Wanda Horn Feted at Sill Home Evening Lawn Party
A Bakersfield area crowd gathered at Mrs. Frank Sill’s Lerdo Highway residence for an evening lawn party honoring Miss Wanda Horn, who will wed Coy Lynn Snapp next week. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Sill, co host Mrs. Clint Parker, numerous Bakersfield and Shafter residents, and gifts from Mrs. Evaline Horn and Miss Margaret Ponder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Horn
Sill
Lerdo Highway
Frank Sill
Coy Lynn
Snapp
Clint Parker
Mesdames Howard Freeman
George Barnett
Louis Clerou
Roman Clerou
Jack
Newlyweds Floyd and Lillian Trent Speak to Life at 125 Stone Street
Newly married couple Floyd Trent and Lillian McDaniel Trent reside at 125 Stone St after a Bakersfield ceremony at Judge Frank Noriega's home. The bride wore a powder blue suit with gardenia corsage. Attendants included Mrs. Golda Hail and Seaman Sam McDaniel. The couple honeymooned in Santa Cruz and San Francisco. Mrs. Trent previously worked for Pacific Telephone and Mrs. Trent's husband serves in Shafter’s maintenance and fire departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone St
Floyd Trent
Bakersfield
Frank Noriega
Trent
Lillian McDaniel
Golda Hail
Seaman
Sam McDaniel
San Diego
Santa Cruz
San Francisco
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co
Shafter Maintenance Department
Shafter Fire Department
Hodges Fifth Wedding Anniversary Dinner
A shish-ka-bab barbecue on Monday evening honored the fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hodges at 236 Faber Street. Attending were R. A. Jacobsen, William Lowe, Phil Jeffries, Hugh Sill, Frank Sill, Jesse Cohen of Bakersfield, Ralph Boel, Ray Duersken, Ben Peters, the Rev. Patrick Breslin, Mrs. Anna Steinmaier, and Bill Brown with Michael.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Hodges
Faber St
Messrs
and Mesdames R. A. Jacobsen
William Lowe
Phil Jeffries
Hugh Sill
Frank Sill
Jesse Cohen
Bakersfield
Ralph Boel
Ray Duerksen
Ben Peters
Patrick Breslin
Anna Steinmaier
Bill Brown
Michael
Mr and Mrs Glen Sanderson Visit Father in Stockton
Mr Glen Sanderson and Judy of Stockton plan a weekend visit with his father Ralph Sanderson at 605 State Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Sanderson
Judy
Stockton
Ralph Sanderson
State St
Stork Loft Birth Notices Highlight Local Families
Multiple birth announcements from Wasco Maternity Home and Mercy Hospital list new babies with weights and family connections. Samuel George Smith born at Wasco. Mark Leroy Zimerman and Lucy Ann Bergman among other siblings. parental names include Smith, Zimerman, Thompson, and Bergman with addresses in Bakersfield Shafter and Fresno areas.
