Ebenezer Reformed Church Ladies Start Season
The Ebenezer Reformed Church Ladies Society opened its season with devotionals led by Rev. Robert Klaudt and Miss Lydia Bender presiding. Members discussed welfare work, received tea towels for hemming, and enjoyed ice cream cookies and coffee. The next meeting is set for Oct 10 at the president's Golden West Avenue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer Reformed Church Ladies Society
F. W. Handel
Munzer Street
Robert Klaudt
Lydia Bender
Golden West Avenue
Daughters Born to Two Families in September
A daughter born at Mercy Hospital on September 19 to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Holland of Shafter weighing six pounds four ounces. Earlier, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tidwell of 18283 Thomas Lane report a daughter named Cynthia Ann born at home on September 18 weighing seven pounds four ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital
Elmer Holland
Shafter
Robert Tidwell
Thomas Lane
Cynthia Ann
Richland PTA Hosts Annual Teacher Reception
More than 175 attendees gathered at Richland School for a potluck by the PTA. Bakersfield Junior Marimba Band performed South American and Cuban pieces as Mary Ann DeVincenzo of Shafter, a Richland graduate, joined the group. Principal Ralph Bush was introduced by Superintendent Bruce Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association
Richland School
Bakersfield
Mary. Ann DeVincenzo
Shafter
PTA
Harkin Wilson
Ralph Bush
Richland
Bruce Craw
Freshmen to Feature First Noon Talent Show
Shafter High School presents its first noon talent show of the year in the gymnasium featuring freshmen acts. The roster includes the Stoller twins piano duet Bobby Reeves on electric guitar Darlene Colvard on tap and a trio by Dolores Higbee Patsy Cook and Doris Wilson.
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Shafter High School
Stoller Twins
Bobby Reeves
Darlene Colvard
Dolores Higbee
Patsy Cook
Doris Wilson
Mr and Mrs Alex Dobre Neen Jr Enjoy San Francisco Trip
Mr and Mrs Alex Dobre Neen Jr spent a three day vacation in San Francisco visiting notable spots and local sights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. and
Alex Dobre
Neen, JR
San Francisco
Hamburger Feed for Shafter Drug Store Staff
Hamburgers were barbecued at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Wiedmann Tuesday night for the staff of Shafter Drug Store hosted by Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Stringham. After supper the group played cards with Stringham as lead. Attendees included Mrs. Marvin Hooks and family, the Frizzells, Gloria Janzen, Jimmie Witcher, the Lynch family, Jack Thompson, Don Knowles, Dick Smith, and others Wally and Lynn Ann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Wiedmann
Shafter Drug Store
E. B. Stringham
Mr. Stringham
Marvin Hooks
Norma
Carol
Bill Frizzell
Denny
Mickey
Gloria Janzen
Jimmie Witcher
Deacon Fuller Recovering After Heart Attack
J. H. Fuller, a local cotton ginner known as Deacon Fuller, is in Mercy Hospital recovering from a heart attack suffered last week, according to today’s report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. (Deacon) Fuller
Mercy Hospital
Mrs Tom Craig Feted at Surprise Stork Shower
Mrs Tom Craig was honored at a surprise stork shower with fall floral decor and stork themed favors. Guests included Miss Edna Rodgers and Mrs Annette Albright among others from Shafter Wasco and Bakersfield. prize winner was Mrs Albright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Craig
Edna Rodgers
Joyce Bender
Helen Buller
Jessie Buller
Donald Zachary
Harvey Neuman
Annette Albright
Sylvia Baughman
Robert Mettler
Herschel Rodgers
Geerl Bridges
Shafter
Elon Perryman
Aloise Miller
Roger Shell
Doyle Adcock
Mercedes Martin
Wasco
Mesdames
Lucille Craig
Anita Sherman
Donald Shell
Bakersfield
Charles Hitchcock
Donna Dalke
Bonnie Williams
Mrs. Albright
Cream
Shriners Wives Card Party Held in Shafter
A group of Shafter women gathered at Mrs. Phil Ohanneson’s Manuel Avenue home for a supper and card party Friday evening while their husbands attended the Shrine barbecue at the W. B. Camp ranch. High scorer was Mrs. M. L. Thomas, who took second prize to Mrs. George Harrison. Present were Mesdames Don Ruggenberg, John Peters, M. L. Thomas, George Harrison, Glen Putman, Horace Gray and Phil Ohanneson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Manuel Avenue
Phil Channes
W. B. Camp Ranch
M. L. Thomas
George Harrison
Mesdames Don Ruggenberg
John Peters
Glen Putman
Horace Gray
Phil Ohanneson
Betty Hearn Feted On 11th Birthday
