Peters Weds Strauss in Mennonite Brethren Church
Arlene Violet Strauss daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred A Strauss Hepburn Canada married Robert James Peters son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Peters Shafter in a September 15 double ring ceremony witnessed by 150 guests. The reception followed at Herbert H Loe wen’s home and the couple plans a Lake Tahoe honeymoon before settling at 335 Pine Street Shafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mennonite Brethren Church
Arlene Violet
Strauss
Fred A. Strauss
Hepburn
Canada
Robert James Peters
Jacob Peters
Shafter
Waldo Wiebe
Marlene Enns
Lowell Bergman
Herbert H. Loewen
Miss Strauss
Donald Loewen
Rosedale
Peters
Fred Strauss
Henry J. Loewen
Dorothys Few Honored With Park Dinner Reception
A September 14 wedding celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Dale Few spurred a Park potluck dinner hosted by Mrs. Neil Stiner Mrs. Alice Richards and Mrs. Sadie Fenderson. Guests included Elder and Mrs. Harvey Retzer and many families with photos of Death Valley Rose Parade and Catalina shown after the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Few
Park
Neil Stiner
Alice Richards
Sadie Fenderson
George Wedel
Henry Duerksen
Stiner
Carol Isaac
Death Valley
Catalina
Harvey Retzer
Harry Riley
Harold Schneider
Alvin Schneider
Homer Stiner
Eugene Strauss
Larry Subbiar
Messrs
Mmes
Dave Buller
Sam Dirksen
John Dirksen
Art Dirksen
Paul Duerksen
Abe Toews
Jake Voth
Abe Harder
Bill Johnson
William Suckitt
Laverne Everett
M. M. Fenderson
Maynard Graybill
Bob Granger
Henry Dirksen
Bob
Holmes
Ike
Dave Strauss
Hulda Voth
Eric Cramer
Don Few
Nancy
Reuben Dirksen
Ralph Markus
Tom Powell
Kenneth
Mary Anne Few
Lawanda Bleak
Veda Pitts
Esthere Neuman
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Crawford Celebrated
A surprise birthday gathering was held at Mrs. Sydney Crawford's home on Sunday evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs R F Heinlein, George Guenther, Pete Buller, Mrs Crawford's daughter Mrs May Brannan and her sons Scotty Ray and Kenneth, and Howard Ball with daughters Pamela and Peggy. Ice cream cake and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Crawford
Messrs
Mmes
R. F. Heinlein
George Guenther
Pete Buller
Crawford
May’ Brannnan
Scotty Ray
Kenneth
Mrs. Crawford
Howard Ball
Pamela
Peggy
Helen Farrell New President Faculty Wives Club
Helen Farrell was elected president of the Richland Faculty Wives Club on September 14th, succeeding Harriet Mason. Evelyn Scott became vice president and Marie Sakowski secretary and treasurer as the group met at Janet Peterson’s home with Ida Kattenhorn co-hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Farrell
Richland
Mra
Harriett Mason
Evelyn Scott
Marie Sakowski
Janet Peterson
Walnut Street
Ida Kattenhorn
Carol Haver
Harriet Mason
Margaret Southwick
Phyllis Sutton
Marjorie Hammond
Roberta Schellenberg
Carmen Clanin
Virginia Guerrero
Jessie McGinnis
Ruth Snively
Tess Norris
Starlight Circle Luncheon Oct Ist
The first full potluck of the Starlight Circle will be held at Ruth Adams home. The date is early October due to Grand Chapter activities in the third week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starlight Circle
Ruth Adams
Martha Johnson and William Thesman Wedded in Seventh Adventist Rites
Martha Jane Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs William Johnson married William Thesman son of Mrs Nina Howard of Bakersfield in Sept 2 ceremony at 7 30 p m at Seventh Day Adventist church Elder Armen Johnson officiated. 300 guests attended reception at Veterans Memorial hall. Both attended local schools and now reside in National City California working at Paradise Valley hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Jane Johnson
William Johnson
William Thesman
Nina Howard
Bakersfield
Armen Johnson
Seventh Day Adventist Church
San Antonio Texas
Leonard Wilson
Edward Schneider
Robert Doll
Veterans Memorial Hall
Mrs. Logan
Geneva Johnson
Darlene Johnson
Todds Show Slides To Local Teachers
Shafter High School staff viewed slides and a tape from the 94th National Education Association convention in Portland. Lowell Todd and Mary Todd presented convention highlights to colleagues, noting the California delegation as the largest. David Marsh announced life memberships in the NEA for four Shafter faculty members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High School
National Education Association
Lowell Todd
Mary Todd
Richland School
Portland
Todd
NEA
Todds