Caraways Plan Visits for Grandparents in Sacramento Trip
Mr and Mrs Thomas J Caraway of East Lerdo Highway drove their daughter Carol Anderson to Sacramento last week to visit her grandparents Mr and Mrs John Mattson. Tomorrow they expect her brother John Mattson Jr of Fernando to visit Shafter leaving his daughter in their care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Caraway
East Lerdo Hwy
Carol Anderson
Sacramento
John Mattson
Caraways
John Mattson, Jr
Fernando
Shafter
Betty Jean Turney Engaged to James A Grumbles in Spring
Mr and Mrs Bill Turney announce the engagement of their daughter Betty Jean to James A Grumbles son of Mr and Mrs Manuel Grumbles of Orange avenue A spring wedding is planned The bride elect is a Shafter High School graduate and Bakersfield College attendee employed by the county welfare department The groom is a Shafter High graduate who served in the Navy aboard the USS Chemung in Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Turney
Beech Ave
Betty Jean
James A. Grumbles
Manuel Grumbles
Orange Avenue
Shafter High School
Bakersfield College
County Welfare Department
Shafter High
Shafter Warehouse
Navy
USS
Chemung
Japan
Mitchell Family Back from East
Mr and Mrs Willie Mitchell and their three children Martha Charles and Douglas return from a two week motor trip east Their route included Oklahoma Texas and Louisiana They brought a young nephew Billy Mitchell to join his mother Mrs Betty Mitchell in Watsonville A highlight was a visit in Delhi La to J J Finley the grandfather of Mr Mitchell and grandfather of the son of Demple Mitchell
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple
Willie Mitchell
Martha
Charles
Douglas
Oklahoma
Texas
Louisiana
Billy Mitchell
Betty Mitchell
Watsonville
Delhi
J. J. Finley
Mitchell
Demple Mitchell
Jacobsen Family Ends Summer Trip to Carmel and Coast
Mr and Mrs John F Jacobsen of 655 Sycamore St along with their son Herb and daughter Janet completed a summer voyage visiting Carmel Monterey and other coastal cities. They previously saw The Moon Is Blue and South Pacific in Los Angeles and stayed at the Shafter Hotel. The family earlier returned from San Diego and Tijuana. Sgt Jose Ortega chief scout for Portola noted San Francisco Bay discovery in November 1769.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Jacobsen
Sycamore St
Carmel
Monterey
Herb
Janet
Los Angeles
New Shafter Hotel
San Diego
Tijuana
Friends Honor Miss Gloeckler At Bridal Shower
Miss Leona Gloeckler bride elect of Dick Morse of San Francisco was feted at a Tuesday bridal party hosted by Mrs. Dan Gloeckler at 467 Faber Street. Prizes awarded to Mrs. Robert Bergman and Mrs. Bill Long. cake and coffee served to a guest list including Mrs. C. Gloeckler H D Peters Henry Hildebrand and others from Vasco Fresno Wasco and nearby. Gifts presented for Mrs. Frank Russell S C Long Linda Gloeckler and Betty Lagate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona . Gloeckler
Dick Morse
San Francisco
Dan Gloeckler
Faber St
Jim Gloeckler
Robert Bergman
Bill Long
Mesdames Co.c
Gloeckler
H. D
Frank Russell
S. C. Long
Linda Gloeckler
Betty Lagate
Wasco
Wives to fete city firemen in Bakersfield
The Volunteer Firemen's Auxiliary plans a steak dinner for husbands at Mrs. Vernon Pierce’s home 129 West Lordo Hwy. The group meets again tonight at Mrs. Don Little’s 219 Grant St. Cake and punch were served at the last meeting with Mrs. Pierce Mrs. Little Mrs. Notley Mrs. Long and Mrs. Roberts present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersfield
Firemen's Auxiliary
Vernon Pierce
West Lordo Hwy
Don Little
Grant St
Mesdames
John Notley
Orval Long
Steve Roberts
Pierces Visit Petaluma Friends During Labor Day
Mr and Mrs Vernon Pierce of 129 West Lerdo Ave travel with their children Ronald and Nancy to Petaluma for Labor Day with Mr and Mrs L O rea. The Shatter MboUE 14 years ago indicates Mare Island engineer modifies two air force transmitters for Pierce to use in Civil Air Patrol operations. Hill will bring the completed machines to Shafter in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Pierce
West Lerdo Ave
Ronald
Nancy
Petaluma
L. O.rea
Opera Radio
Gineer
Mare Island
Air Force
Pierce
Civil Air Patrol
Hill
Shafter
Joan Gardner Starts Training for Nurse Education
