Pink and Blue Shower Honors Mrs. James Grumbles
Mrs. James Grumbles received many gifts at a pink and blue shower January 5 at the First Southern Baptist church social hall. Hostesses Wanda Graves Billie Bryant Eve Turney and Groombies oversaw games door prize and refreshments as a long list of friends attended or sent gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Southern Baptist Church
Wanda Graves
Billie Bryant
Eve Turney
Groombies
Claudia Tate
Myrtle “Wn
Ruby Grumbles
Betty Kleod
Loraine Mouser
Nettie Crafton
Lucille Aday
Maxine Towsend
Marcia Graves
Eloise, Cole
Edith West
Lois Ross
Jean Rice
Westie Graves
Aline Patrick
Opal Reynolds
Mouser
Averil Mouser
Sam Wilcoxon
Ruey Baker
Ruth Searcy
Vera Mouser
Lois Barton
Geneva Nix
Oscar Jones
Carolyn Bryant
Roberta Towsend
Mmes
Mayme Reynolds
Mildred Eagle
Alonzo Cross
Oe L. T. Towsend
Mr. Higbee
Ted French
Mrs.Chester
Lottie Liles
Leon Turney
Emma Scales
Lydia Graves
Phyllis Wilcoxon
Mary Jordan
Lavahn Wilcoxon
Mary Phile
Birthday Club Buffet Honors Hostess With Cash Gift
Mrs. Don Bellows of 335 Walnut Street entertained her birthday club at a buffet supper on Friday January 6. Guests joined in bingo and a cash gift was presented to the hostess to mark her birthday. Attending were Mary Koop Ollie Nusz Jodie Pierce Betty Curry Dollie Luders Margaret Pope Cecile Martin Wanda Lamas Pearl Bellows and Wava Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Bellows
335
Walnut Street
Mary Koop
Ollie Nusz
Jodie Pierce
Betty Curry
Dollie Luders
Margaret Pope
Cecile Martin
Wanda Lamas
Pearl Bellows
Wava Jones
Elaine and Nora Ross Guests in Fresno Overnight
Elaine and Nora Ross were overnight guests of a friend in Fresno from Friday night into Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine and
Nora Ross
Fresno
Stork Shower Honors Mrs. Jim Brown in Shafter Circle
A Thursday stork shower for Mrs. Jim Brown featured bingo with prizes for Mrs. Vivian Baze, Mrs. Paula Allen, Mrs. Mary Woods and Mrs. Ed Lucas. Guests from Shafter, Wasco, and Delano attended, with a gift table centered by a silver painted tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Brown
Orange Street
Charlies Rice
Tony Sullivan
Jack Thompson Jr
Vivian Baze
Paula Allen
Mary Woods
Ed Lucas
Mmnés
Roy Allen
Ben Grundy
Peet Hei
Bo Bare
Haworth
Charles Thompson
Cubby Bryant
Kyle Hill
Clay Jenkins
Bill Hinsley
Wayne Woods
Joe Hale
Ray Fowler
Joan Pember
Shafter
Wasco
Collins Crosby
Delano
Mines
Charles Rice
J. L. Hill
Nick Johnson
LaVonerell
Clara Raynes
Exercise Class for Women Formed at Wasco School
A women's physical education class is formed at Wasco High School to meet Mondays at 7:40 p.m. for two hours with an education teacher as director. First hour covers exercises, second hour engages in sports like volleyball and basketball. A $1.00 term fee. Call Mrs. Fred Schardt or Mrs. John Branner for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasco High School
Fred Schardt
John Branner
Card of Thanks for Support During Illness
The McWilliams and Klassen families express their appreciation to friends for acts of kindness during the illness and passing of their beloved husband and father. Signed by Mrs. Eleanor McWilliams, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Klassen and kin, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McWilliams and Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor McWilliams
Ben Klassen
Hugh McWilliams
Martin
Shafter Woman's Club hears Dr. G. W. Peters of Fresno
Dr. G. W. Peters spoke at the Shafter Woman's Club luncheon on January 4 on Communism Conquered by Christianity. He, born in Russia and well traveled, warned of Communist control over life and urged keeping American religious life vital to prevent takeover. The event featured South of the Border decor and art by Theresa Norris, with plans for an executive board meeting January 31 at 10:30 A.M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Woman’s Club
G. W. Peters
Fresno
Shafter Women’s
Walter Grossman
Lewis Woodard
Merrill Thomas
Henry Neufeld
Theresa Norris
Shafter
Jack Thompson
Walter _Grogsman
James Moquist
Faber
Tehachapi Couple Honored at Shower
Mr. and Mrs. William Rodgers of Tehachapi were honored at a wedding shower hosted by Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Rodgers at their West Orange home. Guests played games and prizes went to Mrs. Everet Mann Noble Dial and C. M. Rodgers. the couple had wed four months earlier in Las Vegas Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rodgers
Tehachapi
C. M. Rodgers
West Orange
Everet Mann
