Dorothy Spiva-Alvin Caton wed in North Shafter home
Thirty friends and relatives attended the double ring ceremony for Dorothy Spiva and Alvin Caton Friday night at the bride’s home. Rev B E Lynch officiated. The couple, honeymooning in Los Angeles, now reside in North Shafter. Dorothy is daughter of Elmer Spiva and Mrs Spiva. Alvin is son of Willis Caton and Mrs Caton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Spiva
Alvin Caton
Caton
Elmer Spiva
Park Lane
Willis Caton
North Shafter
B. E. Lynch
Church of God
T. 4
Spira
North’ Shafter
Los Angeles
Shafter
Oklahoma
Double Birthday Honors at Weigand Home on Riverside
A Monday night gathering at the Weigand home on Riverside Avenue honored Dan Toews and Mrs J E Weigand with a joint birthday party. Guests included Mr and Mrs Toews and sons Larry Roland and Lyle, Mr and Mrs Weigand, and Mr and Mrs Richard Lindsay of Monte Vista who visited from Sunday to Tuesday with her sister and family. Pictures were taken after gifts and cake were shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana Toews
J. E. Weigand
Weigand
Riverside Avenue
Mrs Heinz Ends Two-Week Visit
Mrs Katherine Heinz of Mountain View leaves after a two week visit with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Allen C Anderson at 189 Munzer Street. While staying she cared for grandchildren as the Andersons toured Santa Rosa inspected property and visited Monterey and Carmel. They departed yesterday for a short business trip to Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Heinz
Mountain View
Allen C. Anderson
Munzer St
Kin Honors Mrs. Vannatta At Family Birthday Dinner
A Cross street home hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Albert Finkbeiner honored Mrs. George Vannatta on her birthday with a family dinner Sunday evening. Attendees included Clyde Vannatta Clarence Vannatta and Wendell Larry and Leonard Vannatta along with the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Finkbeiner
Cross Street
George Vannatta
Scrapbook Revy at SDA Missionary Volunteer Meeting
At the Seventh Day Adventist Church Friday, a program titled Scrapbook Revy eres featured Claremore Fenderson Jr. as leader. Poems were read by several participants and background organ music accompanied scenes of families and workers. Musical selections included solo performances by Claremore Fenderson Jr and Mrs. Robert Wall, a saxophone solo by Floyd Hoegar, and a duet by Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Pitts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Revyeres” Wass
Claremore Fenderson
Jdr
Clarabelle Fenderson
Ramona Ovas
Alb Sarlton
Robert Wall
Claremore’ Fenderson, Jr
Norman Nelson
Fred’ Wood
Margaret Sackett
Lavon Richert
Karen Weishaar
Robert Neumann
Lyle Toews
Calvin Stiner
Beau Rusk
Willard. .Neumann
Clayton Wikoff
Kenneth Pitts
Dorothy
Claremore Fenderson, Jr
Floyd Hoegar
Mrs
Campfire Girls Plan Hike and Wiener Roast at Buttonwillow
Mini-Kin-Tari Campfire Girls meet at Mrs. Hazel Goodspeed home to discuss a hike and wiener roast with Boy Scouts as guests. Nancy Beale presided. Bonnie Lewis Carolyn Boshears and Barbara Goodspeed named as a committee to pick a date. Next meeting set for 3 30 pm Nov 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Boshears
Francis Clark
Barbara Mandenshall
Norma Graves
Marilyn Tracy
Tish Hughett
Leaders Club Demonstrates Work to PTA Members
Members of the Richland Leaders Club demonstrated activities at a PTA meeting in the school cafeteria. About 250 boys and girls, organized by Roy Farrell to supervise games during physical education periods, attended. Mrs. Harry Thompson presided. Fred Hasty gave the inspirational thought. Bobby Punk led the pledge. Bruce Crawford announced the upcoming school bond election on November 21 and Mrs. Letha Brock was named to head a telephone committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Leaders Club
