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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1955

Page

3

Prendez Marries Lucy Berlanga in Bakersfield Ceremony

Luc y Berlanga daughter of Alphonso Berlanga and Albert Prendez son of Alex Prendez wed at 9 am January 30 at Sacred Heart Mission Bakersfield. Rev James Logan officiated before about 200 guests. The couple plans a honeymoon in Northern California and a move to Richmond.

Lucy Berlanga Alphonso Berlanga Knott Street Bakersfield Albert Prendez Alex Prendez Shafter Sacred Heart Mission James Logan Fanny Saldana Stella Lord Richmond Enid Prender Gloria Aguiler Irene Castillo Alvisa Ronquilla Raymond Gutierrez Ben Prender Freddie Prerlanga David Griego Richard Aguiler Henry Estavilla Knights of Pythias

Camp Fire Girls Honor Mrs Jones With Surprise Party

The Toyota Camp Fire Girls hosted a get well party for leader Mrs Richard Jones at her home last Saturday. They served ice cream cookies brownies chips and drinks with yellow decorations. Winners included Linda Holland Barbara Jones in pin the tail on the donkey and Barbara Whitner Retha Stacey in a scavenger hunt. They planned Valentines for a Bakers elderly home visit with guest Sharon Whitner.

Toyota Richard Jones Barbara Whitner Retha Stacey Bakers Sharon Whitner

Dinner Honors Retiring Muller Co. VP J L Logsdon

Mr and Mrs J W Harris of Shafter attended a Saturday night dinner in Los Angeles honoring J L Logsdon retiring vice president and general manager of the Muller Co sales and plant operations in Los Angeles. Logsdon ends 35 years with the company that supplied much of Shafter water and gas equipment. he began as a salesman in 1919 and traveled this area for many years.

J. W. Harris Shafter Ambassador Hotel Los Angeles J. L. Logsdon Mueller Co Harris Shafter Public Utility District Logsdon

Cub Scout Den 7 Appears on Bakersfield TV Program

Cub Scouts from Den 7 Pack 953 led by Mrs Art Kadel traveled to Bakersfield Tuesday evening to take part in a Channel 29 television program. The group enjoyed donuts provided by Freddie Guenther’s mother and stopped for a meal on the way home. Attending were Freddie Guenther Gary Bailey Kenneth French Gary Latta Gary Sanderson John Kadel Bibi Carrasco and Den Chief John Thomas.

Den 7 Art Kadel Bakersfield Channel 29 Freddie Guenther Gary Bailey Kenneth French Gary Latta Gary Sanderson John Kadel Bibi Carrasco Den John Thomas

Woman's Club plans benefit card party

The Woman's Club schedules a gala benefit card party on February 17 at 8 p.m. in Memorial Hall. Proceeds support a nurse's scholarship for a Shafter High School girl. The event features bridge and canasta with refreshments by Camp Fire Girls, door prizes, and prizes named for several committee members.

Reset Woman's Club Memorial Hall Shafter High School Ed Brown Camp Fire Girls Mimeés William Bender Lewis Ak Sa Eckman Jr Bert Ware Don Ruggenberg Ed Schacht C. W. Christopher Jack Austin Marvin Hoover

Church Fellowship Heads Installed in Impressive Rites

The Union Congregational Women’s Fellowship held a Thursday afternoon installation at the church parlor with Mrs. Paul Babbitt presiding. New officers include Mrs. John Turner president and other leaders. two past presidents assisted in presenting corsages. A business session followed by a tea hosted by Mrs. Turner and Mrs. Babbitt marked the event.

Women's Fellowship The Union Congregational Church Paul Babbitt Lydia Hoover George Starrh John Turner M. L. Thomas Ingram Circle Jack Austin Ross Harrington Gordon Smith John Fuller Joe Thompson Babbitt

Women Hear Talk On Camellias At Club Session

Mahroe Staley of Riverbank will discuss camellias at a February 16 meeting of the Book Section of the Wednesday Afternoon club. The talk covers cross breeding and camellia growing. hosted by Mrs. Ed Brown with hostesses Mrs. Marvin Hoover and Mrs. Henry Neufeld.

Mahroe Staley Riverbank Ed Brown Staley Marvin Hoover Henry Neufeld

Pat Stoller Elected President of Minnesota Camp Fire Group

Pat Stoller was elected president of the Minnesota Camp Fire group at Richland School during the regular meeting held Monday. Other new officers include Marjie Wilson as vice president Patricia Kirschenmann secretary Sharon Grundy treasurer and Karen Jensen publicity. Jensen entertained with cello selections as the group, sponsored by the Wednesday Afternoon Club, plans to help serve at the ...

Pat Stoller Minneseca Richland Marjie Wilson Patricia’ Kirschenmann Sharon Grundy Karen Jensen

Mrs Paul Named Vice President Of Junior Women

The Junior Women group elected Mrs Jerry Paul as vice president replacing Mrs LaVerne Jacobs who moved to Tennessee. The club, led by Mrs Ivan Meyers, plans a March play and hosts a luncheon at Bakersfield Inn with the state president as guest speaker.

Paul Jerry Paul Laverne Jacobs Tennessee Ivan Meyers Bakersfield Inn

Birthday Party for Mrs Alice Hammon

Mrs Marie Michaels hosted a birthday club gathering at her home on Tuesday for Mrs Alice Hammon. Attendees enjoyed visiting and games with refreshments of strawberry shortcake coffee and punch. A gift was presented to Mrs Hammon by the group.

Marie Michaels Alice Hammon Mrs. Hammon Mmes Berniece Nealy Ruby Reeves Bonnie Moore Lenore Fenderson Elsie St. Mars Addie Allen Christine Grundy Varlene Bradley Sally Firkens Non

Episcopalians Will Meet Monday Night

Shafter church group gathers at 318 Manuel Ave home of Mrs. Phil Clarkin at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Rev. and Mrs. Leslie Rolls of Delano will lead the meeting. All interested may attend and call 836-673-2952 for more information.

Shafter Episcopal Church Phil Clarkin Manuel Ave Leslie Rolls Delano

Odako Camp Fire Girls Pass Rank At Breakfast Meet

The Odako Camp Fire girls celebrated a second breakfast to pass rank at Brenda Boel lores Contreras Deanna Jensen Ramona Banks Suzette Fuller Sandra Jacobsen Isabel Vasquez with cooking committee Brenda Boel Marilyn Thomas Marilyn Gaede and guardian Mrs Don Christensen present. Menu featured scrambled eggs hot cakes bacon orange juice and milk. They discussed advancing some Firemakers steps at the upcoming Council Fire.

Odako Brenda Boellores Contreras Deanna Jensen Ramona Banks Suzette Fuller Sandra Jacobsen Isabel Vasquez Brenda Boel Marilyn Thomas Marilyn Gaede Guardian Don Christensen Council

Newlyweds Esther Carter and Louis Ragsdale to reside in Fresno

Esther Carter and Louis Ragsdale married January 21 in Nazaren Church with both families present. After a brief honeymoon they will live in Fresno. A benefit card party is planned for February 17 at Memorial Hall with guardians Mrs Ed Kirsch enmann and Mrs Ed Brown.

Fresno Esther Carter Louis Ragsdale Nazarene Church Parsona August Bender Hollis Ragsdale Memorial Hall Ed Kirschenmann Ed Brown

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