Woman's Club to Represent at Kern District Taft Meeting
The Shafter Woman's club will be represented at the Kern District meet and workshop in Taft on Thursday February 11. Mrs. Frank Wisner leads a group of six in reporting work. The Taft Women's Improvement Club hosts a all day session starting with a 9 30 a.m. coffee.
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Shafter Woman's Club
Kern
Taft
Frank Wisner
Oman
Collins Crosby
Wisner
Henry Voth
Annette Ibright
Arvin Neuman
Shafter Club
John Hanner
Mership
Wilmer P. Slade
Fety
Kern District Safety
Friends Outside Topic For Church Women Luncheon
Members of the Women's Society of Christian Service of the United Methodist Church plan a luncheon and program on Tuesday February 16 at 12 15 p m at 202 Golden West Bakersfield Mrs Kenneth Adams wife of the minister will speak on Friends Outside a statewide group aiding families of those in penal institutions In Tehachapi local assistance is offered to families of inmates at the California Correctional Institution Hostesses are Mines John Miller Glenn Edwards Ten Hansen and C Crabb Spring color is featured with pansies violets calendulas and fairy primroses plus blooming primroses for borders or containers
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Women’s Society of Christian Service
The
United Methodist Church
Golden West
Kenneth Adams
United First Methodist Church of
Bakersfield
Friends
California Correctional Institution
Tehachapi
Mines
John Miller
Glenn Edwards
Ten Hansen
C. C. Crabb
Women Guests At Bakersfield Pageant Of Flags
Mrs Frank Wisner and Mrs Marvin Neuman attended the Pageant Of Flags in Bakersfield hosted by the Bakersfield Woman's Club. Compton Junior High students wrote and performed the program first staged in 1964 as part of Freedom Fair and honored with a George Washington medal.
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Frank Wisner
Shafterman’s Club
Marvin Neuman
Bakersfield Woman’s Club
Orrie Luttrell
Bakersfield
Caroline Harris
Compton Junior High
Compton
Freedom’s Foundation
Compton Band
Davy Crockett
Luttrell
Gloecklers Mark 25th Anniversary With Family Open House
Jim and Mrs. Gloeckler celebrate a silver anniversary at their home 30140 W Tulare Ave on Saturday January 30 from 6 30 to 9 30 p m hosted by children Beverly Smith Barbara Gloeckler and Bob Gloeckler. About 85 guests attended a three tiered cake punch coffee and a Sunday brunch followed.
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W. Tulare Avenue
Jim Gloeckler
Don
Beverly) Smith
Tempe
Ariz
Barbara Gloeckler
Bakersfield
H. R
Bob) Gloeckler
Oxnard
Ed Fontes
Ceres
Eugene Fontes
Hayward
Lawrence Gloeckler
Dan Gloeckler
Keith
W. H. Long
Robert
Lyn
Shirley
Shafter
Ed _ Fontes
David Gloeckler
David Grimstead
Billy
Beverly Smith
Bob Gloeckler
Keith Gloeckler
Episcopal Women Attend Annual Meet in Bakersfield
Mrs. Thomas Tucker and Mrs. Frank Wisner attended the Episcopal Church Women annual meeting of the San Joaquin Diocese at St. Paul’s in Bakersfield on a February weekend. Mrs. Tucker presides over St. Mark’s ECW. Mrs. Wisner is a past president and serves on the Bishop’s Committee. Fr. Boardman C. Reed and Lorraine joined the diocese convention on February 7 and 8. Delegates from St. Mark’s included John Kelly and George Cooper with Frank Wisner and Dave Anderson as alternates.
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Thomas Tucker
Frank Wisner
Mickie Hair
Episcopal Church Women’s
San Joaquin Diocese
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Bakersidl
Miss Giesbrecht Feted At Afternoon Bridal Shower
A miscellaneous bridal shower for Miss Sharon Giesbrecht was held at the Mennonite Brethren Church youth chapel Sunday afternoon January 31. Hostesses included Mrs. Mike Becker and Mrs. Lloyd Kroeker. The honoree teaches English at Buttonwillow School and will wed Richard Simmons February 12 in Shafter. Fresh flowers adorned the refreshment table as nuts cake coffee and punch were served.
