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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1950
Page
2
A Monday evening discussion at the Union Congregational Church titled Our Congregational Churches Home Work explored community migrant issues. Participants considered how couples can adapt civic life and support churches during the season.
The regular monthly meeting of the County Federation of Womens Clubs will be held in Shafter at 10 a.m. at the Congregational Church parlor. County president Mrs. H. E. Cheever Jr. will preside with Mrs. J. B. Neugent and Mrs. Ralph J. Smith also listed as officers. Luncheon at noon precedes an 1 p.m. program chaired by Mrs. George Collins featuring an illustrated talk by Miss Jeannette Wheeler.
Relatives crowded the Dan Loewen home last week for Thanksgiving dinner. Among attendees were Mrs. Loewen’s mother Mrs. Anna Gaede Bakersfield relatives Mr. and Mrs. Henry and Lois, Dr. and Mrs. A. W. Gaede with Jimmy and Beatrice, Rev. and Mrs. Walter Permer from Rosedale, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Loewen with John and Laly Wasco, Mrs. Cotila Siebel of Reedley with Freddy Kuhier a German student studying there.
Thanksgiving guests gathered at Mr. and Mrs. F. Raney home on 416 Santa Fe Way for a holiday dinner. Attendees included their daughter and her husband from San Jose, a niece and nephew from Los Angeles, and friends from Shafter and the Bay Area, among others.
The Wednesday Afternoon Club will host a Christmas tree supper in the Women’s Clubhouse next Wednesday evening as part of a family night pot luck. Gifts under 50 cents will be exchanged among club children and members. The program features songs, recitations, and a Christmas movie. Mrs. J. W. Frizzell is program chairman and Mrs. Clyde Zachary heads hostesses with several assistants.
Mr and Mrs Alex Chernabaeff of Shafter welcome their son Michael Alex born Nov 17 at Friese maternity home Bakersfield. He joins big brother Timothy aged 2. Grandparents are William Chernabaeff of Shafter and Pricilla Ledieff of Los Angeles visiting.
Betty Poole Daoutis and Frank Guidera wed in a Bakersfield Women's Clubhouse ceremony with Judge Frank Noriega performing the double ring rite. The bride wore a gold and white gown with lace details and carried an Odonto Glossom orchid bouquet. maid of honor Maxine Poe wore a gold-trimmed gown and gold accessories. junior bridesmaid Paula Cuicera appeared in chatreuse taffeta with net embellishments.
Elaine Fleming and Edite Pho witnessed a wedding where a gold fan and shattered yellow flowers formed a decorative motif. Richard Simmons served as Best Man from Arcadia with ushers James Simmons of Pasadena and Henry Pellasier of Whittier. White runner and wicker posts framed a prayer bench in white velvet with gold trim. Centered amid baskets of white gladioli chrysanthemums and pom poms, the aisle featured gold eucalyptus leaves and tall candelabra surrounding the couple.
Mrs. Josephine Sweeney played prelude music as ushers lit candles to signal the ceremony. Rex Vanzandt sang before the bridal party, and again after, as the newlyweds knelt. The mother of the bride wore a rose gown with lace. the groom's mother a satin gown with gourmet details. Guests filled a gold and white reception with a grand cake, flowers, and two long buffet tables. Bride’s sister read the guest book. bouquet tossed to Naomi Gregory. The couple plan a Sun Valley honeymoon and will live in Lamont at the Guidera ranch. Out of town guests hailed from Pasadena to Bakersfield. many locals joined from Shafter, Wasco, and Bakersfield.
Rio Bravo hosts open house and buffet as Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hanna observe 25 years of marriage. Guests from Bakersfield, Shafter, Long Beach, Georgia, and Mississippi attend. daughter Jo Hodges assists with decor. ceremony notes their Santa Ana wedding.
Members of the Union Congregational Church will meet tomorrow night for a family Christmas workshop with a 6 p.m. polluck supper. Activities begin at 5 p.m., including studies on embedding Christian content in Christmas observances and family participation, crafts of leather, plastic and metal gifts, tree decorations, window ornaments, and planning appropriate stories, music and scenes. Rev. Sherwood Daily leads the craft groups, with later a home‑style Christmas worship service guided by Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Woodard and family and a talk by Mrs. Gordon Baker.
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