Ebenezer Workers Plan Christmas Treasures for Kern General
The Ladie Society of Ebenezer Re formed Church planned Christmas presents for Kern General Hospital patients at a Faber Street meeting. Mrs W C Handel hosted the gathering where Mrs Layton Wiedenbach read a poem and Rev Walter Grossman played organ music. Attendees included Lydia Bender and many Mettlers, Handel, Kirschenmann, Schnidt, Reich, Goerhing, and Reiker families among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern General Hospital
Ladice Society
Ebenezer Reformed Church
Faber Street
W. C. Handel
Layton Wieden Hach
Walter Gross
Bers
Lydia Bender
Edwin Bender
Henry Mettler
Emil Goehring
Handel
H. P. Wilson
Ed Kirschenmann
Adolph Reich
Emil Stoller
Delmer Mettler
Aduel Mettler
Dan Schnidt
Eugene Handel
Rachel Kirschenmann
Russell Hamman
Walter N
Alan Zenk
Emma Mettler
Fred Mettler
Alfred Goerhing
Adolph Kirschenmann
Chris Handel
Ivan Mettler
Layton Wiedenbach
Solomon Hehn
Anna Reiker
Friends Honor Mrs Teague at Shafter Layette Shower
Mrs Basil Teague was honored at a layette shower in Shafter, hosted by Mrs Bill Hasbrook with Mrs James Woods assisting. Attendees from Shafter and surrounding towns brought gifts while a stork cake and chips were featured with ice cream punch and coffee served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Teague
Shafter Layette
Basil Teague
Shafter Avenue
Bill Hasbrook
James Woods
Mesdames Grace Mann
Edith Proctor
Beverly Packard
Maureen Williams
Peggy Neal
Grace’ Meeks
Lucille Smith
J. Brown
Art Robey
Jane
Wesley Funks Fete Birthdays in Pixley
The Wesley Funk home in Pixley hosted a double birthday party for John Funk and his daughter Mrs Jonas Nickel. Gifts and birthday cake capped the family dinner while guests included Jonas Wicker Karin Ronnie Phil Virginia Funk Janet and Paul Funk. Wesley Funk, burned lighting a barbecue last week, is recovering well after a brief Delano hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Funk
Pixley
John Funk
Jonas. Nickel
Jonas Wicker
Karin
Ronnie
Phil
Virginia Funk
Janet
Paul Funk
Delano
Rummage Sale Set by Group
A rummage sale sponsored by Women’s Fellowship members of Union Congregational Church will run from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the lot next to Food Town. Old clothing may be left with chairman Mrs. E. C. Eckmann or at sale headquarters. Assisting Eckmann are Mesdames Hoover, Hodges, Rootes, Fuller, Brown, Lundy, Baker, Staudacher, Garrison, Smith, Oary, Austin, Schacht, Ruggenberg and McClain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food Town
Women's Fellowship
Union _ Congregational Church
E. C. Eckmann
Manne Avenue
Eckmann
Marvin Hoover
Jim Hodges
T. P. Rootes
J. H. Fuller
E. A. Brown
D. H. Lund
Family Reunion At Peter Peters Home Draws Guests
Visitors from British Columbia Kansas and Paraguay joined local families for a Peters home reunion. Canadians Isaac Bergen and family and Frank Wiens family stayed several days with Mr and Mrs E J Peters and relatives. Houseguest Cornelius Walde of Asuncion Paraguay arrived on a Mennonite colony PR mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British, Columbia
Kansas
E. J. Peters
Isaac Bergen
Frank Wiens
D. W. Siemens
John Wiens
Siemens
George Hiebert
G. A.willems
Hiebert
Waldo Unruh
Bernard Willems
Reedley
Arthur Willems
Fresno
Barbara Wiens
G. A. Willems
Simon Peters
Douglas
Edward
P. A. Neufeld
Peterses
Unruhs
Bergens
Hanford
Peters
Cornelius Walde
Asuncion
Paraguay
Chaco
RALLS EXPECTING RETURN OF KOREA VETERAN SON
Mr and Mrs Matt Ralls of Buttonwillow announce their son Corporal Lowell Glen Ralls is due home soon from Korea after an 18 month tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Ralls
Buttonwillow
Cpl
Lowell Glen Ralls
Korea
Corporal Ralls
Reception Honors Newlyweds Lloyd J Osborns
