Nightingale Thompson Wedding In Seventh Day Adventist Church
Sgt John E Nightingale marr ies Miss Mae Thompson in a private ceremony at the Seventh Day Adventist Church Rev A V Bentz officiated The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs E W Thompson Merced avenue and the groom son of Mr and Mrs Dan Nightingale Shafter They plan a southland honeymoon Miss Thompson a Richland School alum and junior at Shafter High School She will wear a navy dress He attended Kern Academy and is stationed at Fort Townsend Washington
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ventist
Mae Thompson
John E. Nightingale
E. W.mpson
Merced Avenue
Dan Nightingale
Shafter
A. V. Bentz
Miss Thompson
Richland School
Shafter High School
Kern Academy
Fort Townsend
Washington
Value of Prayer Topic of Talk At Church Meet
Talks on the value of prayer were given by four members at the Union Congregational Church After noon Circle meeting. Mrs. Hill presided and announced committees and yearbook distribution at the next session. Guests included Mrs. Jacobus of Letcher and Mrs. LaMar of Bruce, mothers of local parish members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Congregational Church
J. L. Hill
Forrest Jones
E. A. Brown
Ralph Gribble
George Vannatta
New Mexico
Japan
Hill
Sheryl Watson Feted at First Birthday Party
Sheryl Watson celebrated her first birthday at her parents home on Los Angeles avenue. She presided at the cake cutting as relatives gathered. Present were her parents Mr and Mrs Donald Watson and her brothers Donald Wayne and Jim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheryl Watson
Donald Watson
Los Angeles Avenue
Sheryl
Donald Wayne
Jim
Krause Family Visitation At Golden West Avenue
Frank Krause and family plan a visit to see his parents Mr and Mrs Henry Gaede in Shafter. Ronald and Gayle of Westwood join the gathering at the Gaede home along with Mr and Mrs George Gaede and family and Mr and Mrs Harvey Gaede and family at a Sunday dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Krause
Ronald
Gayle
Westwood
Shafter
Henry Gaede
Golden West Avenue
Gaede
George Gaede
Harvey Gaede
Bill Gladden Honored by Relatives and Classmates
A Sunday in Shafter saw relatives and former classmates visit Bill Gladden at 182 Poso Street. Guests included his sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Mehand with Leo, Mrs. Joe Montgomery with Steven, and Sam Montgomery of San Diego. Montgomerys were Tyron Oklahoma classmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Bill Gladden
Poso St
J. E. Mehand
Leo
N. My
Joe Montgomery
Steven
Visalia
Sam Montgomery
San Diego
Montgomerys
Gladden
Tyron
Okla
Hawaii Visitors At Nugent's Home
Mr and Mrs A Bernhouse of Hawaii visited in the home of Mr and Mrs John B Nugent of Beech avenue. They are neighbors of the Nugents son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Don Fletcher of Hawaii. They had been visiting in San Diego and were en route to San Francisco. Mr Bernhouse owns the dairy by which Fletcher is employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Bernhouse
Hawaii
John B. Nugent
Beech Avenue
Nugents
Don Fletcher
San Diego
San Francisco
Bernhouse
Fletcher
Mrs Bender Honored By Family And Friends
Mrs Edwin Bender was surprised by a birthday gathering hosted by her husband and friends after dinner. Guests included Mesdames Melvin Vaux Russell Hamman and Curtis Carter with families, sharing cake ice cream coffee tea and sandwiches then visiting and playing canasta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Bender
Melvin Vaux
Russell Hamman
Curtis Carter
Homemade Food Treat for GIs, Economist Says
Instructions from Dorothy Wilkinson of the University of California Agricultural Extension Service describe how to pack homemade cookies for soldiers or students serving away from home. The guide outlines layering, wrapping, padding, and labeling to prevent crumbs and ensure perishability notices are clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Wilkinson
University of California Agricultural Extension Service