Miss Joan Gardner daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Gardner of Pacific Street begins a three year course in Fresno County to earn a registered nurse degree using an PTA scholarship. Accompanying her to Fresno tomorrow are her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fresno County Hospital
Joan Gardner
Henry Gardner
Pacific Street
Gardner
Shafter High School
Parent- Teachers Association
Fresno
Marriage of Mary Jane Crawford Brannon to Sgt. Randall Brannon
Mr and Mrs Sidney Crawford announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Jane to Sgt Randall Ottice Brannon son of Mr and Mrs Ottice Brannon of Spencer West Virginia The ceremony was held at Judge E K Grant s home The bride wore blue and white with a carnation corsage Attending groom Sgt George Murley of Camp Roberts The bride attended Shafter High School worked for the Corner Store The groom a Spencer West Virginia school graduate served 14 months in Korea with the tank corps and is stationed at Camp Roberts The couple will reside in Shafter until his discharge in June
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Crawford
State Street
Mary Jane
Randall Ottice Brannon
Ottice Brannon
Spencer
W. Va
E. K. Grant
June Kime
George Murley
Camp Roberts
Brannon
Shafter High School
Shafter
Spencer, W. Va
West Virginia
Tank Corps
Korea
Miss Carolyn Spitzer Honored At Bridal Shower
A wedding shower in the home of Miss Donna Weitz at 296 Cross Street honored Miss Carolyn Spitzer, bride elect of Robert Merz of Wasco. The event featured small wedding bell decor, punch, ice cream and cookies with guests including Maudie Crabb, Jan Gibson, Mrs. Thomas Pember, Norma Neuman, Donna Hare, Susie Roberts, Joyce Bartel, Bobbie Liles, Betty Grundy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Spitzer
Donna Weitz
Cross St
Badgetts Honor Relatives In Weekend Gathering
Mr and Mrs John T Badgett Sr hosted their son J T Badgett Jr of Fort Ord his wife from Longmont Colo and the senior Mrs Badgett s mother Mrs Willie Noble of Oildale for a family weekend The group plans a trip to Fort Ord so the serviceman s wife can seek living quarters On Sunday Mr Maar Sr preached at morning services in the Church of the Nazarene at Taft
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Badgett, Sr
Shafter Ave
J. T. Badgett, Jr
Fort Ord
Longmont
Colo
Badgett
Willie Noble
Oildale
Taft
Maar, Sr
Church of the Nazarene
Adrienne Rowell Birthday Dinner Noted in California Home
A ten year old birthday dinner for Adrienne Rowell was hosted Monday evening at grandparents Leonard and Mrs Williams residence on California avenue. Guests included the Williams family, Joy Rowell, and friends from Kern Homes and Corcoran. The event featured ice cream, a birthday cake, and slides from the Williams trip to Oregon. The note closes with a historic tidbit: San Francisco’s incorporation date of April 15, 1850.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrienne Rowell
Leonard Williams
California Avenue
Williams
Oregon
Joy Rowell
Jackie
Adrienne
Kern Homes
C. F. Humbert
Terre
Bob Davis
Barbara
Corcoran
Bonnie Williams
John Hardein
Bride Elect Honored at Surprise Shower in Orange County Home
Miss Lawanda Few, bride-elect of Jack Webb, was feted at a surprise shower hosted by Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Fenderson Sr. Co hosts were Miss Marjorie Voth and Miss Sharlotte Voth. Guests enjoyed cake, punch, and games won by Phyllis Rusk and Elsie Eyraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawanda Few
Jack Webb
Orange Avenue
C. E. Fenderson
Juanita Ashmore
Twila Lewis
Shirley Warner
Phyllis Rusk
Wanda Curry
Betty Cole
Christine Owens
Virginia Voth
Lois Graybill
Elsie Eyraud
Nancy Isaac
Ted Voth
Eugene Strauss
Aubrey Ashmore
L. Lewis
C. E. Fenderson, Jr
Leon Pitts
Demos Borba
M. M. Fenderson
Mitchell Few
Mrs
Floyd Hoeger
Dean Unruh
Shirley Cramer
Picnic At South Gospel Chapel Draws 100 Children
About 100 children attended the Sunday School picnic at South Gospel Chapel in Robert Bergman led the event as superintendent with helpers Laverne Cummings Joan Gardner and Mrs Marvin Jost. The group played softball won prizes ate potluck supper and enjoyed ice cream then sang in an inspirational program.
