Junior Women Sketch Plans for The Women Production
Junior Women meet at Bill Duerksen's Oak Street home to map plans for February production of The Women. Attendees include Mesdames Ball Neuman Bell Jacobs Fuller Voth Moquist Sanderson Koehn Anderson Hitchcock Smith Neuman Mettler Duerksen Gaede Bortz Brown Wilson Van Ness Suscoff Zachary Hill Eckmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Street
Bill Duerksen
Jim Ball
Harey Neuman
Leland Bell
James Jacobs
John Fuller
Nry Voth
Jim Moquist
J. W. Sanderson
Arnold Koehn
David Anderson
Chuck Hitchcock
George Smith
Marvin Neuman
Robert Mettler
Ed Gaede
Franklin Bortz
Tony Brown
Vernon Wilson
Raymond van Ness
Paul Suscoff
Donald Zachary
J. L. Hill
E. C. Eckmann
Prospective Father Honored At Surprise Layette Shower
Harvey Neuman, expecting for the third time, was the guest of honor at a layette shower Sunday evening at his Cross street home. Mesdames Mettler Bridges Zachary and Rodgers planned the potluck event with games won by Mert Wiedmann and Jim Albright, attendees included Neuman, Bridges, Mettler, Wiedmann and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Neuman
Cross Street
Mesdames
Bob Mettler
Cecil Bridges
Donald Zachary
Hershal Rodgers
Harvey
Suntan
Harvey Netisman
Mike Sitcovich
Carl Taffera
Donald Zaeh
Ary
Marvin Neuman
Charles Hardein
M. J. Wiedmann
Val Esposito
Jim Albright
BPW Initiates New Members at Candlelight Ceremony
New members Miss Mary Elizabeth Simmons Miss Irene Tilley and Mesdames John Peterson Lee Thomas Kert Finkbeiner Herb Howell Jeona Vannatta and N F Waymire were inducted at a candlelight ceremony. Kay Duerksen performed tap numbers and Twenty Questions was played. The next meeting is a business session on Jan 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee's
Fred Hasty
Mary Elizabeth Simmons
Irene Tilley
Mesdames John Peterson
Lee Thomas
Kert. Finkbeiner
Herb’ Howell
Jeona Vannatta
N. F. Waymire
Kay Duerksen
Society Begins Card Parties at St Therese Altar Society
First in a series of Tuesday card sessions hosted by St Therese Catholic Church Altar Society at Mrs J C Hodges home on Faber street. High scorer was Mrs Mike Sresovich. Guests included Mrs Frank Bill, L O Horn, Bill Eairbanks, A G Mortimore, Blanche Smith, Anna Steinmeir, Clint Parker, Wilbur Stocker, Bill Brown, May Newcomb, J C Hodges, Mike Sresovich and Mary Gann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Therese's Catholic Church Altar Society
J. C. Hodges
Faber Street
Mike Sresovich
Dancers Host Silver Blue Night at Shafter Club Meeting
The Shafter Dance Club met at Memorial Hall Veterpfil Saturday night in a silver and blue theme. Chairs were Arthur Brownell and wife assisted by R M Jacobus and several couples including Thurston Anderson Ed Coker Harold Greeny K A Howell Max McKinley Clarence Neuman Walter Poznoff and Harry Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Dance Club
Veterpfil “Memorial Hall
Arthur Brownell
Ors
R. M. Jacobus
Messrs
Mesdames Thurston Anderson
Ed Coker
Harold Greeny
K. A. Howell
Max McKinley
Clarence Neuman
Walter Poznoff
Harry Thompson
Circus Birthday Cake Served At Sixth Birthday Party
A sixth birthday party for Steven Steele at 326 Faber Street featured a circus birthday cake with ice cream. Guests included Ronnie Ilcoxon Skippy Ogle Louis Juggs Sandy McCoy Junior Epp and Philip Enns. Steven’s grandparents Mr and Mrs Dave Davison and several relatives attended along with Mrs Alex Ogle Mrs Bill Adamson Mrs J P McCoy Mrs Alvin Epp and Mrs Cecil Steele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steele
Carl Steele
Faber St
Steven
