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Nonagenarian at IS SPRY AT 92; 4 GENERATIONS AT PARTY "I made her put some paint on," And she must burry back grinned Mrs. Ettie Hume, 92, when Monday. After all there are hunasked what advice she gave her dreds of chickens to take. care of. daughter, Mrs.

Jesse E. McCoy of Soon she will be canning fruit by Oildale, today, in connection with the gross. celebrating her golden wedding an- The 50-year-married McCoys, who niversary. will be the center of this evening's as one of the daisies grow- dinner at 6 p.m. in the redwood naresh Wilder, Idaho, meadows, room of Bakersfield Inn, have lived Mrs.

Hume disdained nap be- in Oildale. 41 years. They were fore tonight's dinner. Although she there before it was Oildale, in fact, has just a whirlwind and crubdivided, the McCoy ranch jaunt by motor she shrugged "Fid- which downtown Oildale. dlesticks, why rest? I'm here on a After dinner the family will advacation! journ to the home of the McCoys' Second Time son and daughter-in-law, Mr.

and She celebrated: her Mrs. Ernest L. McCoy, 1623 Prima in 1927 she golden Vera, where they will be served own wedding SO knows the birthday cake ropes. Moreover, on that day her nightcap, On and punch for a now a grandfather, and Sunday open house son, married. She a potluck admits dinner are planned, was today is all day.

tion eventful, great too. Her fourth Lynn McCoy, genera- At Original Wedding grandchild, A brother and sister of Mrs. 7, is celebrating her birthday, and who also had Mrs. McCoy, attended the a new daughter Jasper wedding 50 years ago in Clark N. McCoy Richland, bride of al year, is marking a birth date county, Missouri, will attend tonight's dinner and the week end's on May festivities.

They are L. R. Hume of today also -both born 20. A golden wedding celebrant, who has been the mother of seven Oildale, who will be accompanied boys Hume, and Mrs. Pearl and girls, six of whom are gathered around her for the Slinker of San Diego, occasion, strikes Sons admiration in all and daughters of the celewonder and time the admiration is brants, ande their families, in addiguests.

This Mrs. Mo- Ernest McCoys, Lynn genuine and Robert, are: Mr. and Mrs. and great, but Coy's offspring create awe than Henry McCoy, Lynwood; Mr. and less usual, in the light of the fact that Mrs.

Albert R. McCoy, she, herself, is the oldest of her Mrs. Esther Slagle and Compton; son, mother's 12 children. Harry Michael Slagle, Oildale; The McCoy's son, Harry, was a Mr. and Mrs.

Charles N. McCoy and of World War Richard, Gerald, Jeffrey and KathII. Must Rush Home leen of San Diego and Mr. and Mrs. Accompanied by her son, Mar- Jasper N.

McCoy, Richland, shall, and another son, Ward, and and their daughter, Miss Patricia his wife, also of Wilder the visitor McCoy, Oildale. All of the foregospent two days on the road getting ling are here for the celebration. Caligraphs 4 By ADALINE MOORE MOORE diamond jewelry to Caligraph's editor to get it off your hands. Dog Is Baggage Will the Bakersfield man whose Irish setter rides in the trunk compartment of his car, please call me up and tell me how the dog breathes? Wednesday I stood gaping openmouthed on the curb as the man opened compartment for the dog to climb docilely in, latched the lock and drove off in a whirl. Car license, from my glimpse, was 45W767, but I am often wrong.

Well Stocked A woman's handbag found Tuesday or Wednesday in a downtown restaurant, is as well stocked as Fibber McGee's closet. In the capacious black envelope bag were crammed close to four pounds of feminine supplies and reinforcements. Included among many, many other articles, some too personal to list, were three pencils, a pen, a hairnet, bobby pins, hairpins, two lipsticks, a silver marine corps ring, a wedding ring, silk stockings, a garter belt, scanties, a picture of a shirtless man on a motorcycle, a birth certificate, an accident insurance policy, a Vick's inhalator, a toothbrush, matches, a social security card and 8 Chinese soup spoon. Ob, yes, some money. If the owner is.

willing to admit the handbag is hers, the restaurant will be happy to. give it back to her. ORGANISTS PICK MRS. BUTCHER CHAPTER DEAN Mrs. Evelyn Butcher was elected dean of the Kern County Chapter, American Guild of Organists, for the 1950-1951 season at a recent meeting.

Those named were: Mrs. Evelyn Butcher, dean; Mrs. Josephine Sweney, sub-dean; Mrs. Teresa Flanagin, secretary; Miss Betty Jo Hendrix, treasurer; Miss Imogene Comeford, registrar; and the auditing committee, Mrs. Berlece Lamb, Mrs.

Vernon Flaming and James Lowe. The executive committee includes: Mrs. Ronald Clark, Mrs. A. R.

