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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1950
Page
3
Local notes describe a Thanksgiving program hosted by Robert Mettlers featuring Mrs. Yorghel Podicry and guests Billy Sam Merciér Walter Kirsehemann with Marsha as part of a community gathering. The readable fragments indicate a social event with presentations and honorees.
A group including Roy Danes formerly of Shafter and their son Robert, along with Mrs Daniel’s parents Mr and Mrs He Te Metter, visited here last weekend with Mrs Rol Jacobsen and others from Sacramento.
Plans for the annual Coronation Ball are nearly set with committee chairs, event date, and program details pending final confirmation. Organizers note Vivian Haridel as maid of honor and outline a schedule including bidding for a transportation sponsor and stage arrangements.
Fresno and Utah guests arrive at Richmans in Fresno Utah area. The note lists Mrs Riehmian and family with Mr and Mrs Tonal Friesen among attendees. Carver Carl Robert from Milford, Utah is also mentioned in connection to the visit.
Friends hosted a surprise birthday party Sunday evening at the Hamman home after a kickoff visit to the Kadel residence. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Guenther, Jack Woods, Bill Carter, Russell Mars, Art Kadel, Russell, and Charles Firkin with cake, ice cream, and coffee served during games.
DM and Mrs. Martin Anderson of 240 Pacific Street traveled to Burbank for Thanksgiving to visit their daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. Willard F. Kellman and Linda. Also present were Elmer Anderson and son Phil of Shafter. Mrs. Anderson could not attend due to son Timmy’s illness. Last weekend Mr. and Mrs. Mertir Anderson again went to Burbank on a business trip.
A surprise birthday party was held for Mrs Rosie Dial at the home of her parents, hosted by Mes C M Rodgers of 133 West Orne. Prizes were awarded to Leonora Sanger, Shirley Prickett, Carolyn Soave, Oleta Holland, and Dortha Rodgers. Attendees included Barbara Songer, Ene Gregory, Oreta Soltand, Mr and Mrs Marvin Jenkins and daughter Carolyn, Dortha Rodgers, and the host’s parents.
Odella Templeton and her husband were honored at a wedding shower in Veterans Memorial Hall. Gifts came from numerous friends with winners named Char les Wright and Riley Harvey. Guests enjoyed cake ice cream punch and coffee after the gift opening.
Mrs. Frank M. Cater of Shafter has spent a month visiting her son and family, Mr and Mrs Frank Carter and daughter Marie. She also visited a daughter, Miss Mildred Carter, of Shafter. She left Shafter after Thanksgiving Day.
Fifteen friends and relatives gathered at the Kattenhorn residence on Shafter Highway for Thanksgiving dinner. Attending were Mr and Mrs O Kattenhorn with two children Porterville, plus Charles Hutton of Santa Ana and others from Presne.
The text notes Mrs. Katie Merkel hosting Thanksgiving with her daughter Mrs. Al Wolf and family. Other guests included Dave Merkel, Esther Eckert, and children, along with Mr. and Mrs. Ephraim Merkel and Ed Merkel, indicating a family event amid a dispute.
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