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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1950
Page
4
Mrs Carl Snerman S spent two weeks in Mikorsfield Hospital following a major operation and is now preoperating at home with her daughter Mrs Lester Neufeld in Maple district.
Mission sale of handmade items by the Mennonite Beetheen Church proved a success with proceeds supporting church and foreign missions. A balance will stay in the treasury for local needs while remaining funds go to missions. New Sewing Circle officers were elected, and a spiritual address was given before the sale.
Mr. and Mrs. SK Norton hosted a joint birthday and dinner party for LeRoy A Boetcher and George Norton, marking their birthdays September 30 and October 1, along with the 35th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Reno Hughett. A baked ham dinner with accompaniments and housemade apple pies was served, canasta played, and guests included Judge and Mrs. C A Johns Beverly LeRay Boetteher George Norton Don Hughett RL Hughet Jr Nelson Lew Denny Ten Parsin Bob Sawyer K M Norton Wilbur Hail Mrs Kifeld Mrs Ralph Lachenmaic Mrs Jake Borgen Mrs Elmer Unruh.
Miss Maudene Huie daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Huie wed James Quary son of Mr and Mrs La tiermarquary in Kingman Arizona at The Church of God The bride wore a pink afternoon dress with white accessories and was given in marriage by her father The groom is employed at Spicer City Gin ning Company The couple resides in Shatter Arizona
Mrs Jessie McClain of Tulare Avenue traveled to San Francisco with her sister Delight Delmar of Alameda and her daughter Ev Shadle for the Vienna master paintings exhibit. She saw the golden cradle a Paris gift to Napoleon and returned with Mrs Delight and niece Nancy Bushavit from Saaver who spent the weekend in Shalt.
A sun day ceremony at St. John’s Catholic Church Wasco united Pilar Esparza daughter of Thomas Esparza and Eusi bio Martinez of Earlimart in marriage. The bride wore a white marquisette gown with lace and long sleeves. They left for Shafter then returned to the bride’s home at 0779 Elliott Street for a large all day reception. The couple will reside in Earlimart where the groom farms.
The Faculty Wives Halloween party begins at 7 30 p m at 549 Sycamore St home of Mrs P L Arnold with co hostess Mrs Tom Letizia. Prizes will be awarded for costumes and refreshments include pumpkin pie and coffee. A fortune telling game will highlight the evening.
Plans for the Gold Rush Night hosted by the American Legion and Auxiliary in Buttonwillow are under way. Last year about 1000 people attended and this year attendance is expected to be similar. A television prize is offered. Dr. Weber chairs the ticket committee with George Buolamny and John Parsons assisting, and all proceeds support the Legion’s new home building fund.
During Parent-Teacher Week Shafter High School students began their PTA membership campaign. The drive runs from nine to five, chaired by Mrs. J. L. Hill with Gerald Hedden overseeing the local chapter efforts.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Wedge marked their 43rd anniversary with a dinner at their daughter’s home in Shafter. The couple, residents of 700 Central Ave, have two children and long local roots including civic and musical involvement. Mrs Wedge serves as Shafter’s librarian and was recently honored with a county gold pin.
The Junior Women held their first year meeting at Mrs Harvey Neuman home. Dorothy Neuman presided as club set Oct 25 for a dinner at Mrs Charles Hitchcock home. The November 2 show at the Women's Clubhouse features Minnette's Bakersfield models on a Paris street scene with music and prizes.
Mrs Louise Neufeld at 629 Central Ave hosted a Sunday afternoon Fesper. Guests included J H Nickel, Gus Weig, J Eitzen, and J W Nickel.
A brief piece by Warren Goodrich for the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company with guidance on looking up numbers before making calls.
The Campfire group meets at Norma Craig's home for a nature hike led by Norma Craig’s hosts family. Torchbearers plan three Bakersfield plays and an overnight sightseeing and homemaking course. Mrs. Don Christenson is guardian and Mary Revell the president.
The Shaf ters High School PTA hosts a panel discussion on Student-Teacher Problems during its October 17 meeting. Moderator Dick Heber will guide a faculty panel including Amelia Cornell Jeanette Wheeler and James Wilson while students Maudie Crabb Bertrand Fuller and John Kelly share the viewpoint. The event begins with a pot-luck dinner in the high school cafeteria led by PTA president Mrs Clyde Zachary with program by Mrs Ed A Brown.
Dr and Mrs C G Ohls son spent last weekend in Pasadena with Mrs Ohlssons brother and his wife Mr and Mrs H L Koenning.
Ali Khandishit will gaze into a crystal ball Oct 19 at Union Congregational Church for a variety show aided by Women’s and Men’s Fellowships. Acts include parodies, duets with musical portraits, a barbershop quartet, and home talent. Bazaar timings run 2:30–5 and 7–8 pm. Proceeds fund new church kitchen and dining room equipment.
Mrs Kath erina Schnaidt was feted on her 80th birthday in Shafter. The party hosted by her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs T J Ricker at 160 West Lerdo Highway drew relatives including Rev and Mrs Robert Klaudt and several Schnaidt and Mettler family members from Bakersfield and Shafter.
The Union Congregational Church Women's Fellowship plans an Oct. 19 bazaar with progress on recipe files noted. Today's noon Afternoon Circle meeting is hosted by Mrs. George Starrh and Mrs. Clyde Zachary. Mrs. Ed Brown leads devotionals. Lunch is in the church social hall.
South American dance steps will be displayed Wednesday in the Shafter High School gym as the second National Assembly appears at the local school. Lolota and Manuel Garcias present demonstrations of the Southern hemisphere folk dances and perform the Mexican Hat Dance International Ribbon Dance and The Panoletta. National School Assemblies are available to students with student body cars.
The Sturges family news arrives as the head returns to collect stored furniture. They spent the summer at Lake Tahoe with house guest Donna Hare. Older children Weyland and Dixie live in Elko Nevada while attending high school, and younger twins Bobby and Butch go to a Beowawe county school.
Grandchildren of Mr and Mrs Will Jarman Los Angeles Avenue were guests at their grandparents home last weekend Staying overnight were Ernest Evans Dale Rowe and Cindy of Bakersfield Cindy is the Jarmans only great grandchild On Sunday grandson Nathan Sowles of Bakersfield visited the Jarmans Also Friday were Mr and Mrs Leo B Hart of Pond He is district superintendent of Pond schools
Mr and Mrs Marvin Hoover of 515 Calloway Road announce the birth of their son at Queen of Angels Hospital Los Angeles. A daughter Janet Gail was born Oct 6 at Miss Freise's Maternity Home to Mr and Mrs Mas Wiedmann of Shafter. Baby weighed six pounds eleven ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Oscar Wiedmann and Mr and Mrs E B Stringham.
Mrs John Searoni opens her home for a home adviser demonstration by Miss Dorothy Wilkinson under the Agriculture department. The topic is Color in Chinaware in the Dining Area with dishes mats curtains and practical uses plus Christmas gift ideas. Open to all women with personal invitations. 1 30 p m at 256 California Ave in Shafter.
The Women’s Fellowship of Union Congregational Church plans a rummage sale on October 14 starting at 8 am. Items include clothing and dishes with other household goods welcome. donations urged at Mrs. Dorothy Eckmann’s home, 356 Manuel Ave, for the event lasting until mid-afternoon.
The Shafter Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual dance on Oct. 28 at Veterans Memorial Hall. Chief Al Finkbein reported the event will run from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with Charlie Cecil's Orchestra providing music and Verdon Pie in charge.
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