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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1955
Page
3
The Dance of the Month Club kicked off the fall social season with a first dance at the American Legion Memorial hall. About 75 couples and 7 guests attended as Knoel Cragin's orchestra played diverse music. The event featured sport themed centerpieces and a buffet with sandwiches and snacks.
A vivid note on Regal Pale beer highlighting a bottle crafted by top American glass designers to maintain chill through every sip. The copy likens the coolness to a clam in the Klondike and a penguin on a Nile night, with Cleopatra imagery for allure.
About 150 members and guests of the Mennonite Brethren church choir gathered Thursday evening September 1 at Manuel Park for a hamburger fry with salads and desserts. Theo Heinrichs led a blessing. Rev. Waldo Wiebe offered closing devotion as the group sang and played games.
Mrs Bernard Niekerk and her week old daughter Deborah Ruth were feted at a shower hosted by Mrs Wallace Reimer and co hosts Mrs Bill Putnam and Mrs Paul Harlander. Guests from Shafter Minter Village Wasco Bakersfield and Atwater attended as gifts and scripture were shared from I Thessalonians 5 18.
Richland P T A announces a teachers reception and potluck on September 13 at the Richland school cafeteria. Dinner starts about 6:30 with Mrs Sylvia Baughman prepared main dish rolls and coffee. Parents with A to M bring desserts and M to Z bring salads. Mr and Mrs David Channeson are general chairmen with Mrs Opal Evans as co helper.
Mrs. Chuck Christopher, president, says the Shafter Woman's Club board will meet Tuesday September 13 at 10 30 am at Mrs. Jack Austin's home 364 Cross Street.
City census shows three quarters of Rio de Janeiro residents are under 40 years old. Officials note a young urban profile with implications for services and development.
Lorraine Streiff of Wasco married Lisle Laughlin Jr. of Wasco in a Wasco church ceremony at 7 30 p m with Father R H Lewis officiating. The couple lived in Wasco and will reside at 1433 11th Street after September 9th. The bride's sister acted as maid of honor and the reception followed for about 250 guests.
Wasco Chapter No. 489 O. E. S. will hold its first meeting September 12 with A. M. Winona as general program chairman and Stella Pritschke in charge of the refreshment hour. All members are invited to attend.
Shafter High School PTA officers gathered at the new president Mrs William Irvihs home last Thursday for a meeting. A teachers reception followed at the school cafeteria hosted by Dr and Mrs Grant Jensen. Officers include president and program head Mrs Leonard Duck, treasurer Mrs E C Belemann, health chair Mrs David Channeson, and several committee leads.
Dr and Mrs Henry Voth traveled through Fresno Reedley and Hayward visiting relatives on the way home Donna Michaels joined them and stayed with Uncle and Aunt Grant Rippy Joe Voth remained at home with Mr and Mrs Jim Klassen while the parents enjoyed the trip over the weekend
A Friday afternoon birthday party for six year old Michael Schmidt was hosted by his mother Mrs Leo Schmidt at their Farber Street home. Guests included Bruce Wiebe Mickey Kurg Micky Frizzell Darrel Unruh Lloyd Kattenhorn and Michael’s brother Ronnie.
Mrs Lavelie Beaver of Ash street and her mother Mrs Ida May Willis will join 11 others on a Television Channel 29 Station chartered bus trip. They depart Bakersfield Monday September 12 at 9 30 a m for Los Angeles to see Queen For A Day and the Ice Follies returning the same day.
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Schmidt with Ronald and Mike and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gilbreth enjoyed a short vacation at Santa Monica over the weekend.
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