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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1952

Page

3

Wedding Rite Joins Couple In Church

In a single ring ceremony at Calvary Baptist Church of Bakersfield on Friday evening Anjonetta McArthur married Dean Burnquist son of Mrs. Stella Burnquist. Reverend Claude O Downs officiated in the presence of family and town guests. The bride wore white lace and carried a white Bible with a red corsage. sister Violet Junkin served as matron of honor. Best man was C R Burnquist. Music by Ruth Upton and Don Johnson. Reception at Mrs Vernon G Smith’s home. The couple plan home at Benedict’s ranch after a short San Diego trip.

Calvary Baptist Church Bakersfield Anjonetta McArthur Dean Burnquist Stella Burnquist Claude O. Downs Violet, Junkin San Diego Tron C.R. Burnquist Ruth Upton Don’ Johnson Vernon G. Smith Hillside Drive Burnquist

Church Teachers Hold Fellowship Dinner and Rally

About 200 teachers and spouses attended a fellowship dinner and rally at the Mennonite Brethren Church basement. Abe Ediger of Wasco led the program as educational director, with Rev. Waldo Wiebe delivering a brief message. New teachers were welcomed and will begin activities at Sunday services.

Mennonite Brethren Church Abe Eliger Was¢o Waldo Wiebe Ediger Abe Isaac Fr Franz Dan Heinrichs Nikkel Henry Isaac Ag Joel Wiebe Marvin Jost Bergman Sam Becker

Workers Named For Rio Bravo Carnival Event

Rio Bravo PTA selects workers to organize the October 24 carnival. Volunteers include Mrs. M L Revel, Mrs. Lloyd Bridges, Eleanor Enns, Lucille Walker, Mrs. Orrie McClellan, Mary Blatten White Elephant, Paul Enns ring, George Fisher ice cream, Schieffmann nail driving, Ruth Davis penny pitch, Dorothy Erickson cakes, Dean Moore basketball throw, Frank Neill tickets, and Gladys Addington chili.

Rio Bravo PTA Paul Wilson M. L. Revel Lloyd Bridges Eleanor Enns Lucille Walker Orrie cChellan Mary Blatten White Elephant William Benton Pop Frank Neill Paul Enns George Fisher Nk Schieffmann L. Revel Penny Ruth Davis Dorothy Erickson Frank Skidmore Dean Moore Gladys Addington

Ebenezer Ladies Society Meets Gathers Members

Prospective members guests and consistory members attended a recent Ebenezer Reformed Church Ladies Society meeting. The annual report and constitution were reviewed and plans set for upcoming projects. New members included Mesdames Walter Grossman Allan Zenk Fred Mettler Sam Mettler Alfred Goehring and Adolf Kirschenmann. Next meeting set for October 8 with Mesdames Handel and Rachel Kirschenmann as co hosts.

Ladies Society of Ebenezer Reformed Church Walter Grossman Allan Zenk Fred Mettler Sam Mettler Alfred Goehring Adolf Kirschenmann Mesdames One Handel Rachel Kirschenmann

Congregational Young Adults Enjoy Evening of Games

Union Congregational Church young adults gathered in the social hall for games, slides, and a group sing. Johnny Jones led activities with Clarice Immel. Dave Channeson showed Hawaii travel slides. refreshments included punch and cookies. Attendees included Betty Grun dy and Rev. Gordon Baker. Next meeting September volleyball game at the church. president Edwin Wilson invites all unmarried adults.

Union Congregational Church Johnny Jones Clarice Immel Dave Channeson Hawaii California Betty Grundy Earlene Gill Nancy Howard Carol Roberts Betty Stringer Gordon Baker John Nickelson Dave Ohanneson Wayne Horn Bert Fuller Wendall Vannatta John Jones Walt Marshall Kermith Anderson Fred Starrh Marion Kattenhorn Edwin Wilson

Mothers fete a layette shower with gifts for a newborn

A dust storm outside accompanies a layette shower at 300 Manuel Ave hosted by Mrs. Ryland Jacobus for Mrs. James Moquist. Children played in the nursery as Mary Brown of E. A. Brown entertained, while guests enjoyed heavenly hash and iced treats.

Amie Nursery James Moquist Ryland Jacobus Manuel Ave Mary Brown E. A. Brown Mesdames M. L. Wiedmann Mary Ray Fast Becky Olivia R. F. Altrock Bruce Phil Jeffries Jack Fleming Joan Ruthy Dick Larsen Mark K. A. Howell Janet John Channeson Ben Peters Sharon James Maquist Anne Ryland Jacobus Ann Orvin Mettler Elmer ,Anderson Edna. Prievé

Barbecue Party for Mrs Bowen Osburn Noted in East Ash St

A birthday celebration for Mrs Bowen Osburn of East Ash Street was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Klein at 256 Ash Street. Guests included Mr and Mrs Osburn with Margaret and Harold, Mr and Mrs Leon Bender with Carol and Larry, and Mr and Mrs Klein with Dennis and Lester.

Mrs. Bowen Osburn Margeret Harold Leon Bender Carol Larry Mrs Fred Klein Dennis Lester

Berean Circle Meets at First Baptist Church

The Berean Circle of the First Baptist Church will hold a meeting at 7 30 p m today in the church.

