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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1952

Page

3

Jeanette Gilbert Weds Billy D Coodey In Mennonite Church

Miss Jeanette Gilbert and Billy DeWitt Coodey were married Friday night at the remodeled Mennonite Brethren Church with about 200 guests. Rev Menno Schelenberg officiated as Ruth Koenig played organ and Willie Reimer sang. The couple plans a Fresno honeymoon and future residence in California.

Mennonite Brethren Church Jeanette Gilbert Xp Gilbert Klassen Drive Billy DeWitt Coodey and DeWitt Coodey Scaroni Avenue Menno

Pamela McCoy Feted at Party in Manne Park

A Saturday afternoon party in Manne Park celebrated Pamela McCoy sixth birthday daughter of Mr and Mrs J P McCoy 30998 East Lerdo Ave. Guests included Barbara Gloeckler Beverly Gloeckler Gail Wipf Sandy Wipf Barbara Hahn Marilyn Hahn Kathy Richards Vickie Fleishauer Kathy Eckert Patsy Russell Grace Froese Bruce Lachenmaier Mark Roberts and Gordon Wiens sent a gift.

Manne Park Pamela McCoy J. P. McCoy East Lerdo Ave Barbara Beverly Gloeckler Gail Sandy Wipf Marilyn Hahn Wasco Kathy Richards Vickie Fleishauer Rosedale Kathy Eckert Patsy Russell Grace Froese Bruce Lachenmaier Mark Roberts Gordon Wiens

Junior Women's Club Plans Rush Tea for New Members

The Junior Women's Club invites prospective members to a rush tea at 8 p.m. on September 24 at Mrs. Harvey Neuman's home. Call Mrs. Donald Zachary at 4664 to attend. The group met last Wednesday at Mrs. Cecil Bridges 611 State St, with a potluck and a yearly calendar approved.

Harvey Neuman Donald Zachary Cecil* Bridges State St

Faculty Wives to Seat Officers at 1952-53 Meeting

Shafter High School Faculty Wives and Women prepare to install new officers at the first meeting of the 1952-53 year at the Canelo Motel. Miss Sara Jung will speak on My Trip to Europe, fresh from a European tour. Mrs. Robert McLean will receive the president’s gavel from retiring president Mrs. Edward Schacht, with new officers including Mrs. Grant W. Jensen as vice president, Miss Beverly Gist as secretary, and Miss Shirley Harris as treasurer.

Shafter High School Canelo Europe Sara Jung Jung Robert McLean Edward Schacht Grant W. Jensen Beverly Gist Shirley Harris

Shafter Family Visits L A Fair and Pomona

A Shafter family Mrs Elizabeth Goertzen and relatives Mr and Mrs Adolph Goertzen with Kathy Joan Margaret traveled from Shafter to Fullerton and spent Saturday with the McCoys before visiting the Pomona Fair on Sunday.

Shafter Fullerton Pomona Adolph Goertzen Kathy Joan Elizabeth Goertzen Margaret Goertzen Paul McCoy

Former Shafter resident visit highlights Planada ties

Former Shafter resident Mrs Iliff Brizendine of Planada and her husband Mr Brizendine stayed with Mr and Mrs J W Lassiter at 240 California Ave last weekend. The Brizendines were hosted by Mr and Mrs F C Raney and Brizendine now works as Planada agent after leaving Santa Fe Railroad. Previously the Lassiters entertained Mr and Mrs L H Coker of Los Angeles, and the Raneys hosted them during that visit.

Iliff Brizendine Planada Shafter J. W Lassiter California Ave Lassiters Brizendines F. C. Raney Brizendine Santa Fe Railroad

New President Takes Post In Auxiliary

Mrs J P McCoy presided as president of the American Legion Auxiliary for the first time at Veterans Memorial Hall Tuesday night. She succeeds Mrs Art Kadel who resigned due to business pressure. New officers include Earl Wipf secretary and Mrs Art Kadel sergeant at arms. Standing officers elected last spring are Mesdames Elmer Richards first vice president W C Davis second vice president Ben Laverty treasurer J W Lassiter chaplain Elmer Eckert marshal Don Bellows historian and P C Guenther musician. A district meeting is set for Sept 28 in Delano with a school of instruction.

