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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1956

Page

2

Delphian Society Discusses The Human Organism Topic

Charter group the Delphian Society held sessions at Veterans Memorial Hall on January 11 and January 25. Speakers included Margaret Peters Genevieve Craig Lorraine Christensen Margaret Southwick Lasetta Robbins Ruth Handel Verona Dalke Pauline Handel Merle Mettler Helen Hasty and Wanda Mullins with plans for February 8 at 10 am.

Beta Kappa Delphian Society Veteran's Memorial Hall Margaret Peters Genevieve Craig Lorraine Christensen Mar

Mrs. Joe Hate Feted At Layette Shower

A layette shower for Mrs. Joe Hate was hosted at Leon Bender’s home with co-hostesses. Guests exchanged letters to be read in the hospital and opened gifts while enjoying cake jello punch and coffee. Attendees included Joyce Rice Odine Blakemore and others. several invited guests sent gifts but did not attend.

Joe Hate Layette Leon Bender Ash Street Odine Blakemore Joyce Rice James Joyce Rice Minnie Templeton Bessie Sowder E M. Williams Betty Brown Myrtle Davis Odine Blackmore Edna Sowder Alice Kern Mmes Wayona Schneider Bertha Harris Mildred Mouser Christine Grundy Cora Ryan Donna Harkins Evelyn Ryan Vera Carter Evelyn Martin Della Steele Marva SteHe Lela Thomas

Den 6 Pack 913 Roller Skating Party

Sub Scouts of Den 6 Pack 913 attended a Friday roller skating party at the Wasco rink. Harlin Wilson served as chaperon with assistance from Mrs. Bill Gladden, den mother. Cub Scouts Donald Mettler Kenny Gladden Tommy Wilson Michael Baker Timmy Roberts Standley Wilson Billy Sowder Kenny Hamilton attended. absentees were Ryan Jefferies Richard Nations Jonny Tate Bruce Bartlow.

Den Wasco Harlin Wilson Bill Gladden Donald Mettler Kenny Gladden Tommy Wilson Michael Baker Timmy Roberts Standley Wilson Billy Sowder Kenny Hamilton Ryan Jefferies Richard Nations Jonny Tate Bruce Bartlow

Making a Coat Instruction Course in Bakersfield

A four day coat making course will be held in Bakersfield on February 7 10 14 and 17 led by Miss I Jean Fritz home advisor for the University of California at 2610 M street. The group will use the circular 419 How to Make a Coat and attendees will receive an outline pattern list and materials details by mail or phone.

Bakersfield I. Jean Fritz University of California Miss Fritz

Pink and Blue Shower Fetes Mrs. Joe Turner

A pink and blue baby shower for Mrs. Joe Turner was held Wednesday at the William R. Lachenmaier home on Oak Street with multiple hostesses. Guests attended, door prize winners were announced, and cradle shaped treats and coffee were served by the trio of hostesses.

Joe Turner William R. Lachenmaier Oak Street Bill Koertzen Frank Russell Lachenmaier Leland Bergman Bill Siemens Jack Kennath Mmes Jake Siemens Henry Duerksen Spud Heinrichs Elbert Franz Don Kluhgenberg John Balzer Menno Siemens Waldo Wiebe Harvey Gaede Leonard Gaede Sam Becker

George Chernabaeff Jr Bride in Russian Rite

Kathy Nazroff of Fresno became the bride of George Chernabaeff Jr in a double ring ceremony at the Malakan Russian Church witnessed by 500 guests. The couple will reside with his parents on Merced avenue while awaiting a new home.

Kathy Nazroff Fresno George Chernabaeff Jr Fred Valov Rosedale Malakan Wasco Road Merced Avenue Phyllis Spolsvoss Paul Spolsvoss George Chernabaeff Kathy William J.nazroff Los Angeles George Maple Shafter Mexico Arizona

Rene Bridges Celebrates Sixth Birthday at Home

Six year old Rene Bridges marked her sixth birthday with a morning party at her State street home hosted by her mother Mrs. Cecil Bridges. Guests arrived at 10 and stayed until noon, receiving balloons and small favors, and enjoying cake with yellow rose icing plus ice cream and hot chocolate. Attendees included Robbin Neuman, Melanie Neuman, Lori Neuman, Bill Rodgers, Pat Rodgers, Susan Bell, Debbie Bell, Janet Wiedmann, Marty Laverty, Jeanie Guenther, Debbie Gorsehing, Carla Faffera, Kathy Albright, Randy Zachary, Larry Zachary, Judy Wiebe, Janice Gaede, Tommy Stepp, Mark Mettler, Melissa Mettler, Bakersfield guests, John Camp, and Gail Sigler from Wasco.

Rene Bridges State Street Cecil Bridges Rene Robbin Melanie Lori Neuman Bill Patrice Rodgers Susan Debbie Bell Janet Wiedmann Marty Laverty Jeanie Guenther Debiey Gorsehing Ecarla Faffera Kathy Albright Randy Larry Zachary Judy Wiebe Janice Gaede Tommy Stepp Mark Melissa Mettler Bakersfield John Camp Gail Sigler Wasco

Boy Scout Week Prompts Library Visit in Shafter

Mrs Effie Wedge Shafter Branch librarian invites all scouts and explorers to visit the library next week for Boy Scout Week. A table displays new merit badge books and popular reading titles for scouts.

