74th Birthday Observed By Mrs. Cora Mayo
Mrs. Cora Mayo was honored on her 74th birthday with a gathering at her home on February 26. Guests including family and friends arrived from Edision Bakersfield Greenacres Oildale Shafter and others bringing chicken and cakes for the dinner and presenting gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Mayo
Emmet Harp
Robert
Edison
Arlis Harp
Larry
Bakersfield
Jess Righbour
Tommy
Greenacres
Polly Boyd
Jean and Jerry
Oildale
Claude Williams
Bill Williams
Charles
Mack Mayo
Johnny
Jewell Craig
Dewey Emerson
Shafter
Visitors from Burbanks Enjoy Sequoia Winter Sports
Mr and Mrs Martin Anderson and Mr and Mrs Willard Hellman of Burbanks were Sunday visitors at Sequoia National Park. They enjoyed the winter sports in the area during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin. Anderson
Willard Hellman
Burbanks
Sequoia National Park
Light Attendance At Ida Kattenhorn Sewing Demo
Heavy rains Thursday afternoon kept many away from the sewing machine attachments demonstration at Mrs. Ida Kattenhorn’s home. Those who attended, led by Mrs. Ida Kattenhorn and Mrs. Thelma Sturges, enjoyed cake and coffee afterward with guests including Mrs. Alma Smith, Mrs. Theresa McMichael, Mrs. Dorothy Bruner, Mrs. Esther Penner, and Mrs. Frances Hasty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Kattenhorn
Kattenhorn
Thelma Sturges
Alma Smith
Theresa McMichael
Dorothy Bruner
Esther Penner
Frances Hasty
Bridge Club Entertained At Roscamp Home
Mrs. J. A. Roscamp hosted her bridge club at her home Thursday afternoon. After dessert, the group played bridge with honors going to Mesdames Oscar Weidman and Fred Ruhlman. Attending were Mesdames Fred Ruhlman, E. B. Stringham, T. P. Rootes, Ralph Sanderson, Oscar Weidman, T. V. Little, P. C. Guenth er, and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Roscamp
Oscar
Weidman
Fred. Ruhlman
Fred Ruhlman
E. B. Stringham
T. P. Rootes
Ralph Sanderson
Oscar Weidman
T. V. Little
P. C. Guenther
Benefit Dance Report At Junior Women's Club Meeting
The Junior Women's Club met February 23 at the Bakersfield home of Virginia Schnidt. Annabel Thompson presided. A treasurer report by Violette Lee showed 616.80. 879.59 to be turned over to Joe Frizzell for the Shafter March of Dimes Drive. Vivian Neuman won a sterling fork and spoon for selling the most dance tickets. The executive boards will discuss merging with the Wednesday Afternoon Club on March 2. A district meeting is set for March 18 in Fresno with Shafter as hosts.
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Bakersfield
Ginia Schnidt
Annabel Thompson
Thompson
Violette Lee
Joe Frizzell
Shafter March of Dimes Drive
Vivian Neuman
Los Angeles Horizon Club
Shafter Welfare Council
Ashford
Fresno
Shafter Club
Walter Verhaag
Seventh District P.T.A. Meets in Wasco on Traditions Theme
Mrs. G. W. Luhr, president of the California Congress of Parents and Teachers, addresses 250 attendees at Wasco High School as Seventh District P.T.A. focuses on traditions. She traces the P.T.A.’s shift from money raising to serving school needs under Alice Bierney’s guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent Teacher Association
G. W. Luhr
Cali Ia
Congress of Parents and Teach
Seventh District
P.T.A
Wasco High School
Congregational Church Plans Potluck Supper and Movie
The Congregational Church will host a potluck supper tomorrow at 6 30 p m at the church. A movie will follow dinner and the gathering will end by eight to suit parents with young children. Attendees should bring a hot or cold dish or a dessert.
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The
Congregational Church
Birthday Dinner Surprise for Mrs S C Long
A surprise birthday dinner was held Saturday night February 19 at the home of Mrs. Jim Gloeckler for Mrs. S C Long. Attending were Mr and Mrs Bill Long, Mr S C Long, Mr and Mrs Jim Gloeckler and their children Beverly Barbara and Bobby.
