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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1974

Page

2

Sally Franz and Roger Uhl wed in Bakersfield chapel

Sally Franz and Roger Michael Uhl united in marriage at 7 p.m. December 21 in the First United Presbyterian Church chapel in Bakersfield. Rev. Henry Dick officiated before about 150 guests as red and white gladiola arrangements adorned the altar.

Sally Franz Roger Michael Uhl First United Presbyterian Church of Bakersfield Henry Dick Fresno Elmer Unruh Shafter William Siemens

Engagement Announcement at Bakersfield Dinner Party

Kathleen Mae Scott and Douglas Dale Taylor reveal their engagement at a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. R. Jackson Scott of 5712 Dagget Avenue Bakersfield. The bride attends Richland School and West High School graduate. the groom is East High School alum, Bakersfield College attendee, Vietnam veteran, and security officer at Tehachapi prison. The wedding is set for March 2 at 8 PM at Flest Congregational Church Real Road and Stockdale Highway.

Kathleen Mae Scott Douglas Dale Taylor R. Jackson Scott Dagget Avenue Bakersfield M. D Jeep Taylor Darren de la Osga Scotts Richland School West High School East High Bakersfield College United States Army Vietnam California Correctional Institution At Tehachapi Flest Congregational Church Real Road Stockdale Highway

Bridal Shower Held for Sally Franz Ahead of Her Wedding

In Bakersfield two friends hosted a bridal shower for Sally Franz in Janet Pigman’s apartment. Martha Duell arranged the surprise by ushering guests in during dinner as Sally’s mother Mrs. William Siemens and sister Marilyn Franz, plus other relatives and friends, presented gifts amid Christmas decorations and a cake by the hostess.

Marilyn Franz Janet Pigman Mark Franz Jim Cornevale Long Beach Bob Balch Bakersfield Randy Franz Lowell Bergman All Our Lives St.Francis of Assgsi Herbert Uhl Maple School Benedict Penn State Superior Oil Company Madonna Inn San Luis Obispo San Simeon Uhl Eugene Sandburg Hollywood Paul Ratzlaff Los Angeles Bob Franz Cindy Bryce Carroll San Jose Wayne Siemens Ryan Jason Santa Barbara Dean Vogt Reedley Ted Heinrichs la Mesa Henry Dick Fresno Gary Bernhardy Manhattan Beach Maple Roger Uhl Sally Franz Martha Duell Miss Pigman Sally Roger William Siemens Marilyn Franz Coleen Byrd Barbara Gloeckler Karen Kidd Nancy Joan Webb Beth Green Gail Loveless Carol Eliasom

March of Dimes Fund Drive Aided by FHA Members

Under Linda Ogle chaired efforts, Sh ter High School Future Homemakers of America members contact local residents for donations to the March of Dimes each afternoon and evening this week. Mrs Owen Onsum is FHA sponsor and Mrs Laura Martens is standin g.

Linda Ogle Sh Ter High’ ‘School Future Homemakers of America March of ‘Dimes Owen Onsum FHA Laura. Martens

Local Students Lead Flag Ceremony at PTA Meeting

Tor Stre lich fourth graders from Richland School opened the Seventh District PTA gathering in Shafter with a flag pledge in English and Spanish and a sign language presentation. About 80 representatives from 17 PTAs attended. Richland PTA received a membership certificate for the largest group. Mrs. Russell Nix announced Laws for Youth booklet release near February 1 for Kern County sixth graders. Richland Stage Band, directed by Mike Hutchinson, joined guest speakers Paul Cato and Manuel Ruiz in the program.

Tor Strelich Richland School PTA Shafter Veteran’s Memorial Hall Richland Pta Don McDaniel Kern Manuel Ruiz Mt. Vernon ‘School Paul Cato Bakersfield Richland Evron Barber William Prout McDaniel Cato Jack Stovall Delano

SHS Patrons Seek New Members at Shafter High

SHS Patrons, replacing the defunct Parent-Teacher Association, launch a January 28 to February 8 membership drive. 1974 dues are $1 sold through high school students. Classes compete for prize money. 100 percent class earns 50 cents per dollar, others 25 cents. Funds support scholarships and school projects.

