Social Realm Mrs Verlette Mettler Weds Arnold Pfeifle
Miss Verlette Mettler daughter of Mr and Mrs Simon Mettler married Arnold Pfeifle son of Mr and Mrs Carl Pfiefle in a Reformed church ceremony conducted by Rev A Funck. The event drew hundreds with gardenias white pebbly satin brides gown and a trailing veil. The couple will reside in Shafter after a southern California honeymoon. out of town guests included Austin Kirsch enmann Bakersfield and Harold Mickie aboard the U S S. The Richland P T A met later with talks on why war does not pay and the aim of education for world peace led by J H Porterfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verlette Metler
Simon Mettler
Arnold Pfeifle
Carl Pfiefle
Reformed Church
A. Funck
Rhona Mettler
Marie Pfiefle
Mylo Mettler
Rayne Mettler
Verner Mettler
Leola Kirschenmann
Bertha Schnidt
Richland Grammar School
Edna Prieve
Ie Koop
James Bobst
Charles Potter
J. J. Peters, Jr
E. P. Jones
J. H. Porterfield
Alfred Smith
Miss Rosella Heinrichs Prepares for Sunday Wedding
A round of pre nuptial events culminated at the J H Bergthold home with co hosts Anna Bergthold and Grace Warkentine. Bride elect Rosella Heinrichs received many gifts and enjoyed refreshments as guests including Mrs Louise Becker and numerous Bergthold and Unruh family members attended. An item of note is Jimmie Horton of Los Angeles a Shafter High School graduate 1937 plans to marry Miss Metzer in an upcoming ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosella Heinrichs
J. H. Bergthold
Anna Bergthold
Grace Warkentine
Louise Becker
John Balzer
Elsie Bergen
Lily Hein
Esther Hein
Luella Klassen
Vivian Bartel
Irma Wendland
Edna Beese
Aldene Beese
Evelyn
Shafter
Jimmie Horton
Los Angeles
Shafter High School
Horton
Miss Metzer
Shafter Couple United At M B Church Thursday
A Shafter couple tied the knot at Mennonite Brethren Church Thursday afternoon. Bride Miss Peters wore a white satin gown with white tulle veil as Rev. Wm Bestwater officiated after Lohengrin's Wedding March played by Mrs. P A Gunther. The couple will reside on a ranch 2 1/2 miles west of Shafter with Mr Loewen, a prominent rancher, and Miss Peters, daughter of Pioneer residents Simon and Mrs Peters. Over 100 guests attended the ceremony and reception in the church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Loewen
P. A. Gunther
Miss Swink
Herbert Peters
Bestwater
Jesus
Arnold Bergen
Rubena Peters
Miss Peters
Simon Peters
Shafter District
Shafter
Bank of America
Mr. Lowen
Mrs Phil Ohanneson Hosts Contract Bridge Club
Mrs Phil Ohanneson will entertain this afternoon for the members of the Contract Bridge Club. Three tables will be in play with several rounds of bridge and a social hour to follow. Members listed include Mesdames J C Ohanneson, George Harrison, O T Olson, J W Hester, A B McKinley, A Peter Ohanneson, D O Moore, Ted Vignole, H C Neufeld, John Fulier, P L Arnold and J Channeson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Ohanneson
Contract Bridge Club
J. C. Ohanneson
George Harrison
O. T. Olson
J. W. Hester
A. B. McKinley
A Peter Ohanneson
D. O. Moore
Ted Vignole
H.C. Neufeld
John Fulier
P. L Arnold
J. Channeson
Double Silver Wedding Celebrations Held At Beese Home
Two Shafter couples marked twenty five years of marriage with a double silver wedding celebration at the Beese residence. Guests included Kopper and Fries sen families, Kopper siblings, and Rev Penner of Reedley. A luncheon followed gifts and a sermonette by Rev Penner wife sang a solo. Federation speaker Mrs Thomas Richards addressed Are We Good American Citizens
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
I. F. Beese
A. F. Beese
Mr. Penner
Reedley
Peter Kopper
J. B. Kopper
