Sharon Peters joined in games and cake with circus motif icing and ice cream served during the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsha Craig
Arthur Craig
Craig
Pacific Avenue
Geraldine Neuman
Janet Kloepple
Sharon Peters
Camp Employees Feted At Dinner
Mr and Mrs S A Camp of Shafter hosted a wild game dinner at Motel Cawelo with two hundred guests. Elk moose venison antelope and mountain sheep were served after a hunting trip to South Dakota. E E Doherty of Los Angeles presented a harness racing film donated by B Kearney. Louis Agnetti gave a shotgun prize amid toasts honoring Mr Camp. Special guests included Jake Hofer George De Vries and E E Doherty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Camp
Shafter
Motel Cawelo
Jake Hofer
Onida
South Dakota
E. E. Doherty
Los Angeles
Western Harness Racing Association
Santa Anita Track
B. Kearney
Louis Agnetti
Camp
Films Enjoyed At Yale Party
Mr and Mrs A W Northam hosted a Christmas party at Atlantic avenue featuring nativity carols and The Night Before Christmas. Leonard Johnson oversaw films while guests from Bakersfield Wasco Minter Village and Shafter exchanged gifts and enjoyed apples and popcorn treats.
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A. W. Northam
Atlantic Avenue
Donnie
Paul Burley
Paulette
Bakersfield
Leonard Johnson
Kayleen
Wasco
Conrad Combs
Jimmy
Bobbie
Minter Village
Irvin Toews
Douglas and
Diana
Shafter
A. W. Northams
Support Your Boy Scouts Dedication at Shafter Building
Support Your Boy Scouts event invites attendance at the dedication of Shafter's new Boy Scout Building next Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOY Scouts
Shafter
Boy Scout
Auxiliary Group Holds Christmas Party in Shafter
The American Legion Auxiliary hosted its annual Christmas party at the Woman's Club House. Honored guests included three Shafter gold star mothers Mesdames Weddel Neu man and Carter. About forty members attended with two new members welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Woman’s Club House
Shafter
Sarah Weddel
Carl Neuman
Vera Carter
Helen Hobson
Edna Camp
Katie Henderson
Yale
Alice Hammond
Jessie Zemke
Mildred Guenther
Mary Lou Reaney
Bonnie Bender
Doris Gilwitz
America
Congregational Church Sunday School
Richland P.T.A
Art Hemingson
College Students Home for Christmas from Major Universities
Shafter holiday notes list college students returning home. George Cooper and Buel Mouser from UC Davis join Joyce Bender from UC Santa Barbara. Barbara Fox from Woodbury's in Los Angeles, Barrie Burns from Stanford, Gregory Channeson from UC Berkeley. Ten students come from Oregon State College at Corvallis.
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Shafter
George Cooper
Buel Mouser
University
University of California Agricultural College At
Davis
Joyce Bender
University of California At Santa Barbara
Barbara Fox
Woodbury’s
Los Angeles
Barrie Burns
Stanford University
Gregory Channeson
University of California At Berkeley
Oregon State College
Corvallis
Christmas Dinner Bridge Party Hosted by Schnidts
Mr and Mrs Henry Schnidt of Bakersfield hosted the annual Christmas dinner party for their bridge club on Sunday. The room featured a Christmas tree and a center buffet with poinsettias and lit tapers. Prizes went to Leah Stoller and Emil Stoller for high score and Mrs Emil Stoller for low. Carols and gift exchanges followed with attendees from Shafter and Bakersfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schnidt
Bakersfield
Bridge Club
Leah Stoller
Emil Stoller
Low
Messrs
Ben Stoller
P. C. Guenther
Shafter
Jack Stoller
Earl Roscamp
Henry Schnaidts
Shafter Holiday Visits And Birthdays Highlight Local News
Seaman 2nd Class Edward Duncan returns on leave from San Diego to spend Christmas with parents Mr. and Mrs. Edward Duncan. Families and friends, including the Eloms, Hamlins, Zacharys, Hearns, and Schirmers, gather for holidays. Birthday joy marks Billy Wayne Hearn’s 11th celebration with peers and relatives in Shafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Buddy) Duncan
Navy
Edward Duncan
Buddy
San Diego
W. A. Elom
Texas
Carl Elom
Young Elom
T. D. Duncan
Dad
Johnnie
Dutch” Hamlin
Buttonwillow
Shafter
Mr. Hamlin
Bush Hamlin
Ruben Zachary
Pismo Beach
Mr. Zachary
Lena Zachary
Billy Wayne Hearn
Sonny Hamlin
Gilbert Donaldson
Fred Donaldson
Benton Donaldson
Jo Ann Hearn
Sue Howell
Jo Ann Donaldson
Betty Hearn
C. L. Howell
Wynemyn Hearn
Hubert Sallee
McFarland
Carl Kuhlman
Sallee
Hubert Sallees
Wood
South Shafter
Tulare
Glenn Sellers
Sellers
Leslie Sellers
Pixley
Seller
Jess Rightnour
Sacramento Bulls Fight Ordinance Prohibits Bull Fights
An 1856 Sacramento City ordinance barred bull fighting, reflecting early civic rules on animal combat and public event control in the city.
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City of
Sacramento
Neumans Host Turkey Dinner at Central Ranch
Mr and Mrs Harvey Neuman hosted a turkey dinner Saturday night at their Central Ranch home. Guests were served by two attendants per course and a large snapper graced the center table. Prizes were won by Gerald Bayless and Miss Marjorie Olsen. Attendees included Robert Mettler Herschel Rodgers Harold Schnidt Bakersfield Jim Albright and Miss Marjorie Olsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Neuman
Neuman Central Ranch
Gerald Bayless
Marjorie Olsen
Robert Mettler
Herschel Rodgers
Harold Schnidt
Bakersfield
Jim Albright
Lerdo Students Present Christmas Program
Lerdo P T A held a December meeting in the school music room featuring student performances from first through fifth grades including rhythm band, choirs, and recitations. Mrs. Loren Allgood presided. a short business session followed with reports and a discussion on making Christmas baskets. Refreshments were served. third grade room mothers hosted. The next meeting is January 13 in the cafeteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lerdo School
Lerdo P.T. A
Jesus
Santa Claus
Loren Allgood
Chaiman
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Doings
Helen Neelsen
Baptist Choir
Tennessee
Arkansas
Parmners
TEN Ae
Dorothy Schirmer
North Shafter
Rightour
Cora Mayo
H. A. Mayo
Glendale
B. E. Harp
Magundin
Claude Williams
Mack Mayo
Leo Mayo
King City
National Cotton Council
Texas Rodeo Company
Italy
Loewen Plumbing and Electric
Shafter, Calif
Fanousk
Your Community Chest
Neumans
Bill ” Young
McClure
Lerdo
Rye Cleaners
Hamilton
Jackson
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