Couple Celebrates 53 Years Of Marriage At Family Party
Mr and Mrs David Strauss of Poplar Avenue celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary with a family dinner and a Kern Academy program. Born in Parker South Carolina the couple moved to Oklahoma in 1906 and later ran a chicken ranch before returning to the homestead. Their son Isaac continues farming the ranch and the extended family includes several grandchildren and great grandchildren. The Strausses belong to the Seventh Day Adventist Church and were honored with camellias and corsages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Strauss
Poplar. Avenue
R.soh
Isaac Strauss Kupene
Kenneth
Strauss
Kern Academy
Lydia Fass
George Mayer
Isaac
Elmer
Ellen Johnson
Eugene
Ernestine
Carol Spady
Hamilton
Kans
Deltha Mae
Marvin
DeWayne
Enterprise
Clayton
Mission College
Tennessee
Sleanora
Collegeview
Neb
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Victor Bowlie
Mrs Jeff Ashmore Hosts Stanley Party in South Shafter
Mrs. Jeff Ashmore of South Shafter hosted a Stanley party at her home on Monday. Bingo winners included Mrs. Jeff Ore, Mrs. Carl Stevens, Mrs. Fredia Colman and Leona Hamlin. Refreshments were cake ice cream cookies and jello with many guests listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Ashmore
South Shafter
Jeffore
Carl Stevens
Fredia Colman
Leona Hamlin
Eula Sexton
Loretta Perry
Attie Bradshaw
Ann Norris
Wanda Brown
Lilly Ashmore
Ruth Sexton
Wilma Bradshaw
Maybelle Ashmore
Norris
Carl Ashmore
Maple Fathers Night Program at School
The Maple Parent Teacher Association schedules an 8 p.m. Father’s Night next Tuesday. A skit titled Families Are Still Important will be performed and music provided by the Mennonite Brethren Church men’s chorus. Reuben Siemens chairs the event and refreshments will be served.
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Maple
Maple Parent-Teacher Association
Mennonite Brethren Church
Reuben Siemens
Canasta Party Hosted by Bobbie Roscamp
Bobbie Roscamp entertained a canasta party at his Golden West Avenue home last Saturday night. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Hen Brewer, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Bergman, and Mrs. Ben.
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Bobbie Roscamp
Golden West Avenue
Hen- Brewer
W. L. Bergman
Ben
Barbara Maupin Celebrates Birthday Party At Home
Twelve year old Barbara Maupin daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Maupin 540 Acacia Street celebrated her birthday with a square dance theater party at home Saturday. Guests enjoyed decorated cake ice cream and nut cups with hats for girls and comic books for the boys. Linda Robey led the group in a western music square dance before leaving for the movies. Attendants included Linda Robey Joan Eckman Patsy Cornel Glen Putman Larry Mullins Dick Todd and Harley Barling Jr. A gift from Mary Brown unable to attend was sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Maupin
Bert Maupin
Acacia St
Linda’ Robey
Linda Robey
Joan Eckman
Patsy Cornel
Glen Putman
Larry Mullins
Dick Todd
Harley Barling, Jr
Mary Brown
Shafter Woman Elected to Shild Guidance Clinic Board
Mrs. Edward Kirschenmann of Shafter was elected to the board at a Shild Guidance Clinic meeting. William R. Hulsy, Bakersfield attorney, was re elected president.
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Edward Kirschenmann
Shafter
Aherefinia
William R. Hulsy
Bakersfield
Birthday Feed Set for Legion By Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary plans a birthday dinner at Legion Hall on March 17 with Mrs. Lars Wipt as president naming Mrs. George Enns as dinner chairman and Mrs. Jack Hare as program chairman. A rummage sale is set for Saturday in Veterans Memorial Hall and members vote to support the March of Dimes and Red Cross.
