Shafter Couple Celebrates 60th Anniversary at Open House
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Banks marked sixty years of marriage with an open house hosted by their son at 339 Elm Street. About 50 guests attended, including five Banks children. three daughters from Oklahoma could not attend. The couple wed June 9, 1895, in Indian Territory, and they have nine living children and numerous descendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Banks
M. M. Banks
Elm Street
Shafter
Oklahoma
Mrs. Banks
Indian Territory
McClure Ad Promotes T-4 1 For Athletes Foot
An advertisement urges immediate relief from athletes foot with T-4 1 claiming powerful drying and skin healing. The copy notes a 40 cent price back at any state location and mentions today at McClure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure
Family Dinner for Pat Sinnott Bride‑to‑Be
A Friday evening family dinner honoring Pat Sinnott, soon to wed Jim Nugent, was hosted at the J. B. Nugent home on Beech Street. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Don Fletcher and children Patti Tina and Donald Jr Mrs. Mary Nugent from Columbus Indiana Dick Fletcher from Tempe Arizona and the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Sinnott
Jim Nugent
J. B. Nugent
Beech Street
Don Fletcher
Patti
Tina
Donald Jr
Mary Nugent
Columbus
Indiana
Dick Fletcher
Tempe
Arizona
Miss Sinnott
Islands
Mmes
Jim Sinnott
Mary
G. T. Nugent
Harold Abbott
D. Coody
J.C. Cody
Charles Dore
Mickey Slare
Ellis Howen
Rudolph Kohlmeister
Jack Battaglia
George Cooper
Horace Gray
Phil Ohanneson
John Fuller Jr
al Mortimore
J. C. Ohanneson
David Ohanneson
T. P. Rootes
Herbert Spitzer
Fred Starrh
David Anderson
John Ohanneson
Wayne Hill
Don Zachary
Henry Neufeld
J. L. Hill
Joe Frizzell
Chuck Hitchcock
C. W. Christopher
Ryland Jacobus
Harold Freedman
John Revell
Turley
Cadet Lieutenant Bromwell Graduates From Southwestern
Cadet Lieut. Gary Bromwell, son of Mr and Mrs K A Bromwell of 15 Atlantic, graduated June 6 from Southwestern Military Academy San Marino after seven years there. He served as platoon commander in 1954 and 1955 and led guards in 1955. He played varsity baseball football basketball and junior track and won Southwestern marksman and California cadet corps sharpshooter in 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Bromwell
K. A. Bromwell
Atlantic
Southwestern Military Academy
San Marino
Ft. Ord
Gary
Southwestern
California Cadet Corps
Patricia Sinnott Honored At Pre Bridal Shower
A Saturday pre bridal shower for Patricia Sinnott was hosted by Mrs. Charles Burns and Mrs. Peter Channeson at the Channeson home on Manuel Avenue. Blue hydrangea and pink roses themed the decor with pale blue hydrangea centerpieces and gifts opened by the bride to be. Corsages for Sinnott, her mother, and sister were sent by groom-to-be James Nugent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Sinnott
Charles Burns
Peter Channeson
Channeson
Manuel Avenue
Miss Sinnott
James Nugent
Pre-Bridal Party For Deloris Nix
A bridal shower honor for Miss Deloris Nix was hosted by Mrs. Jack Thompson at the Nix home. Guests from Shafter Bakersfield Berkeley Wasco and Wasco sent gifts. Miss Nix plans to marry Gerald LeBlanc in Hollywood on July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deloris Nix
Jack Thompson
D. T Nix
Mmes
Christine Grundy
Clementine Evarts
Lewis Hall
Gwendolyn Metheny
Lois Barton
Oscar Jones
June Goertzen
Wanda Snapp
Ruby Witcher
Ida Kattenhorn
Manuel Grumbles
Arlene David
Addie Brown
Nora Bender
J. R. Friezen
Toots Ayers
Fay Tudor
Faye Bender
Shafter
H. A. Dobbs
Joan Dobbs
Bakersfield
Lillie Mae Adamson
Lydia Bender
Lillie Johnson
Alice Kern
Phylis Garrison
Blanche Smith
Margaret Goertzen
Paula Nix
Norma Martin
Berkeley
Barbara Lucas
Wasco
Miss Nix
Gerald LeBlanc
Hollywood
Dillard Askew Family Returns From Vacation
Mr and Mrs Dillard Askew and family of Riverside avenue returned Sunday from a two week trip to Northern California They visited Lake Tahoe and Clear Lake where a sudden storm caused a dangerous time on the lake but they were none the worse for the experience and enjoyed their vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillard Askew