Ronnie Ilcoxon
Skippy Ogle
Louis Juggs
Sandy McCoy
Junior Epp
Philip Enns
Dave Davison
Alex Ogle
Bill Adamson
J. P. McCoy
Alvin Epp
Cecil Steele
Nazarene Youth Meet Plans for February Week
Young People Meet Young Peoples Society of the Church of the Nazarene Monday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Bargett Sr. 18624 Shafter Hwy. Plans were made for Youth Week in February. Members and guests enjoyed sandwiches cupcakes cookies and cocoa. Present were Mrs. H. S. Osborn Rev. and Mrs. R. R. Richey Mrs. L. B. Forehand with Clare Jackie Ragsdale Patricia Baze and Mr. and Mrs. Bargett and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples Society of the
Church of the Nazarene
J. T. Bargett
Shafter Hwy
H. S. Osborn
R. R. Richey
L. B
Clare
Jackie Ragsdale
Patricia Baze
Badgett
Club Toasts Army Recruit Farewell Party
The Dynamas Club honored Benny Giesbrecht, who enters the Army on January 20, with a farewell gathering at Rev. and Mrs. F. Ummell's home at 144 a Wast Lerdo Avenue. A waffle supper was served as friends like Bill Trump and Menno Schellenberg attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benny Giesbrecht
Dynamas Club
F. Ummell
Wast Lerdo Avenue
Giesbrecht
Shafter High School
Pacific Bible Institute
Fresno
Bill Trump
Menno Schellenberg
George Tidwell
Darrell Parks
Chester Neufeld
Clifford Ratzlaff
Charles Young
Franklin Bergman
Floyd Fenton
Ben Giesbrecht
Judy Whitson Marked At Seventh Birthday Party
The seventh birthday of Judy Whitson daughter of Mr and Mrs A G Whitson 224 Golden West Ave was celebrated Saturday afternoon Guests wore paper hats and streamers and played games Refreshments included birthday cake rosebuds ice cream and punch Attendees included Lynn Monti Horne Connie Hare Kathy Miller Carol Witcher Pamela McCoy Connie Morgan Joan Rohrbach and Susan Heistr
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Whitson
A. G. Whitson
Golden West Ave
Lynn and
Monti. Horne
Connie Hare
Kathy Miller
Carol Witcher
Pamela McCoy
Connie Morgan
Joan Rohrbach
Susan Heistr
Future Mother Is Honored at Pink and Blue Party
Mrs. Francis Dorsey was honored guest at a pink and blue shower hosted by Mrs. Henry Hornege at 355 Oak St with co host Mrs Fred Mason. Gifts were displayed under a yellow parasol and prizes went to Mrs Bruce Crawford and Mrs Barbara Humbert. Refreshments included cake ice cream nut cups coffee tea and punch. Present were numerous local ladies and guests including Miss Edna Prieve and Mrs Clayton Montremery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Dorsey
Henry Hornege
Oak St
Fred Mason
Bruce Crawford
Barbara Humbert
Mesdames Franklin
Bortz
Dwayne Brimhall
Bill Clanin
Hrnters Crawford
Roy Farrell
Thomas Guerrero
Ross Harrington
Fred Hasty
Charles Max
Joseph Norris
John Peterson
Heh Scott
Robert Srively
Janet Henneth
Marbara Humbert
Fred Maer
Merry Hornege
Fran- Ube
Jorney
Edna Prieve
Mesdames
Clayton Maontremery
Bill Benton
Stork Shower At Mansfields
A Friday evening stork shower for Mrs. Bob Mansfield was hosted by Mrs. Tony Mansfield at 485 North Shafter Avenue with co host Mrs. Lois Lebo. Guests enjoyed pink and blue decor, ice cream cake coffee and cocoa, and prizes for games went to Esther Carter Melva Mansfield and Margie Tabor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Mansfield
Tony Mansfield
North Shafter Avenue
Lois Lebo
Mesdames
Esther Carter
Melva Mansfield
Margie Tabor
Lessie Mears
Margie Murray
Melva
Mansfield
Walt Montgomery
Robert Milwee
Emma Russell
Margaret Mahan
Elizabeth Crossway
Rosie Wilkins
Percy Abbott
Silas Kelly
Pansy French
