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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1948
Page
4
Construction began Wednesday morning on a $25,000 office building at James Street and California Ave. E. B. Stringham leads the project for professional offices for Dr. H. W. Voth. Oscar Wiedman oversees construction with completion expected in a few months.
Mrs. Lena McQuilliams announces the engagement of Alma McQuilliams, daughter of Shafter residents, to LaVerne Kliewer son of Mr and Mrs Dan Kliewer of Shafter. Alma graduated from Richland and Shafter High, works as a beautician at Clara's Beauty Shop. LaVerne also attended Richland and Shafter High and works in Ernest Adamson’s trucking business. No wedding date set.
Mr and Mrs Jake Siemens and their son Ronald left Sunday for Santa Maria where they will stay until September. Mr Siemens has business interests on the coast.
Mr and Mrs H D Johnston and family departed last Friday for a ten day vacation in Gold Hill Oregon. They will stay with Mrs Johnston's brother at his home during the visit.
Mr and Mrs William Neal and daughter Jewel Ruth join Mrs Albert Neil Mr and Mrs Tom Neil and son Tom Jr this week for a coastal vacation.
Vivian Granlund and John Kellar wed in a candlelit ceremony at the Seventh Day Adventist Church with Rev. L. B. Melendy officiating. The bride, daughter of O C Granlund of Coalmont, Tennessee, wore an embroidered white silk eyelet gown and a floral coronet. After a reception for 400 at Kern Academy Hall, the couple began a Southern California honeymoon and will live in Angwin while Mr. Kellar studies at Pacific Union College.
Mrs. Vernon Searcy with her house guest Miss Wilma Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Howell visited Pismo Beach on a day trip to enjoy the seaside town.
Mr and Mrs John Branner depart for a week long Southern California trip visiting Inglewood Los Angeles Long Beach and Hollywood. They will attend the Richard Strauss concert at the Hollywood Bowl next Thursday night with several local friends and relatives.
Recent week end visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Bran ner were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Spy dell and children Judy and Leon ard of Inglewood.
Mr and Mrs O C Meadows were weekend visitors in Techachapi at the home of their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Ernest Schnaidt and daughter Gina Mia.
Mr and Mrs Sam Mettler were weekend visitors in Shafter and will spend the summer in Pismo Beach.
Wilma Jean Thompson of Edinburg Indiana was the honored guest at a Tuesday evening weiner roast at Manuel Park. She is visiting as a house guest of Vernon Searcy and left for home yesterday after a swimming party at Richland Aquatic Center with family and friends in attendance.
Mr and Mrs Tommy Thompson and brothers Wayne and Rodney Kittel of Cayuma Valley were Monday visitors at W J Suckut home in Shafter. The Thompsons were returning from a vacation trip to Lake Tahoe and are the daughter of the Suckuts.
Classified ad for a white Rotary electric sewing machine with light and attachments. Includes knee-hole cabinet. Priced at $100. Contact phone number 4963.
Mr and Mrs J A Janzen and children Elda Bob and Marjorie of Corn Oklahoma are in Shafter for two weeks visiting with Mr and Mrs Willard Janzen Mr and Mrs Leroy Janzen and Mr Wesley Janzen
Miss Alice Marie Hansen of Durham is in Shafter this week as a guest of Beverly and Charlotte Voth. Hansen and Voth were schoolmates when the Hansens lived in the area.
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