Family Visit From Mrs. Donald Watson and Family
Mrs. Donald Watson and her three children Donald Jim and Sheryl visited Bakersfield last week for a family dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Tinnin. Also present were Mrs. W. C. Marlett of Modesto and Mrs. Melvin Flickinger of Richland Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Watson
Donald
Jim
Sheryl
Bakersfield
Glen Tinnin
W. C. Marlett
Modesto
Melvin Flickinger
Richland
Wash
District President Zola Loustalot to speak at Legion event
Bakersfield district leader Zola Loustalot of the American Legion Auxiliary will be the special guest at Memorial Hall at 8 p.m. on February 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zola Loustalot
Bakersfield
American Legion Auxiliary
Memorial Hall
Bridal Shower for Sgt and Mrs John Nightingale
A bridal shower for the newly married Sgt and Mrs John Nightingale was held Monday evening in the North Camp center building. Hosts were Mrs Dan Nightingale and Mrs Eugenie Thompson. Guests enjoyed cake jello coffee and hot chocolate. Prize winners were Mrs John Nightingale Frances Butcher and Thelma Holban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nightingale
North Camp
Dan. Nightingale
Eugenie Thompson
Frances Butcher
Thelmas Holban
Roy Boney
Walter Thomas
New Mother Honored With Hospital Shower
Mrs. Richard Pierce was celebrated at a layette shower in the home of Mrs. R. W. Rodgers after the birth of a son last week. Co hosts included Mrs. Archie Ellebracht and the honoree's mother Mrs. Mason Alexander. Guests and prize winners listed with several local residents and Bakersfield ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Pierce
R. W. Rodgers
Beth-Eden
Archie Ellebracht
Mason Alexander
C. Ll. Golding
Bakersfield
Joe B. Patterson
Walter Rodgers, Jr
Mesdames
Francis Heffley
Martha Middleton
Velma Wilson
Audrey Rodgers
C. L. Golding
Roxie Dial
Minta Hooks
Laverne Marchman
Nina Fields
Ministers Gather for Pacific School of Religion Confab
The Rev and Mrs Gordon Baker of Shafter and Rev and Mrs Sherwood Dailey of Arvin will attend a ministerial convention next week at the Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley with Rev Dr Henry Emerson Fosdick as main speaker. Special courses will aid wives of attending ministers. The Bakers will stay with Mr Bakers brother in San Francisco. Mr and Mrs Lucene Goodspeed of Buttonwillow accompanied Mr and Mrs Joe Huck to Los Angeles on their return trip to South Dakota after two months with the Goodspeeds and another daughter Mrs Harold Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Baker
Shafter
Sherwood Dailey
Arvin
Pacific School of Religion
Berkeley
Henry Emerson Fosdick
Bakers
Mr. Baker
San Francisco
Lucene Goodspeed
Buttonwillow
Joe. Huck
Los Angeles
South Dakota
Hucks
Goodspeed
Goodspeeds
Harold Reed
Stop Rheumatism Arthritis Pains Ad Page
Vintage ad style health claim copy urges relief from rheumatism and arthritis pains. Mentions McClure Drug Store and Dr. Shafter in a call to action to purchase remedies, with sensational phrases and partial product language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne's
Gacone
Coatine
Vatenn
McClure
McClure Shafter
Colorado Guests At Jones Home Visit In Los Angeles
Colorado visitors from Monte Vista, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Sanderson and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Harris, plus their daughter and son-in-law, stayed Monday at Forrest and Mrs. Jones of 164 Poso Street. The Sandersons had just returned from Hawaii and are en route back to Colorado after visiting neighbors in Shafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Forrest Jones
Poso St
Stanley . Sanderson
Gordon Harris
Monte Vista
Colo
Sandersons
Hawaiian Islands
Los Angeles
Jones
Shafter
Potluck Dinner After Union Congregational Service
More than 60 church members attended a Sunday potluck at Union Congregational Church following the morning service. Attendees shared food and fellowship to close the church event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union ‘Congregational Church
