Couple Plans March Wedding After Engagement Announcement
Thelma Alexander engagement to Robert Sprankle announced. Thelma’s parents Mr. and Mrs. John Alexander of 1081 Park Lane confirm the engagement to Bakersfield native Robert Sprankle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar S. Sprankle. Both attend local schools and work in Bakersfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Alexander
John Alexander
Park Lane
Robert Sprankle
Edgar S. Sprankle
Bakersfield
Shafter
Sprouse-Reitz
Santa Fe
Mother and brother visit Willises at Cross Street home
Visiting last week were Mrs A S Leven and Rals Leven of Santa Monica Canyon, mother and brother of the Willis family. Rals Leven, recently back from Korea, showed 300 slides and will plan further study after Berkeley. Dr A S Leven drove in to bring Mrs Leven home. Mrs Annie Sawyer moved to Bakersfield with Mr and Mrs James Bridges and will spend time with her daughter Mrs Minnie Howell in Riverside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Willis
Cross St
A. S. Leven
Rals Leven
Santa Monica Canyon
Rals. Leven
Korea
Berkeley
Shafter
Annie Sawyer
Bakersfice
James Bridges
Minnie Howell
Riverside
Jerry Slough Bridge Club Potluck Gathering
The Jerry Slough Bridge Club met at Mr and Mrs Jack Freys house for a potluck dinner Saturday. Members and guests listed include Merrit Holloway Kenneth Wegis Jack Thomson William Peltier Ray Blair Earl Crawford Santa Ana Dollie Taylor Erika Tronika and the Freys. Dortha Rodgers daughter of C M Rodgers of 133 West Orange St is on the first semester honor roll at Central Christian College Bartlesville Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Slough Club
Potluck Buttonwillow
Jerry Slough Bridge Club
Jack Frey
Merrit Holloway
Kenneth Wegis
Jack Thomson
William Peltier
Ray Blair
Earl Crawford
Santa Ana
Dollie Taylor
Erika Tronika
Mrs. Frey
Dortha Rodgers
C. M. Rodgers
West Orange St
Central Christian College
Bartlesville
Okla
Shower Fetes Newlyweds at Wasco Home
A wedding shower honored Mr. and Mrs. Andy Hubbard recently married in Quinton Oklahoma. The event at Wasco featured gifts, prizes, a heart adorned cake and an accordion duet. Guests included family friends and neighbors with many presenting gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasco
Andy Hubbard
Quinton
Okla
James Douglas
Richard Douglas
Douglas
Carl McGowen
Camp Beale
Shafter
Shafter-Wasco Ginning Co
Merced Avenue
John Needham
Tulare
Gertrude Waldrip
Ralph Gaither
Carol Knoff
Eldalene Douglas
Leon Laughlin
Toby Douglas
Mary Threatt
Oliver Bowls
J. C. Hubbard
Margaret Hosman
Chester Wilson
Jack Majors
James Smith
Connie
Frances Garrett
Out-of-Town Guests at Home
Mr and Mrs Charles O Chaney entertained guests for dinner Sunday at 154 Stone Street. Attending were his parents Mr and Mrs W S Coe of Porterville and his aunts Mrs Gertrude Barber and Mrs Maude Crail of Watonga Oklahoma who are visiting the Lindsay Chaneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles O. Chaney
Stone St
Say
W. S. Coe
Porterville
Gertrude Barber
Maude Crail
Watonga
Oklo
Nixon families visit Arvin kin on Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. RR B Nixon and families along with Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Nixon spent Sunday in Arvin visiting a brother, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Nixon and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RR. B. Nixon
Curtis Nixon
Arvin
Joe Nixon
Potluck Dinner Highlights Family Reunion Gatherings
A Saturday potluck at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Schneider in Riverside Drive brought together numerous relatives. Attendees included Schneider, O’Keene, Okla.. Isaac Schneider’s Bakersfield group with Cecil and Edward. Harvey Blohm family from Warren Oregon. Carl Leer party with Sandra and David Chowchilla. Salomon Sinner group from Arroyo Grande. Elmer Biffle with Bobby and Janet Pond. E C Schneider and William Schneider with Billy Larry Diane and Ginger. Ezra Ortner with Zoann. Vernon Schneider with Byron and Timmy. Harold Schneider with Lorretta and Jeanette Ira Schneider with David and Mark. Austin Wikoff with Janice and Jack. Floyd Hoeger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Schneider
Riverside Drive
Schneider
O’keene
Okla
Isaac Schneider
Cecil
Edward
Bakersfield
Harvey Blohm
Bobby
Warren
Ore
Carl Leer
Sandra
David
Chowchilla
Salomon Sinner
Arroyo
Grande
Elmer Biffle
Janet
Pond
Shafter
Messrs
Mesdames
E.C. Schneider
William Schneider
Billy
Larry
Diane
Ginger
Ezra
Ortner
Zoann
Vernon Schneider
Byron
Timmy
Harold Schneider
Lorretta
Jeanette
Ira . Schneider
Mark
Austin Wikoff
Janice
Jack
Floyd Hoeger
Williams Home Hosts Long Awaited Family Reunion
Relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leon ard Williams 136 California Ave for a reunion after years apart. They drove to Corcoran Saturday night for a farewell dinner honoring Mrs. Williams brother Lt. Charles McKenney of Coronado who departs for a two year duty in Japan. Attending were Jay Rowell and family Ad rienne of Llano Lt and Mrs Charles McKenney Beverly of Coronado Benny Spencer family Albert McKenney family Thelma Shaddid of Shafter with Spencer guests staying with Rev and Mrs W F Griffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Williams
