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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1959
Page
15
Mrs Dorothy Webb is home from a Bakersfield hospital after late September surgery and expects further treatment and possible additional surgery. Her daughter Brenda Webb was hospitalized at the same time and is now at home recovering.
A small party was given for Alvin Lepp on Sunday evening September 27. Present were Mr and Mrs Franklin Bergmen and children Jerry and Alan, Mr and Mrs Harold Reimer and children Greg and Phillip, and Mr and Mrs Roy Koening with Dean and Arlene. Refreshments included two decorated birthday cakes and ice cream.
Mrs. Betty Haney left the city for Los Angeles on Saturday October 3rd where she met friends from Lompoc California. The group flew to Catalina Island for an overnight stay and Haney returned home on Sunday. Shafter churches invite you.
Mrs John Leech celebrated her 61st birthday on Wednesday September 23. Daughters Mr and Mrs W L Shetley and their children Tommy Betty Fleeta Sally and Paul of Fair Oaks and Mr and Mrs Anthony Sullivan and daughter Cindy of Bakersfield did not attend. A nephew Johnny Sanders stationed with the U S Navy at Los Alamitos Calif attended. Guests enjoyed a ham dinner and two birthday cakes. Mrs Leech received several attractive gifts.
Three local girls calling themselves the Rhythmers traveled to Hanford on Sunday October 4 to sing in the Mid-State Singing Convention held annually. Members include Mrs Norman King of Shafter as alto, Brenda Smith of Shafter as soprano, Carolyn Dixon of Wasco as tenor, with Patsy Aday of Bakersfield on piano. The convention is planned again this year at Kern Fair.
A surprise birthday party was held for Mr Bill Deckert at his home on September 24. Guests included Mr and Mrs Bill Deckert, Pat and Ricky, Mrs Daniels and Jane, Mrs Nora Nixon, Mr and Mrs Travis Garton, Mr and Mrs Jake Voth, Mr and Mrs Joe Schmidt, and Reuben. Lester Miller and wife traveled to Los Angeles September 19 visiting Shorty Littlefield Knotts Berry Farm and Disneyland before returning September 21.
Mrs J B Moser hosts her mother Mrs F M Williams of Royse City Texas who has been visiting since September 27 with no specified return date.
Deanna Gorsching marked her fourth birthday on Saturday with family present. Attending were Judy and Jeanie Guen, Dennie and Sherril Meyers, Markey and Belva Packard, Peuta Lawson, Phil Dalkey, Jimmy Suspess, and Deanna’s older sister Debbie. Each child wore small crowns and carried magic wands while a two train shaped cake delighted guests.
Mr. B L Ford celebrated his first birthday in 53 years on Saturday September 26 with a party hosted by his wife Mrs. Ford and neighbor Mrs. Doris Bailey. Attending were Mr Earl Bailey and his sons Paul and Dale and Mr and Mrs Boyce and their son Benny.
The article notes travel to Orange for a dedication ceremony on Saturday. It mentions Mr. Krug meeting his wife in Los Angeles where she worked with Mr. Rich. The Krugs returned home Sunday and Mrs. Mildred Waite visited them from Monday to Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs George Warren took a three day vacation starting September 16 visiting Los Angeles and meeting Mrs Warrens distant cousins Mr and Mrs Lib Phillipe. They then traveled to San Mexico enjoyed sights Mexican food and bought several souvenirs for friends and relatives.
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