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I THE BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1942 BE FETED AT ITH the dance committee headed by Mrs. Mark Linecott entertaining soldiers tonight at a dance at the Woman's Club, and the open- house scheduling parties for the remainder of October and November, entertainment looms largely for servicemen this month and next. Meeting Mrs. T. E.

Lockett. general chairman of the open-house committee, the women planned a series of. parties, Including a formal Halloween dance on Saturday evening, October 31, at the Woman's Club hall. Mrs. G.

D. Holmqulst named as senior hostess. Mrs. Dave Chernis in charge ot junior hostesses: Mr. T.

E. Pardoe for refreshments. Mrs. Ed Roso will assist and the decorations committee will include Mrs. Clinton Worden, Mrs.

Harry Miller, Mrs. William Riseden and Paul Cunningham. The Schoolmasters' Wives Club will entertain on Saturday with Mrs. C. Thomas chairman.

A dance will be enjoyed with the. Junior Jive Bombers in charge. On Sunday, the Gamma chapter of the Delta Zeta Delta sorority will entertain. Mrs. C.

A. Holden will be chairman. Games, dancing and music will be featured. The dance committee, headed by Mrs. Linscott, will bo In charge of a formal Halloween ball for the servicemen on October 28 at the Woman's Club.

Twenty-one Minute Misses mode the trip to Camp Roberts over tlic week end. They presided nt a dinner dance for the servicemen. Mrs. F. W.

Hort and Mrs. W. A. Dennis chaperoned the girls. Friday evening of this week "An Evening in Mexico" party is planned for the servicemen.

Women Accept Pin of Honor for Air filter Duty 'FOUR women who have served BOO or wore hours In Bakersfield's air filter station were honored at a ceremony Tuesday evening at which their pins of honor front the Fourth Interceptor Command were presented, Mrs. M. A. Hlgglns, with 576 hours of service, headed the list and others with top- ranking records were Mrs. A.

V. Trogdon. with E48 hours; Mrs. S. Rehfeld, with B44 hours; Mrs.

Joseph LeConte, with 544 hours, and Mrs. D. W. Ferguson, with 648 hours. Lieutenant W.

R. Buford presented the pins to the women that included Mesdames A. D. Bretz, V. Curran, C.

E. Dumke, D. W. Ferguson, Forrest, A. C.

Hoskins, L. G. Hedrlck, M. A. Hlgglns, Joseph LeConle, M.

R. Longacrn, E. Lyons, R. R. Mandevllle, E.

O. Meyer, F. J. Nations, A. TT.

Nelson, T. L. Pruett. S. Rehfeld, W.

C. Tarr, A. V. Trogdon, A. AV.

Tlittle, K. M. Wilkson. 55. Williams, E.

L. Willis and P. Word. PLEDOK PARTY "True and Pulse Questions," Tripoli and other games were enjoyed when Alpha Alpha chapter of Beta Slgmti Phi sorority held its pledge party recently nt the home of Mrs. Julia Carson, 1001 Htopkton avenue, at 8 o'clock.

Prizes were won by Miss Julia Stankey and Miss Florence Polrler, A door award went to Miss Stankey also. Guests of the evening were Mrs. James Bridges, Mrs, Don F. Bernard. Mrs.

Franz Frurlp and Miss Julln Stankey. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Tom Eveleth, Mrs. Lucille Mahan and Mrs. Julia Carson.

Members present were: T.mvMl Unit Rnhcrt WcilRe Mnrla Brown Don Wheeler Artolp Tnylnr TVnltrr Normnnly Tom Kvnlclh, Mnlmn Julln Caman Florence Prnirlrr era FOR 7ARIED on recent litera- tu ro were presented to the members of the book section at Bakersfield Branch, American Association of University Women, when members met for the first, time this fall. The speakers Included Mrs. Thomas AV. McMamiH, who presented a lively summary of "Seeing Stars" by Charles. Wngner, Mrs.

Lafayette Banes, who briefed eight volumes of fiction and nonfiction, and Miss Mae Saunders who Inserted comment on current events In reviewing recent, hooks under the caption "World- Eyed View." Mrs. McMonns related incidents and anecdotes from Mr. Wagner's book, an autobiography of'an Impresario, whom the author nurse to the nrtlsts," She told some of the duties of an Impresario which the public does not realize and their responsibilities In shaping musical careers. Personiil reminiscences of such artists as Alda, Qalll-Ourcl, Mary Garden and others make for interesting Mrs, McManus said in recommending the work. Mrs.