California Ave
Corcoran
Benny Spencer
Albert McKenney
Southland
Thelma Shaddid
Shafter
Spencers
W. F. Griffin
Beth Eden Street
Book Section Plans Meeting in Shafter Club
The Shafter Wednesday Afternoon Club book section will meet at 2 p.m. February 18 at 364 Faber Street, home of Mrs. D H Lundy. Co-hostesses are Mesdames Grant Jensen and Gordon Baker. Mrs. William Lowe leads a panel on Inspirational Books of the Past Year and Bob Barm discusses Books versus Television.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Faber
Deanna Jensen Tops Odako Campfire Girls Officers
Deanna Jensen was elected president of Odako Campfire Girls and took her oath at the Santa Fe School building. Marilyn Thomas was chosen secretary and Connie Benton was named scribe. The investiture program occurred during a Valentine party with games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deanna Jensen
Odako Campfire Girls
Sante Fe
Marilyn Thomas
Connie Benton
Mr and Mrs Mike Chris Move to Idaho
Mr and Mrs Mike Chris of Kern Street are now living in Idaho after moving there in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Chrisman
Kern Street
Idaho
Valentine Party for Patrice Rodgers Second Birthday
A Valentine themed party celebrated Patrice Rodgers second birthday at 144 California Ave. Guests included Stanley Wedel Janice Vaux Debbie Neuman Robin Neuman Lori Neuman Mark Mettler Melissa Mettler Renee Bridges Michael Allen Kathy Albright Billy Rodgers Cathy Rodgers Patsy Rodgers and grandparents and relatives. Gifts came from R W Scaen and Deni and Ronnie Golding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrice Rodgers
Mrs
Hershal Rodgers
California
Valentine
Stanley Wedel
Janice Vaux
Debbie Neuman
Robin
Lori Neuman
Mark
Melissa Mettler
Renee Bridges
Michael Allen
Kathy Albright
Billy
Cathy
Patsy Rodgers
Annette Albright
Mesdames
Leon Rodgers
Harvey Neuman
James Albright
Robert Mettler
Cecil Bridges
R. W. Scaen
Deni
Ronnie Golding
Seventh District PTA Leader to Address Shafter Group
Mrs. Adrian A. Bellinger, president of the Seventh District PTA, will speak at the Shafter High PTA February meeting in the school cafeteria. One life membership will be awarded, and past presidents will be honored with cake as families bring potluck dishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrian A. Bellinger
Parent-Teachers Association
Shafter High Pta
John Walker
Shafter
John Notley
Joyce Bartel
Jan Gibson
Martha Jeffcoat
Bellinger
California Pta
Dinner Fetes Church Council In Shafter Avenue Home
Rev. and Mrs. Gordon Baker hosted a buffet dinner for Union Congregational Church Council members on Friday at their Shafter avenue residence. The new board held its first meeting and attendees included Phil Channeson Irwin Toews Gordon Smith and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Baker
Union Congregational Church Council
Shafter Avenue
Phil Channeson
Irwin Toews
Gordon Smith
M. L. Thomas
H. R. Thompson
Ernest Hofman
J. L. Hill
Marvin Hoover
George Starrh
George Collins
Henry Neufeld
Visiting Kin Gather at Nations Home
Recent visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Julius Nations 527 English Lane include their brothers Mr and Mrs J W Nations with family and Mr and Mrs Joel Nations with family all of whom traveled to the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Nations
English Lane
J. W. Nations
Joel Nations
Neumanns Fete Guests at Home on Los Angeles Avenue
Ida Olsen of Paradise and Mrs Anna Vikenson of Minnesota hosted visitors en route to New Mexico where Storts and Vikenson prospect. The Moumanin home entertained several guests including Percy Moody and Warren Spaw of Long Beach. Earlier Elder and Mrs E Lake of Barrico and Mrs Edi Storts visited. Mr and Mrs Fred Luders of 156 Poso St spent Sunday with son Benjamin Myers family in Bakersfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Olsen
Paradise
Anna Vikenson
Minnesota
New Mexico
Storts
Vikenson
Los Angeles Avenue
William Moumanin
Percy Moody
Warren Spaw
Long Beach
Elder
E. Lake
Barrico
Edi Storts
Fred. Luders
Poso St
Aa Benjamin Myers
Bakersfield
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Amie Binoo
Willises
Youth For Christ
Eppley Sisters
York, Penn
Mrs. Barber
Mrs. Crail
The
Lindsay Chaneys
Williams
West’s
Featuring
Chuck Holyoak
Reno, Nevada
Weit‘s
Eton
PUREX
KRAFT
Velveeta
H. B
Freestone Peaches
Tcatsup
Folger
Chayote's
Swift
Prem
del Monte
Westlake
Sauerkrant 2
Betty Crocker
Central Avenue
PTA
Shafter Group
Richland
Maple and Shaffer High Schools
Harvey Auditorium
Kern County
Jesse D. Stockton
Kern’ County
Superintendent of Schools
Temeree
Presley
Maple
Martha Gloeckler
Glee
Carol Froese
Linda Hanson
Sally Firkins
Nona Johnson
Maple School
Helena. Hayes
Donald Neufeld
Ann Cummings
Patsy,Jones
Etta Lee
Clarice ‘Mouser
Sharon Nusz
Carolyn Roberts
Barbara Bowers
Diana Carter
Emora Lane
Cheryl McNaught
Carolyn Stewart
Paula Allen
Sharon Eidsen
KWSO
K.P
AMF
Dv.h
Mrs. Fsp
Shafter Studios
James St
Shafter Theatre
Cornell Wilde
Constance Smith
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