Return from Arizona trip ends in dust storm delay
Mr and Mrs Homer Watson and family, returning from Prescott Phoenix and Yuma, were halted for an hour at Wheeler Ridge by a choking dust storm. They described packed three abreast autos and only tail lights visible in the blinding storm. The Watsons visited Mrs Watsons parents, former Shafter residents H D Johnston.
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Arizona
Homer Watson
Famiy
Wheeler Ridge
Watsons
Prescott
Phoenix
Yuma
Mansfield-Banks Wedding Recited at Home Ceremony
The daughter Glenda Mansfield married Jim Banks in a Saturday ceremony at 307 Mark Avenue. Rev. Mel Krug officiated as azaleas decorated the altar. A reception followed with many relatives and friends in attendance.
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Tony Mansfield
Mark Avenue
Glenda
Jim Banks
Mel Krug
Bill Banks
Gloria Morgan
Not Banks
Nettie Banks
Oscar Wiles
Pauline Wiles
Henry Pressley
Nadine Mouser
Don Maupin
Ralph Sprague
Tom Mansfield
Margaret Mahan
Lois Lebo
Kathy
Bob
Donald
Dwight Mansfield
Hollis Sanders
Flint, Michigan
Valentine Bridal Shower for Mr and Mrs Absher
A Valentine bridal shower for Bennie Absher and Berma Absher was held February 14 at the bride’s parents home in Bakersfield. Doris Hynds and Louise Jackson hosted for 44 guests with games, gifts, and a heart themed cake. The groom works at the Shafter post office and they reside at 541 Sycamore Street.
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Bennie Absher
Mayfair Court
Bakersfield
Doris Hynds
Louise Jackson
Bennie
Berma
Shafter
Sycamore Street
Past Commander Dinner Planned by American Legion
The Shafter American Legion hosts a Past Commander's Dinner at Veterans Memorial Hall on Saturday March 2. Invitations go to members Charter members city and county officials and past commanders. the Auxiliary honors past presidents. John E Loustalot Bakersfield postmaster will speak on The Early Kern County. Chicken dinner served at 8 00.
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American Legion
Veteran’s Memorial Hall
Shafter American Legion
John E. Loustalot
Bakersfield
Kern County
White Cross Meeting At First Baptist Church
The Women’s group at the First Baptist Church held a White Cross gathering on Thursday evening. They sewed book bags for Africa and cut dresses and bonnets for the Belgian Congo, along with work on a quilt and overseas requisitions for missionaries.
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First Baptist Church
Africa
Belgian Congo
Jack Dauphin
Clarence Kattenhorn
Norval Winter
Frank Wiebe
D. R. Gwin
C. E. McCormac
Grace Wilder
Maynard Wilder
Whitworth Neufeld Vows Recited in Carmel California
The ceremony officiated by Dr Norman pastor united Miss Shirley Neufeld and Allen Neufeld of Wasco in Carmel California on February seventh. The wedding party included bridesmaids Miss Carolyn Sue Whitworth and Mrs Bob Nelson as matron of honor with ushers Mike Steele and Dean Burnquist. The couple will reside at 960 Fifth Street Wasco and the bride works at Security First National Bank while the groom is a Wasco High School graduate now farming.
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Whitworth - Neufeld
Carmel
California
Norman
Rae Whitworth
Bob Nelson
Carolyn Sue Whitworth
Allen Neufeld
Wasco
Harvey Stone
Mike Steele
Dean Burnquist
Shafter
San Tahoe
Las Vegas
Neufeld
960
Fifth Street
Two Brothers With Brides Honored At Reception
Myrick and B. F. Myrick were married this month and a reception honoring them and their brides was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Myrick in Bakersfield. Annie Bell Goetting wed S. L. Myrick in Tulsa on February 11 and Ethel Rey wed B. F. Myrick in Las Vegas on February 6. Both couples reside in Shafter and about fifty guests attended the reception.
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Shafter
Las Vegas
Myricks
Go To The Church Of Your Choice Sunday Shafter Churches
Sunday event invites residents of Shafter to attend church services at multiple churches welcoming all. Local pastors promote community gathering and faith outreach, encouraging participation across denominations.
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Church of
Shafter Churches
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George Globe
Liberal Credit
Chester Avenue
Leeds
Shafter Society
Howell
James Street
Shafter High School
Deanna Skidmore
Adela Carrete
Jack Fisk
Pauls Nix
Joye Hamlin
Chevy
Nascar
Chevrolet
National Association For Stock Car Advancement and Research
Richland Chevrolet Co
E. Central
Phone Pioneer
Shafter, Calif
Valentine
Mr. and
Mrs. Absher
White Cross
House
Shirley Neufeld
Brownell
Automotive
RADIO
Ial
Pioneer
Shafter, California
Church OF Christ
Central Valley
Asy
P. G
E. Bill
PGE
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
of Gas
San Francisco
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