Bakerfield couple wed in Shafter vows at Congregational Church
Donna Tadevich daughter of Mr and Mrs George Barnes and James Eckmann son of Mr E C Eckmann were married at the First Congregational Church of Shafter on June 22 in a double ring ceremony before 500 guests. Reverend Owen Oneum officiated with musical selections and a garden reception followed. The couple planned a two week Hawaii honeymoon before settling at 2 Oakbank Bakersfield.
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First Congregational Church of
Bakersfield
Donna Tadevich
George Barnes
Rogalee St
Shafter
James Eckmann
E. C. Eckmann
Owen €. Oneum
Congregational Church of
Kerneth Anderson
John Chapman
Betty Richards
San Diego
Ann Warner
Reno
Nevada
Hawaii
Oakbank St
Eckmann
Shafter High School
Cal Poly
San Luis Obispo
Shafter Area
Shafter High
Bakersfield College
Long Beach City College
C. Lovell
San Leandro
J. Boyd
State officer visits Wasco CES chapter
A Wasco California chapter of the Order of Eastern Star hosted a June 24 gathering with LaRoga Chapter 146 officers. Mrs Velma Downey and Gay Armstrong presided as Deputy Grand Matron Evva Clark attended and two 50 year members were recognized. July and August meetings are canceled. next gathering Sept 9 will honor members’ wedding anniversaries.
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Sue
LaRoga
Order of Eastern Star
Velma Downey
Gay Armstrong
Evva Clark
52Nd
State of California
Gladye Wipf
la Rosa
Ernestine Crawbaugh
Caledonia
Bakersfield
Houchin Blood Bank Appeals for Regular Blood Donors
The Houchin Community Blood Bank seeks volunteers ages 18 to 65 in good health to donate blood. Medical director L N Osell notes urgent need to replenish supplies across Kern County hospitals, with donations taking only minutes and providing vital community service. Prospective donors may call 327 8541. Shafter contact is Bill Banks, Blood Fund Chairman.
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L.N. Osell
M.D
Houchin
Shafter
Bill Banks
Biood Fund
Shafter Community Fund
Park plan in Roe Tract sparks community oppose and debate
In Shafter California a 17 acre Farmers Home Administration housing project proposed by Marvin Roe draws strong opposition from residents worried about traffic crime water supply and falling property values. Supporters want a park option and varied floorplans while planners weigh an environmental report and city discussions.
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Planning Commission
Elm
State
Pine Streets
Farmers Home Administration
Shafter
Marvin Roe
Roe
Shafter Public Works
Lewis Carroll
Carroll
School board hires staff and approves contracts
The board approved using Neighborhood Youth Corps workers to aid summer custodial and gardening staff. Betty Johnson resigned and Warren Guinn was hired to replace her. A data processing agreement with the County Superintendent of Schools was approved. Administrative salaries for 1974-75 were discussed in executive session with no action taken.
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Betty Johnson
Warren Guinn
anniversary note and tragedy at Shafter crossings
The paper marks 13 years with the community and recalls a fatal railroad crossing crash in Shafter. Three Shafter High School students died when an Amtrak train struck their car at Central Avenue, dragging it along the tracks. The editorial urges quicker installation of gates at Central Avenue Crossing and Shafter Avenue Crossing amid growing traffic.
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Shafter
Shafter High School
Amtrak
Central Avenue
Gatee
Lerdo Highway
Croseor
Pligg
Shafter Avenue
City budget outlines capital outlays and expected revenues
The council projected $1,000 more in refuse charges and $5,000 from the Public Works auction of old equipment in September. Approved capital outlays include a dump truck, two pickups, a director's car, and various shop and safety items for Public Works, Police, and Fire. The largest Fire Department expense was $1,200 for 20 receivers. the plan also funds turnout gear backups and building repair for the Sea Graves fire truck storage. The budget awaits formal adoption with possible revisions.
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Public Works Department
Fire Department
Seagraves
B P W plans luau for July meeting
The Shafter Bugsinese and Professional Women Club held a June 27 potluck at Manne Park with thirteen members and friends. President Teresa Pacheco announced the July 17 luau at Gladye Hamlin's home, 27 Walnut Street, at 7 30 p.m., inviting Business and Professional Women to attend and learn about B P W.
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Shafter Bugsinese and Professional Women Club
Manne] Park
Teresa Pacheco
Luau
Gladye Hamlin
Walnut Street
Aviece
B.P.W
Tragic Deaths and Local School Losses Reported
A coroner's inquest was set for 10 a.m. Tuesday into a fatal Shafter High School crash near Lerdo off ramp. The young victims include Barbara Carey and Barbara Robison among families from Shafter Buttonwillow Bakersfield and Rio Bravo, with survivors detailing siblings parents and grandparents. A separate incident notes a Richland transport accident with minor bus damage and no injuries as students prepared for a Pee Wee all star game.
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Page Shafter High
SHS
Buttonwillow
First Baptist Church
Herman, Jr
Marshall
Mitchell
Bakersfield
Charles
Altadena
Arlie Griffin
Carey
Wasco
Shafter
Pageway
Lerdo
CHP
Berkshire
Shafter High School
Roger Beach
Richard Flad
Ed Arismendez
Colvard
John Mathews
Steve Begley
Leroy Acosta
Dari Delite
Jimmy Bine
Steve Deleaga
Joe Jueton
Cen Vi Ro
Randy Carrasco
Richard Fabric
Gary Rodriguez
Fabric
Mike Alvedriz
Bob Boen
Tim Rodriguez
Eagles
National
Demige Sexton
James Jones
Scott Taylor
Simon Samarripas
Kevin Catee
Mickey Kloeppel
Kloeppel
Albert Gutierrez
David Jacobsen
Jim Mejia
Agee
Chuck Mathews
David Woode
Darren Wood
Richland Chevrolet
Gonzales Electric
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Jim Eckmanns
Jenee Tadevich
Debra Hair
Debbie Steubbie
Colorado
Ginger Kregger
Patti Peoples
Redondo Beach
Joni Handel
Maid of Honor
Leonard Vanatta
Redonda Beach
Randy Bolton
Columbus
Ohio
Barry Bongberg
Fresno
Dwain Campbell
Avila Beach
Phil Ennie
Cayucos
Jeff Nelson
Stockton
Joan Ryan
Randa Wittenberg
Jennifer Lovell
Sandra Boyd
Oakland
Rice
Lori Lovell
Setina Barnes
Joy
Cindi Ryan
Skip
Jon Barnes
Mrs. Barnes
Roger Mariel
D. Ryan
Phil Peoples
Tuston
Cora Ryan
Porterville
Page 1 High
East
West High
Bakeryfield
Arvin High
PTA
KHSD
Bert Rowe
Jim Eckmann
Wasco Ces
Shirley Wessig
la Roga
Carl and Beniteen Montgomery
Delois Witcher
Carla Mepagh
Herbert Kramer
Jack Hammons
Gontrel
Aves Shafter
Houchin Blood Bank
Nurees
Park Idea
Carol Patrick
Central Valley Highway
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