Berean Circle The First Baptist Church

Lady Lion Meet Trip Features South America

BUTTONWILLOW The Lady Lions of Buttonwillow held a meeting at Secretary Mrs. Charles Parsons home to view colored movies of a 30 day South America trip. Mary Hughett presided with Ellen Hughett as co host. parasites.

Lady Lion South America Buttonwillow Lions of Charles Parsons Mary Hughett Ellen Hughett Parsons Jackie Becker Pat Graves Reesa Bottorff

Covina Visitors Stop by Parents Home

Mrs. Charles Hutto and her son Ronald Paul from Covina visited last week at the home of her parents Elmer V. Kattenhorn and wife. They were entertained at supper by L. A. Kattenhorn and wife at 245 North Shafter Ave. Fred Hasty showed pictures of a summer trip to Oregon Canada and Alaska. Elmer V. Kattenhorn, Fred Hasty, Carolyn, Rev. and Mrs. Melvin Krug with Micky and Deborah, Mrs. Clementine Everetts, Mrs. Hutto and L. A. Kattenhorn attended. Mrs. Hutto was driven back to Covina by Hasty on Friday.

Charles Hutto Ronald Paul Covina Elmer V. Kattenhorn L. A. Kattenhorn North Shafter Ave Fred Hasty Kattenhorns Oregon Canada Alaska Carolyn Melvin Krug Micky Deborah Clementine Everetts Hutto Hasty Ray Brown Fort Worth Tex

Lit tle Family Travel to Oxnard to Visit Relatives

Mr and Mrs George Little and their children Stevie Ricky Janet and Wesley of 551 McCrumm Lane traveled to Oxnard to see her brother Mr and Mrs Coy Fenton and family during the trip.

George Little Stevie Ricky Janet Wesley McCrum Lane Oxnard Coy Fenton

Personal notices list traveling visitors and local arrivals

Mrs Charles Parsons and daughters returned from Balboa and New Port Beach. Mr and Mrs Holliman visited their hospitalized daughter in Bakersfield. The Horns moved to Bakersfield for work. Several families traveled to Fresno and Los Angeles for visits and sight seeing. Kerns and Shafter area churches hosted events and revival meetings.

Charles Parsons Susan Adele Christine Rosemary Buttonwiftow Balboa Newport Beach H. R. Holliman Beech Ave Bakersfield Hospital Roy Holliman Oildale

Maple Leaders Selected to Attend California Rural Conference

Mrs. Walter Nicol of the Maple District heads five Kern county women chosen to attend a two day state wide rural leadership conference at Berkeley starting Oct 14. Delegates include Mrs. K L Hunter Magunden Mrs T V Steger Derby Acres Mrs A R Stotler Oil Center and Mrs J O Boss Kern Delta. Leaders will study leadership principles and UC extension role with speakers from UC and federal agencies.

Walter Nicol Maple District Kern County Berkeley I. Jean Fritz K. L. Hunter Magunden T. V. Steger Derby Acres A. R. Stotler Oil, Center J. O. Boss Kern Delta California University of California Agricultural Extension Service University of California Fritz Charles Mockmore Oregon State College Kenneth Warner United States Department of Agriculture Mockmore Warner Harry R Wellman Agricultural Sciences Agnes Fay Morgan Department of Home Economics Michael A. Goodman J. Earl Coke Irene Fagin Agricultural Extension, Service International House College Women's Club Claremont Hotel

Mrs Heiser returns home after Southland prize hunt for P T A carnival

Mrs. Clarence Heiser came home Tuesday night after several days in the Southland selecting prizes for the Richland Parent-Teacher Association carnival set for October 16. The Altar Society of St Therese s Catholic Church will meet at 8 PM Monday at Mrs Walt Leavell s home 224 Ash Street to continue planning the November 2 bazaar in Veterans Memorial Hall.

Richland School Parent-Teachers Association Harry Thompson PTA Jean Thomas Clarence Heiser Southland Richland St. Therese's ‘Catholic Church Walt Leavell Ash St Memorial Hall

Fair Shatters Records at Kern County Fair

L H Stonie Goad told the Shatter Lions Club the 1952 Kern County Fair at the new Casa Loma Drive site drew 147,932 attendees and grossed about 31 000 with 25 000 spent on entertainment. He noted 47 prospective exhibitors for 1953 and praised the junior livestock division while citing dust and earthquake timing issues. Glenn O. Nay accompanied him as the Lions discussed moving their meeting location.

Kern County Casa Loma’ Drive L. H Stonie) Goad Shatter Lions Club Goad Good The Lions United States Glenn O. Nay Fair Board

Santa's Aides Set Canvass for Old Broken Toys

Shafter volunteers plan a first toy collection on Oct. 9 led by Fire Chief Don Little. Firefighters will canvass Shafter homes in the evening to gather abandoned toys for mending and repainting at Santa's workshop, then distribute them to needy children on Christmas Eve.

Santa Shafter Don Santa Claus Brigade

52 Tons of Corn Purchased for Shafter High Show Stock

Fifty two tons of corn have been bought to feed Shafter High School stock for another year, announced by director Glenn O Nay. Last year used 40 tons. Cattle are fed barley and a special potato meal from culled potatoes.

Shafter High Schools Glenn.o. Nay

Meeting Time Delays Reported by President Somers

Wednesday night update from President Robert Somers notes meetings run past 7 p.m. with gatherings at 7:30 p.m. in Veterans Memorial section.

Robert Somers Veterans Memorial Hall

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