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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1959

Page

3

Afternoon Party Honors Carol Wiebe

Carol Wiebe was a guest of honor at a Sunday afternoon birthday party from 3 to 5 at her home. Attendees included Evelyn Schellenberg James Webb Jerry Ottall Raliegn Bryant Jimmy Buddy Engle Barbara Webb Linda Wilson Yanice Schard Janice Putnam Linda Sellers Addie Flis Sandy Hicks Lila Cartnal Barbara Bruce Wiebe and Mr and Mrs Paul Wiebe. The group spent the afternoon socializing.

Carol Wiebe Shonor Evelyn Schellenberg James Webb Jerry At Ottall Raliegn Ike Bryant Jimmy Buddy Engle Barbara Webb Linda, Wilson Yanice Schard Janice Putnam Linda Sellers Addie Flis Sandy Hicks Lila Cartnal Barbara Bruce Wiebe Paul Wiebe

Loewens Celebrate 60 Years With Family at Maple School

Mr and Mrs Henry Loewen marked their diamond anniversary with a Sunday evening gathering at Maple School. Family members from Shafter Bakersfield Wasco Fresno and Canada attended with four children and many grandchildren. A musical program featured Gary and Garth Schmidt Marlene Enns Helena Loewen and Walter Loewen.

Henry Loewen Maple School Gary Garth Schmidt Marlene Enns Helena Loewen Henrietta Loewen Walter Ernest Schmidt John Enns Shafter Golden West Avenue Herbert H. Loewen Frank Loewen Maple Area Fred Strauss Strausses Canada Donald Loewen Rosedale Neil Ruegsegger Bakersfield Robert Peters Fresno Stanley Loewen Walter Loewen Frank Loewen Jr

Plans for March Camp Fire Girls projects outlined

Council Chairmen reported at the Shafter District Camp Fire Committee meeting held at Mrs. Ben Peters home. The Birthday Project will run three years with five requirements earning honors and shows a film for Blue Bird Camp Fire and Horizon groups. Go to Church Sunday marks Birthday Week opening on March 15.

Shafter District Ben Peter Don Christensen Wid Life Thn Blue Birds Russell Paul Don Little Juanita Hurst Bakersfield Christensen Marvin Lane E. Gordon Smith Ben Laverty Peters Jim Albright Paul Little

Goertzens Guests See Southland Lights

Mr. and Mrs. Orr Wiebe visited with Mr. and Mrs. William Goertzen over the weekend. They toured Forrest Lawn with the oil panorama The Crucifixion and the Last Supper window, enjoyed Cinerama and Chinatown, and attended a Church of the Open Door service. Wiebe, a missionary candidate, will be ordained next summer and plans to return to Africa with their four year old daughter Dawn in tow.

Orr Wiebe William Goertzen Forrest Lawn Chinatown Church of the Open Door Goertzens Africa Wiebe Dawn Werner Kroeker Wasco Belgia Congo United States Wichita University Kansas Mennonite Brethren Biblcal Seminary Fresno Denen The Wiebes Christine Billy Goertzen Corigo

Roses Attract Aphids Prompt Early Spraying Advice

As temperatures rise gardeners are warned aphids target new rose growth and can ruin blooms. Use modern spray equipment and spray at first sign of trouble. Consult a California nursery member for a regular rose spray program and follow it religiously.

California Association of Nurserymen

Neophytes Pinned at Phi Epsilon Phi Sorority Tea

Alpha Kappa Chapter held a formal rushee tea at Mrs. Lloyd Robertson’s home on Pine Street. Neophytes Mrs. Roy Farrell Mrs. Tom Leigh and Mrs. Herschel Rodgers were pinned by big sisters Mrs. Arthur Craig Mrs. John Nickelserf and Mrs. Harvey Neuman. A dramatic play Lost in the Stars by Helen Weill was presented.

Alpha Kappa Chapter Phi Epsilon Phi Sorority Lloyd Robertson Toma John Nicklesen Arthur Creig Roy Farrell Herschel Rodgers Harvey Neuman Leigh Farrell Rogers Pine Street Harry Thompson Tom Leigh Arthur Craig John Nickelserf Maxwell Anderson Kurt Weill Allen Peyton Paul Pilgrim Arnold Koehn Gregory Channeson John Nickelson John Fuller Vernon Wilson Wayne Horn George Cooper

Mother to Be Crowned at Novel Layette Shower

Mrs. Donald Neuman of Wasco wore a gold and silver crown at a layette shower hosted by Mrs. Marshall Unruh at 415 Walnut Street. Guests enjoyed petit fours, pink and white ice cream, and diaper cups. games produced prizes for Jewell Ellis, Loretta Dirksen, and Lawona Neuman.

