Local Women Leaders Return from Yosemite Convention
Mrs. J. C. Chaipson and Mrs. George Collins attended the 54th annual convention of the San Joaquin Valley District Federations of Women's Clubs in Yosemite Valley. New district president is Mrs. A. F. Van Ness of Kermah, succeeding Samuel Coulton of Modesto. Delegates and officers named include Mrs. Garland Ruddie Merced first vice president, Mrs. H. E. Cheever Lamont second vice president, Mrs. W. H. James Stanislaus recording secretary, and Mrs. Fred Smith Tulare treasurer. Highlights included a Spirit of the Wattqu2et honoring junior clubs, talks by Dr. Cheng Wang on China, a tea for the state hostess, and the installation banquet at the Ahwahnee Hotel with remarks by Dr. Glenn Darrell Puder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Chaipson
George Collins
Yosemite Valley
San Joaquin Valley
A. F. van Ness
Kermah
Samuel Coulton
Modesto
Coulton
Legacy of Women’s
Chibs
Ness
Garland Ruddie
Merced
H. E. Cheever
Jra
Lamont
W. H. James
Stanislaus
Fred Smith
Tulare
Cheng Wang
China
Fresno State College
General Federation
Glenn Darrell Puder
Bakersfield
Layette Shower Honors Mrs. Spencer Starling
Friends held a layette party for Mrs. Spencer Starling at Mrs. Malcolm Smith’s home 224 sens sae dames Thomas Wilson and Joseph Wilson served as co hosts. The room featured roses and two paragon lamps as gifts rang with prizes for Junior Crawford Ver-ton Mouser Mary Grumbles Alvis Smith and Spencer Starling. Guests included numerous local ladies and gifts were presented by several represented by Miss Dortha and Mrs Dayce Hill Ford Gibson and Roy Whicker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Starling
Malcolm Smith
Thomas Wilson
Joseph Wilson
Idea Junior Crawford
Verton Mouser
Mary Grumbles
Alvis Smith
Mesdames
Bob Tatum
Dick Moore
H. H. Tate
W. O. Smith
Dick Lyndh
Verlon Mouser
Junior Crawford
JW. Lasésiter
Clovis Crawford
M. Rodgers
Dee Walker
T. L. Holland
0. K. Pickett
al. Morris
George Higby
Frank Annis
Probe Eee Ieee
Dortha Mesdames Dayce Hill
Ford Gibson
Roy Whicker
Loewens Pay Visit Home After Son’s Arrival
Mrs. Loewen visiting her parents Mr and Mrs H G Engel at 208 West Lerdo Ave while Mr Loewen, stationed at Fort Sam Houston Texas, spends ten day leave visiting Reedley Shafter and San Diego relatives. Their son Douglas Wayne was born April 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Douglas Wayne
Land Surveyment Report From 1948 Notes Acreage
A fragment notes a land survey conducted in 1948 concerning a parcel of residential land. The readable text references acreage and a survey party, indicating property evaluation for a housing area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco
Wipt Elected Auxiliary Maintains Second Term Leadership
Mrs Bail Wipt won a second consecutive term as president of the Racine Legion Auxiliary at a Tuesday meeting. Officers Elmer Richards and Jack Hare were elected first and second vice presidents, with J. P. McCoy as secretary. The group honored late member Enns, a charter member, and heard guest speaker C. W. Sherrell of Bakersfield discuss veterans’ issues. Plans include a fundraiser for the Shafter Library and sending supplies to veterans hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bail Wipt
Racine Liegion
Elmer Richards
Jack Hare
J. P. McCoy
We PG Te Stila
J. W. Lassiter
Rs. May Upton
15Th District
Enns
Veterans’ Hospitals
Mary Thompson Feted at Sixth Birthday Party
Mary Thompson celebrated her sixth birthday with a party at her home on Harry Grant Street. The event featured cake ice cream and punch for the children with prizes won by Anniette Dooley Gerry Neuman and Debby Neuman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Harry Grant Street
Anniette Dooley
Gerry
Debby Neuman
Annette Doo- Myea Cak Dae Wenn
Arno
Thugs Dalivaek
Chris Senn
Ebenezer Society To Honor Mothers
The Ebenezer Society plans an event to honor mothers with activities at the home of Mrs. W. C. Handel at 290 Faber Street. The evening will be spent in a community gathering and recognition activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer Society
Ie Sete
Einar Wa
Aak Mack
W. C. Handel
Faber St
Mr and Mrs Nixon and Related Residents at 631 Santa Fe
Mr and Mrs 8 C Nixon of 631 Santa Fe are listed with other residents in a local notice. The fragment notes a family grouping tied to a single address and includes additional couples. The item functions as a short public notice of household relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. C. Nixon
Santa Fe
Dance Club Sets Closed Dinner Party Plans Hold
A Bakersfield notice states the Shafter Dance Club will host a spring dinner dance at the Hotel on Saturday night. Tejon plans to provide music, with approval by the club board pending. The Clarkins Vig nes Hofs and Ernie Hof are listed as organizers. Bob Sisson's orchestra will perform in the Spanish Ballroom. Admission details remain under review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ditner
Bakersfield
Tejon
Shafter Dance Club
Hon Eribin
Kitchen Shower Held for Woman At Siemens Home
A surprise kitchen shower was held last week for Betty Isaac at Mrs. Menno’s home. Guests from Shafter included many Siemens family members and friends. Wasco attendees and gift presenters from Wasco and Wasco relatives joined the event to celebrate the upcoming wedding cere mony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siemens
Betty Isaac
Vernor Kroeker
Janice
Wasco
Mesdames
E. J. Peters
Herb Peters
Henry Isaac
Gwen
Arthur Wolgemuth
Albert Peters
Simon Peters
H. H. Loewen
Young People Attend Party at Shafter Home
Young people from the First Baptist Church of Shafter attended a party at the home of Mrs. Elpha Walragen recently. Attendees include Jimmie Schmidt Linda Schmidt J W Finley and Marie Finley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of
Shafter
Elpha Walragen
Jimmie Schmidt
Linda Schmidt
J. W. Finley
Marie” Finley
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