The eleventh birthday of Betty Bernice Hearn was celebrated Friday afternoon with a party hosted by her mother Mrs. William Hearn at 30380 Richland Ave. Guests included Jeanette Hester Julia Radford Marvin Radford Wynenna Osborne Donny Osborne and others. Refreshments featured ice cream cake candy and punch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Bernice Hearn
William Hearn
Richland Ave
Wynema Osborne
Stella Badgett
Jeanette Hester
Julia
Marvin Radford
Wynenna
Donny Osborne
Jimmy Baker
Lois Hathcock
Sheryl McNaught
Joan Hamlin
Phyllis Smith
Billy
Joan Hearn
Mrs Blomquist To Demonstrate Portraiture At Kern Fair
Mrs C L Blomquist of Buttonwillow will show her portrait style in a two hour demonstration at the Kern County Fair on Thursday September 27 from 2 to 4 p m She will represent the Shafter Wasco group and sketch a local person in pastels during the session The fair’s community art exhibit also includes works by Mrs Ned Smith of Shafter and works by Blomquist
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Blomquist
Buttonwillow
Kern County
Tne
Blomquist
Shafter-Wasco
Ned Smith
Shafter
Barbecue Held at Mousers Steak Home
A family steak barbecue was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Verlon Mouser at 242 Faber Street. Chefs included Mr. Mouser and Alvin Smith, with guests such as Robert Tatum and Beverly, Larry Mouser, Doyce Holland, Linda, Geneva, Carolyn, Glen, Patricia, Dick Moore, Martha, Bobby and Carl in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Verlon Mouser
Faber St
Mr. Mouser
Alvin Smith
Messrs. and Mesdames
Robert Tatum
Beverly
Sandra
Janice
Verlon Mouser
Larry
Doyce Holland
Spicer City
Linda
Geneva
Alvis Smith
Carolyn
Glen
Patricia
Dick Moore
Martha
Bobby
Carl
Brethren Church Plans Nursery at Kern County Fair
Mrs Irvin Fike of Shafter announced a nursery will operate at the Kern County Fair next week to care for children. The service starts Monday night at Bakersfield Church of Bakersfield with family and hourly rates offered.
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Brethren Church
Kern Fair
Kern County Fair
Irvin Fike
Shafter
Church of
Bakersfield
Weekend guests visit Buttonwillow couple
Mr and Mrs Neil Evani Koff and John Filipoff stayed with Mr and Mrs Fred Slivkoff of Buttonwillow over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Evanikoff
John Filipoff
Fred Slivkoff
Buttonwillow
Fall social notes and local family updates in Shafter
Fall activities resume with a housewarming for Mr. and Mrs. Phil Clarkin on Manuel avenue. Visits include Wesley Buttermore Jr from Stanford and Barbara Burns of Merced avenue. A columnshare highlights children's exploits, sick lists, and extended family travel plans with Mrs Hazel Waite visiting Shafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Buttermore, Jr
Stanford University
Barrie Burns
Charles Burns
Merced Avenue
Tom Dunham
Artie Britt
Artie
Shafter
Bill Duerksen
Las Vegas
Nev
Don Fletcher
J. B. Nusgent
Beech Avenue
Tina
Patti
Hawaii
C. W. Stambaugh
Hazel Waite
Encinitas
Gloeckler
Linda
Leona
Aster
J. H. “Deacon” Fuller
Dana Bledsoe
E.lf
Dance Club Plans for Year At Shafter Meeting
A program of dances for the coming year was formed at night during a board meeting of the Shafter Dance Club held at the home of president Ernest Hofman. The first dance is planned for October with Bob Sisson's orchestra. Members listed include E. C. Es, Bert Ware, Harold Greene, Clarence Neuman and Ike Peters.
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Shafter Dance Club
Ernest Hofman
Faberstree
Bob Sisson
Anl
Srs
Mesdames E. C. Es
Bert Ware
Harold Greene
Clarence Neuman
Ike Peters
Women's Fellowship Sets Annual Bazaar Plans
The Union Congregational Women’s Fellowship meets to outline plans for the October 25 bazaar and variety show. Mrs. William Lowe chairs the savelinet starting at 2 p.m. with Mrs. J. C. Johanneson presiding. Tea table led by Mrs. E. C. Eckman. committee chairmen to be named.
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Womens Fellowship of the
Union Congregational
William Lowe
J. C. Johanneson
E. C. Eckman
Free chest X rays offered at Kern County Fair
The Kern County Tuberculosis and Health Association invites all residents over 15 in Kern County to get chest X rays at the Kern County Fair. A mobile unit will operate daily from 2 PM to 9 PM all week, scanning individuals quickly through clothing with capacity for two people per minute.
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Kern County
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Shafter Maytag Shop
E. Lerdo
Roa
Contour
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Niles
George Gingras
Hillcrest Shopping Center
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