Hoisington, Mrs. Dan Sill and Mrs. Ruth Hilton. NEW DECALS Sparkling new hot iron decal transfers in brilliant full color now make it possible to decorate any washable fabric in a matter of seconds, right at home. They are available at hardware, department, paint and specialty stores.

MARRIAGE LICENSES The following persons have filed applications for marriage licenses in the office of County Clerk R. J. Veon, during the past few daya: Adolph Felix. 44, Imperial Hotel, and Fila May Brown, 42, 305 McKee Road: Emilio Poncetta, 28; Route 2, Box 762, and Dorina Ligari. 22, Route: 6, Box 60; Russell E.

Cox. 32. and Gwen E. Dorsett, 16, both of 131 Beardsley avenue: Leo Miller, 80. 1218 Feliz street, and Elsie Lee Byerly, 24, 1220 McNew street: Elmer E.

Peterson, 66, and Gertrude M. Haskell, 57, both of the Padre Hotel; Cecil Thompson, 27, and Betty R. Stacks, 19, both of Route 5, Box 546; all of Bakerstield. Kenneth Derrall Radio, 20. 2204 Olympic Drive.

Bakersfield, and -J. Edell. 20. 511 East F. street, Tehachapi: Richard Arvizu.

18, 321. street, and Jo Ann Bentley, 16, 316 Meyer street. both of Arvin; Earl W. Rider. 27, and Elsie M.

Hittle, 82, both of 614 Kern street, Taft; Wilson B. 50. New York City, and Maria L. Baes de Clereq. 30, 19 Drive, Bakersfield: La Vella J.

Howard. 23. and Maurine Morris, 20, both of Route 1, Box 118 Shafter; and Gilbert L. Griffin, 47, Box 361; DIGiorgio, and Marie V. Hampton, 38, 873 Peters avenue, Arvin, 50th Wedding UNIQUE SOCIAL EVENT--This department's candidate for the most unusual party of the year is the dinner at 6 o'clock tonight where Mra.

Ettie Hume, 92, is present to celebrate the golden wedding anniversary of her daughter, Ethel, now Mrs. Jessie E. McCoy. Gloria Henry, to Give Oscars Preparations Maturing for Dinner; Fay Helm Invited cookery. Fay Helm May Visit Gloria Henry, who is presenting the awards to Community Theatre's best actor and actress at their first annual banquet May 27, at the Elks Club, was discovered by Tizzie Lish, famous comic of the Al Pierce radio show.

At the same time, she was working at radio station KPMC, and had just completed her fourth consecutive leading role at the Bakersfield Community Theatre. She also was driving to Hollywood twice a week to "emote" before the mikes on big network shows. of Oklahoma," she shares the lead Falls in Fishpond with Gale Storm. Dan Duryea plays Gloria, 24 years old, was born in the title role. New Orleans.

The family home was As an artist-hobbyist, Gloria a 12-room mansion on a quiet tree- paints in oils and water colors, bordered avenue. Gloria's most with a fling at sculpture as well. vivid memory is of falling into the She has been studying architectural backyard fishpond at least twice design, a pursuit which led to her a week. Otherwise, she contends, marriage during the summer of her childhood was quite uneventful. 1949 to Craig Elwood, a successful Has Hobbies (young architectural designer.

Gloria Since her grandfather and father reads widely, writes verse, and owned the famous original Gem avidly studies Tahitian dances and Restaurant, it is only natural that Gloria should, at a young age, become an authority on southern dishes. Gloria and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen McEnery, moved to Bakersfield from Riverside, California, which brought her the excitement of little theater, big-time radio, and ultimately her chance in Hollywood. Since coming to Columbia, Gloria has enjoyed the success of rating the feminine lead in nearly every one of her pictures.

In her current show, "Al Jennings Fay Helm, another past Bakersfield Community Theatre member, has tentatively accepted an invitation to award the Oscars a to the best supporting actor and actress at the award dinner. Tickets may be obtained by phoning Fred Moore, 3-2408, and anyone interested in Community Theatre is invited, although facilities can only accommodate 250. The dinner will include entertainment. and will be followed by dancing. Hold That Line! If YOUR chin has lost its firm contour due to ligence an improper posture, send tor Chincide TODAY! Wear while you are resting, reading, sewing, of attending 10 daily duties.

Can be slipped in and out of your mouth an pay tax and postage, and Chinaide comes to you in plain envelope. No C.O.D.is. Print some and ad. dress, and enclose with only $1.00 10 LEACO LOS P.O. ANGELES 53, BOX 348 CALIFORNIA Party of Daughter Among the scores of relatives are Pictured is one of these (left to Mrs.

