Legionnaires Attend Kern Council Meeting in Shafter
Seven members from Buttonwillow Post 674 and its unit joined the Kern County Council gathering. Attendees met at Memorial Hall and Union Congregational Church, discuss legislative bulletin subscriptions and community service as Mojave hosts the March meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern County
Dora Hoskins
Bakersfield
Margaret Carlisle
Ruth White
Buttonwillow
Yvonne Wipf
Shafter
Minnie Ealum
National Legislative Bulletin
Council
Velma Daly
Auxiliary National News
Mojave
Leslie L. Robinson
Emily Benson Wins Lifetime Membership at Buttonwillow PTA
The February 14 PTA meeting, led by Mrs. Hazel Goodspeed, awarded Emily Benson a lifetime membership. Six past presidents were honored with candle lighting and camellia corsages. Martha Frey spoke on child art appreciation followed by a social hour with coffee tea and cookies.
Auxiliary Holds Canasta Session at Buttonwillow Hall
The American Legion Auxiliary held a canasta party at Buttonwillow Community Hall on Tuesday night. Winners were Minnie Balum first, Thelma Lewis second, Carlos Rey third, and Ruby Threewitt consolation. The next party is set for 8 p.m. February 28 at the same location with hostesses Olivia Pierrucci Geni Weber and Loretta Ricci.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buttonwillow
American Legion Auxiliary
Buttonwillow Comunity Hall
Minnie Balum
Thelma Lewis
Carlos Rey
Ruby Threewitt
Olivia Pierrucci
Geni Weber
Loretta Ricci
Birthday Party Held For Mrs Tony Wegis In Buttonwillow
A birthday party was given in honor of Tony Wegis at the Wegis home in Buttonwillow on February 14. Attendees included Oscar Wegis, the Wegis family, Mr and Mrs Wegis of Bakersfield, Mr and Mrs Herbert Wegis of Taft, Mr Tony Wegis, and the Kenneth Weais family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buttonwillow
Tony Wegis
Homse
Wegis
Oscar Wegis
Jon Wegis
Bakersfield
Herbert Wegis
Taft
Kenneth Weais
Mrs Cockrell and Mrs Miller Visit Bill Wilder Home
Mrs Sam Cockrell and Mrs Mattie Miller traveled Thursday to Taft and then to Cuyama Valley to visit the Bill Wilder home. Mrs C L Blomquist has recovered from flu after illness at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Cockrell
Mattie Miller
Taft
Cuyama Valley
Bill Wilder
Lingerie Shower For Beatrice Jones
A lingerie shower for Miss Beatrice Jones was held February 8 at the home of Mrs. June Blanton with Mrs. Ruth Olson as co host. Guests included Mrs. W L Smith Evelyn Smith Mrs Bernice Olson and several Olson relatives. Refreshments featured coffee cake hot chocolate and ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Smith
Evelyn Smith
Bernice Olson
Barbara
Janet Olson
Lois .Pasley
Vergie Grassis
Nolene Jones
Betty Lake
Annie Craig
Dorothy Olson
Beatrice
Jones and the hostess in postopening games
After the gift presenting, Jones joined the hostess for a series of games. Laughter and friendly competition filled the room as visitors shared in the light entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
They Presents
Bill Napier Recovers From Tonsilectomy At Cottage Hospital
Bill Napier is recuperating after a tonsil operation performed by Dr. Ted Worden of Buttonwillow at Cottage Hospital Bakersfield on February 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Napier
Ted. Worden
Buttonwillow
Cottage Hospital
Bakersfield
Seen About Town in California Community Notices
Arsons and Mrs. Charles Parsons visited Beverly Hills grandparents of Miss Susan. Susan and her mother flew home. Weston Jay and others hosted dinners in Newport Beach and Wasco social rounds. 4‑H Club met at Button Willow Farm Bureau hall with plans for St Patrick’s party. Mickey Hair left for Texas basic training. Desert bridge party hosted by E J Selvidge with Belridge and Frey guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles— Parsons
C. M. Whiting
Beverly Hills
Susan
Buttonwillow Farm Bureau Hall
St. Patrick's
Herman Dargett
Mickey Hair
Mrs
Curtis Hair
Texas
Air Force
E. J. Selvidge
Desert Bridge
Bill Grant
Belridge
Jack Frey
Arch Neal
Lions Club Fetes Ladies in Buttonwillow Dinner
Buttonwillow Lions Club held its ladies night dinner in the Ricci Dining Room on February 15 with President Don Hughett presiding. Guest speaker Herb Carpenter of Reedley spoke on Lionism. March will bring a basketball tournament with Wasco Taft McFarland Beardsley Rio Bravo and Buttonwillow competing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buttonwillow
Lions Club
Ricci
Don Hughett
Herb Carpenter
Reedley
Carpenter
International Council of Lions
Wally Schroeder
Bruno Baggiani
Emma Carruthers
Ford Williams
R. L. Hughett
Walt Maples
W. J. Gibson
Bob Hughett
Hughett
Lucene Goodspeed
Wasco
Taft, McFarland, Beardsley
Rio Bravo
Mr and Mrs Cockrell Host Guests From Taft and Buttonwillow
Mr and Mrs Sam Cockrell entertain guests Thursday at their home. The visitors include Der of Taft, formerly of Buttonwillow. Wilder has become the brush agent for Taft and Buttonwillow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Cockrell
Taft
Buttonwillow
Wilder
Brush
Taft and
Birthday Greetings for Local Residents
A birthday list notes Mrs. Fannie C. Tracy February 18, Guy Neal Quarey February 20, Rowland Kemp February 21, Doris Jeffries February 22, Louise Parsons February 24, Mrs. Mary Lewis February 27, Georgette Beluomini February 28, Amelia Beluomini February 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie C. Tracy
Guy Neal Quarey
Rowland Kemp
Doris Jeffries
Louise Parsons
Mary Lewis
Georgette Beluomini
Amelia Beluomini
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Emily Benson
Calif
California
C. L. Blomquist
Pacific Telephone
Lois Olsen
Leroy Paslay
First Baptist Church
B. C. Barrett
Beatrice Jones
Pyrenees Cafe
Sumner Street
Willow Theater
Deborah Kerr
Taylor
Devil’s Doorway
Spade Cooley
Stewart Granger
King Solomon’s Mines
John Miles
Patricia White
Walter Kinsella
Weston Jay
Lide Isle
New Port Beach
Forney
Richard Lundy
John Rogers
Cora Peters
Tilton
Willa Polard
R. L. Adams
Porterville
Dick Adams
Farmers Cooperative Gin
Jack Adams
Kephart
Joseppi Ghilarducci
First Street
Cambria Pines
Adams Beach
Edward Gibbons
Hamilton, Mont
Robert Daley
Mrs. Daley
Doris Williams
Elma. Carruthers
Pasadena
Johnny Gaede
Ormenacs Ee
Central. Hardware CO
Central Avenue
Lions Club Fetes Ladies
Edna Mettler
Central Market Office
Mrs. Mettler
Edna
Orin Mettler
South Dakota
Central Ave
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