Stork Shower Honors Mrs Mansfield at Family Home
Mrs Tony Mansfield Jr was honored at a stork shower hosted by her mother in law and Mrs Ned Lebo The pink and blue gift table featured a tall stork centerpiece Guests enjoyed cake ice cream and punch Prizes went to Miss Betty Patterson Mrs Marie Finigan Mrs Roy Smith and Mrs Lela Cornelius list of attendees noted including Mesdames Jack Wehunt Ethel Thornton Silas Kelly and others with several juniors and gift givers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Mansfield, Jr
Tony Mansfield
Ned Lebo
Betty Patterson
Marie Finigan
Roy Smith
Lela Cornelius
Mesdames
Jack Wehunt
Leslie Mears
Ethel Thornton
Silas Kelly
Mary Robinson
Harvey Lester
Robert Milwee
E. T. Patterson
Ivy Wiles
Earl Hill
Bill Corley
E. T. Patterson Jr
Lela Kelly
Emma Mansfield
Pauline Wiles
Meesdames Thelma Bryant
Burnis Cook
Eula Garrett
Katie Bryant
Percy Abbott
Lois Thornton
Woodrow Wilson Recovers From Broken Leg After Softball Injury
Woodrow Wilson aged 13 son of Mr and Mrs L Dee Wilson of 30740 Burbank Ave is recuperating from a broken leg he suffered playing softball He is a freshman at Shafter High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Wilcoxon Family Fetes Mrs Wilcoxon on Mother's Day
Mrs Sam Wilcoxon was honored at a Kern street home Sunday dinner as the Wilcoxon clan gathered for Mother's Day. Rev Sam Wilcoxon joined relatives, with Jack Gene Mack and Betty Wilcoxon at Fresno relays the day before. Attending were Mr and Mrs Fred Blakeley of Rosedale Mack Wilcoxon of San Jose State with fiancee Miss Laverne Blakely of USC and Mr and Mrs Gene Wilcoxon and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Wilcoxon
Kern Street
Fresno
Jack
Gene
Mack
Betty Wilcoxon
Fred Blakeley
Rosedale
Mack Wilcoxon
San Jose State
Laverne Blakely
University of Southern California
Gene Wilcoxon
Triple Shower Honors Women at Southern Baptist Church
A Friday evening triple shower honored Mrs. Calvin Fowler Mrs. Vernon Searcy and Mrs. Dale Spohn at the Southern Baptist Church Hostesses were Mrs. Buel Mouser Mrs. Everett Baker and Mrs. Gene Wilcoxon Guests enjoyed a pink and blue decorated sedal nail a large cake and assorted treats Attending included numerous named ladies and gentlemen such as Mrs. Bert Howell Mr. Louis Velasquez and Mr. Dan Wiedmann among others with gifts represented by several named guests and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Baptist Church
Calvin Fowler
Vernon Searcy
Dale Spohn
Buel Mouser
Everett Baker
Gene Wilcoxon
Bert Howell
Louis Velasquez
Orval Long
Lois Maxberry
Ruth Harvey
Jeannie Leger
Jack Wilcoxon
Ted Mendenhall
Danl Wiedmann
Claude Mitchell
Lena Pitchford
Henry Mouser
Calvin Crafton
Nelson West
Bennie McLeod
A. J. Hemingson
Milt Johnson
Marvin Mouser
Rudy Hodel
Buster Long
Sam Wilcoxon
Roy Packard
Jennie Lopez
Ruby Kimmel
Bertha Krocker
Bertha Funk
Mesdames
Gene Guenther
Donald Graves
Louis Wright
Herbett
Opal.Wroten
Gracie Meeks
W. E. Murray
Mary Jordan
Leonard Jordan
Beth Bishop
Wayne Hill
Ida Howell
Candlelight Rites Install Shafter Junior Women's Club Officers
Candlelight filled the Bakersfield Inn Tuesday night for the installation of officers of the Shafter Junior Women's Club. Mrs. Harvey Neuman was invested as president by Mrs. George Collins. New officers included Mrs. Don Zachary as vice president and others such as Paul Pilgrim, Hershal Rodgers, Ed Gaede, Louis Pelosi, and Bill Duerksen with advisers Mrs. Arthur Brownell and Mrs. E. A. Brown receiving corsages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Bakersfield Inn
Harvey Neuman
George Collins
Arthur Brownell
E. A. Brown
Mesdames
Don Zachary
Paul Pilgrim
Hershal Rodgers
Ed Gaede
Louis Pelosi
Bill Duerksen
Carol Anderson’s 13th Birthday Party Held at Home
Carol Anderson celebrated her 13th birthday last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Caraway on Lerdo Highway 30949 East Lerdo. In the afternoon she hosted croquet and games for friends including Rosie Guenther and others. That evening Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Reimer with Clarence and Jeanie visited the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Anderson
