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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1949
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Clifford Webb of Shafter announce the arrival of their first child a son Stanley Richard Webb born July 18 at Wasco Maternity Home weighing seven pounds Mother is the former Miss Marge Ellen Clark.
Jerry Wayne Reed born July 19 at Wasco Maternity Home weighs 8 pounds 11 ounces. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Reed of Shafter and the mother is formerly Miss Margaret Emma Van.
Mrs. Jean Shadle of Alameda arrived in Shafter last weekend to spend a week at the home of her mother Mrs. Jesse McClain.
The South Shafter Chapel hosts a hamburger fry honoring Mr and Mrs Ed Schellenburg last Monday evening. They left Shafter for Omaha to join Grace Bible Institute as he begins teaching there. A go away gift waffle iron grill is presented amid salads relishes and watermelon dessert while volleyball and visiting fill the rest of the evening.
Jim Camp and his wife were dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don M. Hart in Bakersfield. A birthday celebration was in progress in the garden with barbecue dinner. Present were the Camp family and several Bakersfield friends and neighbors.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Schellenberg were honored by the South Shafter Gospel Chapel adults and teachers during a park hamburger fry and watermelon feed. They are set to move to Omaha Nebraska with gifts including a sandwich grill and waffle iron.
Bob McClain, a business visitor in Shafter, spent last week there and now with his family is vacationing through July at Pismo Beach inviting local residents to enjoy the seaside.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Cody hosted a Sunday dinner on July 17 to celebrate their son William E. Cody’s 22nd birthday. The Bakersfield couple, who spent the weekend in Shafter after William’s hospitalization for a work injury, attended with J. C. Cody and James as a family group.
Members of the Shafter American Legion Auxiliary attended the 15th district gathering in Lindsay on July 17 at the Municipal Auditorium. Lois Scott of Delano was elected president of the district with Marian Nelson, California department president, as guest and speaker. Delegates from Shafter included Mary Lou Collins Leona Richards and Georgette Kachel with alternates Vonnie Wipf Vera Moor and Jessie Zemke.
Mrs. Leo Schmidt hosted a birthday gathering for her son Ronnie at the county park with outdoor games, cake, ice cream, animal cookies, punch, and party favors. Attendees included Caroline Roberts, Lynette Holmes, Jerry Holmes, Vicki Henson, Kathleen Ball, Wayne Ball, Ralph Woods, Buddy Engle, Collier Duncan Jr, Jane Tudor, Carl Dominey, Kermit Prickett, Gary Unruh, Miss Reed, and mothers Mrs. Sybil Ball, Mrs. Iris Dominey, and Mrs. Edna Duncan. Ruthie and Larid sent gifts.
Mr and Mrs Les Williams welcomed guests to a chicken barbecue on Saturday evening July 16 at their Scoroni Avenue home. After dinner a social time followed with attendees including Mr and Mrs Ken Taylor of Famosa Mr and Mrs Bud Spradling and children of Bakersfield Mr and Mrs George Gaede and children and the hosts.
The Young People's Mission Society of the First Mennonite Church plans three gift bundles for overseas children in Germany. At a July 21 meeting at Mrs. Vernon Neufeld's home, the buying committee agreed on two bundles for boys and one for a girl, packed with clothing and basic personal items. Members present were Mrs. Lincoln Goddard, Mrs. Lester Neufeld, Mrs. Leslie Nusz, and Mrs. Vernon Neufeld.
Mrs. Mary Lou Collins announces the selection of committee chairmen for the American Legion Auxiliary to serve with the local unit for the coming year. Names include Jane Hahn parliamentarian Vera Moor campfire Endwa Bayless membership Velma Guenther rehabilitation Christine Rootes child welfare Mildred Guenther community service Erma McCoy Americanism Alvina Enns constitution and by laws Nelly Lassiter poppy chairman Wilma Guenther national defense Leona Richards publicity Grace Annis cooperative sales Edna Camp legislation Betty Waymire pan hostess Vonnie Wipf music. Officers elected to serve with the president are Georgette Kadel 1st vice president Jesse Zemke 2nd vice president Leona Richards secretary Jimmy Jensen treasurer Vonnie Wipf historian Vera Moor chaplain and Edna Bayless sergeant at arm.
Bill Johnston believes Justesen Managers will oversee Shafter Justesen Store in Lind for two weeks while the Lindsay manager is away. He will also spend two weeks in August managing the Wasco store in the same capacity.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Sanderson of Shafter and Mr Harry Fowler with Jeanette of Wasco spent a recent Sunday visiting in Tulare at the home of the Sandersons daughter Mr and Mrs Harry Davis.
A style show for preteen to collegiate miss ages is set for Bakersfield on September 9 at the Woman’s Club house. Theta Eta Chapter of Delta Theta Tau sorority plans the event with Brock’s Department Store providing outfits. Mrs. Chester James chairs the eight o’clock program, with Mrs. Lavrene Shatto as vice chair. Lucretia Sharp of Brock’s selects the wardrobe.
Gregory Malory is reported to be recovering from a major operation performed in the Santa Barbara Hospital in the first part of last week.
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