First Mennonite Ladies Prepare Boxes For Europe
Mrs P J Gorsching presided as the First Mennonite ladies organized two large boxes for Europe one with layettes and the other with used clothing. Closing remarks by Mrs Doewelling followed refreshments served by Mrs John Bartel. Visitors included Mesdames Martha Dick and Henry Dick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
P. J. Gorsching
Doewelling
John Bartelig
P. J
John Bartel
Henry Sherina Beese
Henry Peter Reimer
John Reimer
Pete Buller
al Nikkel
Martha Dick
Henry Dick
Shafter Faculty Wives Attend Kern County Event
Shafter members join the Kern Union High School District Faculty Wives meeting at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Bakersfield Little Theater. Mrs. William Moore will present films from Alaska trip, with a woodwind ensemble performing. Refreshments follow. attendees bring their own table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Kern Union High School
Bakers
William Moore
Alastoa
Patricia Kelly
Vandum
Edna Rasbassoon
Norman
John Bresanhan
Raymond Buckle
Dwight Griffith
Mesdames Asperger
Cecil Bowman
Edward Bronson
Jack Charvo
Ray Cross
Lurman Curtis
L. B. Davies
Don Devlin
Allen Gruman
Guy Jaggard
Dan Reed
Walter Shore
Walter Stiern
Wallace Johnson
Tonard McKaty
Alan Parker
Reunion of Wasco High graduates celebrates Bob Moses visit
Wasco hosts a home gathering for former Wasco High School classmates and the family of Bob Moses. Attendees include Phyllis Peters Alethia MacArthur Gra cia Giddings Elaine Dawn Edwards Parks John Eckmann San John Daniels Gary Fath San Bernar Burl Robinson Bob Garner Steinberg Wayne Woods Horton and Bob Moses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasco
Bob Moses
Raymond Moses
Wasco High School
Peanseedey
Moses
Phyllis Peters
Alethia MacArthur
Gracia
Donna Giddings
Elaine Dawn Edwards
Parks
John Eckmann
San
John Daniels
Gary Fath
San Bernar
Pre Nup Shower Honors Wasco Bride-to-Be Winifred Bertkau
A pre-nuptial shower at the Bertkau home in Wasco honored Winifred Bertkau on the eve of her marriage to Walter Moore. Guests included Mrs Elise Berthau and many local residents from Wasco and Bakersfield, with entertainment and a cake bearing the names of the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred Bertkau
Walter Moore
John Sundberg
McMarvin Lane
Shafter
Wasco
O. R. Sadier
John Mc- Ben Homéfeld
Alvin Ray- Sev
Giddings
Ared Pollard
Tilton Tracy
L. C
Alister Little
Jesse Ott
Wittenberg
Bill Martin
Wheat
Melanie Bertu
Res la Verne Carter
Julia Rkins
Jean Coe
Bakersfield
L Pritschke
Adele Arrangu Vie Kecker
Betty Wecker
Assembly of God Holds New Year Watch Service
The Shaftssembly of God church hosted a watch service on New Year's Eve drawing members of the congregation and others from the community to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly OF God
Gang
Old
Brothers Reunite After Seven-Year Separation
Daniel Kiehn 62 and his brother Peter 64 were reunited in Los Angeles after seven years apart. Peter, a missionary from Bessie Oklahoma, had traveled to China in 1911. Daniel, living at 730 South Lake Street, had believed Peter died in China. The brothers and their wives, Grace and Susie Ann, met at the Lamm Hotel 715 West 6th Street, with Mrs Gorsching noting twenty four years since she last saw Daniel and a mistaken belief he had died at the war’s start in 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Kiehn
Peter
Bessie
Oklahoma
China
Daniel
Los Angeles
South Lake Street
Kiehn
Lamm
West 6Th Street
Grace
Susie Ann
Book reviews by librarian at Woman's Club
Members of the Wednesday Afternoon Club heard Mrs. Lafay ette Banes of the Kern County Library deliver book reviews of biographies and fiction. She will embark soon on a three and a half month world cruise visiting Honolulu Manila Hong Kong Singapore Calcutta and sail through the Suez Canal to Italy and Europe. Next meeting is an evening affair on January 19 featuring Allan Bacon from the College of the Pacific music department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Lowe
R. C. Sturges
Allan Bacon
Music
College of the Pacific
Stockton
Reunion of shipwrecked fishermen honors San Geronimo incident
