Bakersfield Luncheon Hosted by Agnes Theuer
Former Shafter nurse Agnes Theuer entertained several local Bakersfield women at a luncheon at her El Sereno drive home. Attendees included Ames Don Lewis Reg Hamman Milton Johnson Ray Rose Harney Witcher and William Rodgers. Mr and Mrs Tom En Yearts moved to 1504 Norris Road Oildale to resume their poultry and egg business, former Shafter residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Theuer
Shafter
el Sereno Drive
Bakersfield
Ames Don Lewis
Reg Hamman
Milton Johnson
Ray Rose
Harney Witcher
William Rodgers
Tom Enyearts
Norris Road
Oildale
Enyearts
Welcome Home Dinner For Bill Goertzen Family
A welcome home dinner was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Russell on Cross street for Mr. and Mrs. Bill Goertzen and their son Michael returning from the Belgian Congo. Hosts with Mrs Russell presided, and after a delicious dinner there were games for the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Goertzen
Michael
Belgian Congo
Frank Russell
Yosemite Site for Reunion Among Thompson Family
The family of J. S. Thompson, deceased, enjoyed a Yosemite Valley camping vacation and a first full reunion in 17 years. Participants included Norris Thompson with Sherry and Stevie. J. C. Wells with Betty Russell and Larry. Everett Vaughn with Patricia and Danny Vallejo. Norman Harrison and son Ronnie of Oiljale. L. W. Greenway with Diana and Linda of Hawthorn Nevada. James Thompson with Glenn, Randy, Janet and Thereesa of Kernville. and Ralph Thompson with Jerry and Vivian of Shafter. Some arrived Friday, others Saturday, and stayed through Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Thompson
Yosemite Valley
Norris Thompson
Sherry
Stevie
J. C. Wells
Betty Russell
Larry
Everett Vaughn
Patricia
Danny Vallejo
Norman Harrison
Ronnie
Oiljale
L. W. Greenway
Diana
Linda
Hawthorn
Nevada
James Thompson
Glenn
Randy
Janet
Thereesa
Kernville
Ralph Thompson
Jerry
Vivian
Shafter
Shafter BPW Plans Scholarship and September Tea
The Shafter Business and Professional Women's club held a brief meeting at Mrs. Kay Vine's home. Topics included a September tea and starting a nursing scholarship fund for a girl, with refreshments served. The executive board meets next Thursday at 7:30 in Clara Schnidt's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Business & Professional Women’s Club
Kay Vine
California Avenue
Minnié McCormac
Clara Schnidt
Family Reunion Brings Gaede Family Together After 16 Years
A Sunday gathering at Mr. and Mrs. John Gaede’s Santa Fe avenue home marked the first time in 16 years the entire Gaede clan was together. The afternoon featured visits and photo taking with Henry Gaede and relatives Henry with Jimmy and Bobby of Long Beach and Helen and Jesse Buller of Shafter attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gaede
Santa Fe Avenue
Tme
Henry Gaede
Jimmy
Bobby
Long Beach
Helen
Jesse Buller
Shafter
Shower Honors the Daniel Johnsons
Mr and Mrs Daniel Johnson received many household articles at a shower held at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Russell on Cross street. The Johnsons were burned out of June and lost belongings while away for a few days. Refreshments of homemade ice cream and cake were served to about 30 guests by hostesses including Dan Gloeckler Vernon Kroeker Franklin Martin Ed Nikkels Lucile Wiebe and Darlene Schmidt. The evening featured informal games and Rev Waldo Wiebe led the blessing and closing words. Several patrons of Miles Beauty Shop where Mrs Johnson works and residents of the trailer camp and Russell Shop sent gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Johnson
Frank Russell
Cross Street
Daniel Johnsons
Dan Gloecklers
Vernon Kroekers
Franklin Martins
Ed Nikkels
Lucile Wiebe
Darlene Schmidt
Thompson Family Enjoys Canadian Vacation Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thompson and their children Mary and Bill returned from a 17 day motor trip that started in the central United States. They visited Seattle on the Fourth of July for fireworks, then travelled to Vancouver Island Victoria for two days, and finished with several days along the coast returning home via San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Thompson
