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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1974

Page

5

Marriage of Mary Whalen and Joe McColloch in Oildale

Mrs. Mary Lou Whalen of Oildale wed Joe McColloch of Buttonwillow on July 4 at Christ the King Catholic Church. Monsignor McGovern presided. thirty friends attended as aqua blue outfits and gardinia corsages highlighted the ceremony. The couple, both natives of Colorado, now reside in Bakersfield and Buttonwillow respectively, and are active in local clubs and bowling leagues.

Mary Lou Whalen Oildale Joe McColloch Buttonwillow Christ the King Catholic Church Thomas McGovern Mel McCulloch Lost Hille McCulloch Denver Colorado Bakersfield District Attorneys Office American Association of Retired Persons Christ the King Altar Society Sweet Adelines

SoCal Gas Receives Higher Rates to Offset Gas Costs

The California Public Utilities Commission approved SoCal Gas to raise rates by 67.7 million dollars per year to cover higher natural gas costs from El Paso Natural Gas and Transwestern Pipeline. El Paso rates rise July 10 and Transwestern on July 11, with residential bills up about 82.6 cents for 100 therms monthly. SoCal Gas serves roughly 3.2 million customers.

California Public Utilities Commission Southern California Gas Company Authority el Paso Natural Gas Company Transwestern Pipeline Company el Paso Transwestern SoCal Gag

Thomas Questions Gonzales on his farm labor stand

Republican Bill Thomas challenges incumbent Ray Gonzales over farm labor policy in Bakersfield. Thomas accuses Gonzales of avoiding action, mediating without listening, and supporting a Speaker who postponed farm labor hearings. Thomas argues workers must choose representatives in the fields while opposing any harm to California’s dairy industry.

Thomas Gonzales Bill Thomas Ray Gonzales Bakersfield Sacramento Leo McCarthy San Francisco Assembly California Valley

Park District Plans Summer Trips to Knotts Berry Farm and More

The North Bakersfield Recreation and Park District sponsors multiple outings this summer. Knotts Berry Farm trip departs 8 a.m. July 20, with $12.50 adults and $11.50 children, includes transport and admission. Reservations by phone, money due July 15.

North Bakersfield North Bakersfield Recreation and Park Japanese Village Movieland Wax Museum Algo San Preneee Golden Gate Park China Town Fishermans Wharf Leamington Hotel Marineland Forest Lawn Museum Farmers Market

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