Large gathering at Veterans Memorial Hall last week celebrated the marriage of Lloyd J Osborn of Shafter and Frankie Guenther. Attendees included numerous Osborn and Guenther relatives and friends, with gifts sent by a broad circle of neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd J. Osborns
Veterans Memorial Hall
Lloyd J. Osborn
Shafter
Susie Roberts Weds Maurice E Hoyt in Reno Nevada
The marriage of Susie Roberts to Maurice E Hoyt was held in Reno Nevada. James Armstrong of Los Gatos attended the couple. The bride, a Fremont High School graduate, is the daughter of Roberts of 205 California Avenue. The groom served six years in the Marine Corps and works for Pittsburg Steel Co in Los Gatos where they reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie
Maurice E. Hoyt
J. E. Hoyt
Los Gatos
Roberts
California Avenue
Reno
Nev
James Armstrong
Shafter High School
Fremont High School
San Jose
Marine Corps
Pittsburg Steel Co
Mettlers Return Home After Month in Utah and California
Calvin Mettler and his wife returned Monday night from a month long trip to Beryl Utah. His parents Mr and Mrs Fred Mettler of Santa Cruz and his brother Marvin Mettler of Sacramento visited relatives in Shafter and Bakersfield before the return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Mettler
Los Angeles Avenue
Beryl
Utah
Fred Mettler
Santa Cruz
Marvin Mettler
Sacrato
Shafter
Bakersfield
Luncheon Honors Mrs Donabedian in San Francisco
A luncheon honoring Mrs. A. M. Donabedian of San Francisco was held at the home of her sister-in-law Mrs. J C Ohanneson on Faber Street. Guests included Mrs. Donabedian and several Ohanneson family members with friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Donabedian
San Francisco
J. C. Ohanneson
Faber Street
Donabedian
Horace Gray
Phil Ohanneson
David Ohanneson
Mrs. Pluma Fleetwood Hosts Stanley Party
Mrs. Pluma Fleetwood hosted a Stanley party with a group of women. Refreshments were served to Mesdames Lulla Heck Florence Laughton Ethel Rey Alda Kemp Shirley Gray Wanda White Irene Schmidt Norma Fleetwood Mary Higgins and Evelyn Snow.
Kellys Leave For East Trip
Assemblyman and Mrs H W Pat Kelly of Manne Avenue left yesterday for Coronado on a cross country trek. Kelly will speak at the Western Fairs Association convention tomorrow and then go to Annapolis to visit their son John, a United States Naval Academy student. They plan to attend the Army Navy game in Philadelphia then visit New York before returning to Shafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W
Pat” Kelly
Manne] Avenue
Coronado
Kelly
Western Fairs Association
Annapolis
John
United States Naval Academy
Philadelphia
New York
Shafter
Pvt Tommy Holt to Report to Ft Lewis After Leave
Pvt Tommy Holt 20 son of Mr and Mrs N C Holt of Lancaster begins 15 day leave from Camp Roberts and will report to Ft Lewis Wash afterwards He and his wife will visit in Shafter with his sisters and brothers Mrs Chester as Mrs Clyde McKliwain Mrs Ples Coleman Glen Holt and Donald Holt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Holt
Ft. Lewis
N. C. Holt
Lancaster
Camp Roberts
Wash
Shafter
Chester
Clyde. McKliwain
Ples Coleman
Glen Holt
Donald Holt
Martin Andersons Hold Dinner for Families
Mr and Mrs Martin Anderson of Pacific street entertained their families for dinner Saturday evening. Present were Mr and Mrs David Anderson with Kathy and Mr and Mrs Elmer Anderson with Andy of Corcoran. Philip and Timmy Anderson spent the night with Mr and Mrs Harry Thompson of Grant street while their parents stayed with the Martin Andersons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Anderson
Pacific Street
David Anderson
Kathy
Elmer Anderson
Andy
Corcoran
Philip
Timmy Anderson
Harry Thompson
Grant Street
Martin Andersons
Big Game and African Wild Animal Hunt Shown at Wildwood School