Birthday Party for Mardo Ohlsson At Local Theater
Movies and cartoons were shown on Ton enETH technicolor for Mardo Ohlsson seventh birthday. Guests from Dr. and Mrs. O. G. Ohlsson’s family and neighbors enjoyed bat balls balloons candy cake ice cream and hot chocolate after the films. Attendees included Mary Brown Sharon Brown Christine Neuman Lana Lachenmaier Herb Jacobsen Janet Jacobsen Susan Vignolo Cissie Dalke Michael Dalke Ryan Jeffries and Ge Ohisson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mardo Ohlsson
O. G. Ohlsson
Sycamore Street
Mary
Sharon Brown
Christine Neuman
Lana Lachenmaier
Herb
Janet Jacobsen
Susan Vignolo
Cissie
Michael Dalke
Ryan Jeffries
Ge Ohisson
Cabbage recipes celebrate vegetables and flavor
Jeanne Russ presents practical kitchen tips from Southern California Gas Co. advising careful cabbage cooking to preserve texture and flavor. The feature includes several cabbage recipes such as Winter Vegetable Medley, Sour Cabbage, Deluxe Scalloped Cabbage, and Curried Cabbage with step by step ingredients and directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanne Russ
Southern California Gas Co
Evening Circle Selects New Leaders for Year
A resume of the year’s work was presented at the Evening Circle meeting of Union Congregational Church. Mrs. Joe Thompson was named chairman for the year and Mrs. Ross Harrington was appointed church historian. Members present included Mrs. Neufeld, Mrs. Kyle Hill, Mrs. J. L. Hill, Mr. Hill, and Mrs. Thomas Oury among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Circle
Union Congregational Church
J. L. Hill
Mannel Avenue
Thomas Oury
Voco
Save the Children Foundation
Kern County Migrant Commission
Joe Thompson
Ross Harrington
Brotherhood Meeting Highlights Fellowship at Mennonite Circle
The First Mennonite Church sewing circle held a Monday gathering at Mrs. Al Nikkel’s Munzer Avenue home. Members sang, prayed, and shared thoughts on love towards fellowships while enjoying coffee and pineapple pie. guests included Mrs. Paula Klassen of Idaho and Mrs. Cornelius Janzen of Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First
Mennonite Church
al Nikkel
Munzer Avenue
Albert Froese
Lester Neufeld
Jack Nikkel
Stians
Alvin Nikkel
H. H. Gaede
P. J. Gorsching
Tony Heller
H. J. D. Janzen
Jake Neufeld
Carl Neumann
Earnest Schroeder
J. C. Warneck
PTA Plans January Meeting On Extra Curricular Work
Shafter High School PTA will meet January 21 at 6 30 p m in the school cafeteria after a potluck supper. Hal Williams chairs the discussion to outline the current program and gather ideas to expand and improve it. Two teachers will speak on the social science and homemaking departments. Mrs Jake Siemens presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High School
Parent-Teachers Association
Hal Williams
Jake Siemens
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Mert Wiedmann
BPW
Kelly & Somers
Army
Mansfields
ELL Service
MR. and
Mrs
Johnny
Pyle
Shafter Avenue
Artesia
Henry Brooks
Swift
Wieners
Ede Canned Foods
Armour
Dennison
Peas Ex. Ltd
LA Fru
California
Xcampbell
Ake
Kingan
Vienna Sausage
Igc. Bun
Briardale Pineapple
Hillsdale Pineapple
Krafts
Golden State
Helen Jones
Eddie Lopez
Alvina Be
William I
Howard Wilson
Alice Jewer
Lessie Hunt
Ralph Lachenmaier
Norman
Alice Neumann
Leonard Johnson
A. Peter Channeson
R. Howe
H. P. Kliewer
Lucille Fry
Théodore Hoeyer
Mary Gaede
Jan Albert Glenn
Hae Sn Ag Palin Gh
Ruth Lott
Grider
Bessie
California Avenue
Ruth
Bess Williams
Gertrude Oliver
Ruth Grider
Chevrolet
Richland Chevrolet Co
Central Ave
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