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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1953
Page
5
Miss Jimmie Faye Witcher and Pvt Billy Jack Thompson announce an upcoming late summer wedding. The couple, both Shafter High School graduates, are affiliated with Bakersfield College alumni networks. Thompson serves in the Seventh Armored Division at Camp Roberts.
The Women's Fellowship of Union Congregational Church met Monday night with Mrs. J. L. Hill presiding. An original plan Money, Money, Money was presented by Mrs. Gordon Baker and others. Refreshments were provided by hostesses Mrs. Vanatta, Harrison, and Lowe. A devotional talk by Mrs. Harrington preceded bazaar plans for October 22 and a ham dinner. Community aid was requested for a temporary home for a burned Hanford area family, with household items donateable via Mrs. Baker.
Mrs Rodney Wood was surprised at an early birthday party hosted by the choir she directs at the Seventh Day Adventist Church The gathering in Kern Academy classroom hosted by Miss Margaret Sackett drew more than 50 attendees Choir president Jay Heinrichs assisted and the group presented a music folder to the honored leader Wood has directed the choir for two and a half years.
Maple PTA executive board met at president Mrs. Allen Bartel’s home to set goals for the year. They discussed a fundraising film for late October or early November, a membership drive, and a health program. Four room mothers would be appointed in large classes to help enlist additional support.
Union Congregational Church women host a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 13 in front of the ice house on Central Avenue. Proceeds go to Save the Children Federation to aid a destitute child with food and clothing. Mrs. E. C. Eckmann chairs the event. volunteers include Mesdames Hoover, Rootes, Jacobsen, Baker, Vannatta, Lowe, Mason, Smith, Ruggenberg, Putman, Hill, Hayhurst, Garrison, Knight, Oary, and Austin. Clothing donations can be picked up by calling Mrs. Eckmann at 655.
Mr. and Mrs. George Clay and children Steve and Susie of Long Beach visited H. H. Hair for the weekend to celebrate his 79th birthday. A dinner was served to guests including Mr. and Mrs. Ethel Daly and Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Hair. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Lewis of Lebec stopped by to extend congratulations.
Mr and Mrs John H Peterson of 226 Orange Ave celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary. Daughters E D Roe of Monrovia and R T Jumper of Whittier and niece Clara Good of Monrovia attend a dinner hosted by son F E Peterson and family. He is a 60 year Mason and she an Eastern Star member. They belong to Union Congregational Church.
A group of Shafter women discussed home freezers and care at Mrs. Jim Albright’s home. Leaders Mrs. Leonard Duck and Mrs. W. K. Graves led the session with training from Kern county adviser Miss Jean Fritz.
A double birthday party Sunday night honored Kenneth Graybill 19 and Lois Graybill 16 at the home of their parents Mr and Mrs Maynard Graybill on Thomas Lane. Guests enjoyed games cake ice cream and punch with gifts from Harold Williams Doyle Gallagher Jackie Nixon and Lavonne Craft.
Relatives hosted a baby shower for Mrs. Jerry Moffitt formerly Joan James in Bakersfield. Honoree is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. James of Sunny Street. Attendee from Shafter included Guenther. gifts sent by Mrs. J. L. James and Miss Frankie Marion Tatum formerly Goldie Gipson.
Mr and Mrs Otto Becker hosted a Sunday family party in Dinuba with relatives from Dinuba Reedley Wasco and Shafter present. Victor Becker and family traveled to Weatherford Oklahoma where he accepted a church call and will speak on June 14 confirming a new Mennonite Church. The event featured chorus singing and an informal talk by the guest of honor with greetings from attendees led by master of ceremonies Jack M Fast.
Mr. and Mrs. Abe Neufeld and Rev. and Mrs. Chris Ummel attended an alumni banquet at the Biola dining room of the Los Angeles Bible Institute. The event celebrated the 20th anniversary of the class of 1928 and honored Dr. John Hubbard. Afterward, there was music and old acquaintances renewed.