Dave Friessen
Justine Kopper
Marie Kopper
Violet Nikkel
Jessie Kopper
Betty Friessen
John Hodel
G. L. Klassen
Ed Kruger
Penner
Thomas Richard
Chico
California Federation of Women's Clubs
Richards
A. Peter Channeson
J. W. Frizzel
Norval Fair
A. W. Gaede
Vivian Bartel
James Livers
Walter, Emek
Bakersfield
Surprise Birthday Party For G. J. Siemens At Ranch
G J Siemens, a Shafter rancher, was surprised Monday evening by friends celebrating his birthday. A group that meets weekly to sing German chorals performed vocal selections. Guests included Mr and Mrs J J Siemens and others, with refreshments served at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Siemens
Shafter Rancher
Ing
D. L. Schellenberg
P. J. Karber
F. H. Janzen
Dan Loewen
Wm. J. Bestwater
J. C. Penner
F. B. Dueck
B. D. Wiebe
J. J. Siemens
H. M. Dueck
Wm. Siemens
J. .C. Penner
Loewen
Farewell Meeting At M B Church For Missionary
A farewell service was held at the Mennonite Brethren church for Miss Helen Koehn who will depart for missionary work in Nigeria Africa. Rev. Wm. J. Bestwater led the program with scripture and a choir performance. Koehn spoke on her decision after attending a Bible Institute in Los Angeles. A German song was sung as Ben Neuendorf of Reedley, on leave from Nigeria, described African missionary needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Koehn
Nigeria
Africa
Mennonite Brethren Church
Wm. J. Bestwater
Redeemed
Arnold Bergen
Koehn
A. D. Koehn
Shafter
Bible Instiute
Los Angeles
Ben Neufeld
Reedley
King’s Daughters
Kern Librarian Speaks at Richland Teachers Club
Kern county librarian Miss Gretchen D. Knief was guest speaker at the Richland Teachers' Club meeting. She gave a book review of The Teacher at the Crossroads. Jane Jensen and H. Smith performed a piano duet. H. Miguel read a vocal selection with Alfred Smith at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gretchen D. Knief
Kern County
Richland Teachers’club
Knief
Jane Jensen
H. Smith
H. Miguel
Alfred Smith
J. B. Engle
Louise Neufeld
M. B. Hetz
Alma Fuller
E. Livers
Lela O’connell
Howard Miguel
Congregationwomen Serve Refreshments After Meeting
Workers served refreshments at the close of the meeting as the ladies of the congregation contributed much of the food.
500 Club Entertained At Hansen Home
Mr and Mrs J P Hanser hosted a 500 club gathering Saturday evening with four games played. Ladies high score went to Mrs E G Lindquist and low to Mrs Stoner. Mens high score was Mr Sanderson and low Mr Olsen. Refreshments followed. Attendees included O E Wiedman Ed Kolbenstetter Tillie Straut the Lindquists and guests Olsen and his brother from Pasadena Jeanette Stoner Harry Fowler Ralph Sanderson and the Hansen family with young Mary Ellen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Hanser
600 Club
Fourto
E. G. Lindquist
Stoner
Sanderson
Olsen
O. E. Wiedman
Ed Kolbenstetter
Tillie Straut
Mr. Olsen
Pasadena
Jeanette Stoner
Harry Fowler
Ralph Sanderson
Mary Ellen’ Hansen
Hot Days Harm Tomatoes in Solano County
High temperatures in Solano County damaged tomato crops as growers reported heat stress across fields. Early estimates indicate significant losses in some yards and commercial plots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solano County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arnold Pfiefle
Richland P.T. A
Richland Girls’ Glee Club
Porterfield
Germany
Marri
Southland
M. B. Church
Newey
Ance Zacettiante
Men’s Union
Melton
Dad
Girl's Oxfords
Oxfords
Shafter Mercantile Co
Federated Stores
Teachers’ Club
Hansen
Honeymaid
Graham
Lux
Hershey
Bakers Prem
del Monte
Emerald Brand
Ige
Schillings
Westag
California
Schilling
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