Couple Wed at Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church
Karen Frantz and Raymond Enns wed at the Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church on a November Saturday. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Nick Rempel with music by local musicians and a decor theme of orange gold and white. The bride wore a floor length empire satin gown with lace and a three tier veil, carried white roses and stephanotis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church
Karen Frantz
Raymond Enns
Dan Frantz
Fresno Avenue
Edwin Enns
Dinuba
Nick Rempel
Wasco Mennonite Brethren Church
Gordon Enns of
Reedley
Elmer Unruh
Lowell Bergman
Curtis Bergman
Franklin Martins
Edward Peters
With
Stephanotis
Brenda Frantz
Pacific College
Jeanne Heinrichs
Judy Pauls
Wasco
Gordon Enns
Paul Enns
Rodney Enns
Terry Frantz
Dick Cornelien
Norma Jean’ Enns
Elinor Frantz
Debby Wiens
Dale Knox
Janet Klingenberg
Kay Elrich
Roberta Johnson
Leland Bergman
Ray Harder
Ernest Bartel
Ernest Schultz
Joannie Heinrichs
Valerie Rempel
Julie Frantz
Jerry Frantz
Students Home for Christmas
Shafter students return home for holidays from colleges across California. Bryce Carroll, a University of the Pacific junior, arrives with families at 365 Cross Street. Susanne and Steve Penner from Fresno attend Pacific College. Darrell Unruh and Tommy Garber from Fresno State return with Jimmy Goertzen. Mike Butler and Sue Butler come from UC Irvine and Cal Poly respectively. Patrice Rodgers and Bob Bongberg also travel from Santa Barbara and city colleges. Jan Dargatz returns from Oral Roberts University while Gary and Martha Ingle, from Buttonwillow, attend UC Berkeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Bryce Carroll
Lew Carroll
Cross Street
Bryce
University of the Pacific
Stockton
Susanne
Steve Penner
Fresno
Pacific College
R. H. Garber
Tom
Jimmy Goertzen
Fresno State
Pete Goertzen
W. Munzer
Mike
Sue Butler
John Butler
Grant Street
University of California At Irvine
Sue
Cal Poly
San Luis Obispo
Hershel Rodgers
Cross
Patrice Rodgers
Patrice
College of Sequoia
Visalia
Bob Bongberg
City College
Santa Barbara
R.M. Bongberg
Faber Street
Jan Dargatz
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa
Okla
Rollin Dargatz
Faber St
University of California At
Ingle
Martha Turner
John Turner
Acacia Street
Gary
Austin Ingle
Buttonwillow
Ann McQuist
Craig Pridgen
Katie Rohrbach Surprise Birthday Party Celebrated
Katie Rohrbach was honored at a surprise birthday dinner on Saturday December 6 in Bakersfield. The 75 year old resident of Shafter since 1935 was celebrated by 38 relatives including nine children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Rohrbach
Rohrbach
Shafter
Esther Long
Lompoc
Florence Heimbach
Libene Oregon
Alice Smithers
Las Vegas
Marian Lehr
Leona Hellbuch
Juanita Hellbusch
Porterville
Bakersfield
Irvin
Harold Rohrbach
Ruben Rohrbach
Leroy Rohrbach
Wayne
Rodney Rohrbach
Eddie Hill
Joan Crow
Carol Hieller
David, Paula
Debbie Hellbusch
Lori and
Craig Hieler
New Baby James Allen Born in Seattle to Karen Willis
James Allen Bishop Jr. is announced as the first grandchild of James C. Bishop Sr. and Mrs. Bishop. The infant, a boy named James Allen, arrived Saturday December 20 in Seattle, weighing seven pounds eight ounces. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Sam Willis of Shafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Roy
L. Roy Packard Sr
Memorial Hospital
Bakersfield
Central Valley Highway
Penny
Guy Packard
Shafter
W. E. Schmidt
Phoenix
Ariz
Schmidt
Leslie Walker
Weston, Kans
James C. Bishop, Sr
James C. Bishop, Jr
Seattle
Washington
James Allen
Karen Willis
Sam Willis
Job's Daughters Installation Honors Queen Jacque Freeborn