McManus 1 skillful review brought ptthly the content of some recent publications, including Finn- nery's "Assignment in RtrausB-TIupo, Hoover's "Problems of Lasting Seversky's "Victory Through Air Tlnoul Do Roussy de Sales' "The Making of Koestler "Dialogue With Elliott Paul's "The Lnst Time I Kaw Elizabeth Chevnller's "Drlvin" Rachel Field's "And Now Wright's Franz Wcrfel, "The Song of Bernadette." Miss Saunders presented summaries of such books as "Turkey," by Emit Lengyel; "India Without Fable," by Kate Mitchell; "Victory in the Pacific," by Alexander Klralfy; "Latin American," by Dr. Guy Inman; "Days of Ofella," a book about Mexico by flortrudo Dlamant, and "A Leaf in the Storm," by Lin Yutang, the story of invasion of China. PLAN FOR PARTY A Halloween party, with members costuming who care to do so, is the event planned by Bethany-Marytha class of First Baptist Church at the home of Mrs. Earl Green, 115 Haybert Court, this evening at 7:30 o'clock. 8-pc.

Bedroom Group Complete 119.50 An 8-piece bedroom group of cliann and merit at a price that will appeal to all. Included this line group are bed, vanity and chest in genuine limed oak, a comfortable Scaly box spring and mattress, a pair of feather pillows nnrt an attractive chenille bedspread, and the price for all eight pieces? Just Just Down and Only $2.10 Weekly Bedding Group '1795 A iH'ilding group nt Imv prlco that will In- ti-rost you. A pnir of feather pillows, woll known part- wool blanket, mattress protector, a Plipot blnn- kot and nn attractive licdsprond. all for just Lowest Terms Possible IN STOCK READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY Eighteenth and Streets, Phone 8-8541 nrldcs of the current autumn Include Mrs. Franklin Phillips, who was Miss Jessie Myers before her mnrrlagc of September 5 in Me- Comb, Miss.

Her husband, Ser- gcunt Phillips, is a mechanic In (he nir force, Hawkins Feted at Farewell Function A farewell social In honor of the Reverend and Mrs. F. L. Hawkins was given Monday evening in the parlors of the Full Gospel Tabernacle. Three hundred friends and members of the church enjoyed an informal program consisting of musical presentations by the Full Gospel hour male quartet, a mixed quartet, Vcrna Heier, Several request numbers were granted by Mr.

and Mrs. Hawkins. Tbo Reverend John Murdoch, vice- president of the Bakersfield Ministerial Association, and the Reverend B. B. Balrd, pastor of the First Christian Church, gave brief talks, and members of the church board expressed their appreciation of the work and ministry of the Reverend and Mrs.

Hawkins. A mahogany desk, chair and lamp wore presented to. the outgoing pastor and his wife by members and friends. DINNED: DANCE IS SCHEDULED DY LANS for the dinner-dance on Saturday evening, October 24, in the Palm room at Motel Inn were made last night when Kern County Line Officers of the Amaranth met at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Omar Karnes, 80(1 Oregon street, with Mel Hay, president, conducting the meeting, Three local courts, America, Bakersfield and Tejon Courts, sponsoring the dance for the benefit of Three royal matrons, dames Lindsay Lyons, C. A. Venner and James Cheney are chairmen. The public is invited. Associate matrons are In charge of decorations.

They are Mesdames Arthur Overton, Leland Runyan and William Seeger. Dinner M'ill be served at 7:30 o'clock, and Slsson's orchestra will play for dancing later. William Reagan is in charge of publicity for the affair. Refreshments were served at last night's meeting; DeMotay Mothers to Sponsor Large Carnival R. AND.

MRS. Karl Shaefer will be hosts at their home, 700 Hlllcrest Drive, Skyline Park, when East Bakersfield DeMolay Mothers' Club sponsors a Halloween carnival for the benefit of East Bakersfield DeMolay, It was announced today. Dancing, games and a variety of carnival food will be served. A fish pond and a fortune telling booth will be features of entertainment. Prizes will be awarded to winners in games.

costumed DeMolay members will be posted on River Boulevard, near Greenlawn, to direct the public to the carnival. The public is Invited, including children. Style Show Mrs. Elaine Boggs, left, will model a two-piece black crepe dress. Thursday night, among scores of other smart garments, when Alpha Zeta Beta sorority gives a fashion show under auspices of Harry Coffee's store, at Woman's Club hall.

Trimmed with gold leaf buttons the stunning dress is modeled with a coat of Oscar Kahn fabric, trimmed with silver arresting study in black and white. Equally attractive will be Mrs. Doris Bryan, shown here ready for any occasion in an all-wool gabardine Joshua Trent tailored suit with a beige tweed topcoat. HERE AND THERE IN SOCIETY Rocltholt-Brown Wedding Miss Phyllis Rockholt, the daughter of Mrs. George A.

Wacker of Tart, and Paul Brown, the son of John S. Brown, were married at a double ring ceremony read by the Reverend D. W. Throckmorton, Sunday afternoon, October 11, at 4 o'clock at Trinity Methodist Church. Relatives and close friends were present.