Ettie Hume, Mr. and Mrs. seated in front, Lynn McCoy. several sets of four generations. right): Ernest McCoy standing, E.

McCoy, Robert McCoy, and People and Parties Pink Party Pink was the favorite color of the evening when Mrs. Walter Heisey and Mrs. Leonard Rurup entertained at a layette shower party for Mrs. William T. Baldwin and Mrs.

Edmund Clarke Tuesday. All of the gifts received by the honorees were pink, the table appointments and nut cups were in pink and the hostesses even served the individual cakes with pink booties and home-made strawberry ice cream. The party was held at Mrs. Heisey's home, 223 Eureka street. The tabie was centered with two miniature bassinettes adorned with signs, "Baldwin Girl" and "Clarke Girl," and.

a large sign, "Mercy Hospital, Quiet." Baby dolls were placed in the bassinettes. Pink candles were at either end of the arrangement. The evening was spent Guests playing, bridge and canasta. cluded the Mesdames Hall Ramirez, Monroe Browne, John Ansolabehere, Roy Hubbard, Brian Hilty, Gerald Lucas, John Lawrence Chenoweth, Don Lucas, A. Baldwin, C.

S. Curran and Miss Mary Ellen Smith. From Corona Del Mar Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Gilmore have their daughter, their son-inlaw and two grandchildren visiting over the week end from Corona Del Mar.

The daughter, now Mrs. Malone Holmes, drove up with her family last night. Craig, five years old, and Cynda Lynn, 10 months old, are the grandchildren. Unusual spelling of baby Cynda Lynn's name was picked out by big brother Craig who named his baby sister himself. Family party for the visitors is set for Sunday.

To Swimming Hole, Fish Pond Six boys, having a two-day vacation from Garces High School, Journeyed to California Hot Springs for a swimming and fishing jamboree Thursday and Friday. They were Jack Moffett, Jerry Lamb, Don Archuletta, Dick Barnett, Larry Carter and Carl Zimmerman. At Yosemite Mr. and Mrs. Paul Broderick of 2730 Dracena street are vacationing at Yosemite National Park.

PICNIC BASKET IS SURPRISE TO IMRS. BROOKS 3 Mrs Tennant Brooks, outgoing president, was given a completely equipped picnic basket by members of the Barrett Cirele of the First Baptist Church. Presentation was made at the installation dinner at the Rice Bowl recently. Mrs. Max Poteete designed the spring table decorations.

Mrs. Philip Heinrich was installed president; Mrs. James Flake as vice president; Mrs. W. L.

Jones, as secretary, and Mrs. Poteete as treasurer. A barbecue at the home of Mrs. Paul Temple, 104 Liggett, June' 13, will be next meeting. The Reverend Dr.

B. C. Barrett, pastor was installing officer. Ed Prestons Reveal Birth of Third Son Mr. and Mrs.

Edward G. Preston of 312 South Myrtle street announce the birth of their third son, Theodore John, at Mercy Hospital May 18. Mrs. Preston is former Miss Margaret Powers, the daughter Mr. and Mrs.

Theodore Powers of Murphysboro, Ill. The proud father reports the new baby weighed 9 pounds 2 ounces at. birth and has red hair, as do the other two Preston boys, Michael, age and Patrick, who is 2 years old. The paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.

J. S. Preston of Culver City, formerly resided: in this city. Mrs. Preston is in Bakersfield this week visiting at the home of her son and daughter-in-law.

Piano Sale Demonstrators, Rental Returns, Floor Samples We have on hand several beautiful Spinet pianos which we are selling at substantial discounts. All guaranteed like new and priced to sell immediately. WURLITZER ACROSONIC IVERS POND JESSE: FRENCH TOON'S PIANO CO. WURLITZER PIANO DISTRIBUTORS 825 Chester Avenue Phone 3-9497 or 3-0345 Bakersfield Californian News Saturday, May 20, 1950 11 MISS HOUGHAM TO WED IN JULY; NEWS REVEALED AT PRETTY TEA Streamers of a bridal bouquet on the mantel, carried the names of Darid and Joan, when the betrothal of Miss Joan Harriet Hougham to David Boehm, was told 52 members of the young people's families, by the bride-elect's parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Theo S. Hougham, 1816 Verde street, recently. Miss Hougham, grand -daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.

L. Hougham, and grand-niece of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur S. Crites, is a member of one of the county's pioneer families; Mr.

Boehm's family also are old-time residents: His parents are Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Boehm of Arvin and his grandfather is J.

0. Boehm of Ar- vin. July Wedding The wedding date is set for July 8. The rites will be sanctuary of First Church. Attendants will include Patio Party With Music to Feature Housewarming Newly married Mr.

and Mrs. Keith Springstead, now at home at 1001 Casino street, are being given a housewarming at 7:30 p.m, tonight. The bride, the former Imogene Reed, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V.

a G. Reed, 625 Cypress street, married Mr. Springstead in Las Vegas, April 28. Two Hostesses Mrs. Edward Castro and Mrs.

