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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1951

Page

5

Jacqueline Osteen to Wed Richard Smith in Shafter

Jacqueline Jean Osteen daughter of Mr and Mrs Cterenes L Osteen of Shafter will marry Richard Smith Jr son of Mr and Mrs Richard Smith of Lynn Mass on November 30 in Union Congregational Church Rev Gordon Baker to officiate Maid of honor Gloria Janzen and best man Don Knowles The bride a Wasco Shafter graduate works at Valley Office Supply Co The groom a Marine Corps veteran serves as photographer for the Shafter Press

Jacqueline Jean Osteen Cterenes L. Osteen Shafter Richard Smith, Jr Richard Smith Lynn Mass Gordon Baker Union Congregational Church Gloria Janzen Don Knowles Bakersfield Wasco Valley Office Supply Colny Marine Corps Service Area The Shafter Press

Auxiliary Will Hear Report on Helpers Dance and Toys

The Ladies Auxiliary meets at Mrs. John Notley’s Oak Street home to hear a report on the Volunteer Firemen’s annual dance. Volunteers will begin toy collection for Christmastime gifts for needy children. Wesdene Meete and Steve Roberts join as new members. PFC Frank Pellet, recalled to active duty last year, is now discharged and living in Wasco with his wife and child.

John Notley Oak Street Wesley Way Wesdene Meete Steve Roberts Frank Pellet Wasco Fort Ord al Pellet Maple District Wasco Ice Company

Bob Devlin Honored Before Entering Armed Service

In Rio Bravo a dinner party hosted by Mr and Mrs Manuel Perrera honored Bob Devlin as he prepares to enter service in the armed forces. The event highlighted his upcoming departure and commitment to national duty.

Bob Devlin Rio Bravo Manuel Perrera

Rush Tea Set for New Club Members

New members will be honored at a rush tea at 2 p.m. November 7 during the Wednesday Afternoon Club’s monthly meeting at the Women’s Club house. Mrs. Fred Henry of Bakersfield will present a Broadway play script, introduced by program chair Mrs. Clyde Zachary. John and Mary DeVincenzo will perform a Youth Talent Show winner musical program led by Mrs. Battle Ewing. Hostesses include Mrs. Floyd Cooper, Mrs. Harlin Wilson, Mrs. Melvin Parrett, Mrs. Ryland Jacobus, Mrs. A. P. Channeson, Mrs. C. J. Vignolo, and Mrs. H. C. Neufeld.

Fred Henry Bakersfield Clyde Zachary Battle Ewing John Mary DeVincenzo Shafter Charles Burns Floyd Cooper Harlin Wilson Melvin Parrett Ryland Jacobus A. P. Channeson

Stork Loft Birth Announcement for Carol Kirschenmann

Mr and Mrs Aaron Kirschenmann of Riverside drive announce the birth of a baby daughter named Carol born October 26 at Mercy Hospital. She is the granddaughter of Rev and Mrs Robert Klaudt and Mrs Rachel Kirschenmann.

Aaron Kirschenmann Riverside Drive Carol Mercy Hospital Robert Klaudt Rachel Kirschenmann

Librarians Attend Bakersfield Institute

Mrs. Marie Lilliehoorn Rio Bravo School librarian and Mrs. Martha Swan assistant librarian attended the annual Librarian's Institute in Bakersfield recently.

Marie Lilliehoorn Rio Bravo Martha Swan Bakersfield

Early teen-agers learn dance steps in Shafter Wasco class

Youngsters in their early teens attend ballroom dancing and courtesy lessons in the Shafter Wasco Junior Assembly started last Thursday in the Women’s Club. Bakersfield instructors Mrs. Bob Sisson and Mrs. Allen Tungate lead a 12-session program through May 1 with 20 students from Shafter and Wasco. A shortage of girls is reported and the committee seeks new members.

Shafter-Wasco Bob Sisson Allen Tungate Bakersfield Shafter Wasco

Linen Bridal Shower for Mrs. Max Pearce in Shafter

A linen and kitchen shower for Mrs. Max Pearce, once Shirley Hight, was hosted by Mrs. O L Pearce at 336 Elm St. Guests endured a city blackout while they dined by candlelight. Prizes went to Mrs. Robert Hight and Margie Liles. guests brought fruit or vegetable cans as a joke.

Max Pearce O. L. Pearce Elm St Faye Ellis Shirley Hight Robert Hight Shafter Margie Liles Mesdames John Scaroni Clifford Weaver Ruth Duke Kenneth Marchman Denver Ellis D. L. Pearce Arleta

Plans for November 18 bazaar and ham dinner

Final plans for the bazaar and ham dinner at Memorial Hall will be set at 8 p.m. Monday when the St. Teresa’s Catholic Church Altar Society meets at Mrs. Hugh Sill’s Fresno Avenue home.

Memorial Hall St. Therese’s Catholic Church Altar Society Hugh Sill Fresno Avenue

Assembly organizers named from Shafter Wasco crew

Instrumental in organizing the assembly are Mesdames E A Brown C J Vignolo Dan Weitz and Ralph Boel all of Shafter and Earl Northrup and Max Mc Kinley of Wasco.

Strumental Mesdames E. A. Brown C. J. Vignolo Dan Weitz Ralph Boel Shafter Earl Northrup Max McKinley Wasco

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