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Sharon Giesbrecht
Mennonite _ Brethren Church
Mike Becker
Lloyd Kroeker
Henry Isaac
Fred Liesch
Buttonwillow School
Richard Simmons
Mennonite Brethren Church
Shafter
Ben Giesbrecht
Elect
Walton Simmons
the Mines
Benny Giesbrecht
George Love
Bakersfield
Mac Ellis
Pixley
Rueben Sperling
Adolph Ellis
Frank Russell
Secret Pals Revealed By Club Women
January meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary Shafter Volunteer Fire Department highlighted secret pals and plans for a March movie. Verna Parrett hosted at 520 Acacia with Violet Ratzlaff, Mary Lou Schaub, Jerry Pitcher, Helen Schmidt, and others. February 3 gathering at Caudie Brown 451 Mark included desserts and exchanges with attendees listed.
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Ladies Auxiliary Shafter Volunteer Fire Department
Verna Parrett
Acacia
Violet Ratzlaff
Mary Lou Schaub
Jerry Pitcher
Helen Schmidt
Marie Towes
Phyliss Thrasher
Gloria Nusz
Louise Bellows
Carolyn Wrigh
Nan Gorsching
Thea
Coupons Save Lone Kidneys Life Hope In Crisis
Mrs. Faye Johnson of the American Legion Auxiliary cites coupons as crucial to obtain a kidney machine for Tommy Davis of San Jose a one year old born with two underperforming kidneys. Doctors say he will need a machine immediately to bridge to a transplant which could take years and hinges on donor compatibility. A national company has offered a machine in exchange for 800 000 Cry Cracker and bull coupons by May 31.
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Faye Johnson
American Legion Auxiliary
Tommy Davis
San Jose
P H
Tommy
Banquet Set For Saturday Feb 20 Kern Council Event
The Kern County Council hosts a banquet at the Veteran's Memorial Hall on Saturday February 20 at 7 30 p m with no host social hour at 6 30 p m Honorary guest is California department commander Andrew Solantai of Los Angeles Don Mettler will preside American Legion Auxiliary of Shafter arranges decorations and plans a scholarship book fund for a Bakersfield College student who is from Shafter and has a veteran parent The Auxiliary plans an Americanism contest at Richland School with cash prizes and a poppy poster contest Bible presentations will be made February 16 to Erma McCoy and Lydia Powell in memory of their mothers
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George Washington
Kern County Council
American Legion
Veteran’s Memorial Hall
American Legion Auxiliary
Shafter
California Department
Andrew Solantai
Los Angeles
Don Mettler
Nita Banks
Iva Jo Fosdick
Bakersfield College
Richland School
Erma McCoy
Lydia Powell
Coupons drive to fund machine in Shafter
Auxiliary collects coupons for Shafter residents. Mrs Johnson box 1283 Shafter receives mail in. Tommys family reports 55000 coupons collected so far. Need more coupons to reach goal. Spokesman says 149000 coupons per month needed to meet the May 31 deadline.
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Auxiliary
Shafter
Chairs Named For BPW Club Mexican Dinner
The Shafter BPW Club schedules its annual Mexican dinner for February 18 at the Veterans Memorial Hall. Irene Tilley leads as general chair. Leota Adams decorates. serving team includes Betty Gloeckler and others. takeout meals by Burnis Morris and team. Cleanup led by Ann Stoller with full club assistance.
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Shafter Business and Professional Women’s Club
BPW
Veteran’s Memorial Hall
Shafter
Mexican Baptist Church
Irene Tilley
BPW Club
Leota Adams
Mexico
Lorraine Christensen
Mary Stepp
Laura Hare
Helen Hasty
Ruth McMillan
Betty Gloeckler
Clara Schnidt
Virginia Heintz
Louise Maupin
Mable Sloas
Maxine Ioppini
Karen Morgan
Mary Austin
Burnis Morris
Evelyn Little
Sarah Carrasco
Mildred Fike
Vi Crabb
Delois’ Witcher
Cosmo
Thomas
Audrey Leigh Wisner
Ann Stoller
Local Birth Announcements From Bakersfield Area
Leah Elaine Oxford born Jan 24 at Memorial Hospital weighing 6 pounds 8 ounces. Parents Mr. and Mrs. David L Oxford of Bakersfield. Grandparents Charley E Nye Shafter and Minnie Thorin Shafter. Jason Dale Nearn born Feb 4 at Memorial Hospital 6 pounds 8 ounces 20 inches. Parents Mr. and Mrs Benny Nearn Shafter. Grandparents Opal Nearn Oklahoma City and Orel Elmore Shafter. John Mark Branner born Feb 3 10:40 am 7 pounds 4 ounces 20 inches. Parents Rev John K Branner Culver City and Mrs. Ed Heinrichs Selma. Sister Karen. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs John Branner Shafter.