Jacque Freeborn was installed honored queen of Bethel 138 International Order of Job's Daughters on Friday December 9 at 8 PM in the Masonic Temple Wasco California. Sherry Shell installed as senior princess with Patty Camp junior princess Jo Ann Hair guide and Melanie Neuman marshal. Installing officers included Elaine Miner Gerri McDaniel Lori Neuman Janie Prueitt Patrice Rodgers Mariam Ladrigan Debra Hair. Master of ceremonies James Paul welcomed guests. Music by Mrs Bob Krause accompanied Edward Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacque Freeborn
Bethel
International Order of Job's Daughters
Masonic Temple
Wasco
Calif
Jacque
Clarence Freeborn
Buttonwillow
Sherry Shell
Patty Camp
Jo Ann Hair
Melanie Neuman
Marshall
Elaine Miner
Gerri McDaniel
Lori Neuman
Janie Prueitt
Patrice Rodgers
Mariam Ladrigan
Debra Hair
Guardian
John Brown
James
Joan McConnell
Cheryl Meyer
Janis Hill
Bonnie Tucker
Mrs. Crosby Attends National Volunteer Conference in San Diego
Mrs. Collins Crosby of Wasco attended the National Volunteer Leadership Conference of the March of Dimes in San Diego. She joined state volunteer advisors and 36 women’s group heads, speaking as California Federation of Women’s Clubs Junior Membership health chair. California Juniors raised $20,518 for Mother's March with a $6,637 project impact. she warned volunteers may need to increase private fundraising if federal funds drop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins Crosby
Wasco
National Foundation
March of Dimes
San Diego
Crosby
California
California Federation of Women’s Clubs
Randy Hill and Mike Branch Home on Leave
Randy Hill and Mike Branch, 1969 Shafter High School graduates, are on Christmas leave from the U S Army. They trained at Fort Ord and will return January 4 for three more weeks of boot camp before transfer to Fort Knox for armor school. Mike is grandson of Mr and Mrs W A Driggers and Mr and Mrs W H Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Randy Hill
Mike Branch
Fort Ord
Fort Knox
Kentucky
Armor School
Mike
Randy
Shafter High School
Bakersfield College
W.A. Driggers
Riverside Avenue
W. H. Hill
Poso
Grace Froese Weds William Gehle in California Ceremony
Grace Louise Froese daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Froese 29781 Fresno Ave and William R Gehle son of Mr and Mrs William E Gehle Orange Calif were united in marriage on Friday December 12 at 7 pm in the home of the grooms parents 2308 Clinton St Orange The Rev W C Perry officiated The couple reside at 4640 West 118 Street Apt 109 Hawthorne Calif Grace holds an AA from Riverside City College 1967 and works in UC Irvine Physics The groom a 1967 Cal State Long Beach grad in Biology is employed as a programmer analyst at anon Systems Hawthorne The wedding party wore gowns and suits described with flowers and candles noting extensive family participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Louise Froese
Albert Froese
Fresno Avenue
William R. Gehle
William E. Gehle
Orange
Calif
Pridegroom
Clinton Street
W.C. Perry
Rose Drive Friend’s Church
Yorba Linda
John D. Enns
Richard Gehle
Anaheim
Gehle
West 118 Street
Apt
Hawthorne
Shafter High School
Riverside City College
University of California At Irvine
California State College At
Long Beach
Anon Systems
Gardener's Checklist Highlights In Bloom Camellias Azaleas
A nearby nursery invites gardeners to inspect camellias and azaleas in bloom to find the varieties they have sought. The feature emphasizes selecting plants currently flowering and suitable for home gardens.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Raymond Enns
Stork Loft
Job
Melinda Fuller
Laurie Williams
Cindy Hawkins
Brenda Whitt
Charlotte Adcock
Marty Hasty
Mary Hasty
Janet Riddle
Cheryl Adthington
Martha Arthington
Lynn Fulwyler
Dianne Hammons
Lori Kabrich
Grace Froese
Gardener
Earth
Mennonite Brethren Church
Kern St. Shafter
Dan Friesen
Cousin's. Cafe
EL Sonora
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