Humorous Holiday Books and Newborn News In Shafter Area
Mrs. Faye Moore at Rio Bravo Branch promotes a January display with playful titles like How to Get From January to December and Steve Allen’s Bop. A flurry of birth announcements follows, listing several families welcoming new babies at Mercy hospital in Bakersfield, with names, weights, and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faye Moore
Rio Bravo
Steve Allen
Corey Ford
Benchley
The
Flesh
Hi. Allen Smith
Pleasant Valley
Yerry
Doyal Deshanes
Rt. 1
Shafter
Mercy Hospital
Bakersfield
Bobbie
Ronnie
Johnnie Doyle
John Deshane
W. Lewis
Los Angeles
Shafter Society Initiates 13 Into Women’s Club
The Shafter Business and Professional Women's Club initiated 13 new members at Lee's dining room last Tuesday January 17. Ethel McCormack of Fresno led the ceremony with the Central District Federation in mind. Guests included Miss Iloze Carney and Eunice Burson from Wasco. A Bakersfield district conference is planned for February 28 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Business and Professional Women’s Club
Lee's
Ethel McCormack
Fresno
Central
Rict Federation
Federation
Richard Southwick
McCormack
National Federation
Mildred Patterson
Candles n Cake Obituary Notes Log
A dated social notes list includes Ruth Isaac and Bonnie Laughlin on January 21 1956 Patsy Cornell on January 22 1956 Mrs W R Lachenmaier on January 24 1956 and Irene Unruh on January 25 1956 providing short mentions of names and dates in a local column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Isaac
Bonnie Laughlin
Patsy Cornell
W. R. Lachenmaier
Irene Unruh
Quiet ceremony unites Annie Helt and Edward Wilson West
Annie Helt married Edward M. Wilson of Avenal in a small office wedding officiated by Judge E. K. on January 11. Attending were Mrs. Janie Helt of Wasco and Mary Hunt of Shafter. the bride wore a blue tailored suit. They reside at 30379 Richland Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Helt
Edward M. Wilson
Avenal
E. K
Shafter
Janie Helt
Wasco
Mary Hunt
Richland Avenue
Local Ladies Attend Social Event With Notable Guests
Mildred Patterson Ruth McMillan Inez Moser Lorraine Christensen Lorene Hill Jeanette Wheeler Helen Hasty led a host of attendees. Other guests included Mrs Richard Southwick Mrs Regece Crawford Mrs Alice Kearney among the social circle at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Patterson
Ruth McMillan
Inez Moser
Lorraine Christensen
Lorene Hill
Jeanette Wheeler
Helen Hasty
Mmes
Richard Southwick
Regece Crawford
Alice Kearney
Aid Society Meeting at Harlin Wilson Hostess
Mrs Harlin Wilson of Fresno Avenue hosted the Ladies Aid Society of the Ebenezer Reformed Church on Wednesday January 11 assisted by Mrs Aduel Mettler. After the brief business session led by Mrs Alfred Goehring, Mr and Mrs Nate Williams of Bakersfield shared photos from their Alaskan trip last summer. Guests included Mmes Edwin Bender Lydia Mettler Pauline Goehring W C Handel Emil Stroller Delmar Mettler Dan Schnidt Eugene Handel Rachel Kirschenmann Walter Grossman Allen Zenk Dan Mettler Adolf Kirschenmann Chris Handel Kaytor Wiedenback Solomon Hehm and Miss Lydia Bender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlin Wilson
Fresno Avenue
Ladies Aid Society
Ebeneezer Reformed Church
Aduel Mettler
Alfred Goehring
Nate Williams
Bakersfield
Mmes
Edwin Bender
Lydia Mettler
Pauline Goehring
W. C. Handel
Emil Stroller
Delmar Mettler
Dan Schnidt
Eugene Handel
Rachel Kirschenmann
Walter Grossman
Allen Zenk
Dan Mettier
Adolf Kirschenmann
Chris Handel
Kaytor—Wiedenback
Solomon Hehm
Lydia Bender
Minnesota Visitor at Crawford Home
