Ruth Mayfield Engaged to Paul Young
Announcement of Ruth Mayfield engagement to Paul Young of Shafter. Ruth is a graduate of Azusa Pacific College and a credentialed elementary teacher in South Gate. Paul is a Fresno State College graduate assisting Dr. H. B. Cooper at the Shafter Cotton Research Station. Marriage set for June 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Paul Young
Ellen Mayfield
Young
Shafter
Lillie Young
Raymond Young
Turlock
Calif
Azusa Pacific College
South Gate
Fresno State College
H. B. Cooper
Shafter Cotton Research Station
16 Ladies Attend Luncheon
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Russell at 1100 Wey and Way hosted a patio luncheon on Wednesday May 28 for Kern Crest Manor residents. Mrs. Ralph Lachenmaier and Mrs. Leonard Gaede led hostess duties with other guests including Mrs. Walter Haag and Mrs. Dave Balzer. Several attendees visited the garden and flowers during the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Russell
Wey and Way
Kern Crest Manor
Russell
Ralph Lachenmaier
Leonard Gaede
Walter Haag
Dave Balzer
Mary Nikkel
Minnie Duerksen
Leona Austin
Elizabeth Wall
Anna Eitzen
Mary Lowen
Anna Hiebert
Martha Kersting
Louise Mayborn
Elizabeth Buller
Pauline Goult
Margaret Wiedland
Tina Sperling
Elizabeth Harmes
Mary Bushman
Anna Beese
New Officers Installed for Shafter United Methodist Women 1969-70
Members of the Women's Society of Christian Service at Shafter United Methodist Church installed new officers led by Mrs. John H. Miller for the 1969-70 year. The event included a Morning Circle Salad Luncheon and hobby show at Mrs. Marvin Hoover's home, with Mrs. William Lowe officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s ‘Society of Christian Service
Shafter United Methodist Church
William Lowe
Marvin Hoover
John H. Miller
Evron Barber
E. Gordon Smith
John H. Turner
Eldo Owens
Christian Social Relations
Ralph Gribble
Fred Starrh
Lyle Carter
Hoover
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Harvey Brockmeyer
Bakersfield
Czechoslovakia
Future Farmers of America
Brockmeyer
Bakersfield High School
People To People Foundation
Dwight Eisenhower
F.F.A
Owens Welcome Daughter Sharol Denise At Memorial Hospital
Mr and Mrs Paul Owens announce the birth of their daughter Sharol Denise on Sunday May 18 at Memorial Hospital. She weighed 5 pounds 7 ounces at birth and is welcomed home by brothers Randall 8 and Douglass 6. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Dan Owens of McFarland and maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Henry Jordan of Bakersfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Owens
Elm Street
Sharol Denise
Memorial Hospital
Randall
Douglass
Dan Owens
McFarland
Henry Jordan
Bakersfield
Farewell Picnic Bids Four Families Goodbye at Shafter UM Church
Shafter United Methodist Church held a farewell potluck at Manuel Park on May 25 bidding four church families farewell. Rev Elwood Greer and family plan a one year sabbatical starting July 1. Wayne Anderson family leaves for Las Cruces NM. Anderson worked at Shafter Cotton Research Station. Burt Jarrett family moves to China Lake. Jerry Jarrett graduates 1969 from Shafter High and stays with sister Marty. Harold Corrie family relocates to Bakersfield. Corrie becomes North High School principal in 1969-70. Preparation led by the Women's Society of the church. All children invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter United
Wayne Anderson
Las Cruces New Mexico
Anderson
United States Department of Agricultural
Shafter Cotton Research Station
Burt Jarrett
China Lake
Jerry Jarrett
Shafter High School
Jerry
Marty
Shafter
Harold Corrie
Bakersfield
Corrie
North High School
Women’s Society of Christian Service of
The
Church
Bible School to be Held at Mennonite Brethren Church
Bible School at the Mennonite Brethren Church 400 Kern Street runs June 16 to 20 with Believing God's Book as the theme. Kindergarten through 8th grade students may attend from 8 45 to 11 30 each morning. Perfect attendance awards and an open house with a closing program occur Friday night. Textile painting for 7th and 8th graders, led by Mrs. Sam Becker, is a highlight. participants bring a white towel or tee shirt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mennonite Brethren Church
Kern Street
Sam Becker
Bible School
Ernest Siemens
Lawrence Schellenberg
William Siemens
Allen Warkentine
Arly Feil
Mrs Peters Hosts Mennonite Brethren Sewing Circle
