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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1950
Page
10
Mrs Bonnie Lees and children Sandra Charles and Dick of Taft visited over the weekend at the home of Mrs Addie Hardwick. Also guests were Mrs Eula Blagg of Avenal and her daughter Billie Jean who spent a few days in Buttonwillow.
A Kern county singing convention was held Sunday afternoon at the Buttonwillow Pentecostal Church of God. The Rev. S. B. Gillespie is the pastor of the local church and R. C. Burrow is in charge of the singing at the convention.
The Roma Liquor Store is under construction by contractor Jess McGill of Bakersfield. The building, to be finished in about 60 days, will have three rooms including a barber shop in one room. two rooms remain vacant. Proprietors are Louis Riccomini and Mrs Jennie Riccomini.
Mr. and Mrs Arch Neal, summer residents of Morrow Bay, recently visited Button Willow. Their permanent home is in Button Willow where Mrs Neal teaches at the elementary school.
Five Buttonwillow fishermen Santiago Carlos Rey Louise Ricci George Norton Kenneth Norton and Howard Godbey travel to San Diego to fish for albacore and visit the Greyhound Races at Caliente.
The Reverend W. H. Hughey of Buttonwillow Community Baptist Church has moved temporarily into the Hair residence. Once the church parsonage is finished, Hughey and his family will relocate there as permanent residents of Buttonwillow.
Mrs Alice Wilson aunt of M R Roden died at Ivanhoe on July 2 and the family attended her funeral in Visalia.
Ruth White becomes president of the Buttonwillow Ladies Auxiliary succeeding Minnie Ealum. Other officers elected July 12 include Mildred Armstrong first vice president Geni Weber vice president Joy Sandin secretary treasurer Wilman Napier corresponding secretary sergeant at arms Geni Weber marshal Gretchen Williams chaplain Ruby Threewit historian Eda Giannini executive committee chair Olympia Torigianni and Ruby Threewit as executive committee members.
Evelyn Ghilarducci watched as firefighters removed a smoking pan of beans from her stove. The Buttonwillow Fire Department contained a home fire after a meal was left cooking, sparing the house from further damage.
Delores Hunter daughter of Mr and Mrs F C Hunter of Buttonwillow took civil service typist examinations July 12 in Bakersfield She is a Bakersfield High School graduate who majored in office procedure Jerry Slugh Bridge Club entertained by Mrs Frank Sill and Mrs Jack Sill on July 13 Luncheon was served with guests including Mrs Dick Lundy Mrs Howard Freeman Mrs Jack Frey Mrs William Pel tier Mrs Jack Thompson and Mrs Joe Teagarden.
Earl Miller of Belridge Oil Company lies in Bakers Field Hospital with severe ulcers. Doctors expect a month of recovery before he can return to work.
A joint birthday gathering honored Mrs. Selma Hall and Mrs. Edyth Hughett at Mescal Forslund’s home in Buttonwillow. Co-hostesses Mescal Forslund and Derald Hendrickson served buffet supper as guests enjoyed cards and games. Attendees included Mrs. Hortense Johns, Mrs. Verna Boettcher, Mrs. Thelma Norton, Mrs. Mary Norton, Mrs. Ellen Hughett, Mrs. Mary Hughett, Mrs. Mary Lewis, and the hostesses.
BUTTONWILLOW Miss Co zy Dean Gillespie daughter of the Rev and Mrs S B Gillespie celebrated her 16th birthday with a party at the Community Hall. The Pentecostal Church of God young people invited and out of town guests included Virginia Woods Betty Joe Fenwick Mr and Mrs Claude Wise and grandparents Mr and Mrs F Gillespie Glenda Johnson Joe Shepard and LaWanda all of Bakersfield. Refreshments cake ice cream and punch were served. Games provided recreation.
Charles N. Hatfield of San Gabriel, father of Mrs. R. G. Warf, was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Warf and family for one week.
L. Blomquist was named superintendent of Buttonwillow School District, bringing 13 years of California school experience. He replaces Bruce Crawford and comes from Escalon where he led Dent Union School for six years. He and his wife Robin have seven children and plan to move into temporary housing at 141 West Second St.
A bridal shower for Mrs Royce Nelms of Yuba City was held July 7 at the community hall with about 50 guests. Hosts were Maudine Huie Sybil Nelms and Juanita Gipson. Prizes went to Mrs Frank Oliver of Buttonwillow and Mrs Nelms of Shafter. Pink and blue decorations formed the theme.
Mr. and Mrs. Faye Rutledge were the honored couple at a wedding shower held July 17 in the county building. Hostesses were Mrs. Ruby McDaniel Mrs. Lamen McPhetridge and Mrs. Oren McPhetridge. About 75 guests attended.
Miss Maudine Huie of Buttonwillow spent a week visiting Mrs. Bonnie Nelms of Yuba City, returning with fond memories and local hospitality.
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