Thomas Caraway
East Lerdo Highway
Rosie Guenther
Donna
Morris
Gordon
Rodney Wiens
Mary
Tommy Caraway
J. C. Reimer
Clarence
Jeanie
Wilbur Stockers Enjoy Picnic at Lake Site
A family outing at Lake Elizabeth Ranch Club near Gorman on Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Stocker and their son from Faber Street. Also joining were Kirk Fitzpa Earl Melvin and Pamela of Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Stockers
Lake Elizabeth Ranch Club
Gorman
Wilbur Stocker and Son
Faber Street
Kirk Fitzpa- Earl Melvin
Pamela
Taft
Buffet Supper Honors T. O. Hoeger on Silver Anniversary
A surprise buffet at the Hoeger home on Beech avenue celebrated the silver wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore O. Hoeger. Guests included Mr. Hoeger and relatives Dirksen Ruth and family. Mrs. Hoeeger born in Canada and Mr. Hoeger from North Dakota met in Lodi and married May 16 in Stockton in a double ceremony with her sister Theophi Shulz. The couple has lived in Shafter since 1928 and have one son Floyd. Mr. Hoeger works in farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore O. Hoeger
Beech Avenue
Floyd Hoeger
Sam Dirksen
David Ruth
Mr. Hoeger
Dirksen
Ruth
Sunday Dinner Fetes Mrs. Frank Baze Here Sunday
Mother's Day dinner honored Mrs. Frank Baze at 30135 Los Angeles Ave. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Dee Baze of Pasadena, Mrs. Louise Kennedy and Jimmy Ray of Green Acres, Miss Gertrude Baze, Frank Baze, Miss Patricia Baze, and Danny Lovett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Baze
Los Angeles Ave
Dee Baze
Pasadena
Louise Kennedy
Jimmy Ray
Green Acres
Gertrude Baze
Patricia Baze
Danny Lovett
Layette Shower Set For Mrs J C Baze in Kern Homes
A layette shower for Mrs J C Baze of Kern Homes occurred on Mother's Day at Frank Baze's home in Kern Homes. Guests included Mrs Floyd Baze Mrs Frank Baze Miss Gert rude Baze Miss Patricia Baze Mrs Louise Kennedy and several Baze family members. Cake jello and punch were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Baze
Kern
Frank Baze
Floyd Baze
Gertrude Baze
Patricia Baze
Louise Kennedy
Gail Baze
Linda Baze
Mrs Kadel To Lead Legion Officers for Next Term
A slate of American Legion officers for the next term was announced at the last meeting ahead of the June 3 election. Names include Art Kadel as president Elmer Richards first vice president William Davis second vice president J P McCoy secretary Ben Laverty treasurer Pete Buller sergeant at arms Elmer Eckert marshal Don Bellows historian J W Lassiter chaplain Floyd Raney Albert Finkbeiner as board members Installation set for later in June Auxiliary members staffed a Central avenue booth for barbecue tickets for the May 17 Potato n Cotton Festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Mesdames
Art Kadel
Elmer Richards
William Davis
J. P. McCoy
Ben Laverty
Pete Buller
Elmer Eckert
Don Bellows
J. W. Lassiter
Floyd Raney
Albert Finkbeiner
Junior Prom Program Set at Shafter High School
The annual Junior Prom at Shafter High School will be presented from 8 30 to 11 pm May 23 in the school patio. The program theme is Moonlight and Roses. Bob Sisson and his band provide music. The dance is open to all classes and alumni are invited. Miss Shirley Harris is the faculty adviser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High School
Bob Sisson
Shirley Harris
Kiddie Rides Planned for County Park Festival
Potato Festival Chairman Richard A. Larson announced kiddie rides at the Shafter county park to amuse youngsters. The concession is planned in the street area between James Street and Central Valley Highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Potato Festival
Richard A
Dick) Larson
James Street
Central Valley Highway
Birthday Greetings for Local Residents Listed by Date
The message lists birthdays for Mrs. Lillie Bell on May 16, Lois Askew on May 18, Nellie Lassiter on May 18, Lilly Mae Friesen on May 18, Randall Northam on May 20, and Raymond Oblander on May 22. The notice reads like a community birthday roundup.