Shafter High School Patrons Parent-Teacher Association Shafter High

Denise Swan Engagement Set for March 16 at Shafter Church

Rio Bravo couple announces the engagement of Denise Lynn Swan to David Louis Sephus. The two, both connected to Shafter, plan a March 16 ceremony at the First Baptist Church in Shafter. Denise, a Rio Bravo Elementary and Shafter High alumna, will pursue further education. David, also a Shafter High grad, works for Southern Pacific Railroad and plans a Bakersfield transfer before the wedding.

Rio Bravo Muriel Swan Denise Lynn David Louis Sephus Jimmie Sephus First Baptist Church Shafter Shafter High School

Almberg Named Church Moderator At Annual Congregation Meeting

Tom Almberg elected moderator of Union Congregational Church at the annual meeting succeeding Charles Brannen. Brannen and Emil Frost join the board of trustees with Byron Barber. Ohanneson, Harley Martin and George Collins are holdovers. New officers include Dorothy Dalke clerk Bruce Muir financial secretary Bert Fuller treasurer Opal Zachary Minnie Ohanneson historians Neal Olsen council member deacons John Rogers Leland Bell deaconesses Glenna Brannen Shirley Bell Jodi Ohanneson. Elaine Neufeld Ruth McMillan Verl Nash board of Christian Education Leon a Collins Jim Franklin board of Christian Missions Charles Brannen Mervin Neufeld Paul Young nominating committee. Pot luck dinner preceded the meeting.

Tom Almberg Union Congregational Church Charles Brannen Brannen Emil Jack) Frost Byron Barber John Ohanneson Harley Martin George Collins Dorothy Dalke Bruce Muir Bert Fuller Opal Zachary Minnie Ohanneson Neal Olsen Church ‘Council John Rogers Leland Bell Glenna Brannen Shirley Bell Jodi Olsen Elaine Neufeld Ruth McMillan Verl Nash Board of Christian Education Leona Collins Jim Franklin Board of Christian Missions Mervin Neufeld Paul Young

Engagement rings mark San Diego party surprise

Jim B Engle surprised Tricia Jean Anderson with an engagement at a dinner party in San Diego. The bride elect, 1970 Shafter HS graduate, plans to graduate in June from San Diego State University with a recreation rehabilitation major. Engle, a San Diego State graduate, directs a Huntington Beach community recreation center. Both sets of parents listed.

Jim. B. Engle Tricia Jean Anderson San Diego Shafter High School Thurston N. Anderson Pine Street San Diego State University Gamma Phi Beta Sorority Engle Bakersfield College Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

First Winter Festival Movie Story Series At Shafter Library

The Kern County Library Shafter Branch launched the Winter Festival of movies and stories for children ages four through 12. Irene Hall, new supervisor of Children's Services, led an hour program with sound and color films. Remaining sessions are set for January 24 and 31 at 4 p.m. in the library conference room at 236 James Street, free to attend. Wasco Branch offers similar shows at the same time.

Irene Hall Shafter Kern County Library

CBMC to Feature Correctional Officer Thursday

The Shafter chapter of the Christian Business Men's Committee lists final January meetings. Richard H. Ryan of Tehachapi prison will share testimony Thursday with two inmate Convicts for Christ members. Bruce Montgomery, Bakersfield CBMC chair, speaks January 31. Sessions meet Thursdays at noon in Veterans Memorial Hall.

Shafter Christian Businese Men’s Committee Richard H. Ryan Tehachapi Convicts For Christ Bruce Montgomery Montgomery Bakersfield CBMC The Veterans Memorial Hall Shafter Motel

Energy shortage may last through 1976, commission says

The Commission estimates the energy shortage could extend into 1976, signaling continued supply constraints and policy implications for fueling and industry operations.

Commission

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Kathleen Scott March of Dimes SHS Denise Swan Almberg Tricia Anderson First of Library California Public Utilities Commission California Pg&e Middle East Department of Defense Pree Mamwone PGE
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