Dakota Folks Lunch Guests Visit Local Benders
Visitors from Menno South Dakota were luncheon guests last week in the home of Mr and Mrs Edwin Bender 198 Golden West Ave. Those present included Richard and Orin Bender and other relatives from Shafter Glen Hekensable Willard Kirschenman Willard Zeeb Alvin Neeth and Leroy Bender. The group departed Monday morning to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menno
S. D
Edwin Bender
Golden West Ave
Richard and
Orin Bender
Benders
Shafter
Glen Hekensable
Willard Kirschenman
Willard Zeeb
Alvin Neeth
Leroy Bender
South Dakota
Allen Bot Torff Attends Bottorff Wedding North
Mr and Mrs Allen Bot Torff of Buttonwillow travel by train to Longview Washington for the gold en wedding celebration of Mr Bottorff and Mrs Bottorff the couple's parents Mr and Mrs Walter H Bottorff of Longview Washington hosted the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Bottorff
Buttonwillow
Mr. Bottorff
Walter H. Bottorff
Longview
Wash
Post Bridal Shower Honors Glen and Edith Norris
A post bridal shower for Mr. and Mrs. Glen Norris was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Ashmore on Richland Street. Hosts included Mrs. Ashmore and Mrs. Carl Stephens with a Valentine theme. Guests and prizes included Herman Osborn, O A Plamlin, Glen Norris, and many others. refreshments featured bridal cake, jello, and cocoa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashmore
Glen Norris
Jeff Ashmore
Richland Street
Shafter
Norris
Edith Fisher
L. B. Fisher
Valentine
Carl Stephens
Glen
Edith
Herman Osborn
O. A. Plamlin
Guenthers Host Family Reunion With Distant Relatives
A Guenther family reunion was held at the Golden residence of Dr. and Mrs. P C Guenther. Attendees included Herbert Guenther and family of Montebello, Eddie Guenther and family of Sykeston North Dakota, Abe Guenther and family of Tehachapi, and Vernal Midgarah and daughters of Tehachapi. Dinner guests were William Guenther and wife from San Luis Obispo visiting Shafter for the funeral of their cousin Simon Peters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden West Avenue
Herbert Guenther
Montebello
Eddie Guenther
Sykeston
N. D
Abe Guenther
Tehachapi
Vernal Midgar
San Luis Obispo
Shafter
Simon Pesters
Notable Names Listed in Local Event
The article lists Gallagher W E Potter Carl Khul man Junior Templeton and Miss Marlene Turner as participants or honorees in the local event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallagher
W. E. Potter
Carl Khulman
Junior Templeton
Miss Marlene Turner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shafterness
Sgt
Miss Mae Thompson
Bill Gladdens
Nugent
Mrs. Bender
Lydia Bender
Gary
Ronny
Leon Bender
Russ Hamman
Jimmy
Keith
Kathy
Janice
August Bender
Richa S. D
Virginia
Gerald Bender
Delmer Bender
Redwood City
Economist
Norman Ebel
Eugene Thompson
Gerry Thompson
Barbara Thompson
Larry Thompson
Christine Thompson
Ruby Holman
Bill Cooper
Betty Smith
Joe Brown
Elsie Duncan
Lesie Duncan
Herman Parks
Jean Elkins
J. Anderson
Eva Bozarth
Dan Bozarth
Bill Ellison
Buddy Hayes
Frances Johnson
Joe: Holden
Jess Lewi
Dora Thompson
Jeanett Bozarth
W. F. Bozarth
Catherine Lewis
Isaac Strauss
Joe Brooks
Wanda Thompson
Shirley Thompson
Winnie Haskins
Joetta Hosman
Lou Hosman
Thelma Hosman
William Rodgers
C. C. Floyd
Wasco
L. C. Butcher
J. Elkins
C. E. Fenderson
T. W. Steelman
Lilly Lewis
Jack Rand
Juanita Middleton
Earl Thompson
Confab
Cece
Cooking
Sauerkraut
Wieners
Briardale Golden Hominy
Briardale
V.P. Squat Ske
Briardale Brown
Lifebuoy Soap
Betty Crocker
C&h Dark Brow
Ca Sugar
Libby
Ocean Spray CI
Macaroni
Central Ave
Dakota Folks
Messrs. and Stevens
H. C. Bryan
Nuct Bradshaw
Lynn Norris
Jeff Ashmore, Jr
Marvin Sexton
Vernon Maroney
Otis Gladden
A. H. Mce Cright
O. A. Hamlin
Bill Peters
Harold Nixon
Charles Carter
Claudine Gallagher
Shirley Cramer
Betty Fisher
M.L. McCormick
Lena Zachary
Ed Ashmore
William Hearn
Y. L. Gladden
James Cummings
James Bradshaw
Roy Hearn
Mildred Perkins
Luther
Guenthers
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