Donald Neuman Wasco Marshall Unruh Walnut Street Jewell Ellis Loretta Dirksen Lawona Neuman Ann Few June Nikkel Bertha Reimer Marlene Hall Leona Reimer W. H. Hill Muriel Ricketts Gertrude Hall Marilyn Neuman Erma Montgomery Connie Neuman Janice Stocker Marie Neufeld

Saint Patrick Founded 300 Churches and Baptized 120000

Saint Patrick credited with founding over 300 churches and baptizing more than 120000 people, reflecting his missionary impact in Ireland.

St. Patrick Ireland

Officers Elected by SHS Faculty Wives and Women

The SHS Faculty Wives and Women elected new officers including President Mrs. Dick Fulcher and Treasurer Mrs. Lawrence Weiss. A film by the American Cancer Society titled Of Time and Two Omen was shown with a doctor present to answer questions. Officers will assume duties in May.

Duncan McDonald Harlin Hill American Cancer Society Cancer Society Dick Fulcher Walter Johnson Carl Wells Lawrence Weiss Wes Anderson Marlys Andrist Jack Fisk Dennis Foreman Rich House Ben Hicks Irvin Jensen Arthur Johnson Mary Lou Jones Robert Kettel Don Murfin Leonard Robertson Ed Schandt James Stone

Mrs Jesse Kattenhorn Honored By Family And Friends

A large group gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kattenhorn in Shafter to honor Mrs. Jesse Kattenhorn on her 70th birthday and 45 years since her rest. Attending were family, church members, and distant friends, with Mrs. Margaret Hutto presiding at tea. A birthday dinner followed at Lawrence Kattenhorn’s home with close relatives present.

Jesse Kattenhorn Sons Jesse Prey Shafter Grace Iss Margaret Goertzen Maynard Wilder D. R. Gwin Harriet Fotheringham Merrill, Oregon Frank Wiebe Oscar Wiedmann Co. E. McCormac George Starrh Clementine Everetts C. T. Wedel James Anderson Walter Haag Charles Hutto Covina E. B. Stringham Tate Nottingham Carolyn Mary Martha Hilda Brown Clarence Kattenhorn Lawrence Kattenhorn Som Merrill Oregon

Destination Unknown program at First Baptist Church

The Junior High and Senior High groups from First Baptist Church begin a new program called Destination Unknown One Sunday a month they attend church services to seek guidance. The Junior High group visited James Wilson on One Avenue for a wiener roast hosting Sally Janice Webb Cindy Lewis the Pearces their daughter Kerr Shirlene Caddell Gary Witcher Tom Wilson Johnny Schardt Jimmy Schardt Gary Sellars Don Smith and Bruce Bryant.

First Baptist Church James Wilson Nge Avenue Sally Janice Webb Cindy Lewis Cindy Lewis, the Pearce's and Their Daughter Kerg, Shirlene Caddell Gary Witcher Tom Wilson Johnny Schardt Jimmy Schardt Gary Sellars Don Smith Bruce Bryant

First Bible Study for Women’s Auxiliary Held at St. Mark’s

The Women’s Auxiliary of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church met at the home of Mrs. Ed Brown with co host Mrs. Phil Clarkin. The Rev Ralph Jeffs led the first Bible study in a series titled Man’s Destiny Man’s Despair. Attendess included Mrs Reg Hammond Mrs Roger Thuman Mrs Herschel Rodgers Mrs Dave Cooke Mrs J B Paul Mrs P L Arnold Mrs Virgil Farr Mrs Mary Carney Mrs Roy Charves and Rev Edward Key.

St. Mark's Episcopal Church Ed Brown Phil Clarkin Ralph Jeffs Reg Hammond Roger Thuman Herschel Rodgers Dave Cooke J. B. Paul P. L. Arnold Virgil Farr Mary Carney Roy Charves Edward Key

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