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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1973
Page
2
Nancy Smith and John Dragoun were married at the First Baptist Church on Saturday afternoon August 11 in a ceremony before about 350 guests. The Rev Edward Rhoades presided as the couple exchanged double ring vows at 3 o'clock with the bride escorted by her father Robert L. Smith.
The home of Mrs. Lloyd Robertson hosted a August 2 bridal shower for Melanie Neuman with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Neuman of Shafter and Greg Wilcoxon. The event featured lime decor, a lemon centerpiece, and a four tier wedding cake. The couple plans a September wedding and will live in Bakersfield after September 1.
16 children at the Migrant Child Care Center enjoyed circus day with costumes, games, and a lion ring while learning money basics with play tickets. Genoa Marshall heads the program with a team of seven teachers and numerous aides and NYG volunteers.
Six Shafter cyclists returned August 12 from a 450 mile trip along the coast starting at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. The route included a 120 mile stretch from Ft. Bragg to Cambria with state park stops. Attending were Deb bie Bell Cathy Martin Bill Bann Rick George Fred Starrh Jr David Woodworth plus Mrs Norma Martin and Mrs John Rogers who supported with meals.
The 1972 73 Shafter 4 H Club year closed as members submitted record books for local judging by community leaders Mrs John Nickelsen and Mrs Kerneth Anderson, with awards to Cheryl Anderson Karen Anderson Philip Anderson Anne Keeley Dana Nickelsen and Lance Nickelsen to be presented at the county 4 H Achievement Night in September.
Mrs. Elizabeth Letkeman of Abbotsford Canada celebrated her 90th birthday with family and friends at the Mennonite Brethren Church in Shafter area. Attendees included eight children and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. sons Jack Nielsen and Harry Nielsen were present from Canada and Toronto. Local Shafter attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ben Giesbrecht and others.
A brief note explains rising utility costs due to regulatory procedures and inflation. It cites 30 or more permits from public agencies and stricter plant siting rules as factors slowing construction schedules and driving bills higher.
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