Couple Honored With Wedding Shower in Their Absence
A wedding shower honored the absent couple with gifts sent to their New Jersey home. Mrs. Wray assisted by Ruby Hodel and Reba Ebling organized pink decorations, a pink cake, and camellias. Prizes went to Elsie Lawrence, Lucille Aday, and Joanne Gaines. guests included Nora Fincher, Velma Black, Thelma Bryant, Vivian Satterfield, Bernell Wells, Velma Thompson, Vestel Graves, Connie Mills, Lavita Lewis, Opal Reynolds, and Iva Cole.
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New Jersey
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Brooks at Sister’s Home
A March 19 birthday party for Mrs. Alvin Brooks was hosted by her sister Mrs. Jack Hammons at a Elm Street residence. A green shamrock cake with Happy Birthday Sis lettering and St Patrick themed decor topped the celebration. Attendees included Arvin Gilbert Morris Ronnie Zandra Bakersfield Jim Roberts Jimmie Kay Linda Kay Ivan Mettler Shafter and Di ane Mary Kay.
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Alvin Brooks
Jack Hammons
Elm Street
Brooks
Arvin
Gilbert Morris
Ronnie
Zandra
Bakersfield
Jim Roberts
Jimmie Kay
Linda Kay
Ivan Mettler
Shafter
Alvin
Jack
Diane
Mary Kay
Mrs Friesen Returns Home From California to Buhler
Mrs Helen Friesen of Buhler Kansas returns home after visiting her daughter and grandchildren while son in law Elbert Franz recovered from surgery in Los Angeles. Franz has returned home and is recovering.
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Helen Friesen
Elbert Franz
Buhler
Kansas
Los Angeles
Franz
Alpa Kappa Met With Talk on Holy Land Tours
The Alpha Kappa Alpha meeting on Thursday March 17 featured slides of the Holy Land and tales of Christian relics in Egypt Lebanon Syria and Jordan. Shanah Camp Fire Group co hosted and merit badge requirements were pursued with games songs and refreshments.
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Holy Land
Oest
Egypt
Lebanon
Syria
Jordan
Shanah
Alpha Appa Chapter
George Cooper
Ken Cooper
B W. Costello
Art Craig
Roy Farrell
John Fuller
George Haworth
Arnold Koehn
Family notices condolences for Mrs Trent’s bereavement
The family of Mrs Trent announces gratitude for sympathy and support from friends during their bereavement. Expressions of thanks are extended to those who offered comfort and prayers during this difficult time.
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Trent
Secret Pals Meet at Glen Rusk Home
A Seventh Day Adventist Char group secret pals gathering at Mrs. Glen Rusk’s home featured bingo prizes for Mrs. Bob Holmes Mrs. Kenneth Pitts and Mrs. Bill Schneider a poison clover game prize for Mrs. Homer Stiener and a "Prince of Paris" comedy bit. The hostess received a birthday cake brought by a secret pal and banana splits were served. Attendees included Mesdames Eugene Strauss Roger Fenderson Harold Schneider Gene Houze Dale Scheideman.
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Seventh Day Adventist Char
Glen Rusk
Bob Holmes
Kenneth Pitts
Bill Schneider
Homer Stiener
Prince of Paris
Eugene Strauss
Roger Fenderson
Harold Schneider
Gene Houze
Dale Scheideman
Engaged couple LaVonne Stoller and Alfred Altmann
LaVonne Stoller of Shafter announces engagement to Alfred Altmann of Sacramento. She heads toward a June 18 wedding at Ebenezer Reformed Church Shafter after completing degrees at Bakersfield College and San Francisco State. he earned a BA in accounting at San State College San Jose and serves in the Navy era.
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LaVonne Joan Stoller
Emil J. Stoller
E.lerdo
Alfred E. ‘Altmann
Alfred E. Altmann
Sacramento
LaVonne
Shafter Schools
Bakersfield College
Lance and Shield
San Francisco State College
Delta Sigma Nu
Altmann
Chicago
San State College
San Jose
Theta X Fraternity
Muncy McPherson and Company
San Francisco
Ebenezer Reformed Church
Shafter
Moms and Dad's Night at Rio Bravo PTA March 25
Mrs. John Walker announces moms and dads night at Rio Bravo PTA for Friday, March 25. Dinner begins at 6 30 PM with tickets at the door. The program theme is Out of This World and will be preceded by a meal prepared and served by the dads.
