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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1967
Page
2
The Enns and Bergen families gathered in Bakersfield and Shafter to celebrate 50 years of marriage for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dalton and to honor the Enns family. Attendees from Reedley, Wasco, Fresno, Bakersfield, Oakhurst, and other California cities shared photos, songs, and a buffet as magnolia decor highlighted the event.
The Chamber of Commerce heard Bill Hildebrand discuss the Fourth of July program in Shafter which drew over 3,000 attendees. Pat Kelly reported business contributions and a plan to form an Up with People group after Bakersfield's show, with George Jones urging shoppers to support local merchants. The event is sponsored by the Chamber with help from 18 city organizations.
Visitors at the Otto Becker home 321 Cross included Mr and Mrs Richard Becker and four children. Richard, with Lockheed's Missile and Space division in Sunnyvale, was transferred to Washington DC last September. The family, moving from McLean Louisiana, had a two week New Orleans stay and stopped in Shafter en route to San Jose. They attended a 50th wedding anniversary for Richard's uncle and aunt and a family reunion at Dan Frantz's home. Ronald Becker, the oldest son, returned to San Jose by plane before the gala weekend.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Schill announce the engagement of their daughter Joan to Freddie Hutchinson son of Mr and Mrs Fred Hutchinson. Joan, class of 1968 at Shafter High, plans June wedding after graduation. Freddie graduated from Shafter High in 1967 and joined the Future Farmers of America.
Mr. and Mrs. Bud Barton with daughters Louise and Laura and Mrs. Barton's parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Summers of Antioch have returned from a three week vacation in Canada. They visited Butchart Gardens in Victoria Radium Hot Springs in British Columbia Prince George and Ft James camped in state and provincial parks and enjoyed stops at Vancouver Island and the Space Needle in Seattle.
Mr and Mrs Hugh D Johnston former Shafter residents hosted a family reunion in Shafter for Ed Johnston and family from Calloway and Yuma. Attendees included Mrs Kay Wilson of Oklahoma and Katherine Holland of Paso Robles with her children. The gathering celebrated Ed Johnston’s birthday with home made ice cream and cake.
Miss Mayvis Arnold was guest of honor at a Thursday July 6 poolside bridal shower at 460 Pine held by Mrs. John Ohanneson and co hosted by Mrs. Charles Burns. Attendees included relatives and friends from Shafter Bakersfield Carlsbad and Lynn. Several relatives sent gifts but could not attend.
Fr C M Brannon of Porterville will celebrate Holy Communion at 9 30 Sunday at St Mark s Episcopal Church The Warden Tom Kelly notes services are held each Sunday morning in summer with Holy Communion at least once a month The church sits at Beech and State corner Lay readers have led morning services during the summer months
An outdoor bridal shower for Miss Arnold featured hostesses Miss Tina Araujo and her mother. Attendees spanned Bakersfield Shafter Oildale Palmdale Shafter Marysville and Buttonwillow with gifts sent by absent friends. Prizes were won by Mrs Coy Maynard and Mrs Lee Meeler. door prize to Mrs Roger Fenderson.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carson of Springdale Pa visited with Mr. and Mrs. Jack D Irwin of 648 Redwood Drive. Carson is a cousin of Jack Irwin. The Carsons planned a vacation in Honolulu and left Friday. Mr. Carson is an engineer and Mrs Carson a teacher. A family dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs H W Pat Kelly included Kellys Tom and John and their wives, plus families from Bakersfield and Shafter.
Mrs. Rosie Petker of Wasco leaves Sunday for a three week sightseeing trip with Mrs. Margaret Bain of Bakersfield. The itinerary covers Montreal Expo 67 in Quebec Boston New York Washington Williamsburg and Chicago with a return about August 2. Petker is noted for her culinary work with local Kiwanis and business groups.
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