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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1950
Page
2
Town buzzes over a feud between John Gaede and Ray Duerksen. Duerksen’s donkey incident last year flips to Gaede’s plan to out-sit and outride with a silver saddle and spurs in the upcoming Potato Festival comedy act.
Mrs Gordon Baker was honored at a layette and personal shower last night at the home of Mrs George Vannatta. Mrs Vaninatta assisted with greeting guests and arranging the party. More than 20 guests enjoyed refreshments in rooms decorated with spring flowers in a pastel scheme.
Mrs Estelle Murphy of Minneapolis recently stayed as a house guest at the Shafter home of Mr and Mrs John Jacobsen, a family friend.
Members of the Shafter Chamber of Commerce plan to seek operating funds from the city council. A board drafted letter will be presented to council members at Monday night’s meeting seeking an annual allocation to support chamber operations.
A bridal shower for Mr. and Mrs. Bill Green was held at the bride’s parents’ home in Tulare avenue after their double ring ceremony with Rev. and Mrs. Jack McAdoo in Wasco. Guests included the Bradhurst and Holbrook families and many neighbors. refreshments followed.
The Shafter Rotary Club viewed the life insurance film Greater Horizons during Tuesday noon meeting. Program chairman Robert Brown, an insurance representative, introduced the film while Dr. Harold Freedman presided.
Dan Loewen left Thursday evening for Hillsboro Kansas to attend the funeral of his brother in law J W Suderman.
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