Travel North Guests Visit San Francisco
TRAVEL NORTH and their parents, the J. W. Houses, who have been their visitors spent the weekend in San Francisco.
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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1958
Page
3
TRAVEL NORTH and their parents, the J. W. Houses, who have been their visitors spent the weekend in San Francisco.
The California Barrel Racing Association, an all women group for horseback riders, is formed with Mrs. L. H. Bryant of Shafter as vice president. She credits her horse Skeet Shooter Buck for many wins in San Luis Obispo Lancaste r Hanford Paso Robles and Ventura events. The new association plans its first major showing at Chowchilla Western Stampede on the 28th 29th and 30th with about 40 members statewide.
Mrs. Frank Russell and Mrs. Menno Siemens honored on recent anniversaries with a luncheon at the Sycamore Street residence hosted by Mrs. Ralph Lachenmaier. Pink Perfection Camellias and violets provided the decor, guests included Mrs. John Balzer, Mrs. Harvey Gaede, William R. Lachenmaier, Joe Turner, Jonas Neikel, Bill Goertzen, and Bill Siemens.
Mr and Mrs J C Atkinson moved into a new three bedroom home in the Deeter tract built with help from Atkinson and R C Mayberry. A house warming by First Baptist Sunday school classes followed the surprise arrival of guests including Mr and Mrs Charles Nelson. Reverend Menno Schellenberg read a poem as they received a monetary gift. The Atkinsons have three children Dennis seven Melvin three and seven months Darrell. Apple pie and coffee were served.
On February 23 Marines from the 28th Marine Regiment raised the Stars and Stripes atop Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima marking the first flag ascent on the fortified island. The moment symbolized a major Pacific Theater milestone in World War II.
Members of the Shafter Womans Club enjoyed slides by Mrs. J. Cannerson of her world trip during their Wednesday gathering. A noon lunch opened events followed by a business meeting led by President Mrs. David Channeson. Approximately 60 people attended at the Camellia Gardens Tracy Ranch next meeting announced.
Mrs T N Anderson entertained members of the Kappa Nu Chapter at her country home last evening. The group discussed philanthropic work and planned a welfare fund for Richland school. The attendees included three sorority sisters and two school representatives. Refreshments of coffee and cookies were served.
A bright Basque and German evening at Wool Growers Bakersfield featured Junior Women of Shafter and their husbands dining on chicken dishes and sides. East Bakersfield High dancers performed in native costumes as German musicians played. Attendees included Kerneth Anderson James Del Rio Calvin Goehring Gene Guenther George Haworth Jr Don Little Dean Lynch Robert Merz Elmer Mettler Russell Paul Jr James Paul Wayne Payne Mickey Sarah Herb Spitzer and Wendell Vannatta.
The Blue and Gold dinner for Pack 953 will be held Monday evening at 6 30 PM in Richland cafeteria. Lew Woodard leads the awards ceremony as cubs with merits receive honors. tickets are through Arthur Craig Lew Carroll or den mothers.
February events list names for Candles n Cake from February 20 to 26 featuring numerous attendees. A medical briefing notes cat scratch disease cases linked to bites and scratches with many patients lacking known inoculations or exposure to cats.
The skua gull known as An taractica is captured for scientific study using nets fired from cannons. The procedure aims to observe behavior and physiology under controlled conditions.
Snow Irrigation Supply markets Snow Gates and Valves as exclusive leak free, rust resisting units. The promotion highlights dealer availability at 0437 E. Mth St Los Angeles 54 Calif.
Ann Jacobsen was honored with a gift shower hosted by Jeanette Wheeler on Acacia Street after her marriage to Lieutenant Carl Hermann last Sunday in the Protestant Post Chapel at the Presidio in San Francisco. Co-hosts Maryls Andrist Shirley Kent Charlene Robertson and Sally Sellers joined the hostess group. The Valentine theme featured white candles with red hearts and heart motifs on invitations. Guests admired gifts, chatted, and enjoyed coffee and angel food cake.
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