Mrs Harry Decker and family along with friend Patsy from Taft attended a moving picture titled Big Game and African Wild Animal Hunt at Wildwood School Saturday evening. Gene and Jack Deck er were among the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Harry Decker
Gene
Jack
Patsy of Taft
Wildwood School
PTA Studies Program to Re Build Earthquake Damaged Institution
Buttonwillow PTA discussed plans to retail the earthquake damaged school auditorium and clinic, with debt-free outlook by May next year and a completed building by September 1, 1954. Traffic safety emphasized. attendance awards noted. carnival profit listed. Girls Glee Club entertained. American Legion led flag salute. PTA president presided. dessert served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Buttonwillow
Parent Teachers Association
Albert Lackey
Gram
Eva Whitaker
Lila Ault
Willie
Turtle
Bart Beal
O. R. Young
Girls’ Glee Club
John Carawan
American Legion Post
Young
Panel Views Opportunities For Learning at Shafter High
A Shafter High School PTA panel with three teachers and two students discussed opportunities to learn in coursework and extracurricular activities. Speakers included Barbara Wroten John DeVincenzo Virginia Reese James V Wilson and Robert Gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High School
Parent-Teachers Association
Barbara Wroten
John DeVincenzo
Virginia Reese
James V. Wilson
Robert Gates
Gates
Pauline Witner
Marlin Hanchett
David Marsh
Kenneth Fahsbender
Africa From A Woman's Viewpoint Talk At Shafter
Mrs Wilson Stone will speak on Africa from a Woman's Viewpoint to a Faculty Wives and Women of Shafter High School meeting Monday. Dessert at 8 p.m. at Mrs Lowell Todd’s home 528 Acacia Street. Hosts include Mrs P L Arnold and Mrs Burley Dooley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Wilson Stone
Shafter High School
Lowell Todd
Acacia St
Twin Raney brothers attend San Jose State College
Kay Floyd Raney and Jay Boyd Raney of Shafter are at San Jose State College. They are among 7100 students enrolled at the college this term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Floyd
Jay Boyd Raney
F. C. Raney
Shafter
San Jose State College
Real Estate Listing Notes at 248 Central Ave Shaf
Real Estate 3. C. Penner Real Estate Notary Public Insurance at 248 Central Ave Shaf appears in a fragment detailing business services and location. The partial OCR suggests a realty or notary firm with insurance offerings operating at a central avenue address. Further specifics are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Real Estate
C. Penner Real Estate, Notary Public
Insurance
Central Ave
Shafter
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Ebenezer Workers
Dreasen
Wesley Funks
Pentecostal Church of God
Shafter Ave
West Ash
Cecil .Pool
Peter
Frank Hornkohl
Truxtun
Gac and Electricity Tome
Wow
P.G
Joneses
Geneane P.G
E. BiNor
Mrs. Jones
Eileen Hickcox
Essie
Richard Scott
Tony
Robert Snively
Mary Lou Roeder
Alice
Richland Elementary School
Franklin Bortz
Frankie Guenther
George Guenther
Messrs
Jack Wood
Ned Smith
Jerry Moffat
Leroy Grumbles
August Reich
Art Kadel
Bill Lowe
Gene Guenther
Marion Tatum
Lowell Webb
Albert Glenn
John Yingst
Bill Carter
Ed Jensen
Frank Loewen
P. C. Guenther
Abe Kliewer
Norval Winters
Iva Joe Fosdick
George Greer
Frank Migdat
Henry Mohr
Herman Osborn
William Hearn
Roy
Earl Johnson
Bob Holmes
Charles Osborn
Clyde West
Bill Anderson
Otis Gladden
Cleo Hathcock
Burl Jones
Ralph Cunningham
Doug Ramey
John House
Edith Smith
Vera Carter
Maggie Radford
Susie Roberts
Hoyt
Calvin Mettlers
Pluma Fleetwood
Kellys
Coats
Hemingson
Blumco
Shafter Mercantile CO
Central
Sunbeam
Stringham’s Shafter Drug Store
301 Central
Mrs. Stone
Business & Professional Guide
Ralph Ryan
18Th Street
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