Arthur Castro are hostesses the housewarming. House and patio will be decorated with rosebuds and sweetpeas. Miss Rita Meredith Koontz will sing, and Jerry, Corky and Dickie Kellogg will play. Many Bidden Guests will be the Messrs. and Mesdames Roy Finn, Wesley Gray, Robert Ochoa, Chuck Watts, Thesman, Dale Wade, Carl Shepherd, James Shepherd, Gerald Koontz, Dan Shepherd, John Marshall, C.

S. Castro, Laurence Garrison, Frank Confitti, Louis Springstead, Edward Polek, Arthur Reed, James Thomas, James Justic, Vernon Giggy, James Reed, Lavon Boy, and the Messieurs Eugene Ridgeway, Floyd Narby, Mark Stroop, Leo Blackburn, Jim Ledbetter, Raymon Simpson, Bob Stroler and the Misses Betty and Bonnie Cox. Miss Patty Peck, a student at San Jose, maid of honor; Mrs. Jack Faulds, San Diego, and Mrs. Robert McCoy, Bakersfield, as bridesmaids.

Linda Boehm of Fresno will be the flower girl and H. J. Hansen, Sanger, will stand with Mr. Boehm as best man. Ushers will Jukes, Arvin, E.

Barlow, Arrin include S. H. Sir Straub, Arvin, C. W. and Eugene E.

Hougham, student at U.S.C'. Out of Town Guests Guests were present from Fresno and "San Francisco, and special guests included Mrs. E. L. Hougham and Mrs.

J. W. Boehm. Pouring at the tea table during the a afternoon were Mrs. E.

Z. mer and Mrs. Ben Hougham, during the first hour and Mrs. Martha McMahan and Mrs. Don Coleman, later.

Serving were the Misses Sue Zimmer, Sally Hougham, Patsy Hougham, Raberta Jones and Mrs. Dwight Taggart. Only families of the couple attended. Yellow and Gold Handsome yellow flowers, and napkins, were carrying among the the wedding appoint- date ments. Joan, who is a native daughter of Bakersfield, is president of Data Phi sorority.

She affiliated with the national Chi Omega sorority at San Jose, where she was graduated last June. When she attended high school and college here, she WAS popular in Hostess Club, Job's Daughters, Data Phi and a Y.W.C.A. group or two. Her fiance, also a Kern native son, belongs to social groups, here and at California: Polytechnic school at San Luis Obispo. No Miss Kern Pretty girls are too modest, complains: Jimmy Radoumis, publicity director of the Kern County Chamber of Commerce.

For six weeks Mr. Radoumis has been trying to find a pretty lass to be Miss Kern County. He has found not one single applicant! Do all the lovely girls marry too young? Only unmarried girls 18 to 28 are eligible. Besides being single, a girl need only have charm, personality, talent, a good figure and a pretty face, She must, wear a bathing suit and an evening gown equally well. She must.

have her parents consent to enter. Everywhere I go, I see left and right, pretty girls galore. Are they too shy to apply? Then, mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters and boy friends of pretty girls, help out the honor of Kern county, Goops, She's, Married? Your lovely candidate is, or has been married? She can't be Miss Kern County, but' she is eligible to be Kern county Miss Cleopatra or one of her ladies in waiting. Kern County Shrine Club sponsors this contest. Pony Rides A live merry-go-round of shetland ponies gave 2000 children rides, and it was all free, An annual goodwill stunt of Smith's Market, 245 Chester avenue, the ponies are ridden free by any, children who come into the market.

Friday and Saturday are the pony days this year. Feathery Diamonds "Airs, feathery-light textures are the thing in diamond jewelry this year," reports Jewelry Industry council. No hot looking clumps of fiery stones. Send your outmoded clumsy BANISH GARBAGE FOREVERWITH 86 DISPOSALL For Time Guly COMPLETELY INSTALLED IN YOUR SINK Installation) ONLY PH No Down Parment Only $700 a Montir URNERS APPLIANCE: CENTER 212. 21st Phone 5-5713 Delphians Study Mental Hygiene The mental hygiene movement was the topic of Sigma Theta chapter of Delphian Society recently in the palm room of Inn.

Mrs. W. J. Gates presided and Mrs. J.

J. Nobles was chosen leader of the day. Mrs. H. E.

Droeker discussed "definite steps to meet a major need for the mentally 111." Mrs. Gates added comment on mental disease as a serious problem leading to crime, delinquency and alcoholism. Mrs. Harold Lewis' subject was present resources as inadequate for the increasing number of. sick people.

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