Golden Wedding Celebration Brings Widespread Family Reunion
David C. Unruh and his wife marked their anniversary with a family reunion at the Reily home. Four grown children and seven grandchildren attended, the first full gathering in a decade, with attendees from Los Angeles Downey Medford Madera Santa Barbara and other locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David C. Unruh
Earl Baird
Los Angeles
Raymond Unruh
Downey
Bob Trout
Medford
Oregon
Earl Unruh
Gary
Madera
Gladys Warkentin
Santa Barbara
John Reily
Bobby Ra Shatter
Local Committee Organizes 1941 USO Recreation Drive
A committee formed in May 1941 to raise funds for the United Service Organizations. The money would support recreation facilities for Army personnel stationed at army posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service Organizations
United States Army
Handel Residence Hosts Colorful Bridal Shower
The W C Handel residence at 290 Faber hosted a bright bridal shower for Miss Mat Crabb, bride-to-be of Kenneth W Handel. Guests included family friends and Bakersfield residents. prizes awarded and gifts opened as the couple prepares to wed with a 8:15 p.m. ceremony at James Congregational Church in Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Handel
Faber
Mat Crabb
C. C
Kenneth W. Handel
Annette Albright
Hershall Rodgers A. Robert
Mettler Bakersie
Emil Kirschenman
Robert Merz
Maudie
Davis
Kenneth
Mylo Mettler
Bakersfield
Miss Crabb
Sah Ga
Gordon J. Baker
Palo Alto
Ed Kirschman
Jim Hodges
Dan Weitz
O. D. Handel
H. W. Handel
Emil Kirschenmann
Henry Kirschenmann
Harlan Wilson
Mylo. Mettler
Rachel Kirschenmann
Eugene Handel
Walter Grossman
Adolph Kirschenmann
James Albright
Emil Bender
W.C. Handel
Robert Mettler
Hershall Rodgers
Annette Airbright
Pink and Blue Shower Honors Mrs. Lloyd Osborn
A July 8 pink and blue shower at the George Guenther home on Los Angeles Avenue honored Mrs. Lloyd Osborn. Co-hostesses included Mrs. Bill Carter, Mrs. Rex Roskam, and Miss Jeri Vannatta. Guests wore flannel diaper corsages and played games with prizes awarded to several couples and friends who attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Osborn
George Guenther
Los Angeles Avenue
Bill Carter
Rex Roskam
Jeri Vannatta
Herman Osborn
Melton Kin Cannon
Archie Smith
Burl Jones
Junior Templeton
Hoscream
Zinnias
Mesmes
Osborn
Bonnie
Arthur Kadel
Freda Coleman
Gene Guenther
Clyde Vannatta
Lowell
Local teens take first airplane ride over Bakersfield
Richard Pederson and companions from Everett join a Sunday flight from County Airport in October 1928. The group reports the journey as their finest ride ever, soaring over Bakersfield with young Beulah Engle and Dorothy Engle among the riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Pederson
Everett Jumper
Hattie Pederson
Beulah Engle
Dorothy Engle
Joe Engle
Bakersfield
Friesen Couple Welcome Baby Daughter in May 1931
Mr and Mrs J R Friesen announce the birth of a baby daughter in May 1931. The announcement notes the new arrival and family joy in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Friesen
Rickie Scott Celebrates 6th Birthday With Space Theme
Rickie Scott son of Sgt. and Mrs. Sam Scott celebrated his sixth birthday on Monday July 12. The party featured a yellow and green space themed cake and pop. Parks activities included Paul and Joyce Scott Calvin Smith Jerry Madden and the Scott family. Rickie received a phone call that evening from his father stationed with the Marines in San Diego.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rickie Scott
Sam Scott
Stars In the Park
Rickie
San Diego
Marines
Paul
Joyce Scott
Calvin Smith
Jerry Madden
Sandra
Alex Wilson Birthday Fete Noted by Family Friends
Alex Wilson was honored at a birthday party hosted by his wife Mary and mother in law Mrs. Charles Raleigh at the Raleigh home on Voth Lane. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wilson and family, Mrs. Jewell England, Rev. Kenneth Combs, Helen Smith, and the honoree’s wife. A decorated cake and refreshments marked the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Wilson
Mary
Charles Raleigh
Raleigh
Voth Lane
Wilson
PA Pita
Alex
Joe Wilson
Jewell England
Kenneth Combs
Geis
Helen Smith
Couple Plans Shafter Home After Coast Honeymoon
Mr and Mrs Johnny Thompson plan to live in Shafter after their honeymoon at the coast. They wed Sunday July 4 at 2 15 pm in Las Vegas. The bride Lorene Wolley is daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Johnson of Fortbooby Pde. The groom’s party included the bride’s sister and others. The ceremony featured a double ring vow and the bride wore navy with white accessories. A white corsage pinned to her shoulder noted the attendants Mr and Mrs Al Reich of Euclid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Johhny Thompson
Las Vegas
Bride
Lorene Wolley
Elmer Johnson
Fort
al Reich
Euclid
Festival chair thanks committee and signals successor
Nick Johnson voiced thanks to the festival committee and said his successor will receive the sine of cooperation. Past chairmen include Dr Revel Bill Stolter Dick Larson Ed Wilson and Jack Fleming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatrtan
Nick Johnson
Dr. Revel
Bill Stolter
Dick Larson
Ed Wilson
Jack Fleming
Also Mentioned on This Page
Handel
LaVelle Kirschenmann
Velora Kirschenmann
Shirley Kirschenmann
Donnca Weitz
Maudié
C. Handel
Edwin. Handel
Arvin
Aaron Kirschenmann
Rudolf Kohlmeister
Sunnyvale
Jack Mare
Donna
F. W Handel
Donna Weitz
Maudie Crabb
Handle
Oldsmobile
Okdemobile
Popiiens
A “Hockat
Roseta Ordor
Geneva Payne
Walker Si
Bevanrages
Tastewell
Yonnaise
Borden’s Cottage Cheese
Arden’‘S Cheese Food
Eee
Ea Oia
Aaenel Rane
Khowey Spice
OLEO
Double Luce
Peg
Arden’s Ice
Valley Farm Fresh Eggs
Chuck
Lac
Central Ave
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!