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S.C. Long
Jim Gloeckler
Bill Long
S. C. Long
Beverly
Barbara
Bobby
Hellmans Visit Friends in Local Weekend Stay
Mr. and Mrs. Willard Hellman of Burbank were weekend guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Anderson, joining Saturday and Sunday moments of hospitality.
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Willard Hellman
Burbank
Martin Anderson
Shafterites Attend Harness Races in Phoenix Arizona
Two Mator representatives from Shafter attended the harness racing event in Phoenix over the weekend, joining local attendees and cheering participants at the track.
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Mator
Shafterites
Phoenix
Arizona
Bay Area Visit by Mr and Mrs Anderson Jr
Mr and Mrs R J Anderson Jr were weekend visitors at the home of Mrs Andersons parents in San Mateo city.
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Bay Area
R. J. Anderson Jr
Bakery Employee Faye Rose Missing From Joe's Topper
Faye Rose of 367 Faber street has been absent from Joe's Topper Bakery for two percent weeks due to illness and expects to return soon.
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Faye Rose
Faber Street
Joe’s Topper Bakery
San Jose Visitor Jack Battaglia Comes to Town
Jack Battaglia visited San Jose over the weekend, appearing in the city for leisure and local engagements.
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San Jose
TRIF
Jack Battaglia
Reed Takes Over Ownership Of Music Shop
Announcement yesterday reported the sale of The Music Shop from Allen Anderson, owner since 1945, to Arthur J. Reed of Shafter who has worked at Superior Oil and previously served as a Chicago police officer. Reed pledges continued operations with radios, records, appliances, and repair services. The shop has been in the Schirmer Building since October 1948 and Mrs. Reed will help run it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Anderson
Arthur J. Reed
Reed
Shafter
Superior Oil
Chicago
Majestic Radio
Stewart-Warner
Scott Radio Corp
Schirmer
New Bakersfield Resident Becomes Prudential Agent
Leslie L Harms and his family have set up residence at 485 Klassen Drive in Bakersfield. He will serve the Shafter area as an agent for Prudential Life Insurance Company.
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Leslie
Harms
Bakersfield
Klassen Drive
Shafter
Prudential Life Insurance Company
Warrens Attend Harness Races in Phoenix Arizona
Mr and Mrs Ed Warren attended the harness races in Phoenix Arizona over the weekend.
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Warrens
Ed Warren
Phoenix
Arizona
Auxiliary Meet Tonight at Congregational Church
The American Legion Auxiliary welcomes all members to a 7 30 meeting at the Congregational church. Jane Hahn will preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Congregational Church
Jane Hahn
Congregational Church Pot Luck Supper Opens Lenten Season
The Union Congregational Church hosts a family pot luck supper tomorrow at 6 30 p m to open Lent. After dinner a sound film Stephen First Christian Martyr will be shown. Families bring covered dishes and children are welcome as the program aims to end early for the youngsters. Mrs Wm Lowe leads the supper.
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Union Congregational Church
Stephen
Cathedral
Wm. Lowe
High School Yearbook Sales Drive at Shafter
The Shafter High School yearbook staff aims to sell 400 Laurions this year under Jeanette Wheeler. Half the student body bought by semester end, with 30 percent more needed. a contest among second period classes offers an all afternoon party on March 18 for 80 percent class participation, featuring Bakersfield High School talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High School
Jeanette
Wheeler
Laurion Sales Committee
Bakersfield High School
Shafter High Teachers Talent Show This Thursday
The Shafter High junior class stages a noon talent show to raise funds for the prom. Acts include P L Arnold on drums Betty Lund piano Margrette Smith berg Tom Letizia vocal duet Dan Bledsoe Ed DeMello Robert Gates Ernie Graf in a quartet and Tom Letizia harmonica. The event starts at 12 30 p m in the high school gym with 15 cent admission and Wesley Linda as MC.
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Shafter High School
P. L. Arnold
Betty Lund
Margrette Smithberg
Tom Letizia
Dan Bledsoe
Ed DeMello
Robert Gates
Ernie Graf
Wesley Linda
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the Music Shop
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Paula Schirmer
P.T. A
Wasco
Hellmans
Phoenix Races
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DeSoto
Chevrolet
DeSoto & Plymouth
Wasco Sth & F
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American Motor Car
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