Mrs E J Peters entertained officers and chairmen of the Mennonite Brethren Church sewing circle with an outdoor buffet luncheon at her home. Hydrangeas and white lilies adorned the tables as attendees enjoyed informal visiting before the group halves until fall. Other guests listed include Mrs Henry Dick Mrs Jim Klassen Mrs Leonard Gaede Mrs Harvey Gaede Mrs Menno Siemens Mrs Ernest Siemens Mrs Albert Froe se Mrs Peter Goertzen Mrs Ralph Lachenmaier Mrs Bill Lachenmaier Mrs Frank Russell Mrs Lee Bergman Mrs Abe Isaac Mrs John Wiens Mrs Henry Isaacs Mrs Bill Siemens and Mrs Rich ard Karber Mrs Sami Becker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mennonite Brethern Church Sewing Circle
E. J. Peters
Henry Dick
Jim Klassen
Leonard Gaede
Harvey Gaede
Menno Siemens
Ernest Siemens
Albert Froese
Peter Goertzen
Ralph Lachenmaier
Bill Lachenmaier
Frank Russell
Lee Bergman
Abe Isaac
John Wiens
Henry Isaacs
Bill Siemens
Richard Karber
Sami Becker
Teen to Teen presents Senior Service Awards at Shafter High
Three Shafter High School senior girls Dorothy Van de Volk Carol Van de Volk and Marsha Absher were honored with Teen to Teen Senior Service Awards on May 28 with each receiving a charm. Patrice Rogers and Dorothy Van de Volk earned physical education leadership certificates. Dorothy Van de Volk club president received an extra charm for leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High School
Carolyn Miller
Dorothy van de Volk
Carol van de Volk
Marsha Absher
Patrice Rodgers
Torch Bearer Rank Passed By 11 Girls
The sixth annual Indian Rose Tea honored 11 Junior Hi Camp Fire Girls and Horizon Club girls who earned the Torch Bearer rank, Camp Fire Girls highest honor, at a ceremony June 2 at 235 Jefferson Bakersfield. Local leaders and sponsors listed include Mrs. Burke and Mrs. Sugden with participants from O Da Ko and Wi Ca Ka groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Fire Girls
Walter A. Burke
Jefferson
Bakersfield
Robert Bloom
Kern Council of
Camp Fire
Horizon Club
United States
Brent Drummond
George Pavletich, Jr
Susan Palmer
Burke
Marge Sugden
Kern Council Council
Winston Barrett
Warren Shafter
Don Christensen
Harriet Sheldon
O-Da-Ko
Belva Condit
Jennifer Weidenbach
Loretta Schellenberg
Lawrence Schellenberg
Marvin Weidenbach
The
American Legion
Judy Guenther
Deanna Gorsching
Kim Handel
Susan Franklin
Paula Lawson
Melinda Fuller
Susan Channeson
Kathy Hutchings
James Franklin
Kenneth Handel
Surprise Going Away Party for Carol Avderson
Tina Fanucchi and Marilyn Schroeter hosted a surprise going away party for classmate Carol Avderson of Shafter last Saturday evening at Judge W. F. Schroeter and wife’s home. Dancing games and refreshments followed for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tina Fanucchi
Marilyn. Schroeter
Carol Avderson
Shafter
W. F. Schroeter
Janet Keinath Displays Watercolor Works at Shafter Library
Janet Keinath, a Southern California born watercolorist, displays current works in the Shafter Library Conference Room through June. The exhibit includes portraits and scenes from recent months, with several paintings previously shown in traveling shows across Kern County Libraries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Keinath
Shafter Library
Southern
California
Janet
Grammar
Pasadena City College
May Company
Bullock’s Department
Jack Kennath
Pasadena
Larry
Mark
Bakersfield College
Jack Noyes
Kern County
Shafter Woman’s Club
Diane Franklin
Jim Franklin
Shafter
Jack
Jan) Keinath
Diane
Keinath
Hero
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ruth Mayfield
Ralph Gardner
Shelly
Sharon
Brenda
Michelle Graves
Diane Fultz
Rev
J. C. Wells
Andrea and
Norris Thompson
Kernville
Lake Isabell
J.H. Miller
Christian Service Group
Elwood Greer
Spirtual Life / Cultivation
Madonna
Lowe
Art Stepp
Edwards
Olive Thompson
Smith
Stork Loft
First Southern
Ralph L. Gardner
Kern
Tulare
M.B. Church
Mrs. Peters
N. R. Boggs
Rolf Jacobsen Sr
Manuel
Ernest Christina
Eresto
Tucson
Ariz
Tony Heller
Harvey Funk
Vernon Koreker
Ed Nikkel
Oscar Bergman
William Ratzlaff
Shafter Press
154 Central
Ucla
Burroughs High School
Ridgecrest
Hexs
Burroughs
Shaffer High
California Association of
California Association ‘of Directors of
California Teachers Association
Phi Delta Kappa
Shafter Lions Club
Union Congregations
Olsen
Jodi
Michael
Kristin
Karen
van Blair
Laramie
Wyo
University of Wyoming
Gillette High School
Wyoming
Beth
National Education Association
California Counseling and Guidance Association
National Thespian Society
van Blairs
Carol Anderson
Cunningha Art Gallery
Trinity Art Gallery
Central Ave
Dorothy van de Valk
Pat Smith
Sue Butler
Porkey’s Pizza Parlor
Sr. High & Jr. High
Pilgrim Fellowship
430 E
Tulare Avenue
Owen C. Onsum
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