Stallings Family Heads North for Four Month Vacation
Mr and Mrs Spencer Stallings and children Billy and Linda Ann depart Friday for a four month vacation to North Carolina to visit his parents Mr and Mrs William Stallings Accompanying them to Palestine Texas was Mrs Stallings mother Mrs Mary Grumbles who will visit indefinitely with daughter and family Mr and Mrs Jack Dauphin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Stallings
Billy
Linda Ann
North Carolina
William Stallings
Palestine
Tex
Stallings
Mary Grumbles
Jack Dauphin
Birthday Dinner Honored Sgt Gene Bryant on Leave
A birthday supper marked Sgt Gene Bryant's 21st birthday while on 30 day leave from the Air Force. He has served 18 months and will report to overseas assignment. Present were his parents Mr and Mrs L J Bryant and several relatives from Shafter and Oceano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Bryant
L. J. Bryant
Park Lane
Bryant
Air Force
Sherman Bryant
Oceano
Bill Bryant
Don Millard
Shafter
Mother's Day Dinner Honors Mrs. C P Eitzen at Bakersfield
A Mother's Day dinner honoring Mrs. C. P. Eitzen was held Sunday at the home of her son and family, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Cornelson of Bakersfield. Attending were Mr. Eitzen, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Unruh and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Reggie Hight and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Eitzen
H. W. Cornelson
Bakersfield
Mr. Eitzen
Elmer Unruh
Reggie Hight
Richland Teacher Honored Second Time at Shower
Opal Day, a Richland school teacher, was honored a second time at a wedding shower held at Mrs. J L Hill’s home on Mannel avenue. Co hosts included Miss Leona Gloeckler Miss Helen Holmes and others. Guests and prize winners were listed with several local residents present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
J. L. Hill
Mannel Avenue
Hill
Leona Gloeckler
Helen Holmes
Dwire Camp
Don Christensen
Raschel Rolf
Lawrence Kattenhorn
Skidmores Fete Methodist Classes
Mr and Mrs Frank Skidmore of Rio Bravo entertained members of the Bakersfield Free Methodist Stine Chapel Sunday School intermediate and junior classes last weekend Wiener roast and outdoor games were enjoyed by Karen Hamilton Jeanie Hilton Gracie Hunt Gerry Disa Janice Meedman Annette Kinser Marjory Reynolds Sandra Choate Ann Conley Beverly Reynolds Mary Lou Hunt Margaret Stimson Carol Pelley Joyce Mitchell Charlene Smith Diana Allen Donna Skidmore David Skidmore Freddie Skidmore and Martha Skidmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Skidmores
Rio Bravo
Bakersfield
Miss Armis Freeborn to Wed Noble Howze in Las Vegas
June 15 is set for the wedding of Miss Armis Freeborn daughter of Mr and Mrs Dick Freeborn of Buttonwillow to Noble Howze son of Mr and Mrs W L Howze of Shafter. The ceremony will occur in Las Vegas. The couple will reside on the W B Camp where the groom is employed. The bride elect is a Taft High School junior and the groom attended Shafter High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armis Freeborn
Dick Freeborn
Buttonwillow
Noble Howze
W. L. Howze
Shafter
Las Vegas
W. B. Camp
Benedict
Taft High School
Shafter High School
Winners Named in Poppy and Essay Contest
In Buttonwillow the American Legion Auxiliary announced winners of the Poppy and essay contest. Entries included 198 posters in one division and 142 in another. Top juniors were May Jackson Reba Betty Houchin in first to third. seniors were Patricia Owen Mary Flippin Linda Hood in that order. Poster prizes went to Gehes Williams Franklin Kosdan Reba Sill first division and Venita Leslie Joe Villareal Kenn Fawn second division. Judges were Hortense Johns Mary Norton Mildred Armstrong Lena Antongiovanni Cecil Shellenberger Leon Balum and Francis Barulich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Flippin
Linda Hood
Wor &S
Gehes Williams
Franklin Kosdan
Reba Sill
Venita Leslie
Joe Villareal
Kenn Fawn
Hortense Johns
Mary Norton
Mildred Armstrong
Lena Antongiovanni
Cétil Shellenberger
Leon Balum
Francis Barulich
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Taft Hearing Service
Kern County
Stringham’s Drug Store
Howard Higbee
Fred Friedley
Edna Lowder
Troy Aday
Dean Moore
Mary Daniels
Albert DeWitte
Oscar Rice
N. F. Waymire
E. K. Grant
Sam Rice
Ray Proctor
Evan Walker
Bud Banks
Hubert Begley
Dick Jett
Bill Banks
David Friedley
Oval Long
Mr. and
Mrs
Don Long
Rites
T. O. Hoegers
Layette
Model Home
California
PacifIc
DE Vore Realty CO
Allen
Dick” Zenk
Mrs.Kadel
Legion Group
Elaine | Fleming
Arewee
Shafter Press
Norma Hooks
Belvi Moor
Valera Kirschenmann
Mrs. Eitzen
Mr Lawrence Kattenhorn
Allan Eistler
Reg Hammond
Helen Wilson
Frank Russell
Art Craig
Ernest Siemens
William McWill Dwire Camp
Edna Senest Panero
Leonard Gaede
Ralph Lachenmaier
Rachel Rolf
Alma Janko
Martha Gloeckler
James William Lachenmaier
Lachenmaier
Harold Greene
George Vanatta
Lowell T
Skidmores
Irvine
Central Valley
Calif
Stork
Loft
William Robert
Mercy Hospital
Robert Bann
Cross Street
Kenneth Hancock
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