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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1957

Page

5

Buttonwillow votes for honorary mayor in odd tale of town politics

The Buttonwillow chamber of commerce hosts an election with five candidates including a woman. Votes cost 10 cents and will be counted at the Saturday night annual meeting, naming the new honorary mayor to replace W. D. Tracy. The 3500 resident town plans a sold out banquet with Dorothy Donahoe and Bloyd Ming attending.

Buttonwillow M. C. Becker Buttonwillow Grange Hall Grange Hall Becker State Dorothy Donahoe Bloyd Ming Third Shafter T. C Oscar) Baldwin

Birthday Surprise at Congregational Church Parlor

Mrs. Paul Babbitt was surprised at a Tuesday morning party in the Congregational church parlor planned by fellowship ladies and church members. About 50 attendees enjoyed cake coffee and sandwiches as pink damask cloths and silver manzanita decorations framed a spring bouquet display.

Paul Babbitt Congregational Church Babbitt Rolf Jacobsen

Glenda Frost and Peter Kuik Exchange Vows

Glenda Frost daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Frost of 209 E Euclid Ave married Peter Kuik son of Mrs Peter Kuik of Barnesville Minnesota in a February 8 Church of Christ ceremony. Attendants included ma tron of honor Shirley Johnson others in the wedding party. A reception followed at the Veteran Memorial hall with about 100 guests and the couple left for a Southern California wedding trip.

Glenda Frost Peter Kuik Charles Frost E. Euclid Avenue Barnesville Minnesota Ers Bidon Frost Kermit Prickett Nellie Lassiter Grace Annis Ella Walker Lorene Verla Frost Donna Jenkins California Mexico Kuik Shafter Barnsville Korea Peter Burbank Lockheed Aircraft Company

School Faculty Fetes the Hales

Richland faculty and school personnel honored Mr. and Mrs. Clay Hale on Tuesday morning for the anticipated arrival of baby Hale. About 35 people attended a Hearts and Flowers themed gathering featuring a red feeding chair gift and refreshments prepared by home economics students.

Clay Hale Richland Baby Hale Ralph Bush Mae Newcomb Bernie Morris

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