Local social note highlights weddings and club events
The community gathers at homes in Shafter and area for weddings, luncheons, and dances. Miss Selma Mettler wed Richard Klein in a Reform church ceremony. Elizabeth Hopkins married Lawrence Parma in Santa Paula. numerous ladies and families attend showers, receptions, and garden parties. Local clubs discuss programs and host events for 1937 38 season.
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Elizabeth Hopkins
Lawerence Parma
San Francisco
Clyde Scott
Santa Paula
Alfred Chandler
Shafter Union Congregational Church
Miss Hopkins
Ernest J. Hopkins
Santa Barbara
Richland Grammar School
Bakersfield
County Os
Kern County Federation
P. L. Arnold
Shafter
County Federation
Rumors End Romance For Eleanore Whitney and Johnny Downs
Hollywood couple Eleanore Whitney and Johnny Downs blame vicious gossip for strains in their relationship. They say publicity rumors about their photos and supposed motives harmed their offscreen romance while promoting their film Turn Off the Moon at Shafter Theatre Friday and Saturday.
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Hollywood
Eleanore Whitney
Johnny Downs
Shafter Theatre
Johnny
Adolph Zukor
Eleanore
Naming Kentucky derives from Ken-tah-teh meaning Land of Tomorrow
The name Kentucky traces to the Indian term Ken-tah-teh which translates to Land of Tomorrow, reflecting a native origin for the state’s name.
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Kentucky
Bestwaters End Bible Lectures in Canada Visit
The Rev and Mrs Bestwater of Shafter Mennonite Brethren conclude their midwest Bible lecture tour and visit Mrs B F Redekopa in Canada before returning to Shafter around July 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bestwaters End
Wm. Bestwater
Shafter
Man sentenced after mattress fire in jail
Roy Curbow, 22, pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace and setting fire to a mattress in jail. He received fifteen days in county jail, suspended by Judge F. E. Manuel, and was fined the cost of the destroyed property. Curbow ignited the mattress Sunday afternoon, June 20, and was removed from the jail after smoke inhalation. He was treated at Xern General hospital following the incident. Deput y Sheriff Roy Dodenhoff and Constable John Reily had arrested him after a reported beer bottle assault on Steve Lynch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Curbow
F. E. Manuel
Curbow
Xern General Hospital
Roy Dodenhoff
John Reily
Sugar Beets Planted Across 800 Acres in Antelope Valley
About 800 acres of sugar beets are planted in the Antelope Valley this season, reflecting local farming activity and crop choices. Farmers report continued irrigation and harvest planning as the season progresses.
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Antelope Valley
Zi Notary Public Retires After Long Civil Service
A. J. "Jack" Zi, a noted notary public, retires after decades of service. The case highlights his work with casualty bonds and public records, along with warm tributes from colleagues and local officials.
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Casualty Bonds
A. J
Jack
Plank injury and San Francisco trip noted
Ie Struck Jim Jordan, 18, hit on the head by a gangplank while moving it from the loading platform to a refrigerator car. He suffered forehead contusions. Mr and Mrs Glenn Irwin drove to San Francisco and bay district for several days of sightseeing and visiting friends. They found the Golden Gate bridge marvelous.
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North
Alfred Chandler
Union Congregational Church
Herbert Midgley
Bay District
San Jose
James E. Crowther
First Methodist Church
Midgley
San Francisco
Jim Jordan
Jim
Glenn Irwin
Golden Gate Bridge
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Selma Mettler
Richard Kiein
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Dan F. Mettler
Mr. Klein
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Idaho
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Rhoda Kirschenmann
Leela Kirschenmann
Rosalind Wall
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Richard Klien
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Frances Wilson
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C. E. Unit
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Cecilia Haag
Irene Wilson
Lillian Lewis
Edna Burgess
Jean Griffith
May Haag
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James Bussell
Paul Wilson
Edward Haag
Carl Lewis
Virgil Bussell
Frank Erickson
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William Haag
Billie Bradley
Donald Suydam
Lawrence Heath
James E. Haag
W. B. Wilson
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C. A. Merrill
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Donnie Deering
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Eloise Merrill
J. Deering
Leo Schamblin
Fern Calvert
Katie Bratton
P. A. Schmidt
Southland
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Mr. Schmidt
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Miss Bixel
Noah Bixel
Enns
King’s Daughters
John Enns
Paul Myers
Lena Shultz
Walt Bergen
Louis Becker
Jack Kliewer
John Siemens
Jack Neufeld
Lawrence Annis
Frank Ben Annis
Dan H. Mettler
Thiel
Miss Mettler
Santa Maria
Lois
Whittier
J. B. Henderson
J. P. Hansen
Albert Annis
Louie Becker
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Larue Livers
Ed Schnaidt
Fred Schnaidt
Ira Unruh
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Say Downs
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Whitakers Now
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Kern General Hospital
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H. H. Schmidt
Sutton
Nebraska
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Harold C. Skinner
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Pete Nickel
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Nash
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Pacific Street
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