Riverside Avenue
California
Lake Tahoe
Clear Lake
Layette Shower Honoring Mrs L Epp At Riverside
Mrs Louie Epp received many baby gifts Tuesday afternoon at a layette shower hosted by Mrs Mildred Wikoff and Mrs Ginger Schneider at Mrs Ira Schneiders Riverside home. An umbrella centerpiece held gifts while cookies and punch were served. Prizes went to Mrs Alex Dobrenen and Mrs Florence Mulder. attendees included Mrs Alice Johnson Mrs Phyllis Hammons Mrs Joyce Pitts Mrs Elsie Schneider Mrs Georgette Kadel Mrs Helen Wood Mrs Ethel Isaac Mrs Florence Mulder and Mrs Jackie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Epp
Mildred Wikoff
Ginger Schneider
Ira Schneider
Riverside
Alex Dobrenen
Florence Mulder
Mmes
Alice Johnson
Phyllis Hammons
Joyce Pitts
Elsie Schneider
Georgette Kadel
Helen Wood
Ethel Isaac
Jackie
June Pitts
Jean Heinrich
Showers Given For Mrs Wilson at Bernice Turpin Home
A shbook shower for Mrs. Alex Wilson was held at Bernice Turpin’s home with Mrs. Turpin as hostess. The cake bore a miniature stork and booties and punch was served. Attendees included Mrs. Buford Howard, Mrs. Bobby Howard, Mrs. Juanita Reed, Mrs. James Reed, Mrs. Martha Rallegh, Mrs. Mary Rallegh, and Mrs. Mary Hunt. Guests sending gifts but not attending were Mrs. Ruby Benson, Mrs. Hazel Cole, Mrs. Faye Wilson, Mrs. Ruby Wilson, and Mrs. May Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Wilson
Bernice Turpin
Mrs. Turpin
Mmes
Buford Howard
Bobby Howard
Juanita Reed
James Reed
Martha
Mary Rallegh
Mary Hunt
Ruby Benson
Hazel Cole
Faye
Ruby
May Wilson
Birthday Shower Honors Mrs. R. St. Mars
The Birthday Club honored Mrs. Russell St. Mars with a layette shower Monday at Mrs. Leroy Allens home 208 E Euclid Ave. Nancy Gorsching won the prize and Laurel Carol took the door prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell St
Norma Mettler Engaged to Norman Faul in Bakersfield
Mr and Mrs Calvin Mettler of Los Angeles Avenue announce the engagement of their daughter Norma to Norman Faul of Bakersfield son of Mr and Mrs Harold Faul of Bakersfield No definite wedding plans have been set Norma graduated in 1950 from Shafter High School and Faul formerly lived in North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Mettler
Los Angeles Avenue
Norma
Norman Faul
Bakersfield
Harold Faul
Shafter High School
North Dakota
Saféway
Shafter
Skaggs Family Vacation Visit Noted in Shafter
James Skaggs and his wife Nellie Fincher Skaggs with children Debbie and Jamie visit relatives in Shafter and Sacramento area. Mrs Fincher formerly Shafter Press society editor. reunion picnic planned for Sunday before the Skaggs return to Sapulpa next Thursday where Skaggs works for Bell Telephone Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Skaggs
Debbie
Jamie
Sapulpa
Oklahoma
Shafter
Skaggs
Nellie Fincher
Shafter Press
Sacramento
Fincher
J. W. Wray
Dee Walker
Wayne Henderson
James Carrell
Bell Telephone Co
Blanche Stepp Birthday Surprise Fetes Hostess
Ferrelene Zachary hosted a birthday surprise for Mrs. Blanche Stepp at Lerdo road home. Guests included Mrs. Clyde Zachary and co-hostesses Mrs. Marvin Neuman and Mrs. Paul Pilgrim. Bridge, cake, and coffee followed a gift presentation. Attendees listed include Mrs. John Fuller Jr. and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferrelene Zachary
Blanche Stepp
Clyde Zachary
Lerdo Road
Marvin Neuman
Paul Pilgrim
Bridge
Mmes
John Fuller Jr
Harvey Neuman
C. E. Mullins
Jim Mogquist
Dalke Household Hosts Surprise Housewarming
Mr and Mrs William Dalke of 370 Oak Street were surprised by friends at a housewarming party for their new home. Guests included H B Walker Bert Collins Kenneth Pipkin A J Smith Dave Merkel Earl Lynch Leona Nannatta and out of town visitors E M Gilley of Wasco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dalke
Oak Street
Dalkes
H. B. Walker
Bert Collins
Kenneth Pipkin
A. J. Smith
Dave Merkel
Earl Lynch
Leona
Relatives Attend Local Graduation Ceremony and After-Party
Mr and Mrs Lee Williamson of Fresno and Mr and Mrs Bob Cunningham with Debbie of North Fork attended Elaine Ross's graduation and a party at the Vernon Ross home on Poso Street after the exercises. Guests were served decorated cake and punch. Mr and Mrs Bob Cunningham with Debbie were oversite guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Williamson
