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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1947
Page
2
Mr and Mrs S L Myrick announce the birth of a granddaughter Gloria Jean to Eldon Myrick and his wife Martha formerly Martha Heim. The baby arrived January 16 at Mercy Hospital weighing 8 pounds 5 ounces. This makes the Myrick family proud grandparents for the second time this month.
The Khesma Club gathered at Edna Nikkel's Bakersfield home on Tuesday evening January 14 for business and social discussions. Plans for a party within two weeks were discussed with members including Mesdames Jake gen Leonard Gaede Waldo Unruh Lee Gergman Ervin Nickel Harold Wiems Muriel Nicks Arthur Craig Marvin Neuman Frank Russell and Misses Clara Nickel Clara Nikkel Linda Gloeckler Aldeen Beese.
Dan Voths announce a second set of twins born December 16 to Mr and Mrs Bud Arnold. The newborns are twin girls while the older twin boys turn four in January. The Arnolds, formerly of Shafter, now reside in Bismarck North Dakota.
A five minute demonstration by each group of girls surprised attendees and showcased the diverse skills the girls have learned. Camp Fire news promises more demonstrations next month.
Horizon Club at Shafter High School elected new officers for the second semester at a Monday meeting. Bar rie Burns became president, Maxine Hall vice president, Patsy Kelly secretary, Elaine Klaudt treasurer, and Dixie Mathis social chairman. Delegates to the Bakersfield council are Virginia Frizzell Ferrelene Parker and Dana Baughman. Program chairman Lorna Bryan and honors chair Mary Channeson were also chosen. Jeanette Wheeler sponsors the group.
Mr and Mrs John Strauss and their son John Strauss Junior with family depart Shafter on January 14 to settle in San Jose. Before leaving they were guests of Mrs Anna Peters at dinner.
Mrs. George Gaede entertained her son Allan and a group of his little friends Wednesday afternoon for Allan's sixth birthday. Children played games and had sandwiches ice cream and a musical birthday cake. Guests included Michael Adams Kenny Gaede Dennis Gaede Dermont Eckhert Harvey Stone Jimmy Russell Jimmy Neufeld Harold Zimmerman Donnie Zimmerman Roy Ryan Nancy Pierce Carolyn Roberts Linda Hansen Nadine Bellows Mona V Moore Belva Anne Moore Jerry Sue Newton Paula McClure Lana Lachenmaier.
Recent visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ruhlman were Mrs. Ruhman s cousins Mr. and Mrs. Otto Wilkie and their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Earl Creager of Dayton Ohio.
Mrs. E. M. Kruegar of Tolstoy South Dakota sister of Mrs. J. H. Lorenz was a recent visitor at their home in a local posting.
Mrs. M. L. Thomas has returned from Hollister where she was visiting friends.
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