California
David Marsh
Shafter
Tater Towners Begin Activity
The square dancing group Tater Towners started its fall season with a patio park potluck followed by dancing led by caller Denny Phillips of Bakersfield. Guests included Betty Lawrence and Bill Plympton, with members listed. meetings occur twice monthly on the second and fourth Thursdays. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Klingenberg and children joined Sunday dinner at Pete Goertzen’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tater Towners
Denny Phillips
Bakersfield
Betty Lawrence
Bill Plympton
Bill Fairbanks
Bill Martin
John Dalke
Ed Gaede
John Fuller
Lieyed Robertson
Jay Jayson
Ralph Baehr
Leo Smith
Alex Kloeppel
J. W. Sanderson
Greg Malory
Albert Pohl
Jack Stepp
Ben Laverty
Clarence Klingenberg
Mary Lou and
Joseph
Pete Goertzen
Sorority Hears Report on 56 Nat Convention
The Kappa Nu Chapter of Delta Theta Tau met September 12 to discuss the 48th National Convention at the French Lick Sheraton Hotel Indiana July 11 14. About 500 members attended with 198 active chapters reporting 112053 spent and 43543 volunteer hours. Five $1000 gifts were planned for Pilot Guide foundation. Indiana’s J M Edwards elected National Regent and Harold Taber national vice president. The 1957 convention slated for Long Beach California July 10 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kappa Nu
Delta Theta Tau Sorority
Dan Weitz
Clarence Neuman
Kappa Nu Chapter
Herbert Neuman
Delta Theta Tau Sorority, Inc
French Lick Sheraton
French Lick
Indiana
J. M. Edwards
Indianapolis
Harold Taber
Bakersfield
Theta Eta
Long Beach
California
Hi School Leaders Assume Positions
Hi School leaders take office at Shafter High with Charles Mitchell as senior class president Kenny Lott as vice president Jo Ann Mettler as secretary and Alene Anderson in charge of social activities. Senior class officers include Joe Banks Ray Villazio and Rose Guenther with Paula McClure as social chairman. Freshman officers Brenda Beel president Larry Meredith vice president Marilyn Gaede secretary and Delores Contreras as social chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High
Charles Mitchell
Kenny Lott
Jo Ann Mettler
Alene Anderson
Joe Banks
Ray Villazio
Rose Guenther
Paula McClure
Dennis Handel
Robert Borton
Carol Witcher
Bonnie Johnson
Brenda Beel
Larry Meredith
Marilyn Gaede
Richland School
Delores Contreras
Fall Fashion Show Date Is Changed
The fall fashion show date was moved from October 16 to 23 by the Junior Women's club. The group met at Lee's Dining Room where Clara Benninger spoke on club projects. Refreshments were served to a long list of members including Evelyn Little and Margaret Peters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee's
Clara Benninger
Jean Paul
Marie Goehring
Evelyn Little
Margaret Peters
June Payne
Esther Suscoeff
Opal Spitzer
Irene Stockton
Joyce Crabb
Norma del Rio
Gerry Paul
Patsy Jansen
Jo Ann Griffin
Jan Stocker
Ruth Weidenbach
Shirley Wood
Donna Lynch
Faculty Wives Smorgasbord At Shafter High
Mrs. Burley Dooley hosted a potluck smorgasbord at her Maple Street home for Shafter High faculty wives and women. The Scandinavian themed gathering featured foods from members, flowers, a white linen table, and a pewter service. Later couples joined in dancing and yard games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Mmes
Arthur Johnson
P. L. Oars
Dan Concomushey
Marold
Dean Foreman
Paul March
David Marsh
Franklin Martens
Henry
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Robert J. Peters
Arlene V. Strauss
Barbara Sorensen
Verna Peters
Helen Loewen
By Bob Tatum
Union Phone
Pioneer
Central Valley Hwy
Shafter, Calif
Chatter Society
Dorothy
Magic Shoe Club
Wood
Nual Kiwanis
Shafter Mercantile CO
Stringham Drug
Cornet Sc
Sportsman’s Cafe
Hughes Richfield Service
Neufeld’s Auto Parts
Kings Dept. Store
BOB Tatum Union Service
Geo. Vine
Shafter Paint Store
Al's Associated Service
Wood's Shoe Store
Shafter Hardware CO
Rasco Sc
Bernard & Sons
Valley Egg CO
Modern Met
Richland Chevrolet
Food Bank Inc
Garlatz Motor CO
Ernie Schultz
Jeffries Bros
Norwalk
Hill Bros. Coffee
Sperry
Safeway Stores
Kern Valley
PEG. CO
Charlie Burns
Wittenberg
Courtesy Market
Post Office
Shafter Concrete
Midway Market
C. L. Hudson
Dale Reese, Jeweler
Citizen's Laundry
Kiwanis
Martha Johnson
Thesman
Shirley
Rose of Glendale
Lawana Wallcot
Glendale
Joyce Sexton
Maid of Honor
Kathy
Debra Thesman
Sorority
Shafter Farm Service
Pete Hei
24Th St
Los Angeles
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