The bride's matron of honor was Mrs. Billlc Kuttlo of Taft; Ralph Brown, brother of. the bridegroom was boat man. A becoming light blue wool suit was worn by the bride for her wedding costume, which was completed by a corsage ot orchids. Her attendant was attired in a light brown wool suit worn with a corsage ot roses.

The bride's mother, Mrs. Georgo Wacker, wore a brown dress, and gladoli corsage. The attended Taft High School and Junior College and is employed nt Gardner Field. The bridegroom attended the local schools and is employed as navigation instructor at Gardner Field. The couple will live in Taft.

At Clinpcl of Chimes Miss Grace Roberta AVallace, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ellis Wallace, and Virgil Ernest Brown, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Brown, were married Saturday night In Chapel of the Chimes ot First Baptist Church.

A single-ring ceremony was read by the Reverend Burton C. Barrett at 8 o'clock, with Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hobbs as witnesses. IS YOUR CHILD A PICKER? II may ilfti of bowel wormit And these roundworms can cause real trouble Other warnings nre: uneasy itomnch, nervousness, Itching parts.

If you even suspect roundworms, set Jayne's Vermifuge today I JAYNE'S is America's leading proprietary worm medicine used by millions for over a century. Acts BUttly. yet drives out round, worms. Demand JAYNE'S VERMIFUGE. Resides at Glendale Mrs.

Luther B. liirons R. AND MRS. M. W.

Wood havo announced the marriage of their daughter, Miss Shirley Laura Wood, to Luther Ben Hlrons, ot Glendale, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roe Hirons, of Taft. The wedding was celebrated at 10 o'clock, September 7, at First Christian Church, by the Reverend B. B.

Baird, pastor. Both young people were educated In Bakersfield. The bride is a charter member of East Bakersfield bethel of Job's Daughters, and the bridegroom is an employe of Lockheed Aircraft Corporation, Burbank. The couple are living in Glendale. The bride was gowned in a salute blue dress with wine-colored accessories; her corsage was of orchids.

Mrs. Adeline Menzonl was matron of honor. Mr. Hlrons was attended by Sergeant Morty von Auhen of Gardner Field. A reception for the Immediate relatives and close friends followed.

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Sizes 10 to 20. CONVENIENT TERMS IP DESIRED If You Can Buy Elsewhere for Your Money Refunded 1S2S Nineteenth Street For Bette Leslie Inspired by the sixteenth birthday anniversary of Miss Bette Leslie, a surprise party and gift shower were combined with a supper and evening of games recently at the home of Miss Dolores Youn, 620 Twenty-eighth street. Prize in the game went to Howard Krauter. Cut flowers were used in the appointments, and the honoree was presented with a green orchid corsage. Those taking part were: Virginia Dolch Dorothy Youn Mary RnwIlnES Sue Galllon Carol Ann Johnson Avis Davis Dolores Youn Eugene Cans Ralph Sortl Alfred Krecklow Keith A gee Cal Wilson Adenft Xarramora Ina Lee Batey Doris McBeath Jonephlne Lur- rnlngar Blalsdell Bette Leslie Jack Park Ronald Nowlln Gerald Brooks Jack Klrkbrlde Howard Krauter Bill Rlttenhouse Hawkins-Roth Wedding Miss Faith L.

Hawkins, daughter of Mrs. S. Hawkins, 2306 North King street, will become the bride of Kenneth N. Roth, son of Mr. and Mrs.

K. N. Koth, Pittsburgh, at ceremonies Saturday evening at 8 at First Baptist Church with the Reverend B. C. Barrett, pastor, presiding.

More than 100 guests have been invited to witness the nuptials. Airs. Virgil Nowels, sister of the bride, will be matron of honor, and Mr. Nowels will stand with the bridegroom as best man. Bridesmaids are Misses Arabelle Brown, Miriam AVilkes, Wllma Morehead and Frances Dremel.

An uncle of the bride, John Simpson of Hollywood, will give her in marriage. A reception will follow the ceremonies in the social hall of the church. The Misses Barbara Ingle, Nina Blackford, Mary Page and Mrs. Milton Gordon will receive. Miss Hawkins attended Bakersfield High Schol and Junior College.

She is a member of the Bakersfield ambulance corps and adviser to the young people's group at the First Methodist Church. The bridegroom is attached to the Mlnter Field air force band, and is stationed at Mlnter Field. He attended schools and business college in Pennsylvania. Corporal Paul Frye, with the Mln- ter Field band, will be soloist, singing "I Love You Truly" and "At Dawning." Rangerettes' Event An amateur rodeo skit was presented by a group of horsemen and women, when Mr. and Mrs.