Shafterites Return From San Francisco Trip
Mrs. Walter Poznoff and Glen of Shafter Highway returned from San Francisco after a few weeks with relatives. They were guests of sister Mrs. Martha Boyce and cousins Dr and Mrs William Austin. The family earlier attended the wedding of nephew George Boyce to Winifred Crum of Oakdale with Bob Poznoff as best man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Poznoff
Glen
Shafter Highway
San Franciso
San Francisco
Martha Boyce
William Austin
George Boyce
Winifred Crum
Oakdale
the Poznoff
Bob
Becker Family Vacation Returns from California Trip
Mr and Mrs Sam Becker with Carol and Rodney of 235 Golden West Ave returned Sunday afternoon from a five day vacation at Santa Monica. Also at the beach were Mr and Mrs Johnny Penner and family. Mission Dolores at San Francisco was founded in June 1776.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Becker
Carol
Rodney
Golden
West Ave
Santa Monica
Beach
Johnny , Penner
Family
Mission Dolores
San Francisco
Home-Bound Travelers Return From South of Border Trip
Twenty to thirty year old couples and their wives describe a three week convention trip south of the border. They toured Cuernavaca Taxco Morelia and Acapulco with visits to Mexico City highlights including the Shrine of Guadalupe and a future world class university site near the city. The party notes a new stadium planned for completion, and describes cosmopolitan commerce in Mexico City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Border
Arnold Koehn
Marvin Lane
Neuman
Donald Zacha
Marvin Weinden
M. L
Herbert
Palace of Fine Arts
City
Cuernavaca
Shafter
Acapulco
Taxco
Silver City
Guadalupe
Morelia
Mexico City
United States
Carolyn Spitzer Birthday Celebration Noted
Carolyn Spitzer was honored at a family gathering hosted by her sister Mrs. Ewald Goehring in Bakersfield. Attendees included Martin Merz Wasco Betty Bolin John Spitzer Oscar Schaeffer Cuyama Ed Kirschenmann and Herbert Spitzer Shafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn
Spitzer
Ewald Goehring
Bakersfield
Mesdames
Martin Merz
Wasco
Betty Bolin
John Spitzer
Oscar Schaeffer
Cuyama
Ed Kirschenmann
Herbert Spitzer
Shafter
Birthday Greetings at De Peters Home on California Ave
Sunday dinner guests were hosted by Mr and Mrs De Peters at 200 California Avenue with Mr and Mrs Henry Loewen and Mr and Mrs Abe Loewen in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Peters
California Ave
Henry Loewen
Abe . Loewen
Shafter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hodges
KWSO
Stork Loft
Samuel George
George Smith
Grant Street
Richard Alan
Richard Poplin
Ed Smith
Mark Leroy
Leroy H. Zimmerman
West Leroio Ave
Kaye
Labor Day
Joe Thompson
Golden West Ave
Joe
Lucy Ann
Mercy Hospital
Lowell Bergman
Fresno Avenue
Betty Isaac
Abe Isaac
Leroy Zimerman
Mark
Leroy
Kay
Betty Jean Turney
Jose Ortega
Portola
San Francisco Bay
Ijrfale
Chester Avenue
Norma's
Style Center
Zemira
Norma
Liyle Center
Zemira’s Beauty and Dress Shop
Bakersfie
LDA
Mexico
Jaine Fleming
Miss Gloeckler
Pierces
City of
Dr. Hall
Chester Ave
Penny's
Bank of America
Shafterites
Trip
W. M. Griffin
Betty Gaede
Vera Dyerencereresees
W. J. Sucket
Florence Buckholz
Betty Buller
Marie Fox Sonepeee
Bill Johnston Srerer
J. T. Badgett
Ed Warren
Pauline Johnston
Caroline Spitzer
Jacob Baerg
T. P. Rootes
Sonar Oegeeel
Stanley Ea
Emil Bender
Vivian Grendlin
John Voth
del Kern Drive-In
Janis Carter
Richard Conte
Jean Peters
Joan Dixon
Wild Bill Elliott
Kansas Territory
Tom Neal
George Raft
Mark Stevens
Angela Lansbury
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