Noble Dial
Harold Mann
Iss Vegas
Nevada
R. W. Rodgers
Roxie Michael Dial
da Dial
Ruby Hofman
Dora Rodgers
Bessie Brook
Clinnie Westbrook
Ne Rodgers
Mie Pettersa
June Frost
Tracie Neder
Episcipralians to Meet in Modesto at St. Marks
St. Mark's Episcopal church will host a 7:30 p.m. service in the Ed Brown guest house at 340 Manuel avenue. St. Mark's Guild met at H. W. Pat home with Mrs. Virgil Farr presiding. Members plan to attend a convocation January 22 23 24 in Modesto. There will be a regular service in Shafter on Sunday January 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Ed Brown
Manuel Avenue
St. Mark’s Guild
H. W
Pat
Virgil Farr
Modesto
Shafter
Reception Honors The Alvin Bullers
A reception for newlyweds Alvin and Mrs. Ball er was held December 29 at Kern Academy assembly hall. Marvin Dirksen hosted with acts by Willem Isaec Karen Weishaar Catherine Lorenz Leona Opp Arthur Dirksen M. M. Fenderson Kathryn Mead Lillian Michela Buller and others. Out of town guests included Gerhardt Epp Susie Fresno Bakersfield Chowchilla residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Baller
Kern Academy
Sadie Fenderson
Marvin Dirksen
Willem Isaec
Karen Weishaar
Catherine Lorenz
M. M. Fenderson
Leona Opp
Arthur Dirksen
Bill Bakersfield
J. E. Larson
Maxine
Don Larson
Chowchilla
Bible Boy
Noted Visitor at Mennonite Church
Robert Harkness of Pasadena visited the Mennonite Brethren church on Sunday. The composer, known for hymns, discussed his recent trip to Palestine and shared views with attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Harkness
Pasadena
Mennonite Brethren
Bob Gates
Palestine
Pacific Bible Choir to Sing for Mennonites
The Pacific Bible Institute choirs from Fresno will perform the Holy City in Shafter at the Mennonite Brethren church on Sunday January 22 at 7 30 p m. The 400 Kern Street venue invites all interested residents to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Bible Institute of
Fresno
Shafter
Holy City
Mennonite Brethren Church
Kern Stret
Initiation of New Members January 17 for Shafter BPW
The Business and Professional Women's Club of Shafter planned the initiation of new members for January 17 at Lees Dining Room with Ethel McCormack Kright and Lorraine Christensen leading. A prior January 5 meeting at Irene Tilley’s home reviewed committee reports and district events, including a January 5 dinner meeting in Bakersfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Women's Club of
Shafter
Irene Tilley
Ruth McMillar
Minnie McCormac
Bakersfield
Jeanette Wheeler
Mildred Pattison
Virginia Senior
Irez Moser
Ruth McMillam
Delta Kappa Gamma Beta Zeta Meets in Delano
The Beta Zeta Chapter met at Charlotte Chester’s Delano home on Sunday to plan the District Conference set for Saturday February 11 in Delano. Shafter attendees included Letha Brock Ruth McMillan Lorraine Christensen Genevieve Craiggker and Irene Tilley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Zeta
Delta Kappa Gamma Group
Charlotte Chichester
Delano
Shafter
Letha Brock
Ruth McMillan
Lorraine Christensen
Genevieve Craig
Martha Gloeckler
Irene Tilley
Wasco Man Undergoes Major Operation in Bakersfield
Herman Warrentine of Wasco, a former Shafter resident, underwent a major operation at a Bakersfield hospital on Friday January 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Warrentine
Wasco
Shafter
Bakersfield Hospital
Legion Auxiliary Met Tuesday in New Year
The American Legion Auxiliary held its first 1946 meeting at Memorial hall on Tuesday January 8. Isabel Crawford presided and Mrs Elgie Heinlein hosted the refreshments hour. Fourteen members were present. The next gathering is set for Tuesday January 17 at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Memorial Hall
Isabel Crawford
Elgie Heinlein
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shafter Society
Mrs. James
Lorain Gaede
Harris
Nikkel
Iron Works
Central Avenue
Birthday Club
J. J. Baerg
D.C
Central Pioneer
Stork
Wasco School
Chrysler
PowerStyle
Irvine Fire Gorge Port
Central Valley
Phone Pioneer
California
Alvin Bullers
Pacific Bible Choir
Ross Harrington
Grant W. Jensen
Shafter Kiwanis Club
Burt Kirk
Tulare
Shafter Kiwanis
Robert Bann
Lester Reeves
Shafter Bpw
Beta Zeta Group
Central Ave
Pioneer
Legion Auxiliary
Bihan
Irenee Angels
Joos
Owl
Robert L. Jones
Pentecostal Church of God
Shafter Ave
West Ash
Ray J. Smith
Qinat Baptist Church
E. Lorde Hwy
Melvin N. Krug
Uni
Family Bible Hour
Kern & Sunset
Rev
Buel Mouser
A & Wr
B.T.U
J. C. Wells
wWw
M.D
Jess Mouser
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