Mary
Bill
Canada
Seattle
Washington
Vancmiver
Victoria
San Francisco
Minor Rootes Engaged to Nelle Marie Newton of Ga
The betrothal of Miss Nelle Marie Newton of Atlanta Georgia to Minor Rootes son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Page Rootes of Shafter is announced by her parents. Nelle Marie Newton a University of Georgia art major with leadership roles and teaching experience. Minor Rootes a Santa Barbara College graduate in speech and future Fowler High School teacher and assistant football coach. The wedding date is set for August 23 1955 in Atlanta Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minor Rootes
Nelle Marie Newton
Frank Newton
Atlanta Georgia
Thomas Page Rootes
Shafter
Miss Newton
Ponce de Leon High School
Coral Gables
Florida
Wesleyan Conservatory
Macon
Georgia
University of Georgia
Art Club
Womes
Tident Everrnment Association
Phi Kappa Ph
Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority
Jordan High
Columbus
American Association of University Women
Shafter High School
Santa Barbara College
Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity
Fort Benning
Fowler High School
Fowler
Dare the Were
Atlanta
Local births greet Bakersfield families with new babies
Mr and Mrs Aaron Thornton of West Tulare welcome their first child a son named Mark Howard born July 19 at Mercy Hospital Bakersfield weighing 10 pounds 13 ounces. Rose Marie born to Mr and Mrs Louis Epp at Frieses Maternity home weighing eight pounds nine and a half ounces. Grandparents listed for both families. Herman Broom and spouse celebrate a son born July 15 at Frieses Maternity home with two older children nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Thornton
West Tulare Avenue
Mercy Hospital
Bakersfield
Mark Howard
W. A. Thornton
Howard Banks
Shafter
Louis Epp
Tulare Avenue
Friese's
Rose Marie
Dorothy
Robert
Donald
Kramer Smith
Denver
Colorado
Rudy Epp
Herman Broom
Palm Avenue
Riverside
Freisies
Sacramento visitors host from Shafter area
Mr and Mrs Ben Seaton of Sacramento visited last weekend with the Jess Combs of Sacroni avenue and with the R E Fasts of Golden West avenue. The Seatons resided in Shafter for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Seaton
Sacramento
Jess Combs
Sacroni Avenue
R. E. Fasts
Golden West Avenue
Seatons
Shafter
Gathering Honors Arkansas Guests at Manuel Park
The Sam Wilcoxen family hosted a gathering at Manuel Park honoring Mr. and Mrs. Ransom Cavins of Lake City and their daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. Harold Tims of Jonesboro. Attendees included multiple Wilcoxon families, Evert Baker and family, Riley Harvey, Herman Stubblefield, Art Newboles and Sandra, Hiley Vacin and Marie Chunn, Josephine Cavin, Patsy Cook and guests Joyce Eldridge. The Cavins and Tims returned to Arkansas Monday after visiting day in Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Park
Ransom Cavins
Lake City
Arkansas
Harold Tims
Jonesboro
Sam Wilcoxen
Cavins
Tims
Jack Wilcoxon
Gene Wilcoxon
Evert Baker
Riley Harvey
Herman Stubblefield
Bakersfield
Art Newboles
Sandra
Hiley Vacin
Marie Chunn
Wanda
Josephine Cavin
Patsy Cook
Joyce Eldridge
Denver Ellis Birthday Dinner Honored at Home
Mrs. Faye Ellis hosted a fried chicken dinner on Mered Avenue to honor Denver Ellis on his birthday. Guests included his two children Debby and Randy and many Ellis relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Ellis
Faye Ellis
Mered Avenue
Denver
Debby
Randy
Lb. B. Ellis
Douglas
Linda
Lefty Ellis
Donald
Buster
Jimmie Johnson
Doyle
Bobby
Kenneth Marehman
Jewell Ellis
Brenda
Homer
Omega Ellis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Agnies Theuer
Bak
Hemingson
Shafter Mercantile CO
the Friendly Department Store
Chater Society
Lorain Grede
Mr. and
Mrs. Melvin Rub
Melvin Rub
Southland
Seventh- Day Adventist Church
Stanley W. Hiten
Mrs
Rub
Theo Voth
Melvin
Dave Ruth
Yosemite
Shafter Bpw Plan
J. Gaede
Harry Thompsons
Euclid - Ash and
Orange Streets
Deeter Improvement, Inc
Garlatz Motor CO
E. Lerdo
Pacific Telephone
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