Parent-Teacher Association
Roy Farrell
Harry Thompson
PTA
Fred Hasty
Bobby Punk
Bruce Crawford
Letha Brock
Terra Vista Housewarming Party Held
Saturday night a housewarming and birthday gathering was held at the new Terra Vista residence of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rodgers Jr. honoring Miss Edna Rodgers. The Rodgers were given a coffee table and smoker stand, and a pot luck dinner followed with most of the family in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Rodgers, Jr
New Terra Vista
Edna Rodgers
Rodgers
Hershal Rodgers
TR. W. Rodgers
A. L. Rodgers
Bonnie Williams
al Rodgers
Patsy
Kathy
C. L. Golding
Bakersfield
Frankie and
Jeannie Trantham
Grandparents Honor Girl At Simple Birthday Party
A birthday party for two year old Debby Brandon, daughter of Monolith, was held at the home of her grandparents Mr and Mrs Merritt Kay. The family gathered for cake and coffee as Debby opened gifts with Sharon Carla Phyllis Nightingale Dennis Kay and the Nightingale and Kay families attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debby Brandon
Merrit Kay
Shafter Avenue
Brandon
Debby
Shafter
Sharon
Carla
Phyllis Nightingale
Dennis Kay
Rudy Nightingale
Merritt Kay
Birthday Greetings for Albert Finkbeiner Return
Albert Finkbeiner returned this weekend from a month long trip visiting relatives in eastern cities. He was welcomed home by family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Finkbeiner
Kelly Addresses Workshop At California PTA Meeting
Shafter residents and teachers attended the fifth annual California Teachers Association Conference at Asilomar. Assemblyman H. W. Kelly spoke at a Saturday workshop with Mrs. Kelly, while Rev. Donald H. Tippett of Fresno gave the Friday keynote. Saturday featured Richard Kennan of the National Commission for the Defense of Democracy Through Education and other NEA representatives, with Dr. Arthur S. Corey delivering the closing address. Attendees from Shafter included Dr. Grant Jensen, Fred Hasty, Reg Hammond, Tom Flanagan, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
California Teachers Association
Asilomar
H. W. Kelly
Kelly
Donald H. Tippett
Fresno
Ic Church
Richard Kennan
National Commission For the Defense of Democracy Through Education
National Education Association
Arthur S. Corey
Grant Jensen
Fred Hasty
Reg Hammond
Tom Flanagan
Mesdames
Art. Craig
Inez Moser
H. R. Thompson
Herb Miller
Helen Holmes
Rachel
Friends Fete Dan Bledsoe Birthday Party
Friends surprised Dan Bledsoe with a Saturday night birthday at 340 Manuel Ave hosted by Mr. and Mrs. E A Brown. Guests included many locals, a set of golf clubs was presented, and a midnight supper plus dancing followed the gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Bledsoe
E A. Brown
Manuel Ave
Bledsoe
Art. Brownell
George Vannatta
Ernie Panero
Harold Miller
Elmer Anderson
Ernie Graf
Burley Dooley
Marvin Lane
Ben Peters
Edward Schacht
Phil Clarkin
William Benton
Ed Kirschenmann
Jordan Eliades
C. C. Rhoads
Art Brownell, Jr
R.A. Jacobsen
Fred Bryant
Texas Relatives Visit Thompsons by Merced Avenue
Mr and Mrs E W Thompson host relatives from Texas visiting with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Nightingale recently discharged from service now employed by Superior Oil Co. The Nightingales live with the Thompsons along Merced avenue and are joined by Mr and Mrs Preston Payne and family from Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Thompson
Merced Avenue
Preston Payne
Texas
Thompsons
Nightingale
Superior Ol Co
Party Features Demonstration at Riverside Home