Effie Wedge Shafter

B P W Fun Night Held at Wheeler s

Miss Jeanette Wheeler hosted the first Business and Professional Women Fun Night at 580 Acacia on Jan 24 with Bridge and Canasta. Special guest Shirley Moore attended. next gathering will be Feb 28 at Mildred Patterson s home with Virginia Senior as co host.

Jeanette Wheeler Acacia Mildred Patterson Virginia Senior Shirley Moore Ann Stoller Letha Brock Lottie Liles Annette Albright Lorene Hill

Debby Krug Birthday Party Feted On Faber Street

On January 24 Mrs. Melvin Krug hosted a birthday party for her four year old daughter Debby on the patio of their Faber Street home. Games included pinning the tail on the donkey with prizes won by Lynette Pennington and Janice Tatum. A cake marked Happy Birthday Debby and punch were served. Attendants included Suzie Hildebrand Lynette Pennington Janice Nagey Janice Tatum Cora Sue Nickel Jimmy Norris and Sidney Unruh. Word arrives of Mrs. Jake Boese’s wife death January 18 in Perryton Oklahoma after a long illness.

Melvin Krug Auring Debby Faber St Lynette Pennington Janice Tatum Mrs. Krug Suzie Hildebrand Janice Nagey Cora Sue Nickel Jimmy Norris Sidney Unruh Kathrina Boese Jake Boese Perryton Oklahoma

Complete Surprise Housewarming For Jim Balls

Mr and Mrs Jim Ball and family were surprised Tuesday January 24 at a housewarming party hosted by Mrs Bob Holmes Mrs Roy Paslay and Mrs Troy Lowder The hosts presented lamps planters and pillow cases Cake punch and coffee followed the gift opening The invitees included numerous listed friends and relatives.

Jim Ball Bob Holmes Roy Paslay Troy Lowder Ernest Adamson Morris Adamson Melvin Smith Bob Fields Alfred Neuman Luther Lowder C. S. Ratzlaff Jake Richert Roy Wicker Ben Brown Leo Schmidt George Guenther Art Kadel Nelson Gilbert Lillie Nail Minnie McCrum Bertha Harris Tena Beese Bessie Sowder Sarah Richert Jimmie Kimmel Pearl Cardwell Rosie Kliewer Peter Dirksen Troy Sowder

Shower Honors Two Shaf ter Matrons in January Event

A pink and blue shower on January 25 at Walnut Street home of Mrs. Hank Moroski honored two Shafter matrons Mrs. Don Muffin and Mrs. Tom Bushey with co host Mrs. David Marsh. Guests included Mrs. Grant Jensen Mrs. Lowell Todd and others as gifts were opened and angel food cake and coffee served.

Shafter Don Muffin Tom Bushey Hank Moroski Walnut Street David Marsh Mmes Grant Jensen Lowell Todd Charles Tyner Dan Bledsoe Gaye Pare James Holmes Burley Dooley Ed Schacht

Ot-Yo-Kwa Camp Fire Group Meets After School

The Ot-Yo-Kwa Camp Fire unit gathered Wednesday January 25 at Richland school. Virginia Kliewer led and called roll. members sang Camp Fire Girls law and Wohelo Cheer. Attendees: Sandra McCoy, Montie Horne, Sharon Osborne, Linda Fields, Treva Jackson, Virginia Nieto, Edith Warkentine, Virginia Kliewer, Joyce Cowell. Leader: Mrs. Estelle Horne.

Richland School Virginia Kliewer Camp Fire Girls Law Wohelo Sandra McCoy Montie Horne Sharon Osborne Linda Fields Treva Jackson Virginia Nieto Edith Warkentine Joyce Cowell Estelle Horne

Stay-All-Day Lipstick Ad Hits Six Shades

An advertisement promotes New Stay-All-Day formula lip products that keep lips soft and moist against dryness. The offer highlights six shade options and mentions a tanolin-rich Super-Stay Lipstick variant from Stringham. It lists product placement at 304 Central-Pl and references REXAL Lotus jam 304 Central-Pl 6-4.

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Charter Society Delphian Society Lorain Gaede Wedgewood Gas & Electric Ranges Gas & Electric Dryers Shafter Maytag Shop Emil G. Stoller Prop E. Lerdo Ph. Pioneer J. N. Bradshaw Shatter, California Ford Maple Leaf Sales Corp 7Th ST Wasco, Calif Pioneer Fresno Miss George Chernabaeff, Jr Scouts Wheeler's Debby Krug Buster Long C. V. Hiway Pinto C&uh Sack Tappan Gas Range Phone Pioneer Jim Balls WED Shafter Press Jack Maxberry Mast Edgans Union Station Dorothy Gray Stringham's Plymouth The Kern County Plymouth Dealers’ Association Channel Paul Henried Catherine McLeod Irvine Chrysler C. V
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