Recent house guests include Mr and Mrs Dan Catford of Tulelake. The Dan Crawfords are former Kern County residents who attended Wasco Union High School. After marriage they lived near Buttonwillow for years. Mrs Buttles visits her father C E Thorpe at the Bruce Crawfords’ home. Another sister and husband Mr and Mrs Bert Gurney of Council Bluffs Iowa are due to visit, Mrs Gurney staying with Thorpe and Mrs Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Catford
Tulelake
Dan Crawfords
Kern County
Wasco Union High School
Buttonwillow
Buttles
C. E. Thorpe
Bruce Crawfords
Bert Gurney
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Gurney
Thorpe
Crawford
Special Services at First Baptist Church January 22 29
Dr. T Myron Webb a former doctor will conduct a series of special meetings January 22 through 29 at the First Baptist Church Rev Melvin Krug announced Webb has over 25 years of pastoral radio evangelistic and Bible conference experience All persons in the community are invited to attend the meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Myron Webb
First Baptist Church
Melvin Krug
Webb
Krug
Bridal shower honors Joan Panis ahead of wedding
Mrs. D Handel and Mrs. Jim Albright hosted a bridal shower for Joan Panis bride elect of Bob Albright at the Handel home. Camelias, white doves, bells and white silver decor filled the setting. Attendees included numerous Handels and relatives. gifts were given to the honoree. The couple plans to marry January 28 at Ebenezer Reformed Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Panis
Bob Albright
D. Handel
Jim Albright
Handel
Pauline Handel
Wasco Chapter 489 Meets Monday January 23
Wasco Chapter No. 489 O E S will meet Monday at seven p.m. This Obligation night includes initiation. All members urged to attend and enjoy the new temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasco
Classmates Celebrate Becky Warren Birthday at School
Mrs. Kathleen Warren brought a classroom party to the second grade of Mrs. Leona Vannatta Collins on Tuesday afternoon January 10 for Becky Warren turning eight. A pink rose decorated cake and party favors created strong excitement among the students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Warren
Becky
Leona Vannatta Collins
St Mark’s Sunday Service Schedule Changes
The notice lists church services at 7 39 pm on Sunday January 22 at the Ed Brown home 340 Mannel avenue and a gathering at 10 00 o clock Tuesday morning January 31 at Mrs Phil C Clarkin 318 Mannel avenue. SHAFTER PRESS CLASSIFIED.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark's
Ed Brown
Mannel Avenue
Phil C. Clarkin
Bonnie Bender Pre-Wedding Shower Noted in Bakersfield
Miss Bonnie Bender was complimented at a Wednesday pre bridal shower at 470 Marines Avenue hosted by Mrs. Harold Freedman and Mrs. Jacobsen. The event, in red and white, preceded her January 14 wedding to Eugene Ryall of Bakersfield at Ebenezer Reformed Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Bender
Rolf Jacobsen
Marines Avenue
Harold Freedman
Jacobsen
Ebenezer Reformed Church
Eugene Ryall
Bakersfield
E. A. Bender
Scott Ryall
Reine Bender
Henry Adams
Wasco
Shafter
Sylvia Baughman
Emil Bender
William Bender
Barry Blumkin
Ed Brown
S. A. Camp
Phil
Rev E Schroeder Moves to Lancaster Opens Mennonite Church
Rev. E Schroeder and his family Steven Timo and Diane moved Saturday to Lancaster where he plans to open a new Mennonite church. He resigned as minister of First Mennonite Church effective December 1 1955. Deacons report no minister yet, Rev Dan Schellenberg of Reedley preached last Sunday and is slated to preach again next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven
Timothy
Diane
Lancaster
Schroeder
First Mennonite Church
Dan Schellenberg