A cosmetics demonstration was held last week at the home of Mrs. John Everett on Riverside Avenue with speaker Mrs. Mary Madison of Bakersfield. Attendees included Mesdames Ray Sloan, Marshall Unruh, Ernest Unruh, M. M. Kincannon, Mack Mayo, Paul Dirksen, John Everett and Mary Madison with her daughter. guests were served cake colored sandwiches relishes and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Everett
Riverside Avenue
Mary Madison
Bakersfield
Ray Sloan
Marshall Unruh
Ernest Unruh
M. M. Kincannon
Mack Mayo
Paul Dirksen
Nine Scouts Campout at Hart Park Under Scoutmaster
Nine Boy Scouts from Troop 903 spent last weekend camping at Hart Memorial Park under Scoutmaster Fred Mason. The group included Bonner Beel Glen Putman Donald Trout Dwaine Banks Dennis Bledsoe Ronald Blumkin Bill Benton Jr Warren Thompson and Dennis Handel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart Memorial Park
Fred Mason
Bonner Beel
Glen Putman
Donald Trout
Dwaine Banks
Dennis Bledsoe
Ronald Blumkin
Bill Benton, Jr
Warren Thompson
Dennis Handel
Bridal Shower for Dorothy Spiva and Alvin Caton
Friends of Dorothy Spiva and Alvin Caton hosted a bridal shower in North Shafter last week. The couple wed Friday evening at the Spiva home on Park Lane. Guests enjoyed cake jello punch and coffee. Prize winners included Mrs. Dixie Warram Mrs. Katie Rohrbach and Richard Young. Gift givers listed include Emmett Tackett Cecil Johnson John Caton David Jones and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Spiva
Alvin Caton
North Shafter
Foster Mixon
T. C. Spiva
Spiva
Park Lane
Dixie Warram
Katie, Rohrbach
Richard Young
Andrew Nightingale
Elmer Spiva
Mesdames
Dick Young
Fred Biggs
Katie Rohrbach
Buddy Clark
Wanda Duggan
Oneta Young
Jack Rand
Willie Caton
Elmer Parks
Emmett Tackett
Cecil Johnson
John Caton
David Jones
Dewey Rogers
Louis Brooks
W. C. Clark
Clifford Webb
Jack Cook
Leroy Woods
Joe Russell
Sue Mahan
Wilma Caton
Irene Ellis
Estelle Edwards
Couple to Wed On Birthday in Bakersfield
Donna McCabe and Andrew Ray Borders will marry on Dec 6 at First Baptist Church Bakersfield. Miss McCabe, daughter of Harry and Mrs McCabe of Oildale, attends Bakersfield High School. Borders, son of A R Borders Wasco, served on a destroyer crew returning from Korea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple
Donna McCabe
Andrew Ray Borders
First Baptist Church
Bakersfield
Harry McCabe
Warren St
Oildale
Bakersfield High School
Borders
A. R. Borders
Wasco
Maple School
Wasco High School
Ricky Smith Celebrates Third Birthday at Parents Home
Ricky Smith was honored on his third birthday with a Sunday party at his parents home 228 Grant St. Guests included numerous children and adults from Bakersfield and Shafter. The celebration featured games, plastic cars as favors, a cowboy cake, ice cream and punch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricky Smith
George Smith
Grant St
Margaret
Kathy
Ronny Baker
Shirley
Allan Bryant
Ricky
Betsy Penner
Lloyd Kattenhorn
Sheryl McClure
Joan Smith
Kenny Smith
Butch
Donna Little
Mary Thompson
Annette Dooley
Michael Butler
Paul Poplin
R. C. Poplin
Bakersfield
Ed Smith
Shafter
Thomas Pember
John Butler
Don Little
Audie Bryant
Cynthia Mouser Feted at Party
Cynthia Mouser celebrated her third birthday at a party on Scaroni Avenue hosted by Mr and Mrs Buel Mouser. Guests included Carrie Rice Jennie Wright Darrel Daniels Janet Fowler and Nadine Mouser. Adults included Mrs Danny Daniels Mrs J M Mouser and Mrs Buel Mouser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Mouser
Buel Mouser
Scaroni Avenue
Carrie Rice
Jennie Wright
Darrel Daniels
Janet Fowler
Nadine Mouser
Voters Urged to Check Registration Location
Voters were urged to verify residence status to ensure proper precinct registration. In Shafter, several residents were challenged at a precinct and found to live outside the boundary, requiring registration at a different polling place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Area
