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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1958

Page

9

Party Honors Mrs. Jerry Smith in Shaf terite Era Home

A lively shower for Mrs. Jerry Smith former Shaf terite now in Offdale featured games including pin the bottle on the mouth and a music bottle pass. Guests included Mrs. Ira Schneider and many friends, with gifts from Mr. Bob Holmes and others.

Ira Schneider Mrs. Jones Mmes Roger Fenderson C. E. Fenderson Art Dirksen Kenneth Pitts Don Schmidt Henry Duerksen Art Kirkman Josh Lorenz Melvin Ruth Ted Smith William Hearn Bob Wall Marvin Dirksen David Jones Joyce Jones Johnson Bob Holmes George Wedel J. E. Heinrich C. E. Nightingale Lydia Johnson Cornelius Dirksen Ernest Ehrhardt Paul Dirksen John Everett Sam Dirksen John

Five Generations Gather for Portrait in Family Era Photo

Debra Lynn Abbey four months old with blue eyes sits with her great grandmother Mrs. W. R. McClatchy born eight decades earlier. The family includes Mrs. George Willis and others: Mrs. Frank Abbey, Mrs. A. B. Beaver, Mrs. Ola Smith in Arkansas and Mrs. Bell Smith of Texas. Debra’s paternal grandparents are the N. C. Abbeys of Ontario. Photo by Howell Studio.

Debra Lynn Abbey Frank Abbey W. R. McClatchy Latchy George Willis A. B. Beaver McClatchy

Mrs Marvin Dirksen Cradle Shower Noted In Community Event

A cradle shower for Mrs Marvin Dirksen was hosted at the Wall home by friends including Mrs Robert Wein and Mrs Sack ood. Guests played games such as Guess What This Advertises and a bag of baby items prompted a prize drawing. Prizes included a Bermuda trip and a potato sack of gifts as the honoree selected from a list of items. Many neighbors attended and contributed gifts.

Mmes Robert Wein Scheitee Sack Ood the Wall J. W. Pitts Bermuda Dan Toews Jewel Matthews Eugene Dirksen Mel Ruth Leon Pitts Roger Fenderson Wilbur Scheideman C. C. Dirksen H. B. Duerksen Harvey

Birthday Party for Jack Nixon

A birthday party was held for Jack Nixon at his parents home on September 3 marking his 20th birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Bob Nixon and Mr. and Mrs. Dea Reynolds with Donna Nixon attending.

Jack Nixon Curtis Nixon Jack Bob Nixon Dea Reynolds Donna

Sixth Birthday Party for Ricky Paul

Ricky Paul celebrated his sixth birthday on Tuesday September 2 with a party at home hosted by his mother Mrs Jim oe. Refreshments of ice cad and punch were served. Attendees included Susan, Greg and Bobby Griffin, Bobby Charves, Paul and Toddy Kodel, David Mason, Marty and Janet Mettler, Cindy and Karen Del Rio, Ryan Spitzer, Toddy Moquist, Ronnie and Connie Leffler, Steven Wiese of Bakersfield, Randy and Larry Zachary and Carla Talfara.

Ricky Paul Jim Susan Greg Bobby Griffin Bobby Charves Paul Toddy Kodel David Mason Marty Janet Mettler Cindy Karen del Rio Ryan Spitzer Toddy Moquist Ronnie Connie Lefler Steven Wiese Bakersfield Randy Larry Zachary Carla Talfara

Kappa Nu Begins Season of Activity Tonight

Kappa Nu Chapter of Delta Theta Tau opens its season with a meeting tonight at Mrs. J L Hill's home on Manuel Avenue. Mrs. Harold Greene announces the plans for fall and winter philanthropic efforts and other club business as members anticipate a busy season ahead.

Kappa Nu Chapter Delta Theta Tau J. L. Hill Manuel Avenue Harold Greene

Go To The Church Of Your Choice Sunday

Shafter churches invite the community to a Sunday service amid a coordinated welcome across local congregations. Parish leaders emphasize open doors, inclusive programs, and opportunities for fellowship.

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