Dr William Moore of Bakersfield hosted a reunion at Cawelo for the twelve men rescued after their fishing craft wrecked on San Geronimo Island during a January 1948 incident. Guests included Rolf Jacobsen John Lachenmaier Herman Agee William Howell Leo Black Lawrence Lake Elmer McFadden Frank Hoops Louis Roux Ward Watson and William Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Moore
Bakersfield
Cawelo
San Geronimo Island
San Diego
Dr. Moore
Rolf Jacobsen
John Lachenmaier
Herman Agee
William Howell
Leo Black
Lawrence Lake
Elmer McFadden
Frank Hoops
Louis Roux
Ward Watson
William Parker
Revival Meeting Starts Sunday at Assembly of God Church
The Assembly of God church begins a revival on Sunday January 16 with guest evangelists Gertrude Alexander and Virginia Chapman of Poplar Bluff Missouri. They will preach and sing the old time gospel during evening services and include children's services with eye gate stories and action songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly of God Church
Gertrude Alexander
Virginia Chapman
Poplar Bluff
Missouri
Wasco Couple Wed In Informal Home Ceremony
An informal wedding took place at the home of Justice of the Peace E. K. Grant in Shafter. Miss Billie Jo Kimbley of Wasco and A. C. Denson, son of Mrs. Fannie McDonald, were married on Wednesday, December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
E. K. Grant
Shafter
Billie Jo Kimbley
R. L. Cooper
Wasco
A. C. Denson
Fannie McDonald
Wasco Thrift ‘Shop
Auxiliary Pushes for Members to Strengthen War Service Support
The Legion Auxiliary urges eligible women to enroll to boost aid for disabled veterans and their families. Enrollment nears 950000 in 1948 with 1949 expected to surpass one million, emphasizing women related to Legion members or veterans can join. The group highlights national impact, public programs, social activities, and anti communism Americanism aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
Jeasies Eer
Edna Camp
Auxiliary
American Legion
Legion
Tech American Legion Auxiliary
Goddard Family Welcomes Baby Walter James
Mr and Mrs Lincoln Goddard welcomed son Walter James born Wednesday January 5 at 3 15 a m in Friese's Maternity Home Bakersfield The newborn weighed seven pounds 10 ounces and has a sister Kathleen aged 19 months Goddard works at Neu feld's Auto Parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Goddard
Friese
Bakersfield
Walter James
Kathleen
Goddard
Neufeld’s Auto Parts
Junior Women's Club Meets Tomorrow
The Junior Women's Club convenes tomorrow night January 12 at 8 at the home of Maxine Mettler on Riverside Drive. President Anna bel Thompson will preside. Hostesses Margery-Lois Young and Maxine Mettler invite all members to attend as plans are made for a club dance on February 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Mettler
Annabel Thompson
Mettler
Riverside Drive
Margery
Lois Young
Children Home For Holidays Delight Family Reunion
Joy filled Christmas gathering at the Shafter home with all children present. The Yale dinner featured a large turkey won by Mrs. Jack Grewell, joined by relatives from Shafter Monterey San Francisco El Campo and San Francisco connections. Clifford Glenn, formerly at Shafter High, is now studying telegraphy in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Jack Grewell
Shafter Theatre
Frank Glenn
Shafter
Cecil Glenn
Monterey
Clifford Glenn
San Francisco
Glenn Macon
el Campo
Texas
Charles Glenn
Shafter High School
Hancock
James
Kenneth
Carol
Ronald
Wasco
S J. Frantz
J. Y Frente
Reunion Enjoyed By Three Families In South Dakota
Mr and Mrs Herman Mielke of Menno SD hosted a reunion with Mr and Mrs Sam Mettler. On New Year s Day the two families attended a party at Mr and Mrs Helmuth Mettler s home. The three families, former midwestern residents, shared a weekend visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Mielke
Menno
South Dakota
Sam Mettler
Visi
Helmuth Mettler
Third Daughter Arrives for Bakersfield Couple
Mr and Mrs Marion Crockett of Bakersfield announce the birth of their third daughter Kathleen at 2 00 am December 31 1948. The infant weighed 9 pounds 7 ounces and is welcomed by sisters Joyce and Diane. Crockett owns Modern Pharmacy and was formerly a pharmacist at Stringham's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Crockett
