Stork Shower Honors Mrs Glynn Tinnin in Bakersfield
A stork shower for Mrs Glynn Tinnin of Bakersfield was hosted at Mrs Tom Tinnin's home. Guests from Shafter and Bakersfield attended. gifts were sent by several friends unable to attend. A letters-and-baby-items party featured a prize for Mrs Clifford Weaver and refreshments of ice cream cake and beverages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glynn Tinnin
Bakersfield
Tom Tinnin
Wilson
Shafter
Jim Wenlin
Ott Burkhail
James Osborn
Nightingale
Porterville
Bridge Club Luncheon Hosted at Mrs Guenther’s Home
Mrs P C Guenther hosted a Golden West Avenue bridge club luncheon on Friday afternoon May 13. Honors went to Mrs Ella Immel and Mrs Fred Ruhlman. Attending were Mesdames Ralph Sanderson Oscar Weidman E B Stringham T V Little W M Lowe J A Roscamp Fred Ruhlman Ella Immel and the hostess.
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Bridge Club
Golden West Avenue
Ella Immel
Guenther
Fred ‘Ruhlman
Ralph Sanderson
Oscar Weidman
E. B. Stringham
T. V. Little
W. M. Lowe
West Coast Relays Visitors Attend Fresno Event
Mr and Mrs Ernest Bartel and Donald Klassen were Saturday visitors at the West Coast Relays in Fresno, held on May 14.
Blades Awarded County Title In Baseball Decision
East Bakersfield High received the Kern County baseball title after Commissioner J B Haralson ruled no return game with the Shafter Generals. The 20 20 dust storm tie earned each side a half win and East Bakersfield moves to the San Joaquin Valley playoffs. Dick Heber cited difficulty of a return game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Bakersfield High
J. B. “Cap” Haralson
Shafter Generals
Blades
East Bakersfield
Dick Heber
Shafter
Art Brownell Jr Celebrates Fifth Birthday Party
Art Brownell Jr marked his fifth birthday on a Saturday afternoon May 14 with a luncheon hosted by his mother Mrs Arthur Brownell Sr. Assisted by Agnes Brownell and Mrs Dan Bledsoe, attendees enjoyed chicken sandwiches eggs potato salad cake ice cream and indoor games. Young guests included Jeffrey Panero Annette Dooley Dana Bledsoe Bill Schacht Lynn Dee Arnold Mary Bill Thompson Timmie Revell Julie Todd Phillip Timmie Anderson Ray Warren Sandra Jacobsen Pudge Greene Cissy Greene.
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Art Brownell Jr
Arthur Brownell Sr
Art
Agnes Brownell
Dan Bledsoe
Jeffrey
Michael Panero
Annette Dooley
Dana Bledsoe
Bill Schacht
Lynn
Dee Arnold
Mary
Bill Thompson
Timmie Revell
Julie Todd
Phillip
Timmie Anderson
Ray Warren
Sandra Jacobsen
Pudge
Cissy Greene
Shafterites Return From Eastern Trip After visit to Washington
Mrs. Dick Howard of Shafter returns with daughter Yvonne McWhatters and grandchildren Johnetta and Cecilia from a month in Washington DC. They stayed with Yeoman 1st Class Chuck Bragg’s family and toured Congress Smithsonian Mt Vernon and other sites. A May 15 birthday celebration for Roy Simmons and Mrs Howard capped the visit.
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Dick Howard
Shafter
Yvonne McWhatters
Johnetta
Cecilia
Richmond
Washington
Mac He
Capitol
Birthday Party Honors Mrs. Lillie Bell at Park
Mrs Patton and Bobbie of Cousins Cafe hosted a birthday party for Mrs Lillie Bell on May 16 in the park. Cake and ice cream were served to Mrs Etta West, Mrs Henley, Mrs Maud Bell, Mrs Buller, Michael Crafton and others. Mrs Bell said she would soon be close to 100 years old.
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Etta West
Henley
Maud Bell
Buller
Michael Crafton
Bell
Brownell Residence Welcomes Visiting Parents
Recent visitors at the Arthur Brownell residence included Mrs. Brownell's parents Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Burgess of North Hollywood.
High School Aids Drive Boosts Student Support
Shafter High School hosts its annual Student Aid Drive with the Spanish Club leading posters and class competition. A 1 minute assembly featured skits directed by Margrette Smithberg and songs by Joyce Morris. last year the drive raised 235 dollars for glasses lunches clothing and shoes for students in need.
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Shafter High School
Amelia Cornell
John Kelly
Margrette Smithberg
Sudents
Assembly
Henrietta Ray
Beverly Duke
Ivan Bartel
Dana Baughman
Goldie Gipson
Betty Stringer
Evelyn Rikard
Mary Edwards
Christine Matlock
Hazel Aselton
Helen Kizer
Wesley Brown
Bernice Reed
Sybie Nelms
Doris Gilwitz
Virginia Willeford
Joyce Morris
Louise Jenkins
Bonnie Bender
Doris Loewen
Roberta Liles
Norma Neuman
Kay Roberts
Patsy Harvey
Waylon Sturges
Layton Lynch
Bill Matlock
Bradley warns Senate on Europe defense in geography lesson
Gen Omar Bradley told Senators that Americas first line of defense lies in Europe, arguing a preemptive stand stops a runaway enemy. Burglars stole 1500 dollars from Earl Smith and took it in his luggage. A note suggests packing first aid gear for weekend picnics. MCCLURE DRUG STORE, 333 Central Ave.
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Omar Bradley
Senate
America
Europe
Chicago
Earl Smith
Smith
McClure Drug
Central Ave
Your Easiest Way to Find Things in the Yellow Pages
A handy guide for those who serve or sell the Yellow Pages explains the value of the telephone's classified section. It notes low costs, wide reach, and the role of phone service in increasing access and value amid rising prices.
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Classified
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Shafter Press
Shafterites
Howard
Euclid
Roy Simmons
Bunnie New
Beth Eden
C. O. Simmons and Sons
Roy and
Richard
California
Shafter, Calif
Carmen Paloma
Sarah* Roach
Mary. Heredia
Felipa Alcola
Angie Araiza
J. C. Warneke
Phil“ Zachary
Joyce Thiel
Marjorie Peterson
Gloria Janzen
Betty Taylor
Keneath Wilhite
Persident
Robert Merz
Virginia Frizzell
Tulelake
The
Tulelake Growers Association
Nish
Cork ‘N Bottle News
P. V. “Mac” McClure
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company
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