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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1958

Page

5

Potluck Luncheon for New S H S Teachers at Jacobsen Home

A noon luncheon on August 27 hosted by Mrs. Leonard Gaede and Mrs. Jacobsen welcomed new Shafter High School teachers during a school day break. Attendees included Wesley R. Anderson, Art Johnson, Ruth E. Bush, Judith Williams, and staff from counseling to libraries.

Shafter High School Jacobsen Avenue Leonard Gaede Shafter High of Jacob P.T.A Johnson Wesley R. Anderson Anderson Art Johnson Ruth E. Bush Judith K. Williams Nancy Lou Penner Ted L. Cooper Bem T. Hicks Chas. T. Humphreys Robt D. Ketelle Jas. H. Stone Carl E. Wells Thelma Marsh Amelia Cornell Yvonne Milliken Ervin Toews James Dickey Louis Woodard Frank Russell Harold Freedman Bill Irwin Leo Smith Rolf Jacobsen H. Schmidt Melvin Nonhoff Clarence Evans Buttonwillow Curtis Graves Rio Bravo J. B. Add

Hale Family Returns From Vacation Trip

Mr and Mrs Clay Hale and their children Rosamund and Kevin have returned home after a vacation through northern Arizona New Mexico and Texas They visited the Grand Canyon Old Town Albuquerque and Mr Hale's mother on the Texas plains Kevin met his grandmother and several aunts and uncles for the first time.

Clay Hale Rosamund Kevin Arizona New Mexico Texas Hales Grand Canyon Old Town Albuquerque Mr. Hale Texas Plains H. H. Hale

Relatives Visit the C S Ratzlaffs

Summer visitors at the C S Ratzlaff home Klassen Drive included Mr and Mrs Willard Suderman and children from Fairview Oklahoma vacationing in California. They greeted Bertha Neufeld and the Al Janzen family. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Ben Warkentine of Fairview who came to see Robert Janzens of Delano and to visit their father Henry Warkentine in Reedley.

C.S Delano Henry Warkentine Reedley

Executive Board Reviews Woman's Club Civic Aids

The Shafter Woman's Club executive board met at Mrs. Jack Thompson's home on August 28 to review past social and civic projects. The club sponsored 1505 in nursing scholarships and supported the cancer fund Camp Fire Girls concert tickets Tuberculosis Weill's Clinic and gifts for veterans. They funded an educational narcotics film for use by groups and discussed other contributions. Attendees included Mmes. Lee Mettler Wallace Weyand John Notley William Irvin P L Bergen Clyde Zachary and E C Eckmann.

Jack Thompson Shafter Woman's Club Cluuds Cancer Fund Camp Fire Girls Shafter High School Tuberculosis Association Indian Welfare March of Dimes Weills Guidance Clinic Shafter The Woman’s Club Ing Mmes Lee Mettler Wallace Weyand John Notley William Irvin P. L. Bergen Clyde Zachary E. C. Eckmann Mrs. Thompson

Janet Tudor Birthday Slumber Party Hosted by Friends

Seven friends surprised Janet Tudor with a birthday slumber party at her home on Saturday evening August 30. Guests arrived at 8:30 for a weiner roast, marshmallow toast, and cake featuring Happy Birthday Janet with a carnation corsage. Surprising Janet were Cora Mettler Kanen Sanderson Sharron Williams Susie Penner Betty Tillman Bunny Anderson and Linda Fosdick.

Janet Tudor Janet Cora Mettler Kanen Sanderson Sharron Williams Susie Penner Betty Tillman Bunny Anderson Linda Fosdick

Colorado Visitors Stop at the Hales

Recent visitors at the Clay Hale home 281 Golden West Avenue included Herbert Hale and family from Fr. oe Alma. Peggy Col leen Sharon and others enjoyed a first trip to California. The trip included San Francisco sights the Golden Gate Bridge and the Oakland Bay Span.

Clay Hale Golden West Avenue Mr. Hale Herbert Hale Oee Alma Peggy Colleen Sharon California San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge Oakland Bay Shafter Long Beach Colorado Las Vegas Grand Canyon New Mexico

C E McCormick Recovers At Home After Operations

Mr C E McCormick of Shafter Avenue who had two operations seventeen days apart at Bakersfield Hospital is recovering nicely at home. He thanks friends for messages, remembrances, and flowers and hopes to drive soon to thank them personally.

C. E. McCormick Shafter Avenue Bakersfield Hospital

Shafter Woman's Club Hosts Friday Coffee Hour

Mrs Ed Brown opens her Manuel Street home at 11 a m Friday for a Shafter area coffee hour honoring guests and newcomers. The event marks an early fall social, with Executive Board members and the hospitality committee greeting attendees.

Shafter

Christensens Visit State Fair and Sacramento Trip

The Christensen family marked Ann Christensen’s fifth birthday with a trip to the State Fair on the streamliner. They traveled to Sacramento last Wednesday for the annual event and enjoyed a ride on the ferris wheel and a stroll through the horticultural building. The display featured cascading waterfalls and a variety of blooms including Bird of Paradise Begonias African Violets and orchids.

Ann Christensen

Local Births in Bakersfield and Shafter Families

Mr and Mrs Bob Clark of 33710 Rosedale Highway announce the birth of their first daughter Mitzi born Thursday August 21 at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital weighing seven pounds ten ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Mitchell Few of Shafter and Mr and Mrs Clark of Rosedale. Jim Miller of North Shafter Camp reports the birth of Timmy Dwayne on August 26 at Mercy Hospital Bakersfield weighing eight pounds nine ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lester Miller and Mr and Mrs George Warren of the Shafter area.

