Maple 4-H Dad-Daughter Banquet Timed with Anniversary
Shafter Maple 4-H members hosted a Valentine box supper in the Walter Nicol barn with fathers. Evelyn Penner won first prize a ladies wallet Lela Kelley took second a neckerchief and pin. Nadia Nevirov directed games with Marilyn Whitfield Ruth Wittenberg assisting. prizes awarded to Allen Bartel Jack Nevarov Andy Nightingale and to daughters Lela Kelley Karen Wiens Nadia Nevirov. The event marked the club’s third annual affair with many families in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple 4-H
Walter Nicol
Evelyn Penner
Lela Kelley
Evelyn
Lela
Nadia Nevarov
Marilyn Whitfield
Ruth Wittenberg
Beverly Nightingale
Helen Chernabaeff
Allen Bartel
Jack Nevarov
Andy Nightingale
Karen Wiens
Nadia Nevirov
Ernest Wiens
Karen
Martin Loepp
Dianne
Daniel Whitfield
Marilyn
Jack Nevearov
Nadia
Manya
John Chernabaeft
Helen
Beverly
Henry Pepper
Erelyn
Norma
Club Teaders
W. E. Nicol
Layette Shower Honors Mrs. Margaret Brooks at North Camp
Mrs. Margaret Brooks was the guest of honor at a layette shower Friday February 11 in the Center building of North Camp north of Shafter. Hostesses were Mrs. Bertha Hill and Mrs. Sally Warren. Prizes were given to Mrs. May Johnson Mrs. Jo Ann Westbrook Marie Elkins and Bertha Raney. Gifts came from Mines Ben Giesbrecht Dorothy Montgomery Jack Mancheler May Smith Minnie Rogers Irma Flood Reba Ummel Ira Burton Beulah Hoskins Mildred Thompson Faye Ellis and Mrs Pollan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Brooks
North Camp
Shafter
Bertha Hill
Sally Warren
May Johnson
Jo Ann Westbrook
Marie Elkins
Bertha Raney
Mrs. Brooks
Betty Spiva
May Holten
Nobia Stein
Nora Thomas
Melvina Snow
Elmer Parks
Lois Davidson
Alice Johnson
Mark Elkins
Norren Long
Mural Barker
Ada Myrick
Mildred Fyler
Tiny Fye
Edith Braisher
Jean Elkins
Ben Giesbrecht
Dorothy Montgomery
Jack Mancheler
May Smith
Minnie Rogers
Irma Flood
Reba Ummel
Ira Burton
Beulah Hoskins
Mildred Thompson
Faye Ellis
Mrs. Pollan
Mrs Edwina Bickner and daughter return from Hanford
Mrs Edwina Bickner and her daughter Donjia have come back from an extended visit with the Henry Bickners in Hanford. Donjia had a birthmark removed during the stay. The Fresno Children's in Germany is due to arrive home in May. He has been away since February 1954.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Bergman
Miss Freise
Bakersfield
Gordon Lee
Petty Isaac
Abe Isaac
H. L. Bergman
Lucy
Edwina Bickner
Donjia
Henry Bickners
Hanford
Fresno
Germany
BPW International Tour Highlights World Neighbors
Business and Professional Women's club met at Mrs. Annette Albright's home theme Know Your World Neighbors. Mrs. Minnie Channeson presented slides and a travel book. March guest Miss Martha Gloeckler attended alongside Ruth McMillam Helen Hasty Inez Moser Clara Schnidt Irene Tilley Kay Vine Rowena Merkel Lorraine Christensen and Annette Albright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professional Women's Club
Annette Albright
Minnie Channeson
Mrs. Channeson
Martha Gloeckler
Mines
Ruth McMillam
Helen Hasty
Inez Moser
Clara Schnidt
Irene Tilley
Kay Vine
Rowena Merkel
Lorraine Christensen
Family visit from Bakersfield marked a Sunday gathering
Mr and Mrs Lowell Rei Mer and daughter Susan spent Sunday with Mrs Reimer and her parents Mr and Mrs Buller and sister Doris of Bakersfield, sharing a local family reunion moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Reimer
Susan
Mrs. Reimer
Mrs. Buller
Doris
Bakersfield
Dancing Personalities Highlight Shafter Events Next Week
Shafter events include a Tuesday concert series featuring renowned dance personalities and a Wednesday food demonstration by Mrs. William Irvin. Miss Fritz and Ruthanna Boris join local attendees for lectures on self and cooking, with Mrs. H. S. Giddings passing presidency to Mrs. John J. Peters Jr. for 1955 56.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Irvin
