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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1962
Page
3
Local notes reveal betrothal plans and upcoming weddings among Shafter couples this autumn. Information mentions SANE RATELIFF Richardson, a 1981 Delano High and College of the Sequoias graduate, who plans to complete his senior year at Fresno State College in industrial arts.
A birthday dinner party was hosted for Mrs Melba Williams at her home, with attendees and birthday wishes noted in local society coverage.
A kiddie party at the home of Lynn Wiedmann featured guests in childhood themed costumes. Karen Willis won a prize for her diaper costume as attendees enjoyed swimming, ping pong, and music. Present were Mary Thompson Jancie Laura Pat Kroeker Nancy Bertman Gail Wipf Susan Walker Morgan Sandy and Pad.
Evangelist Dave Davis is set to lead nightly revival at the Church of God on Shafter Avenue and Richland Drive, Smith's Corner. Services begin 7 45 PM weeknights and 2 30 PM Sundays, with deliverance and heating programs, a Holy Ghost rally, and a Sunday sermon by Rev. Ronnie Miller.
Mr and Mrs Pete Goertzen along with Philip Jimmy and Dory left July 22 for a vacation. They visited Fresno to see Mrs Goertzen s brother Clarence Kluizenbergs family. The group also attended the Billy Graham Crusade Stadium event during the trip.
Mrs Wayne Owen hosted a surprise birthday after Sunday evening services on July 22 in the church social hall. Mrs Roy Boney directed the event and presented a money tree crafted by Mrs Boney to the honoree.
Mr and Mrs A Mortimore and Tehi Corrs enjoyed a two week Balboa vacation. Mortimore said the children had a wonderful time on the beach during the weekend ed this period.
Don Miller son of Dave Miller was recently discharged from the Air Force. He served at Cheyenne Wyoming and Guam before departing July 23 after two years at Lackland and an eighteen year enlistment remaining. Miller is a Bakersfield College graduate and previously attended local schools.
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