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David L. Oxford
Fruitvale
C- 33
Bakersfield
Leah Elaine
Memorial Hospital
Helen Nye
Shafter
Charley E., Nye
Lloyd W. Oxford
Minnie Thorin
David Langley
Merced
Jason Dale Nearn
Benny Nearn
S. Wall
Diana Elmore
Orel Elmore
Opal Nearn
Oklahoma City
P.P. Kite
Ada
Okla
Margie Elmore
John K. Branner
Culver City
John Mark
Karen
Ed Heinrichs
Selma
John Branner
Adult Sewing Class Opens at Shafter High School
The second semester of the adult sewing class starts February 22 at 10 p.m. in room 24 of the Home Economics Department. Classes meet every Monday for beginners to intermediate students. Registration costs 1 dollar and credit may be earned if desired under instructor Carolyn raceoe.
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Ecunonics Department
Shafter High School
Inene Ate
Carolyn Raceoe
Campaign to place foreign students with Shafter families
The Shafter Chapter of American Field Service seeks homes for a foreign student next school year. A boy is preferred but any family may volunteer. Contact Dr and Mrs Robert Bongberg or Mrs Russell Kodet by February 13. The program has hosted students from Sweden Philippines Finland Colombia Denmark Brazil Switzerland France and Austria.
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Shafter Chapter
American Field Service
Russel Kodet
Robert Bongberg
Shafter
Sweden
Philippines
Finland
Columbia
Denmark
Brazil
Switzerland
France
Austria
Domino Beraud
Karin Stastny
Jim Albright
AFS
United States
New York
Shafter High School
Kodet
AFS Board
Shafter International Relations Club
Ex Shafterite Wins Citation For Research
Dr. John DeVincenzo, a Shafter native, is named in Who's Who in the West for extensive research and clinical work in biochemistry related to dentistry. He holds degrees from UC Berkeley and Loma Linda, teaches at Loma Linda University, and serves as a consultant and member of multiple scientific and dental organizations.
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John DeVincenzo
Dr. DeVincenzo
Shafter
Shafter High School
Bakersfield Junior College
University of California At Berkeley
Loma Linda University
School of Dentistry
Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
School of Medicine
Fundamental Products Co
Southern California
International Association of Dental Research
American Association For the Advancement of Science
American Instrument Society
American Association of Orthodontica
Sigma Xi
Alpha Gamma Omega
Sweetheart Dinner of Lady Lions Set for Feb 13
Plans are complete for the Shafter Lady Lions Sweetheart dinner at Senor Jose on Feb 13 at 7 30 PM. A cocktail hour precedes the meal and several members including Margaret Smith Eloy Larson Tiny Meyer Dee Voth Janet Gilbert Marge Nixon Kay Millwee Maxine Joppins Ginger Somers Barbara Maniaci Delores Meyer are listed as planning participants with Sharon Biloff attending as a guest.
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Shafter Lady Lions
Senor Jose
Margaret Smith
Eloy Larson
Tiny Meyer
Dee Voth
Janet Gilbert
Marge Nixon
Kay Millwee
Maxine Joppins
Ginger Somers
Barbara Maniaci
Delores Meyer
Sharon Biloff
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Shafter High
Susan Channeson
Epifanio Llanas
Paula Lawson
Bob Snively
Woman's Club
Sr. High & Jr. High
Pilgrim Fellowship
Bible Fellowship
Congregational Church
Telere Ave
Shefter
Owen C. Onsum
Jim Gloecklers
Miss Giesbrecht
C. F. Ummel
Arthur Penner
Lewis Carroll
Willis Reimer
Arthur Kopper
Vernon Kroeker
Cecil Bergman
Robert Marlatt
Elmer Unruh
Jim Klassen
Menno Siemens
Lawrence Handel
Abe Isaac
Vernon Isaac
Walter Haag
Wallace Koop
Dennis Gaede
William Siemens
Ernest Siemens
Lee Bergman
Oscar Bergman
Lowell Bergman
Richard Garber
J. Waldo Unruh
Rose Franz
Katherine Holloway
Sheryle Giesbrecht
LaRayne_ Love
Teresa Liesch
Sally Franz
Mmes
Harvey Funk
al Janzen
Adolph Goertzen
John Wiens
Gary Penner
Pete Goertzen
Johnie Shultz
Society
Che Li
Shafterite
North Pine Street
KWSO
Edward M. Rhoades
Will Moir
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