Dan Garcia entertained Bakersfield Rang- erettes and other friends at their ranch south of Bakersfield recently. Relay racing, potato racing and a display of speed in saddling and unsaddling horses, with a chance for all to ride the bucking donkey, com prised the program. Barbecued venl son was served at the lunch hour, and music the day was presented by Johnnie Blanco and Frank Souza. Seventy riders enjoyed the day. FenaleWeikness ANDNUPMIILDIIMEOIUHn! LyeUa B.

Plnkham's Compound TABtrrS (with added iron) nave helped to relieve periodic Pain with weak, nervous, blue feel- to functional monthly Also, their iron nukes them floe hematic tonic to help build up red blood. Tablets made etpeciaUy Jor women Follow label directions. DECCA and RECORDS WITIUIII BOOTH 2111 Strut Ftx TtMtor Fetes House Guest In compliment to their houseguest, Miss Adriana Johnson of Northridge, Misses Beon, Marianne and Barbara Jean Huskey entertained at a party recently in their home at 701 Beardsley avenue in Riverview. They were assisted by Mrs. Leon Huskey.

Miss Johnson, a former Standard School student, renewed several friendships with former schoolmates. Quiz and spelling games were played and prizes were won by Miss Johnson and Miss Gloria McLean. After an irripromptu program, refreshments were served. Invited guests were: JIurlcne Kcelch Janleco Thatcher Joanne Wachob Thelma Green Adriana JohnRon (llnrla JlcLean Ceraldlne Honeycutt defense was definitely the theme of the Soroptlmist Club last evening when members gathered at Hotel El Tejon for dinner. The guest speaker, Miss Dorothy Wilkinson, home demonstration agent for Kern county, gave an Illustration of various ways and means of blacking out homes, "No blackout can be successful unless it is a complete blackout," said Miss Wllk- inson, A complete exhibit of ways of blacking out can be seen at the Kern county and Bakersfield civilian defense center at 1800 Chester avenue.

Another interesting and highly valuable demonstration was one showing how to purify contaminated water- "Water- may be easily made safe for drinking purposes by adding 10 drops of a bleaching agent, such as Pqrex, to one gallon of water and let it stand'for 10 minutes," said the home demonstration agent during her experiment. Miss Lucile Hallet of the Bakersfield Red Cross motor corps spoke to the club regarding the requirements and activities of the corps which she represented. She expressed the hope that many Soroptl- mist members and their friends would find it possible to enlist in the service of the Red Cross motor corps. NOTES H. KELLY will speak on "Democracy at Work" Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Beardsley School when the Parent-Teacher Association meets.

Mrs. Leon Huskey, president, will open the meeting. A program will be. presented by children from the primary grades. R5- freshments will be served by room mothers from Miss Marie Peterson's and Miss Helen Hall's rooms.

Miss Irma Wlggett and Miss Milllcent McLlncoln will care for small children. The annual room-mothers' tea will be held at Beardsley School on Friday afternoon from 3 to 5. Mrs. Arch Goodale, room-mother chairman, will be assisted by Mrs. C.

E. Webster, membership chairman; Mrs. Ira Lynch, vice-presjdent, and Mrs. Vance Hewitt, hospitality chairman. Plans for the annual A.

carnival at Beardsley are nearing completion, it was announced. Mrs. J. L. Byers and Eldon Miller are in charge of arrangements.

The carnival will be held from 4:15 p. m. to 10 p. m. on October 22.

GUILD TO MEET Dorcas Guild of Lutheran Church of. the Messiah will meet Thursday at the home of Mrs. C. W. Anderson, 1111 Yosemlte Drive, Olldale, at 2 o'clock.

Mrs. Henry Anderson will be the assisting hostess. The theme will be "The Reformation," and Mrs. George Knudson will speak on "Luther's Life," Mrs. Minard Olsen will have as her topic "Katherine Von Bora." can spot it every time In everything it does, goes for JL the people and things that are That's why youth goes for ice-cold Coca-Cola.

It is in quality in refreshment. It's the drink that belongs to youth's ritual of refreshment. And there's reason for this. Ice-cold Coca-Cola has what it clean, fresh taste able refreshment. A special blend of flavor-etscnces merges all the wholesome dients of Coca-Cola into an original taite of its own.

No one can duplicate it. Just ask for Coca-Cola or, to use Its friendly abbreviation, 'and you're in for something special in delicious refreshment. It'i lutnral Cor popular namei to acquire friend. That's why you hear Coca-Cola called Coke. Coca-Cola and Coke mean "comlnafroma i source, to IBM often la wartime ae befara.

when you aometimca can't set because Coke, bdng ant choice, sel The is always the better buy! lOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COU COMPANY THE COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF BAKERSFIELD i iuunaiuuuiuiiaiiiHiuiiiiaiiHumuiaiiuHiiMii NOTICE Due to War Conditions CLEANERS BRANCH OFFICE at 1725 North Chester Avenue WILL CLOSE SATURDAY October the Duration muuimaii.

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Years Available:
1907-1977