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Rio Bravo
Rio Bravo P. T. A
John Walker
Pilgrims Missed Cows On Early Voyage Milk Shortage
In early days the Pilgrims did not bring cows, milk shortage was said to affect early settlers and death rate. Cows were later required on subsequent ships to supply dairy.
Women of St Mark's Episcopal Church Meet For Projects
The Women of St Mark's Episcopal Church held a Monday morning meeting at 135 North Shafter Avenue to plan choir robe sewing and carnival bazaar projects. They discussed rummage sale notices for May 14 and stained glass windows for St John's Church at Kern County Museum. The next gathering is March 28 at 8:00 p.m.
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St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
North Shafter Avenue
Donato
Roy Charves
Patsy Fuller
Russell Kodet
P. L. Arnold
Kern County
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Pioneer Village
Bakersfield
Edward Key
Missionary Garrison Delivers Humorous Tales to Teens
Sixteen high school youths from First Baptist Church visit Mr and Mrs Paul Wiebe after Sunday service. Rev Jim Garrison on furlough from Taiwan shares humorous mission life stories as group sings and enjoys a devotional. Hot dogs cokes and candy end the evening with a friendliest tone. Attendees include Bruce Wishon Lila Carthal James Webb Evelyn Schellenberg Buddy Engle Carol Wiebe and others. Separate note mentions Economic Intelligence reports claim national income and worker pay rose sharply while corporate profits grew modestly.
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First Baptist Church
Paul Wiebe
Jim Garrison
Taiwan
Bruce Wishon
Lila Carthal
James Webb
Evelyn Schellenberg
Buddy Engle
Carol Wiebe
Robert McDaniel
Shirley Bryant
Jim Lewis
Ron Schmidt
Jimmy McDaniel
Diane Putnam
Barbara Wiebe
Linda Sellars
Bruce Wiebe
Wiebe
Menno Schellenberg
McKinnell urges more civic activity to curb axes to grind
Littleton Colorado councilman William P McKin nell warns that apathy allows people with axes to grind to dominate government. He calls for greater civic participation to counteract this influence and protect governance integrity.
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William P.mckinnell
Littleton
Colorado
Longtime Kern County Agriculture Leader Dickson Retires
Howard K. Dickson will end a 45 year career as supervisor of agriculture in the Kern County Union High School and Junior College District, with resignation accepted March 14 and retirement effective July 1. Dickson plans to stay in the community and continue his interests after reflecting on the department’s growth since 1919.
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Howard K. Dickson
Dickson
Kern County Union High School
Agriculture Department
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Kerman High School
Fresno County
Kern County High School
Bakersfield High
Stencilett Group Holds Monthly Social Meeting
The Stencilett Group met for its monthly social gathering with Mrs. Jim Martin as hostess. Attendees listed include Thelma Hughes Holmes Ruth Gutherie Mable Halstead Jessie Hazzard Gail Hickerson Mosely Ollie Nusz Cecelia Martin Marge Siebert Edwina Snyder Guila Stroop Rose Berryhill Mildred Thomas Frances Woody Martha Agile Eunice Poe Letitia Heavilin and Stella Eshelman.
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Jim Martin
Hughes
Thelma Holmes
Ruth Gutherie
Mable Halstead
Jessie Hazzard
Gail Hickerson
Mosely
Ollie Nusz
Cecelia Martin
Marge Siebert
Edwina Snyder
Guila Stroop
Rose Berryhill
Mildred Thomas
Frances Woody
Martha Agile
Eunice Poe
Letitia Heavilin
Stella Eshelman
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Sister
Alpa Kappa
J. Thompson and
Vernon °Son
Mesdames
Peter del Monico
Nick de Federico
Irvin
Chrysler
Central Valley
LaVonne ‘Stoller
St Mark's
Mar
Stella Ragsdale
Central Ave
Stencilett Group
Silver Fox
18Th Street
Ronnie Moser
Bill Hutchinson
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