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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1955
Page
2
Miss Faye Baggs of Bakersfield wed James V. Rash in a double ring ceremony at the Little Chapel of the First Methodist church with both families attending. The couple, who will delay their honeymoon until August, plan to reside in Shafter where the groom works at the Shafter Press.
Elaine Stoller of Bakersfield and John Notley Jr of Shafter married in Grace Reformed Church Bakersfield on June 26 with family members and many guests present. The ceremony featured a white satin arch ivy greenery and chantilly lace details. The couple's reception followed and they plan to live at 141 Oak Street after a San Francisco Carmel honeymoon.
Elaine Maitland of Clinton and Martha's Vineyard was feted at two garden parties hosted by 665 Maine Avenue to meet the fiancée of Lt John J Kelly U S Marine. A fall ceremony is anticipated with out-of-town guests from California and Bakersfield.
A surprise linen shower was hosted at the Adolf Kirschenmann home for Norma Mettler with co hosts Mrs Bertha Kirschenman Lea Lehnaidt and Leah Stoller. Guests included many Mettler and Kirschenman family friends who brought gifts and were served refreshments. Attendees and absentees list various names and relations with extended relatives and friends.
Mr and Mrs Sanley Holman were surprised by a post wedding shower held Friday night at the home of Troy Cheates in Kern Homes The event was hosted by Shirley Krammer with Betty Cole Opal Hester as co hosts Guests included Dean Unruh and Mr and Mrs Herbert Hill Mrs Henry Miller Mary Moore Garner Baker and Kenny Marchman as gifts were opened and sandwiches potato chips relishes and punch were served by the hostesses
A picnic Monday at Hart Memorial Park in Prineville Oregon honored Mrs Minnie Begley and Mrs La Quita Begley and visiting children. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Homer Watson and family Mr and Mrs Donald Watson and family Mr and Mrs Jim Ballard and family Mr and Mrs George Watson Ms Harrington Barbara Mclwain and Barbara Ramirez of Bakersfield. Mrs Minnie Begley is the sister of Mrs George Watson and they plan a several day visit in Shatter.
Mr and Mrs Stanley Holman return to Kern Hotes after a June 18 ceremony at the Little Chapel Around The Corner Las Vegas Nevada. The double ring wedding was attended by Joan Choate and Troy Choate. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs James Saunders. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Alvin Reich of Bakersfield formerly Shafter.
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