J. P. McCoy American Legion Auxiliary Veterans Memorial Hall Art Kadel Earl Wipf Elmer Richards W. C. Davis Ben Laverty Elmer Eckert J. W. Lassiter F. C. Raney Civil Defense Jack Hare Fstional Sidney Chawford Vera Carter Pete

Ladies Society Seeks New Members at Ebenezer Church

The Ladies Society of Ebenezer Reformed Church plans an introductory meeting on Sept 24 in the Sunday School room to read the constitution and outline aims and past accomplishments. The group voted to aid Fresno VA and Kern General Hospitals and to make scrapbooks for hospitalized children at KGH. Next meeting set for Oct 8 at Mrs Eugene Handel's home.

Ladies Society of Ebenezer Reformed Church Dan Weitz Cross St Europe E. B. Stringham Fresno Veterans Administration Kern General KGH Walter Grossman Allen Zenk Adolf Kirschenmann Alfred Goehring Eugene Handel

Two Girls Feted At Double Party

Odell Word and Thelma Jo Latta were honored at a double birthday gathering at Manuel Park and Sunny Street. Guests included Billy Word Jerry Word Carol Giesbrecht Maynard Hendricks Mary Monarch Dorothy Bullock Betty Lynch Gary Latta and Danny Word. Adults present were Mr and Mrs Word and Mrs Latta.

Odell Word Thelma Jo Latta Odell Clifford Word Meyers Lane Thelma Mae Latta Sunny Street Manuel Park Billy and Sue Word Jerry Word Carol Giesbrecht Maynard Hendricks Mary Monarch Dorothy Bullock Betty Lynch Gary Latta Danny Word Mrs. Word Mrs. Latta

Couple Visit Shatter Folks

Lt. and Mrs. David Anderson and daughter Kathleen Mary arrived in Shafter from Bel Air Maryland where he is stationed. They stay with Mrs. Chanesson at 589 Manuel Ave as he takes a 30 day leave before reporting to New Jersey for assignment to Germany. The wife and child remain in Shafter until arrangements to join him are made in Germany. They left today for Camp Nelson to vacation with Mr. and Mrs. Martin Anderson.

David Anderson Kathleen Mary Shatter Bel Air Phil Channeson Manuel Ave Anderson Csca New Jersey Germany Shafter Camp Nelson Martin Anderson

Friends Visit With Mrs Hill Hosts Include Lavinia Sanatorium Staff

Visitors last week at Mrs. J. L. Hill 619 Manuel Ave included Miss Helen Olsen dietician and Mrs. Helen Brown nurse from Lavinia Sanatorium where Mr. Hill is hospitalized. Kyle Hill left Sunday to start his freshman year at the University of California Davis.

J. L. Hill Manuel Ave Helen Olsen Helen Brown Lavinia Sanatorium Hill

Mrs. Max Pearce Honored At Layette Shower

A layette shower for Mrs. Max Pearce was hosted at the home of Mrs. O. L. Pearce with Mrs. Charles Stone as co host. Guests included many local women and friends, prizes went to Mrs. Elmer Hicks and Mrs. Wesley Gorsching, and gifts were given from a wide circle of attendees.

Max Pearce O. L. Pearce Elm St Charles Stone Elmer Hicks Wesley Gorsching Clifford Weaver Ruth Duke Alfred Weaver Jessie Kluck Lamont Cecil Hight J. Hornege Wilma

First Meeting Planned for Shafter Dance Club

The Shafter Dance Club will hold its first meeting on Oct. 18 in Memorial Hall. Club officers are planning a month of themed dances and schedules.

Shafter Dance Club Memorial Hall

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