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American Legion
Legion Hall
American Legion Auxiliary
Lars Wipt
George Enns
Jack Hare
Veterans Memorial Hall
March of Dimes
Red Cross
Pkesno Veterans Administration Hospital
Euacus
Kern County
Wasco
Wipf
Paula Allen Named Aowakiya Chief in Girl Scout Election
Paula Allen was elected president of the Aowakiya Carapiire Girls at Monday afternoon elections in Richland School. Judy Shultz became vice president with Mary Brown secretary Dorothy Weitz treasurer and June Thompson scribe. The group plans saving stamps for next summer’s Girl Scout Camp at Glenville. Attendees included Carolyn Roberts Joan Eckman Dorothy Weitz Paula Allen Patsy Cornell Ruby Judy Shultz Jane Thompson Sharon Nusz and Darlene Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paula Allen
Aowakiya Carapiire Girls
Richland
Judy Shultz
Mary Brown
Dorothy Weitz
June Thompson
Glenville
Carolyn— Roberts
Joan Eckman
Dorothy, Weitz
Patsy Cornell
Ruby
Jane Thompson
Sharon Nusz
Darlene Anderson
Altar Society plans church benefit card party
The St. There’s Catholic Church Altar Society outlines a March 29 card party at the American Legion Hall. Mrs. Clifford Weaver named chairwoman replacing Mrs. Frank Sill due to illness. Committees cover tickets decorations refreshments and prizes. Attendees included Mrs. A G Mortimore president and other members.
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St. Therese’s Catholic Church
Mesdames A. G. Mortimore
Robert Fowler
Arnold Hammervold
Wilbur Stocker
J. W. Frizzell
Jack Fleming
Clifford Weaver
James Hodges
Alfred Weaver
Lisle Laughlin
Bill Brown
Easter Styles Feature of Fashion Show in Shafter
Shafter residents enjoyed a large Easter fashion show by the Wednesday Afternoon Club. Mrs. George Collins and Mrs. E. A. Brown led the planning committee. Models wore morning to evening gowns as Betty Wilcoxon described the designs and Mrs. Gier Putman provided incidental music.
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Shafter
George Collins
E. A. Brown
Betty Wilcoxon
Gier Putman
Baby Shop
ABC Baby Shop
Johnson-Neuman
Made-O-Day
Shafter Mercantile
Wallace's Department Store
Jack Thompson
Ryland Jacobus
Battle Ewing
Art Baker
Paul Pilgrim
Harvey Neuman
Jack Fleming
Herb Neuman
E. B. Stringham
J.B. Nugent
Donald Zachary
Richard Lundy
John Lachenmaier
Arthur Brownell
Dan Bledsoe
Jimmie Faye Witcher
Goldie Gipson
Donna Weitz
Handl housewarming surprise for Fresno couple
Mr and Mrs Otto Handel celebrated moving to a Fresno avenue home with a surprise party for 44 friends. Hosts included Mesdames Kirschenmann Handel Pressler and Roscamp. guests from Bakersfield Shafter Lodi and other relatives attended a pinochle evening with a large potted plant as a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Handel
Fresno Avenue
Adolf Kirschenmann
W. C. Handel
Shafter
Earl Roscamp
Edwin Presler
Bakersfield
Handels
Messrs. and Mesdames
Edwin Pressler
Walter Kirschenmann
Herb Handel
Dan Weitz
George Vannatta
Robert McClain
Emil Bender
Jake Uilrich
Jim Albright
Christ Handel
Robert Mettler
Herschel Rodgers
Annette Albright
E. J. Handel
Lodi
Emil Benders
Central Market promotes value and friendly service
Central Market touts ham and bacon specials 49¢ a pound on lean Eastern bacon with high emphasis on price and quality. It emphasizes one stop shopping for meats vegetables frozen foods and dairy with personal service from Lena Hampton and manager Tony highlighting a homey neighborhood store feel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Hampton
Polly
Sue
Jane
Central Market
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Legion By Auxiliary
Aowakiya
Happy
Doh Kirschenmann
Ronald Mettler
Virginia Bender
Dna Stoller
Jackie Horst
Sarah Johnson
Richard Neuman
Keith Hammon
Fern Gaede
Erdman Siemens
Erma Adamson
Louella Wikoff
Iedd
Johnny Gaede
General Electric
Central Avenue
Otto Handels
A. L. DeWitte
California
Guage
Denier
Bakersfield College of Beauty
Chester Avenue
Charlotte E. Fay
TSV
Glamour
CHARM
Hemingson
Shafter Mercantile CO
Central Ave
Frank
Tony
Hubby
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