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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1955
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Richard Jones drove to Hart Memorial Park on Sunday to share a meal with friends. They enjoyed a barbecued dinner with several couples and Forest Wood, who celebrated his birthday with a huge birthday cake.
The First Mennonite church sewing circle met Tuesday night at Mrs Jack Nikkel s home on Euclid Avenue. Refreshments of pineapple pastry pie and coffee were served. Attending were Mmes H J D Janzen Bertha Reimer Tony Heller Earnest Schroeder Albert Froese and the hostess.
The Business and Professional Woman's club held a dinner barbecue at Leona Vannatta’s patio with Letha Brock organizing. Kay Vine led the meeting and May 17 is set for the club installation at Cawelo motel with Lois Menderhausen as installing officer. New officers include Minnie McCormac as president Irene Tilley vice president Mildred Patterson second vice president Ruth McMillam recording secretary Clara Schnidt corresponding secretary Annette Albright treasurer and Kay Vine parliamentarian. Margaret Smith was appointed to audit the books. Inez Moser, Minnie McCormac and Annette Albright will represent Shafter at the state convention May 19–22 in Coronado. Rowena Merkel received the auctioned gift. Members attending included Inez Moser Helen Hasty Lorraine McCormac and others.
A layette shower for Mrs. Jack Hughes was held April 27 at the Kimberlina Avenue home of Mrs. Edwin with co hosts Mrs Hermaleigh Regehr and Mrs Neufeld. Guests admired a cake set with ice cream and coffee, and the guest of honor opened many gifts.
At Richland school a Rotary club representative attended a girls party hosted by Tayota girls. The event featured songs games and folk dances with punch and cookies made by the girls. Betty Stacy gave the blessing. Attendees included Darlene Wray Phyllis Mills Judith Decatur Betty Stacy Betha Stacy Margaret Whitner Linda Holland Barbara Jones Georgia Jones Mrs Harvey Mills and Mrs Richard Jones. David Wray was a special guest.
The Firemen's wives gathered at the fire house hosted by Mrs Louise Bellows. Guests included Roberta Zachary Loraine Gaede and Denise Kelley with cards played and cookies and coffee served.
Barbara Jean Siemens married Edward Peters in a Fresno ceremony officiated by Rev. Arthur. The bride, daughter of Menno and Barbara Siemens, wore a nylon lace gown with seed pearls and a long train, carried white baby orchids, and was escorted by her father. Guests, decorations, and a 450-guest supper followed at the Veterans Memorial building, with many out of town relatives and friends in attendance. They plan a honeymoon to Grand Canyon, Salt Lake City, Yellowstone, Washington state, and coastal road south, then home on Madera Avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Streiff of Wasco announce the engagement of their daughter Lorraine to Lisle Laughlin Jr of Shafter. Lisle served five years in the U S Navy and works at the Bank of America in Wasco. Lorraine is also employed by the Bank of America and is a Wasco High School graduate. The wedding is planned for early September.
A birthday party for five year old Kathy Garrison was hosted by her mother Mrs Tommy Garrison at Elm Avenue. Guests from Bakersfield Wasco and nearby included Jennifer Peters Timmy Peters Susan Shayoa Joe Nord Bruce Gollmyer Sammy Gollmyer Tommy Higgens Terry Hig gens Glenda Dianne Miller Jerry She Ted James and Tommy Verison.
The Gaede reunion will be held May 15 at 10 a.m. in the Memorial Building at Clovis. All Gaede dependents are invited for a full day of fellowship. Bring a basket lunch. coffee, postum, and tablet service will be provided. For information call Henry Gaede at 288 Golden West Ave or Don Loewen at 334 California Ave.
Mrs Velma Guenther entertained Kern County Conductresses from OES at a Saturday luncheon at her Golden West Avenue home. Attendees included Betty Hamilton of Delano Patricia Cox Tehachapi Elizabeth Adkinson Gertrude Thurston Edna Kliewer Dorothy Sullivan Nina Sullivan Bakersfield Margaret Winney Eileen Riley Gladys Cooper from Taft.
Mr and Mrs Dyard Slocumb and daughter Dawn from Oregon visited the Anderson Courts Tuesday. They plan to make their home in Bakersfield.
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