Richland PTA Net Profit From Annual Barbecue
M. L. Wiedmann, chairman of the 1952 Richland PTA carnival, reports a net profit of 1374.24 on receipts of 2392.10 and expenditures of 1017.86. Funds excluded donations of 150 for a music scholarship and 100 for eyeglasses. Major expense was 698.30 to Charlie Castro for barbecue. revenue included 1348.25 barbecue tickets and 720 scrip. Donations came from Bakersfield Paper Co and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Wiedmann
Parent- Teacher Association
Wiedmann
Shafter-Wasco Gin
Lions Club
Charlie Castro
Bakersfield Paper Co
Kern County Land Co
Coberly-West Co
J. H. Filler Gin and Son
Shafter Insurance Agents
Shafter Dance Club Plans Saturday Party
Dance attendees will wear sports attire at Veterans Memorial Hall for a Saturday gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Clarkin. The organizing committee includes Dr. and Mrs. George Collins and several listed local residents. A cocktail party from 8 to 9 p.m. precedes the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Veterans Memorial Hall
P. C. Clarkin
George Collins
Messrs
Mesdames T. N
Tut) Anderson
Robert McClain
G. D. Handel
N. F. Altrock
Dan Bledsoe
Glen Putman
Pete Bender
Hershal Rodgers
M.L. Thomas
Attillio Giannini Taken Ill at Buttonwillow
Attillio Giannini of Buttonwillow was taken suddenly ill and rushed to Mercy Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attillio Giannini of
Buttonwillow
Mercy Hospital
Bridge and Canasta Session At Mrs Ruggenberg Home
Bridge and canasta players gathered yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs Don Ruggenberg on Manuel Avenue for the Wednesday Afternoon Club monthly card session. High score at the bridge table went to Mrs Warren. Mrs George Collins, club president, co hosted with Mrs Ruggenberg. Attendees included Mesdames W C Handel Wilbur Stocker Glenn Nay Ed Warren R A Jacobsen F C Raney George Vannalia George Collins and Don Ruggenberg.
Mr and Mrs Emil Stoller Return After Stockton Area Fishing
Mr and Mrs Emil Stol ler arrive home from the Stockton area after several days of fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Stoller
Stockton
Say From Formosa Say From Formosa
A long distance call to Betty Turney from her fiancé Seaman Jimmy Grumbles reports his return to the United States in February after overseas service since last June. No definite wedding plans have been made by the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Formosa
Betty Turney
Bill Turney
Beech Avenue
Seaman Jimmy Grumbles
Grumbles
Manuel Grumbles
Shafterites Dig Limit of Clams at Baywood
A group from Shafter spent Sunday in the coastal city Baywood digging clams to the limit. Participants included Mr and Mrs W B Tillman Delores Miss Irene Tillman and Mr and Mrs C R Codd with Jacky and Mary Jean. They visited Tillman family Edward J Tillman of Templeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baywood
Shafter
W. B. Tillman
Delores
Irene Tillman
C. R. Codd
Jacky
Mary Jean
Tillman
Edward J. Tillman
Templeton
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del Kern Drive-In
Joan Leslie Sterling Hayden
Hellgate
John Wayne
Joanne Dru
Red River
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Marta Toren
Paris
Peter Lawford
Jane Greer
You
Joel MacRae
Dean Stockwell
Frankie Laine
Burt Lancaster
Jim Thorpe — All American
Wayne Morris
Lola Albright
Arctic Flight
Leaders Club
Terra Vista
Virginia Taylor
Carl Templeton
Harlin Wilson
California
Hart Park
Danny Daniels
J. M. Mouser
Richland Pta
William A. Easter
Chester Avenue
SWIFT
Bisquick
Puerto Rico
Ana
U.S
Betty Crocker
B. C
Dainties
Say
Ernest Hemingway
Technicolor
Susan Ava Peck - Hayward - Gardner
Hildegarde
Carrel
Thatcher
Dry
J. Zanuck
Casey Robinson
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