Bob Clark Rosedale Highway Mitzi Little Mitzie Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Lawanda Few Mitchell Few Shafter Clark Rosedale Jim Miller North Shafter Camp Timmy Dwayne Mercy Hospital Bakersfield Lester Miller George Warren

Morning Brunch for Cheryl Adams

A morning brunch honoring Cheryl Adams was held at her home on Tuesday August 26 with guests Ann Moquist Glenda Jacobus Martha Turner Becky Hoover Susan Laverty Mary Walhoad Christina Bann and Suzie Slater. Attendees enjoyed breakfast rolls fruit juice and fruit platters.

Cheryl Adams Cheryl Myron Adams Ann Moquist Glenda Jacobus Martha Turner Becky Hoover Susan Laverty Mary Walhoad Christina Bann Suzie Slater

White couple wed in Shafter in August ceremony

In a double ring ceremony at the Church of Christ in Shafter Jeanie Ra elated vows to become Mrs. Kermit Prickett. Minister R Monroe officiated at 8 p.m. relatives filled the pews as gladioli lilies and roses adorned the altar. The bride wore white lace and satin with an orchid, was given by her father, and her sister Mrs Bobby Gaines served as matron of honor. The groom is son of Ollis K Prickett. reception followed at the bride’s aunt's home. The couple reside at 176 W Ash. the bride attended Shafter High since 1958. The groom attended Richland and Shafter High. he is employed by Wheeler TV in Bakersfield.

Church of Christ of Shafter Jeanie Ra Kermit Prickett R. Monroe David Rateliff Ollis K. Prickett Dontha Mann Carolyn Fisher Norma Vickery Father Bobby Gaines Shirley Bryant W. Ash Prickett Shafter High School Richland School Wheeler T.V Bakersfield

Women’s Fellowship Meeting At First Baptist Church

The next Women’s Fellowship meeting at First Baptist Church is set for Thursday September 25 at 7 30 p m. Members will draw Secret Pals and discuss Every Day Problems and Refreshments. All women are urged to attend and keep the fourth Thursday open for Fellowship meetings.

First Baptist Church

Two Richland Teachers Tour Washington D C and the East

Miss Ruth Koenig a first grade teacher and Miss Trudie Seattleben journeyed by El Capitan to Chicago Washington D C and New York City They toured the Capitol White House and monuments met Representative Harlan Hagan and visited the U N Building the Statue of Liberty and Montreal Ottawa and Cape Cod events abound with family visits and sightseeing across major eastern cities

Ruth Koenig Trudie Seattleben el Capitan East Chicago Washington, D. C Capitol Harlan Hagan Senate House of Representatives Capitol Building White House Washington Monument Washington Mt. Verthe Cape Cod Pennsylvania

Richland Teacher's Club Hosts Buffet Supper and Travel Theme

The Richland Teachers Club welcomed new teachers with a Thursday buffet in the Richland Cafeteria. Pat Boyer served as Mistress of Ceremonies as guests enjoyed a “Traveling Teachers” theme with London Paris Rome and Far East posters. About 125 people attended the evening featuring a Japanese lantern centerpiece arranged by Fred Mason and dolls by Mrs. Philip Gullette.

Richland Pat Boyer London Paris Rome Middle Far East Fred Mason Margaret Stieber Philip Gullette America

Ann Christensen Celebrates Fifth Birthday Party

Ann Christensen marked her fifth birthday with a rainbow spectrum of blown bubbles and toy horn favors. Guests gathered Friday afternoon at her Pacific Avenue home, enjoying a pink and yellow themed party and a cake decorated with circus animals. Attending children included Mike Camp, Carolyn and Mary Hasty, Martha Hasty, Joel Ratzlaff, and Claire Albright. adults present were Mrs Dwire Camp, Fred Hasty, Jim Albright, and Bill Ratzlaff.

Ann Pacific Avenue Mike Camp Carolyn Hasty Mary Hasty Martha Joel Ratzlaff Claire Albright Mmes. Dwire Camp Fred Hasty Jim Albright Bill Ratzlaff

Sunday gathering at the Herman Parks home

A Sunday visit at Mr. and Mrs. Herman Parks drew relatives from Santa Paula Ventura Wasco Shafter for a welcome social at the home. A chicken dinner followed the greetings as Irene and Linda Stenkey plus Billie Garrison joined the host family.

Herman Parks

Evening Party Honors Harlin and Reel at Brown Home

An intimate evening party hosted at the Brown residence honored Harlin and Reel for a gathering of family and friends. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Bill Reel and numerous relatives with refreshments of punch, homemade ice cream, and cake provided.

Harlin Reel Billy Brown Brown Bill Reel Bobby Brown Rosie Brown Margaret Brown Ronald Reel Donald Reel Katherine Reel Sandra Reel Richard Brown Linda Brown Johnny Siils Beverley Schultz Jo Ann Tolbee Edward Parks Billy Garrison Lloyd Wanney Nancy Waters Harvey Waters Vivian Butcher Wesley Powell Dorothy Sanders

C. E. S. Begins Its Fall Season With Brotherhood Night

Wasco Chapter 0. E. S. opens fall activities on September 8 at 8:00 p.m. with Brother's Night. Harry Pollock is general chairman. A bazaar will run during refreshment hour. Members should bring donations to Beverly Colbert.

Wasco Wil Harry Pollock Beverly Colbert

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