Reedley
Mrs Kenny Wilhite Honored Saturday in Bender home
Mrs Kenny Wilhite was honored at 227 State Avenue with Mrs Bender as hostess. Guests played cradle scramble rope and draw games with prizes awarded to Mrs Martin Anderson Mrs Kathy Jenkins and Mrs Faye Bender. Refreshments followed as gifts were opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenny Wilhite
State Avenue
Bender
Martin Anderson
Kathy Jenkins
Faye Bender
Lovely
Mmes
Lydia Bender
Lilly Adamson
Toots Ayers
Lena Friesen
Jan Stocker
Willie Adams
Ruth Stover
Martha Wilhite
June Wilhite
V. Hawthorne
Jennie Bryant
Vickie Wood
Joe Fosdick
Patsey Russell
Rosie McNew
Lela Thomas
D. T. Nix
Darlene Boham
Lou Eichman
Paula Nix
Mary Bender
Wasco Hostess Bridge Club Event Receives Prizes
Mrs. Donna Hardein of Wasco entertained Wasco members with bridge and cream puffs and coffee. Prizes went to Pat Neuman of Shafter and Melessi Rogers of Bakersfield. Attendees from Shafter included Neuman, La Freda Neuman, and Ferrelene Zac hurry. Bakersfield attendees included Maxine Mettler and Melessi Rogers. Mississippi oil production noted at 100000 barrels daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Hardein
Wasco
Pat Neuman
Shafter
Melessi Rogers
Bakersfield
Mmes
la Freda Bhy Neuman
Ferrelene Zachurry
Maxine Mettler
Altar Society Card Party Planned in January and February
The Altar Society schedules a card party for Thursday January 26 at the home of Mrs Hazel Frizzell with prizes and refreshments contributed by members. Officers serving include Sylvia Baughman Virginia Hitchcock Joan Ohanneson Sally Mortimore Celestine Weaver and Rosemary Butler. A church food sale is set for Sunday February 5 after services with members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Butler
Grant Street
Hazel Frizzell
Sylvia Baughman
Virginia Hitchcock
Joan Ohanneson
Sally Mortimore
Celestine Weaver
Rosemary Butler
Sarah Carrasco
Dee Fairbanks
Emeline’ Hodges
Ella Brown
Nazroff Nazroff Nazroff Chernabaeff Wedding
Miss Kathy Nazroff daughter of Mr and Mrs Willam Nazroff of Fresno will wed George Chernabaeff Jr son of Mr and Mrs George Chernabaeff of Wasco Road at the Malkan church corner Wasco Road and Merced Avenue on Sunday January 22 at 10 o clock in the morning
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathy Nazroff
Willam J. Nazroff
Fresno
George Chernabaeff, Jr
George Chernabaeff
Wasco Road
Malkan Church
Merced Avenue
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Bill Lamas
Munver
Freise
Danny Roy
John D. Hampton
Fred Lamas
Bill
Justesen
Vernon L. Searcy
Poso Street
Randall
Russell Alan
C E. Searcy
Carnegie
Oklahoma
A. C. Winter
John Notley Jr
E. Lerdo Avenue
Richard Wayne
John Notley Sr
William Stroller
Stork
Shafter Society
B.P.W
Dottie Boyd
Helen Wilson
Ann Stroller
Edna Ross
Diane Leichman
Muriel Newcomb
Altarene Maupin
Vic- Crabb
Eleanor Roberts
Effie Wedge
Lorain Gaede
Pyrenees
Sumner Street
Edward Wilson West
Saad
Giri
Modern Met
Shafter Ave
Tatum
Texaco
C. V. Hiway
K. V. Armour
Slab Bacon
Manhattan
K. V
Ibs
Your United Trading Stamp
United
No. C. V. Hiway
AID Society
Minnesota
DE Agre
Kelly
Pat” Kelly
Delano
Charles Chichester
Chamber of Commerce
Elk's Club
Modern Market Sc
Tatum’s
C. V. Highway
Sky Chief
Petroz
Texaco Service
United Trading
United Trading Stamps
Als
Alex Dreier
Man
NBC
Ervin E
Central Valley Highway
Herb Handel
Benny Voth
Kenneth Handel
Bob Mettler
Annette Albright
Ewald Handel
Tehachapi
C. Handel
Emil Ben
Hershel Rodgers
Clara Raynes
Betty Sullivan
ST. Mark’s
Shafter Press
Rev. E. Schroeder
Mrs. Kenny Wilhite
Bridge Club
Mississippi
Altar Society
Nazroff
Chernabaeff
Wedding Sun
A.m
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