Fresno
Bob Cunningham
Débbie
North Fork
George Maddox
Alvin Horton
Madera
Elaine Ross
Vernon Ross
Poso Street
Debbie
Rosses
Hendrix Arrives in Shafter to Visit Jenkins Family
Mr and Mrs F L Hendrix and family from Oklahoma City arrived Tuesday in Shafter to spend two weeks with Mrs Hendrix’s parents Mr and Mrs M H Jenkins at 219 E Lerdo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Hendrix
Oklahoma City
Shafter
Morris Stocker Nuptials At St Therese's Church
Janice Morris of Bakersfield and Wilbur Stocker of Shafter wed in a double ring ceremony at St Therese's Church with Rev Patrick Breslin officiating. The bride wore a white summer suit and carried a white orchid. her sister-in-law served as matron of honor. A small reception followed at the Bell home. out-of-town guests attended. The couple reside at 243 Pacific Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Morris
Bakersfield
Wilbur Stocker
Shafter
St. There's
Patrick Breslin
Earl Melvin
Wilbur
Elmer Bell
Stocker
Pacific Avenue
Hiram Farmer
San Pedro
Gerald Bonfadini
Compton
Janice
M. L. Morris
Births Report from Bakersfield Area in June
Mr and Mrs Richard of Rt 1 Box 105 welcome Freddy born June 4 at Mercy Hospital Bakersfield weighing five pounds eleven ounces. Mr and Mrs R J Ramay of Scaroni Avenue announce son Jimmy Dale born June 6 at Friese’s hospital Bakersfield weighing unknown. Eleanor Chernabaeff’s daughter Eleanor now Mrs Allen Siliznoff in Los Angeles gave birth to John Allen born June 4 weighing seven pounds fourteen ounces. Mr and Mrs Johnny Hester of Los Angeles Street announce daughter Doris born June 3 at Friese’s Maternity Home weighing nine pounds twelve ounces. The Hes ters have three other children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
Rt. 1
Freddy
Mercy Hospital
Bakersfield
R. J. Ramay
Scaroni Avenue
Friese’s Ternity Hospital
Jimmy Dale
Jackie
Michael
Hardy Ramay
Shafter
Mrs
Luther Messer
Los Angeles
John Chernabaeff
Eleanor
Allen Siliznoff
Chernabaeff
John Allen
Alex Siliznoff
Kerman
Johnny Hester
Los Angeles Street
Friese’s
Doris
Hesters
Navy machinist mate transferred to Memphis school
Kelly Grant, machinist mate third class, Navy, transferred from Moffatfield California to a Navy school in Memphis Tennessee. He is the son of E. K. Grant of 248 California Street and has served in the Navy for twelve years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly Grant
Navy
Moffatfield
Cal
Memphis
Tenn
E. K. Grant
California Street
Asparagus Production Hits 307 Million Pounds in 1954
The 1954 national output of asparagus reached 307 million pounds, reflecting strong domestic cultivation and demand. This brings attention to seasonal crops and agricultural trends impacting markets and farming communities nationwide.
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Claude Mitchel
Ray Duke
Johnny Schnaidt
George Ashbaugh
Hanley Witcher
Bill Banks
R. H. Banks
D. H. Banks
Kay Baily
W. 8. Banks
Bakksfield
Mr. and
Mra, J. M. Banks
Syeuicas
Bromwell
Claude Williams
Donald Pogue
Joyce
San Antonio
Texas
Claude Harris
Williams
Stauffer’s
Stauffer
San Francisco
Portland, Oregon
Layette
Mrs. L. Epp
al Ratzlaff
Barbara Hammet
Alice Hamman
Ramona Contreras
la Verne Marshman
Bernice Neeley
Lily Johnson
Dora Berg
Lelia Redding
Ed Bender
Addie Allen
Bonnie Moore
Ray Theis
Flo Chaney
Dolorese Johnson
Lily Laurel
Nancy Gorsching
Lenore Fenderson
June Wall
Ruby Reeves
Gladys King
Ivan Binkbeiner
Mary Harrison
Lillian Trent
Helen
Celestine Weaver
New Earl Witcher
Laurel Carol
Ella Stern
Goldie Siemens
Marie Michael
Leslie and
Bonnie Laughlin
Cleo Wedel
Mary Stevens
Geneve Billins
Clifford Crabb
Helen Gloeckler
Jim Gloeckler
RCA Victor Records
Stringham’s Shafter Drug Store
Central Ave
Norma Mettler
WM. Dalkes
Morris-Stocker
St. Therese's Church
Cawelo
U.S. Choice
Cawelo Motel
Pyrenees
Sumner Street
J. J. Baerg
D.C
Ph. Shafter
Surance
Redskins
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Taylor's Bakery
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