A farewell party was held for Weldon Howze as he departed Tuesday night to train as a Jehovah Witness minister in New York. He will study at the Bethel Home of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society for a three year term. About 100 friends attended at the Howze home on Shafter avenue, with games, gifts, and refreshments.
A Saturday night opening party at Jack Ranch near Woody kicked off the summer season attended by Shafter residents. Hosts Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Adkins and Mr. and Mrs. V. E. Bud Murray, new proprietors, supervised a dinner and dance. Other attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Les Riley, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Les Reeves and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Townsend, Miss Bonnie Williams, Miss Edna Rodgers, Tom Loomis, Miss Betty Stringer, Tony Sullivan and Miss Betty Grundy.
Shafter High School outlines a reception for graduating seniors, parents, and friends to be held in the school cafeteria after the ceremony. Mrs. Wallace Weyand chairs the event with assistance from the junior class. Principal Dr. Grant Jensen emphasized the need to find housing for fall teachers.
Teresa Ann born 22 in Newfo t to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Few teletype operator in Air Force. John David born 3 30 a.m May 28 Mercy Hospital to Mr and Mrs Robert Warren of Beech Ave weighing seven pounds eight ounces. Becky Jane born May 11 to Mr and Mrs Bill Hearn of Richland Street, joining sister Sandra. Grandparents listed for Warren and Mettler families. Few and Powell connections noted.
Mrs. Nicol's aunt Mrs. O D Galbraith of Pasadena arrived Monday. Her parents Mr and Mrs F P King of Orangevale stayed through midweek. Galetones returned Sunday with Miss Jean Fritz Kern county home adviser who traveled to Pomona for a tailoring school led by a UC clothing specialist.
Mrs. Lottie Liles of West Marengo avenue announces the engagement of her daughter Marjorie Ann to Ernest Lee Hughes son of Mr and Mrs C H Hughes 137 Orange avenue Plans are for an early fall wedding The bride elect is a Shafter High School graduate editor of the yearbook Laur ion song leader Coronation Ball court princess and California Scholarship Federation member She has worked at Bank of America since graduation Hughes also a Shafter graduate was MVP in 1950 and is a Navy hospitalman now stationed at Oakland
Richland School graduates enjoyed a picnic lunch in the county park followed by movies, games and swimming. About 192 students attended with eighth grade room mothers led by Mrs. Paul Pilgrim and assistants Dan Weitz, E C Eckmann and E A Brown. The group will be entertained again Thursday after graduation exercises with refreshments and movies for eighth grade members only.
Three birthdays were celebrated with a supper last week in the home of Mrs. Leslie Nusz at 201 Honorees included Mrs. Marion Curry Mrs. Charles Pope and Mrs. Nusz. Guests present were Mesdames Jack Bellows Jim Jones Troy Pierce Milton Koop John Reily Fred Lamas Don Bellows Charles Pope Marion Curry and Leslie Nusz. Attending were unable to attend were Mrs. Fred Luders and Mrs. Jim Martin.
Rev. and Mrs. Waldo Wiebe of California avenue received visitors including Rev. Elmo Warkentin and Rev. J W Vogt from Oklahoma on Wednesday morning. Overnight guests were Rev. and Mr. Gossen with Mennonite Brethren Church services. Earlier, Rev. Dave Wiens and daughter visited, as did Mrs Wiebe’s brother Henry Rempel and family Janice and Gary from Selma.
Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Buller depart Wednesday for a three week tour driving to Nebraska to visit relatives at Henderson and attend a family reunion on June 21. They celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary on June 14 and plan to attend a Hillsboro Kaw wedding. Sisters Helen and Jessie Buller with nephew Lou Buller on furlough from Moffet Field will also join the trip from Shafter.
Mrs. J. E. Nightingale, mother of three days, was celebrated at a layette shower after returning from Mercy Hospital. Baby Teresa Lynn born May 21. Hostess Mrs. E. W. Thompson, gifts sent by many friends and relatives including Mia Frank Thompson and Ruth Howard among others. Refreshments of cake jello coffee and punch served.
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