Bakersfield
Att Kathleen
Joyce
Diane
Crockett
Modern Pharmacy
Stringham's
Job's Daughters Open Year With Honored Queen Peters
In Wasco at the Masonic Temple on January 3 1949 Job's Daughters held its first meeting of the year naming Honored Queen Phyllis Peters of Wasco Bethel. Gene Yeates and Sharon Mc Daniel were appointed publicity chairmen and the group voted to buy a five dollar tuberculosis bond. Plans were made for a visit by district deputy grand guardian Mrs H C Abbott of Taft. Refreshments were served by Mrs John Peters and Mrs Mahard Crowder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Peters
Wasco Bethel
Job
Masonic Temple
Wasco
Gene Yeates
Sharon McDaniel
Patarea
H. C. Abbott
Taft
Stork Shower Honors Mrs Ralph Browner at Bakersfield Event
A December 30 stork shower for Mrs Ralph Browner was hosted by Mrs J A Obnds at 715 Myers Lane Bakersfield. Guests included Mesdames Stalcup Roscaslin Stalcup Millard Ball McCaslin Wilson Millard Aselton and others with gifts from John Fenton Barbara Claude Amos Faye Nichols Dick Aselton Juanita and Maybel Rolens Sud Mee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Browner
J. A. oBnds
Myers Lane
oBnds
Marie Stalcup
Roscaslin
Vida Uselton
John Stalcup
Jeanette
Joy
Bakersfield
James McKenzie
Correction: Missionary brother to convalesce in Los Angeles
The Press corrects a recent item misnaming Rev. David Willems as niece of Mrs. P J Gorsching. It should state Rev. P D Kiehn, brother of Mrs. Gorsching who just returned from China, will convalesce in Los Angeles and establish a home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Willems
P. J. Gorsching
Los Angeles
P. D. Kiehn
Gorsching
China
New Telephones Increase Value and Reach
The passage notes that new telephones let people call more contacts and stay connected daily, suggesting phones offer ongoing value even amid current prices. It emphasizes broadening reach and continued usefulness of telephone service.
New Years Holiday Televised from San Fernando Home
Mr and Mrs E H Lilly and guests visited the San Fernando Valley home of Mrs Lillys sister Mr and Mrs J B Hawthorne for New Years. The rose parade in Pasadena and a parade game were watched by television during the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Lilly
Harry Sturm
Melton Kincannon
New
San Fernando Valley
Lilly
J. B. Hawthorne
Pasadena
Ingalls Relatives Spend Holidays in Wasco
Mrs. McClain recalls her grandparents Mr and Mrs H A Ingalls of Benton Harbor Michigan. The Ingalls, once Bakersfield residents, have been spending Christmas and New Year holidays at the Wasco home of the Mayhard Crowders.
San Diego and Texas guests holidaying with Bonds
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bond and daughter Eugenia from San Diego visited the J. R. Bonds for the holidays. Also guests included Mr. J. B. Bond of Fort Worth and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Browner of Indio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Bond
Eugenia
San Diego
J. B. Bond
Fort Worth
Texas
Ralph Browner
Indio
J. R. Bonds
Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Hubert of Shafter
Mr and Mrs Hubert of Shafter welcomed a daughter born in January at Waste Maternity Nome. The infant weighed 16 pounds and remains unnamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert
Shafter
Waste
Cantrell Baby Boy Born at Wasco Maternity Home
A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Robert Cantrell of Shay ter on January 3 at the Wasco Maternity Home weighing 9 pounds but died at birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cantrell
Robert Cantrell
Shayter
Wasco
Jeanne Leees 17 Related Greetings to Melvin Parrett
Jeanne Leees marks 17 with greetings to Melvin Parrett dated January 10. The concise notice notes birthday wishes from a family or community source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanne Leees
Melvin Parrett
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Wasco High Hold
Woman's Club
John Peters
Mahard
Crowder
Mrs
Coast
Trea
West
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company
San Fernando
Copen
Helio
Rose
Good Housekeeping
Woman's Home Companion
Weill
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