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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1950

Page

8

Archie Ellebracht Honeymoon Return From Santa Barbara Journey

Newlyweds Archie and Mrs Archie Ellebracht return from a Santa Barbara honeymoon. They married February 19 at First Baptist Church with Rev Bernard Andrews officiating. Bride Elza Hamilton daughter wore white satin gown with lace yolk long sleeves and satin train. Matron of Honor Juanita Nation of King City wore blue taffeta with pink carnations. For bridesmaids lavender gowns with lace boleros carried lavender carnations. Best man Ray Stewart and ushers Jess Tetters and Rolan Ellebracht. They plan to reside at 18431 Riverside.

Santa Barbara Archie Ellebracht First Baptist Church Bernard Andrews Elza Hamilton Juanita Ray Stewart Jess Tetters Rolan Ellebracht Riverside

Auxiliary Plans Potluck Dinner for Legion Members

All American Legion members and auxiliary members and their families are invited to a pot luck dinner and game night at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Veterans Memorial Hall. Proceeds support child welfare and community service programs. Each family should bring its own plates and silverware.

American Legion Veterans Memorial Hall American Legion Auxiliary

Campfire Girls Drama Hour at Richland School

A drama hour was held last Monday afternoon as the Ag wakiya Campfire girls met in the Richland school building. Brown and Mrs. R C Sturges attended as guardian and assistant guardian. Mary Brown hosted, serving refreshments to the guardians and members including Carolyn Roberts Patsy Corne Caro Kirkham Judy Sanders Aren Nusz Noreta Stone Dorothy Weitz Jean Sturges Paula lene Anderson and others.

Agwakiya Richland Brown R .C. Sturges Guardian Mary Brown Carolyn Roberts Patsy Corne Caro Kirkham Va Thompson Judy Sanders Aren Nusz Noreta Stone Dorothy Weitz Jean Sturges Paulalene Anderson Repo Hvar We

Mrs. J A Bond Honored at Farewell Party

Mrs J A Bonds was the recipient of many gifts as friends and neighbors gathered at her Shafter home to bid farewell before the family moves to Vista after fifteen years in town. Hostesses were Juanita Williams Estallene Millard and Rose McCaslin.

J. A. Bonds Bonds Shafter Vista Juanita Williams Estallene Millard Rose McCaslin

Layette Shower Honors Mrs Jones at Minter Village

Mrs Dewey Jones Jr was honored with a layette shower Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Loren Allgood in Minter Village. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Charles Leverich Mrs Robert Barry and Mrs Dewey Jones Sr for games themed on the blessed event.

Dewey Jones Loren Allgood Minter Village Charles Leverich Robert Barry

For Sale: Table Top Stove and Studebaker Ads

Classified notice offers a table top stove for 25 dollars and a 1937 Studebaker coupe with 1947 motor, new battery, and good tires. Contact after 5 PM at 147 Valley Street.

Studebaker Good Fires Valley St

Shafter to Elect City Officials in April 1950

Notice declares a regular municipal election in Shafter on April 11, 1950 for two councilmen and a city clerk each for four year terms. One consolidated precinct will serve the election at the County Building 336 Pacific Street, polls open from 1 PM. Dated February 27, 1950. F. G. Shaw. Published March 2, 9, 16, 1950.

Shafter Pacific Street California Pursue F. G. Shaw Publ

Junior Women Plan Lounge Redecorating Program

Members of the Junior Women’s club at their last meeting approved a project to redecorate the ladies lounge in the Women’s clubhouse. Mrs Herbert Neuman announced materials would be brought to the next meeting. An upcoming Fresno district meeting on March 10 features state junior president Mrs Arthur Cram as guest speaker. The club will assist Kern county clubs with hostess duties at the San Joaquin valley district convention in Bakersfield April 18–20. Shafter Juniors lead decorations for tables and stage at one banquet. next meeting is Wednesday with a utility movie. Hostesses were Mrs Bill Neessen and Mrs Neuman.

Herbert Neuman Fresno Arthur Cram Kern County San Joaquin

Crib Crop Births Include Several Local Babies

Mr and Mrs Jim Aldridge welcomed Janet Lynn a seven pound one ounce girl born at Mercy Hospital late Wednesday night. Kent Douglas arrived last Thursday to Mr and Mrs Jimmy Eagon in Minter Village. Thomas Lee weighed eight pounds born February nineteenth at Mercy Hospital to Mr and Mrs Lee Roy Stepp. Nancy welcomed sisterly greeting from a three year old. Richard Norman born February 25 to Mr and Mrs Norman Kyle of Bakersfield weighed six pounds fifteen ounces with sisters Nancy and Cheryl nearby paternal grandmother Rose Kyle of Bakersfield.

Jim Aldridge Marengo St Janet Lynn Mercy Hospital Kent Douglas Jimmy Eagon Minter Village Lee Roy Stepp Thomas Lee Nancy Glenn O. Nay Richard Norman Ben Ben Feb. 25 To Their Daughter, Mrs. Norman Kyle and Her Husband, of Bakersfield Cheryl Rose Kyle Bakersfield

JOE HUNT Sells Interest in Hunt Motor Company

JOE HUNT who sold his stake in the Hunt Motor Company to Al Kester cites poor health as the reason for the transaction and plans hospital treatment. TOM EVERETT of 166 Central Ave won Howard's Jewelers guessing contest with the entry Row Row Row, receiving a golf bag table lighter.

Tom Everett Central Ave Shafter Calif Joe Hunt Hunt ‘Motor Company al Kester Howard’s Jewelers

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Archie Ellebrachts Howard's Jewelers Campfire Girls In Drama Hour J. A. Bond Layette Mrs. Jones F. G. Shaw Bill Neessen Neuman Jerry Dean Pymeson O. L. Seago Iva Finkbeiner Sandra McCoy Arthur Fenderson Marian F. Gittinger al Anderson Earl Weil Shirley Jean Burrows Ray Martin Mares Mousermine McCaslin David Pember Nancy Afterburn Robert Parker Burton Kendrick And Shafter Public Utility Tion Frigidaire Wasco Hardware Company
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