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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1954

Page

4

Party Fetes Three Honorees At Tulare Avenue Home

Three birthdays were celebrated at a Tulare avenue home belonging to Mr and Mrs Jim Gloeckler. Honored were Bobby Gloeckler six years old S C Long and C C Sloeckler. Birthday cake was served with jello salad and coffee. Attendees included Mrs Chuck Parish with Pamela and others including Bill Long with Robert and Lynn Lawrence Gloeckler with Donna Truly Boucher Dan Gloeckler with Keith S C Long Co C Gloeckler and Jim Gloeckler with Beverly Barbara and Bobby.

Tulare Avenue Jim Gloeckler Bobby Gloeckler C. C. Sloeckler Mrs Chuck Parish Pamela Messrs. and Mesdames Bill Long Robert Lynn Lawrence Gloeckler Donna Truly Boucher Dan Gloeckler Keith S. C. Long Co. C. Gloeckler Beverly Barbara Bobby

Baby Son Shares Mother's Honors At Layette Shower

Frank Herbert Loewen three week old son of Mr and Mrs Frank Loewen shared honors with his mother when Mrs Abe Ediger Mrs John Enns and Mrs John Wiens hosted a layette shower at the Ediger home. A daffodils and iris arrangement centered the gift table as many local ladies attended including Abe Loewen Simon Peters Bill Siemens Ernest Siemens Dan Heinrichs Arnold Bergen and others. Sending gifts came from George Guenther Art Kadel John Neufeld and Ed Thiessen.

Frank Herbert Loewen Frank Loewen Abe Ediger John Enns John Wiens Ediger Mesdames Abe Loewen Simon Peters Bill Siemens Ernest Siemens Dan Heinrichs Arnold Bergen John Nickel Pete Guenther Ed Peters Pete Neufeld Wilard Janzen Menno Siemens H. G. Bengel Dave Strauss Frank Fins Elmer Neufeld Otto Becker Herb Peters Henry Peters Thomas Petker Ruben Becker C. C. Reimer Katherine Enns Herb Loewen Henry Loewen George Guenther Art Kadel John Neufeld Ed Thiessen

Shamrocks and Candles Light Luncheon at Veterans Hall

Shamrocks and green candles set a St. Patrick theme for the Wednesday Afternoon Club luncheon at Veterans Memorial Hall. About 40 members attended the Lenten event with a peach bloom table arrangement and an art display. Dr. Glen Puder spoke on Europe and U S cooperation, stressing Europe’s self-interest and cultural bonds as ties stronger than politics.

Veterans Memorial Hall Glen Puder First Presbyterian Church Europe United States

Pot Luck Dinner Planned by PTA

The High School PTA holds its regular meeting on Tuesday March 16 at 6 30 p m with a pot luck dinner. Milton Babitz a consultant from the Bureau of Parent Education will be guest speaker. A drama by the class directed by Miss Lutke titled The Ins and Outs will enact a social problem that frames the lecture.

PTA Milton Babitz Bureau of Parent Education State Department of Education

Friends travel to Pixley for card party and pie

Mrs. Kenneth Howell and friends from Shafter attended a card party in Pixley last Thursday evening. Guests watched television and enjoyed apple pie, ice cream, coffee and mints. Prizes went to Mesdames Dick Larson Marilyn Beaver and Bob Senn. Attendees included Ray Fast Dick Larson Jack Fleming M L Wiedmann Bob Senn from Shafter Elmer Anderson of Corcoran and Marilyn Beaver Kenneth Howell and Gladys Crandall of Pixley.

Kenneth Howell Shafter Pixley Dick Larson Marilyn Beaver Bob Senn Ray Fast Jack Fleming M. L. Wiedmann Elmer Anderson Corcoran Gladys Crandall

Eastern Star Plans Potluck Lunch Monday

Members of the Starlight Circle O E S are urged to attend a potluck luncheon Monday March 15 at the home of Ruth Wedel on Highway 466 near Central Avenue Wasco.

Starlight Circle O. E. S Ruth Wedel Hwy. 466 Central Ave Wasco

Claude Mitchell Returns Home After Bakersfield Hospital Visit

Claude Mitchell was released Tuesday after receiving treatment at Bakersfield Hospital for back injuries. Local authorities did not report additional complications.

Claude Mitchell Bakersfield Hospital

Braised Chicken Dishes Highlight Southern Home Cooking

A practical guide for braising chicken with accessible methods and recipes. Includes Savory Braised Chicken and Chicken Cacciatore with step by step instructions, seasonings, and serving suggestions. Also outlines a Southern Chicken dish combining meat with okra and tomatoes.

Calendar of Community Events at Richland High

Calendar lists Civic Banquet by Richland Teacher's Club FFA Banquet in the high school cafeteria at 7 p m Junior Talent Show in the high school gymnasium at 8 p m Forum featuring Phil Walker at 8 p m PTA Barbecue at the high school Mar 11 through May 21 plus events May 28 Prom May 30 Baccalaureate June 4 Graduation. Editor notes submission to Women Page editor at 832 for advance notice to avoid conflicts. Student body Play and Spring Concert also listed. Mother Daughter banquet at Congregational Church.

Richland H.S H. S. Gymnasium Phil Walker H. S Uaw Congregational Church Catata 'N Cattanu Dactiual

Ebenezer Club Marks Spouse Night in Wasco

The Ladies Society of Ebenezer Reformed Church hosted a chicken dinner for husbands at West's Motel in Wasco last week. Following the meal, movies were shown with attendees including E. S. Mueller Lydia Bender Mrs. Rachel Kirschenmann Rev Walter Grossman and others.

West’s Wasco Ladies Society of Ebenezer Reformed Church E. S. Mueller Lydia Bender Rachel Kirschenmann Walter Grossman Emil Stoller Edwin Bender Sam Mettler Fred Mettler Christ Handel Alfred Goehrling W. C. Handel Ed Kirschenmann Adolf Kirschenmann Robert Warren Aduel Metler Harlin Wilson Solomon Hehn Eugene Handel Dick Zenk

Benefit Party for Church Fund Hosted at Frizzell Home

Five tables of card players filled the Golden West Avenue residence of Mrs. J. W. Frizzell for a benefit to the St Therese Catholic church building fund. Hostesses Mrs. O. Clay Hale and Sylvia Baughman served puffed ice cream pastries while spring jonquils ornamented rooms and prize winners included Mesdames Weaver, Guenther, and Fairbanks.

J. W. Frizze Golden West Avenue St Therese Frizze O. Clay Hale Sylvia Baughman Mesdames Oil P. C. Guenther Kiam Fairbanks Mesd Clifford Weaver William Fairbanks Donald Zachary Miki Sresovich Chuck Hitchcock Frank Sill James Gann J. Hodges Ann_ Steinmeir B Brown Mae Newcomb John Jer A. G. Mortimore Wilba Stocker Frank Contreras Clin Parker Lawrence Horn Sylv Baughman Clay Hale J. Frizzell

Barbecued Hamburgers At Neighborhood Potluck

Barbecued hamburgers were served at a Sunday noon potluck hosted by Mr and Mrs Bob Kelley in their street home. Attendees included Jack Stepp with Tommy and Donny Ray Ky Olivia Eric Larson Mark Scott Ja Fleming Joan Ruth Barabara Bob Mauree and Artie.

Bob Kelley More Street Jack Stepp Tommy Donny Ray Olivia Eric Larson Mark Scott Ja Fleming Joan Ruth Barbara Mauree Artie

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