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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1974

Page

2

Engagement notices span Shafter and Maple regions

The Shafter Press reports multiple engagements. Sonja Parke and Wes Warner plan a June 16 wedding. Jolene Harris and Ronald Wollard, both of Shafter, are engaged with Harris teaching aide duties. Karen Thiessen and Virgil Reimer announce a August 30 wedding in Maple. Both couples met at or near local schools and colleges with plans for future education and careers.

Jack Rogers Shafter Jolene Joy Harris Ronald Wollard Shafter High School Maple Harry Thiessen St. Catherines Ontario Canada Karen Virgil Reimer Willis Reimer Tabor College Hillsboro Kansas Thiessen Wesley Medical Center Wichita Reimer Maple School Wasco High School Bakersfield College Tabor

Bakersfield Wedding and Local News Highlights

The report covers the marriage of Bob Collins to Sheila Brown in Carson City on Easter, with reception details and attendees from California. It notes a baby girl, Idanell Holliman’s weekend trip prize tied to the Bonus 10 Plan at Shafter National Bank, and a weekend trip for the Holliman and Ryker couples in mid April.

Bob Collins Sheila Brown George Collins Carson City Heather Denise David Chumley Christopher Bill Chumley Gene Daniels Delano Idanell Holliman Shafter Community National Bank Los Angeles Richard

Lighting Right and Saving Energy 5 Useful Tips

Five simple guidelines to cut electric load. Turn off nonessential lights and use appropriate wattage. Use fewer larger bulbs for bright areas and prefer lumens over watts. Fluorescents save energy, last longer, and stay cooler. Outdoor lighting should be minimal for safety and not decorative.

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Shafter 4-H Club Raises Funds for Manuel Park Playground

Members of the Shafter 4-H Club report total proceeds of 50 dollars from a March bake sale forwarded to the Shafter Improvement Council to buy playground equipment for Manuel Park. A Muscular Trophy drive added 97.35 dollars. Club reports cover foods projects, horse and electric work, with judging day by Gail and Philip Anderson and a poster contest win by Cheryl Anderson advancing to state competition.

Shafter 4-H Club Shafter Improvement Council Manuel Park Muscular Trophy Association America Shafter’ Club Shafter Thesacom- Shafter 4-H Club Gail Philip Anderson Cindy Watkins Janese Keeley Kim Wells Karen Anderson Cheryl Anderson Kern County Berkely Aaron Wilson Gary Wilson Shafter See Council Mannel Park

Planting Guide for Warm Weather Vegetables

Warm weather vegetables such as cucumbers squash beans corn tomatoes peppers and eggplants may be planted now. The note advises starting these crops in garden beds or rows as conditions allow.

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