Nelson Jones Wedding at Shafter United Methodist
Cynthia Nelson married Steven Jones in a double ring ceremony at Shafter United Methodist Church on November 20 1982 officiated by Judge Gary Ingle. About 130 guests attended as music by Mark and Marilyn Reppert accompanied the walk down the aisle and reception hosted by Helen Hasty. The couple, now residing at 700 South Shafter Avenue Space No 38, postponed their honeymoon and Jones works for H and H Oilfield Maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Ingle
Cynthia Nelson
Steven Jones
Shafter United Methodist Church
Larry Dimas
Shafter
Dennis Nelson
Bloomington
Minnesota
Jones
Otto Bryant
Leonard Jones
Mark
Marilyn Reppert
Stanley Jones
Stacey Jones
Scott Nelson
Helen Hasty
South
Shafter Avenue
No. 38
Shafter High School
John F. Kennedy High School
SWC Celebrates Christmas With 12 Foot Tree at Veterans Hall
The SWC held a holiday gathering at the Veterans Hall with a twelve foot tree covered in hundreds of donated ornaments. Marilyn Gladden chaired the event and explained the baubles’ history while collecting new donations. The decorations included evergreen tables and red satin balls, with ceramic carolers at the head table.
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Veteran's Hall
Club
Marilyn Gladden
Honored on 87th Birthday in Shafter Family Remembrance
Five generations of a Shafter family marked Maggie's 87th birthday on Sunday November 14 at Kern. Weigand recalled their 1920s Californias journey from North Dakota after a pickup truck fire that destroyed possessions. The event drew relatives from many towns and included reminiscences of Cousins Cafe days and a book-writing labor camp encounter. Hal Christensen noted his faith at a Christian Business Men's Committee meeting at Yee's Steak House with the Richland Junior High choir and Christmas crafts on display.
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Shafter
Maggie
Kern
Weigand
California
North Dakota
Amanda Sucket Thompson
Cousins’ Cafe
Hal Christensen
Wise Realty
Christian Business Men's Committee
Yee's
Community notices policy for Shafter Press weddings and births
The Shafter Press invites free wedding engagement and birth announcements plus club and church news. Submit to the Press office by Monday noon each week, contact society writer Jeanette Wheeler Mondays or Fridays at 746-4942 or 399-5925. Black and white photos preferred. color accepted if properly exposed.
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Shafter Press
Contact Society
Jeanette Wheeler
Church Ladies Serve Fundraiser Menu for Patio Project
The Shafter First Assembly of God Church will serve a Thursday noon fundraiser menu for 2.50 including chicken corn green salad mashed potatoes and gravy rolls dessert and coffee. Proceeds fund the church patio. Pies also available by order through December 21. Call 746-6247 or 746-3720.
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Shafter First Assembly of God Church
Assembly of God Church
Shafter Trailer Club Hosts Thanksgiving Outing
The Shafter Trailer Club traveled to Kingsbury's Royal Oaks Park for a Thanksgiving outing where they barbecued steaks, enjoyed fall colors, and played games Saturday evening. Guests included Katherine and Vern Kroeker and Clarence and Ella Sperling from San Jose. New officers were elected led by Don Payne as treasurer with Norris and Lula Spohn, Pat and Norval Winter. Additional members present were Faye and George Bender, Faye and Riley Ashby, Velma Henderson, Louise and Lyndon Payne, and Joyce and Norris Wagonmasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Trailer Club
Kingsbury
Royal Oaks Park
Katherine
Vern Kroeker
Clarence
Ella Sperling
San Jose
Don Payne
Norris
Lula Spohn
Pat
Norval Winter
Faye
George Bender
Riley Ashby
Velma
Henderson
Louise
Lyndon Payne
Joyce
Elvina
Ray Cummings
Congregational Church Christmas Workshop and Program
Christmas activities began with a workshop at the Congregational Church for families to make decorations and cards and sing carols. The Sunday School program is set for December 12 at 6 p.m and the choir will perform cantata numbers on December 19.
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Congregational Church
Cris Starrh
Stan Jensen
Collie Anderson
MAPA Officers to Meet in McFarland December 11 12
California Mexican American Political Association officers plan a two day meeting in McFarland at the County building on December 11 and 12. Expected attendees include President Julio Calderon and Treasurer Vincente Perez, with Shafter MAPA members also joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
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Nelson-Jones
Roxanne Steinbrecher
Florence Crouch
San
Joe and
Fran Goldstrand
Watson- Goldstand
Stockton
Fremont
Bill and
Lorraine Chancellor
Christine Holt
Knights Landing
Newton Holt
Karen Wells
Sabrina Jones
Gonzales
Julia and
Allen Sanders
Mr. and
Mrs
SWC
R.H. Lindsay
Saratoga
Ed Lizach
Santa Clara
Eno Beitz
Ken Hoover
Sonora
John
Emma Town
Lodi
Goldman
Grendalé
al Petty
Lancaster
Lloyd Mayer
la Sierra
al Sucket
Hisperia
Harry Sucket
Galt
Glen Mayer
Lindsay
J.F. Cunningham
Monterey
Cotton Combs
Lana
Denise Cunningham
Bill Lauffenburger
Joan Tanner
Todd
Guy Adamson
Bill
Amy
Kim Lauffenburger
Mabel Jackson
Amanda Thompson
Juanita Ragsdale
Ethel Knittle
Bakersfield
Roy Gaffener
Jeanette
Sandy Hernstedt
Wagco
Connie
Randy
Candice Rosales
McFarland
Dan Toews
Gideon Richards
Walter Becker
Kate Jensen
Ernest Unruh
Ezra Heinz
Art Dirksen
Cbmc Meeting
Richland Junior High School
Catherine White
Shafter Convalescent Home
Menu
Rosalee
Neal Sperling
Rosalee and
Mennonite Brethren
MAPA
THE
United Methodist Church
Henry Harder
Mennonite Brethren Church
E. Tulare Ave
Weeimam
Assoc
Minister of Youth
Msgr
John A. Delany Paster
the People's Church
James St
Gene Freeman
Bette Freeman
Kenneth
Assembly OF God
Elm Street
Jerry Mitchell
Shield of Faith Revival Church
California Ave
Shafter, CA
E.B. Graeber
Donald Brown
First Southern Baptist Church
Kern St. Shafter
H.D. Rutledge
Ebenezer Reformed Church
Corner of Sunset
James Maynard Koerner
Pentecostal Church OF God
South Shafter Ave
Kevin Grills
P.Y.P.A
Darlene Melllwain
John Davis
Adent
Valley: Bible
North Pine Street
Roger Trautmann
Ken West
Menno Schellenberg
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