Bette Mae Smith Weds James K. Hester in Grover City Ceremony
Miss Bette Mae Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen Smith of North Shafter married James Kenneth Hester son of Mr and Mrs James Hester Sr on Saturday November 6 at the home of Mrs S M Dearinger in Grover City California. The arch ceremony featured white bells carnations and hydrangeas as the couple exchanged rings. The bride wore Chantilly lace gown with a lace jacket and carried white carnations. Attendants Carolyn Lee and Dudley Bagby of Shafter wore blue lace gowns. A buffet reception followed with many Shafter relatives and friends in attendance. After a short honeymoon the couple will reside on Stone Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bette Mae Smith
Allen Smith
North Shafter
James Kenneth Hester
James Hester
East Eucvlid Ave
Shafter
S. M. Dearinger
Grover City
California
Carolyn, Lee
Dudley Bagby
Miss. Lee
Luncheon and Bridge Draw Women from Shafter Bakersfield Area
Forty three women from Shafter and Bakersfield attended a luncheon and bridge at Bakers Tieta Country Club hosted by Madames E. B. Stringham D. H. Lundy and P. L. Arnold of Shafter. Prizes went to Mrs. Rolf Jacobsen Mrs. Henry Neufeld of Shafter and Mrs. John Murdock of Bakersfield.
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Shafter-Bakersfield
Bakers Tieta’ Country Club
E. B. Stringham
D. H. Lundy
P. L. Arnold
Shafter
Rolf Jacobsen
Henry Neufeld
John Murdock
Bakersfield
Building total reaches 160 500 for Oct
A total of 13 building permits were issued in October totaling 160 500. City clerk Bill Johnson announced the month’s figures. The largest project is 75 500 for Richland Elementary School. The top residential plan is 15 000 by A G Mortimimore at 344 Faber Street.
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Bill Johnson
Richland
A. G. Mortimimore
Faber Street
Fathers Night at Shafter High PTA Meeting
The Shafter High School PTA announces Fathers Night on November 16 at 6 30 p m in the high school cafeteria. A pot luck dinner precedes the regular meeting chaired by Mr Blake Witcher and Mr Dan Bledsoe. The discussion will focus on Juvenile Protection and safeguarding youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High School Pta
Blake Witcher
Dan Bledsoe
Schrock Named Representative for Berchtold Grain & Implement
L. A. Schrock of Bakersfield was named representative for Berchtold Grain & Implement House in the area. He will operate an office at 330 E. 19th Street Bakersfield with business phone FA 37818 and residence phone FA 4-9208. The firm handles Minneapolis Moline engines tractors harvesters and bailers.
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L.A. Schrock
Bakersfield
Berchtold Grain & Implement House
Mr. Schrock
E. 19Th Street
Minneapolis-Moline
Pistol Packin' Days of Old and Modern School Discipline
The piece contrasts past and present discipline in schools noting teachers once faced armed danger and wrestled by students, while today firm but kind guidance aims to instill self discipline from kindergarten onward with student input shaping conduct rules. Dr Frank Thomas cites the Morrigett Committee on the Richland School survey.
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Eagleston
Frank Thomas
Morrigett Committe
Richland Schol
Discipline shines in modern Richland School behavior
Observers note the Richland School’s students display superior manners and conduct. The writer contrasts this with the old-fashioned school, praising current discipline and orderly conduct as a key strength.
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Richland School
Dan Voth Birthday Party Leads Mountainview Gather
Mrs Voth hosted a surprise birthday for Dan Voth with Virginia Voth assisting. Guests included Ted and Virginia Voth, Roger Fenderson and family, Cliff Gottfried and family, Abe Toews, A C Harder, Palmer Harder and Elmer, Will Johnson, Jake Voth, David Strauss, and Katie Hines of Mountainview. Cake coffee and punch were served and group singing accompanied by Palmer Harder on piano.
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Abe. Toews
A. C. Harder
Palmer Harder
Elmer
Will. Johnson
Jake Voth
David Strauss
Katie. Hines
Mountainview
Hold Layette Shower for Mrs. Dobrenen
Mrs. Alex Dobrenen was guest of honor at a layette shower held at the home of Mrs. Alex Chernabaeff in Shafter. Sharing hostess duties were Mrs. Cherna baeff and Mrs. Steve Efseaff. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Walter Emerald and Mrs. Brimsfield. other attendees included Mrs. Al Slevin, Mrs. Fred Valen Jr., and several others.
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Alex Dobrenen
Alex Chernabaeff
Shafter
Chernabaeff
Steve Efseaff
Walter Emerald
Brimsfield
al Slevin
Fred Valen, Jr
Louie Epp
Bill Do
Mrs L E Bagby Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Mrs L E Bagby is back at her Park Lane home after a period in a Southern California hospital where she recuperated from injuries.
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Park Lane
California
BPWC Plans Rummage Sale
The Business and Professional Women met November 4 at Mrs. Inez Moser’s home on 146 W Lerdo Ave. They organized a rummage sale with Food Town Market for November 13 and announced the program for the next meeting.
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Inez Moser
W. Lerdo Ave
Frank Rhul
Wasco Cerebral Palgy School
Mary Kelly
Helen Hasty
Minnie McCormac
Irene Tilley
Kay Vine
Lorraine Christensen
Rowena Merkel
Bonnie Howell
Lottie Liles
Ruth McMillan
Alberta Prendergast
Altar Society Elects Officers at St Theresa’s Church
The Altar Society of St Theresa’s Catholic Church elected new officers at a Monday meeting at president Mrs Clifford Weaver’s home. Elected were Mrs William Fairbanks as president Mrs John Butler as treasurer and Mrs Al Weaver as secretary and publicity chair. They will take office in December. Refreshments were served.
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Altar Society
St. Theresa's Catholic Church
Clifford Weaver
William Fairbanks
John Butler
al Weaver
Weaver
Sill
Alfred Weaver
Clifford
Porterville visit noted for Wilcoxen family
Mr and Mrs Mack Wilcoxen of Porterville visited with Wilcoxen's parents and Rev and Mrs Sami Wilcoxen on Monday in a local social notice.
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Mack Wilcoxen
Porterville
Wilcoxen
Sami Wilcoxen
Chain Letter Scam Warned By Postal Official
Postmaster George E. Guenther warned Bakersfield residents of a circulating chain letter requesting a $5 payment. He said the scheme violates state lottery laws and postal rules, with operators risking fine or imprisonment.
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George E. Guenther
Guenther
Post Office Inspection Service
Bakersfield
Mrs Eckner Returns From Hanford Visit
Mrs. Edwina Eckner and her daughter came home after visiting her husband's parents in Hanford. Her husband serves with the Army in Germany.
Buttonwillow Man Promoted to Corporal in Korea
O. T. Hill, whose wife Helen lives in Button Willow, was promoted to corporal with the 7th Infantry Division in Korea. Bayonet division men are undergoing intensive training to maintain peak combat efficiency from Pusean to the Yalu river.
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O. T. Hill
Helen
Button Willow
7Th Infantry
Korea
Pusean
Yalu River
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