Birthday Greetings for Local Figures
A list of birthday wishes appears for residents and notable names including Mrs F P Rootes July, Marlin Neufeld July, Johnnie Bartel July, Mrs Lester Neufeld July, Charlotte Freedman July, Mrs Mary Voth July, Jack Williams July, Nita Epp July, Nadine Mouser 5 July, Minor Rootes July, Mrs Jack Fleming July, Bill Dalke July, and Mrs Robert Butter July. The note compiles celebrants by name with the shared July birth month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Rootes
Marlin Neufeld
Johnnie’ Bartel
Lester Neufeld
Charlotte Freedman
Mary Voth
Jack Williams
Nita Epp
Nadine Mouser
Minor Rootes
Jack Fleming
Bill Dalke
Robert Butter
Peters Visit Son At Ranch School Event
Mr and Mrs John J Peters Jr attended the Devereaux Ranch School Parent Days in Santa Barbara for year end festivities. Their son Johnny is named on a permanent plaque and a gold statuette for winning a roller skating derby. Helen Devereaux spoke about the school and upcoming expansion. Johnny will stay for outdoor camping at Huntington Lake and Santa Barbara before returning home in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Peters
Santa Barbara
Devereaux Ranch
Johnny
Helen Devereaux
Huntington Lake
Bridge Group Meets At Mrs Little Home
Members of the bridge club she often substitutes for gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs T V Littles Grant Street residence. Prizes went to Hazel Frizzell first Jus L tttle second Alice Camp third Velma Guenther consolation. Refreshments included strawberry short cake with whipped cream and beverages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. V. Little
Grant Street
Hazel Frizzell
Jus L Tttle
Alice Camp
Velma Guenther
Mesdames
Sylvia Baughman
Eloise Lowe
Chris Rootes
Lorene Hill
Justina Little
Birthday Party for Tommy Thompson Turns Four
Small friends of Tommy Thompson gather at 235 East Orange to celebrate his fourth birthday. Games led by his sister June, with a cowboy cake, refreshments, and favors. Attendees include Richard Nixon, David Snively, Butch Parrett, Dennie Atkinson, Michael Thompson, Steve Witcher, Stanley Witcher, Lynn Kin Cannon, Regina Kliewer, Nicky Nusz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Thompson
Bill Thompson
East Orange
Tommy
June
Richard Nixon
David Snively
Butch Parrett
Dennie Atkinson
Michael Thompson
Steve
Stanley Witcher
Lynn KinCannon
Regina Kliewer
Nicky Nusz
Party Honors Sandra Jacobsen Before Denmark Trip
Sandra Jacobsen and friends held a farewell slumber party on Manuel Avenue at Jensen residence. Deanna Jensen organized the gathering with a morning breakfast after a sleepover on the lawn. Locket pictures included Brenda Boel Marilyn Thomas Suzette Fuller. The note mentions a ponderosa pine needing two years to mature its cones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Jacobsen
Denmark
Deanna Jensen
Sandra
Jensen Lawn
Manuel Avenue
Deanna
Brenda Boel
Marilyn Thomas
Suzette Fuller
Friends Honor Kathy Miller Farewell Party Held
Kathy Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Herb Miller received a surprise farewell gathering Friday from neighborhood youngsters at the Witcher home on Golden West Avenue before she and her family move to Maryland. Friends Lynn Horne Montie Horne Connie Hare Susan Hieser Judy Jimmie Whitson Carol Becker Kathy Miller and her hosts Carol and Ronnie Witcher enjoyed balloons crepe paper ice cream punch and cookies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathy Miller
Herb Miller
Golden West Avenue
Kathy
Maryland
Carol
Ronnie Witcher
Hanley Witcher
Golden West
Lynn
Montie Horne
Connie Hare
Susan Hieser
Judy
Jimmie Whitson
Rodney Becker
Couples Club social in Bakersfield hosts Chinese dinner and golf
Members of the Couples' Club of the Union Congregational Church gathered Monday evening at the Rice Bowl in Bakersfield for a social event. After a Chinese dinner, the Oak Street miniature golf course saw high scores by Mrs. Ross Harrington Mrs. Joe Thompson and Mr. Ervin Toews. Attendees included Joe Thompson Ross Harrington Gordon Baker Don Little Ervin Toews Kenneth Pipkin and Gordon Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Congregational Church
Bakersfield
Oak Street
Ross Harrington
Joe Thompson
Ervin Toews
Gordon Baker
Don Little
Kenneth Pipkin
Gordon Smith
Pot Luck Picnic After Service At Manuel Park
Members of the Congregational Church enjoyed a pot-luck picnic in Manuel Park after Sunday services. Mrs Leona Vannatta and Mr Lou Woodard led the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Manuel Park
Leona’ Vannatta
Lou Woodard
Birthday Double Party For Kay Bosserdct And Friend
A double birthday celebration was held Wednesday June 23 in Shafter hosted by Mrs. Cecil Steele. Attendees included Kay Bosserdet visiting from Los Angeles and friends and relatives such as Mrs. J. P. McCoy Mrs. Alvin Epp and their families plus cousins Patsy Torrance and the Steele clan for a swimming party with a weiner roast marshmallows relishes ice cream and birthday cake. Mrs. Lela Thomas could not attend but enjoyed her granddaughter's visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Kay Bosserdct
Carl Steele
Cecil Steele
Kimberlina Road
J. P. McCoy
Alvin
Epp
Pat
Wanda
Joe
Junior
Orvan Pearson
Nelda
Micky
Orval Gene
Patsy
Torrance
Sandra
Steven Steele
Carol Hooks
Berek Steele
Philip Bosserdet
Shafter Public Utilities District Takes Over Water Works
The Shafter Public Utilities District assumed control of the Shafter Water Works in July 1928 from the Shafter Business Men's Association, paying $5000 for the utility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Public Utilties District
Shafter Water Works
Shafter Business Men's Association
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St. Therese’s Catholic Church
Minnie Arismendez
C. Arismendez
T. Alvear
Frank Hornkohl
Truxtun
Shafter
G. I
Ernie ‘Hofman
Farm & Home Real Estate
James St
Peters
Son
Aca
L. A. Camp
Chevrolet
DODGE
Studebaker
R&h Ford
Ton
L. A. Camp Motor Co
Fox Theatre
Bisquick
Chuck
Warape OF
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Hormel
Yogal
PEG
Rytes
Tastewell
Seth Aoe
Wn A
WHITE
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del Monte
Aeom
C&h
Central Ave
Lipton’s
Madera
DR. Pepper
Kay
Mrs. Lela
Thomas
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