Shafter
Miss Fritz
Irvin
Oak Street
Fritz
Adena Joy
University of California At Berkeley
Carnation Hostess Room
John Notley
Frank Roselle
Wallace Weyand
Harlan Wilson
Olin Fenderson
C. E. Fenderson
Ivan Mettler
Alvin Schneider
Ruthanna Boris
Frank Hobi
Shafter-Wasco
Wasco Union High School
Audiere
Concert Association
H. S. Giddings
John J. Peters Jr
Miss Boris
Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo
Ballet Theater
Ballet Russe
New York City Ballet
Boris
Pennine Ballet
Manager of Shafter Cornet Promoted to Regional Duties
Paul Drengwitz, manager of the Cornet store in Shafter for five years, is promoted to oversee inventory and checking for 31 Cornet stores in the region between Beverly Hills and Coalinga. He has worked with the firm for about seven years in Beverly Hills and Coalinga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Drengwitz
Beverly Hills
Coalinga
Drengwitz
San_Diego
Adventists Hold Valentine Party at Kern Academy
Around 65 young people of the Seventh Day Adventist church enjoyed a Valentine Party at the Kern Academy Assembly hall Monday evening. Prizes were awarded and refreshments including cookies, cherry punch with ice cream, and candy hearts were served. Mrs. Dana Mulder and Reuben Duerksen served the refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Kern Academy Assembly Hall
Dana Mulder
Reuben Duerksen
Plans for 1955 Shafter High Homecoming
Shafter High School PTA executive board laid preliminary plans for 1955 Homecoming. Mrs Aduel Mettler named Nick Johnson as chairman to form a committee. Board approved a $10 donation to Potomac School Mother Singers music fund. Dr Grant Jensen discussed building program and curriculum future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High School
PTA
Aduel Mettler
Nick Johnson
Potomac School
Mother Singers
Bakersfi
Grant Jensen
Valentine Dance Night At Community Club
The Dance of the Month event featured a Valentine theme with red hearts and Cupid decor at Mesherial hall. Committee members included Dr and Mrs O G Odbison and several couples from Bakersfield and Paso Robles. the club meets every second Saturday monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesherial Hall
O. G. Odbison
John Jacobsen
Clarence Neuman
H. Revell
Ernie Hofman
Robert Sisson
Bakersfield
Mac McKinley
Paso Robles
Young Couples Snow Weekend at Wanona Camp
A group of young married couples vacationed Friday to Sunday at the Seventh Day Adventist camp in Wanona enjoying snow sports. Participants included Mr and Mrs Robert Wall, Mr and Mrs Charles Wikoff and Kathy, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Pitts and Dorothy, Mr and Mrs Eugene Stram Mt and Mrs once Fenderson and Joanne, Mr and Mrs Leon Pitts with Delvin and Duane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Day Adventist
Wanona
Robert
School menu items and weekly soups listed
The article lists daily school meals with beef on a bun and varied sides for February 22 to 25, including items such as meat loaf, roast with potatoes, enchiladas, and cheese enchiladas. It also notes soups like split pea, chicken noodle, and vegetable varieties plus fruit, bread, milk, and desserts.
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Shafter Society
Adel Templeton
Rebecca Lee
Maxine Carter
Gene Loewen
Bruce Allen
Bruce
Leale
Herb Engle
C. L. Loewen
Reedley
Paul Condit
E. W. Dyer
Mmes
Fred Neumen
Bill Hinsley
Pearl McClain
Ward Stockton
Roger Stone
Emmuel Neuman
A Neuman
Esabelle Mann
Stork Loft
Americana
Taylor's Bakery
Dungans
Justesens Market
Layette
Mrs
Steadies
Drovers
Gewanich
Echeel Colons
Hemingson
Shafter Mercantile CO
Sante Fe
BPW
Stauffer
Salon
Shafter Cornet’s
Washingtons
Chuck Roast
Gorton
FISH
Monte Alto
del Monte Orange
Tastewell
At. Bil
Betty’ Crocker Pie
Betty Crocker Brownie
Naval Juice
van Camp’s Tuna
AJAX
Central Ave
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