Salley Pearce Weds Richard Alexander in Shafter Church
An afternoon wedding united Sally Pearce and Richard Alexander on May 14 at the First Baptist Church in Shafter. Sally is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Max Pearce, while Richard is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Alexander of Lompoc California.
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Sally Pearce
Richard Alexander
First Baptist Church
Shafter
Sally
Max Pearce
Richard
Robert Alexander
Lompoc
California
Double Ring Wedding for Local Couple in Taft Area
A double ring ceremony before 300 guests celebrated the marriage of a Taft area bride and her groom. The Reverend David Woodworth officiated at the ceremony with Doris Unruh as organist and Sue Enns as vocalist. Bridesmaids wore green and yellow. daisies featured in bouquets. The couple plans to live in Lompoc after travels to Carmel and Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Woodworth
Taft
Doris Unruh
Sue Enns
Barbara Mark
Bakersfield
Mark
Beth
Diane Mangtum
San Jose
Pam Alexander
Lompoc
Max Pearce
Michael
Robert Alexander
Tom Chapman
Balboa
Billy Powers
Tim Carter
Curt Carter
Bill Beat
Sandy Millwee
Nancy Spiva
Lana’ Robnett
Pamela Fletcher
Shafter
David Fletcher
Elaine Cramer
Selah Cornelius
Omega Smith
Carolyn Bagley
Beth Schmidt
Carmel
California
Oregon
Shafter High School
Bakersfield College
Cal State Bakersfield
Lompoc High School
Chemeketa College
Wedding Shower for Abnis Janzen Celebrated by Friends
A patio luncheon honored Mrs. Abnis Janzen with roses décor and an Oriental main course. Gifts were opened as guests visited, with attendance from Mrs. Margaret Issac Mrs. Rose Siemens and others including Mrs. William Siemens Mrs. Spud Heindrichs and Mrs. Don Klinginberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abnis Janzen
Margaret Issac
Rose Siemens
William Siemens
Spud Heindrichs
Don Klinginberg
Leland Bergman
Jake Bergen
Henry Harder
William Goertzen
Abe Issac
Ernest Siemens
Doris Nickel
Elizabeth Peters
Evelyn Gaede
Melinda Becker
Frank Russell
Lydia Balzer
Nickel family reunion in Fresno strengthens ties across generations
Seventy John F Nickel descendants gathered May 28 at Woodward Park Fresno to honor ancestors from Ukraine to Kansas. Hosts Arnold Nickel and Martha Robertson welcomed relatives from Fresno Reedley Shafter Wasco Wasco and Buhler amid potluck and testimony of God’s faithfulness ending with a farewell chorus.
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John F. Nickel
Calif
Woodward Park
Fresno
John F
Margaret (Wall) Nickel
Ukraine
Russia
Buhler
Nickel
Taylor
Kansas
U.S
Martha Nickel Reimer
John H. Reimer
Buhlerhos
Arnold Nickel
Martha Robertson
Edward Nickel
Reedley
Janzen family holds 9th reunion in Bakersfield
The Janzen family of the late Mrs H J D Janzen gathered for their ninth reunion on May 22 at Hodels Bakersfield. Attendees included El Roy H Janzen of Lompoc Darrel Janzen Steve Janzen Keith Janzen Wasco and many others with John Janzen of the U S Navy San Diego and Bud Janzen among those present. After dinner guests visited Bob Janzen’s home for cake coffee and photos before returning home late in the evening. A road safety note urged careful passing on two lane roads at speed distances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.J.D. Janzen
Hodel’s
Bakersfield
el Roy H. Janzen
Lompoc
Darrel Janzen
Steve Janzen
Keith Janzen
Wasco
Mike Janzen
Dorothy Anderson
Sherri McGlasson
Michael and
Bryan
Bud Janzen
Bob Janzen
Frank Young
Tim Jackson
Laurie Rene
Monique
John Janzen
U.S. Navy
San Diego
Nell Cates
Don Knowles
Robbie
John Eymann
Glenna
LeAnna
Jan Derthie
Fresno
Lou Stark
Fullerton
Tom DeLay
Salinas
Oregon Drive
Ley wedding of Margaret Ann Freyberger and Stephen Levy
Margaret Ann Freyberger and Stephen Curtis Levy wed at Temple Beth El Bakersfield with 125 guests. Rabbi Stanley Robin officiated as families from California New York attended. Bridesmaids gowns in yellow burnt orange and rust. receptions and attire detailed. both spouses hold public and professional positions.
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Margaret Ann Freyberger
Stephen Curtis Levy
Temple Beth el
Bakersfield
California
Stanley Robin
G.G. Freyberger
Buttonwillow
Morris Levy
Styracuse
New York
William Cahill
Peggy Bainbridge
Roberta Freyberger
Karen Meeks
Deborah Levy
Stephen Levy
Roger Levy
Nathan Meeks
Robert Freyberger
4-H Club Elects Officers and Reports at Shafter May Meeting
The Shafter 4-H Club elected its 1977-78 officers led by President Dana Nickelsen and Vice President Kenny Harlander. Several members reported on pageants parades and county events while other groups described projects in Dog Care, Horse, Small Engines, and Camping Skills. Backpacking is described as advanced camping requiring stamina and isolation.
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Shafter
Dana Nickelsen
Kenny Harlander
Joy Ryan
Jennifer Campbell
Gail Anderson
Kara Nickelsen
Tammy Ray
Laura Spencer
Kimber Geiver
Rhonda Gaede
Lance Nickelson
Dara Nickelsen
Kern County
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Chery! Davis
Freewill Baptist Church
Richland Ave
Sam Hensley
Milt‘’S
Central Avenue
Jim Wiens
Rice
Mennonite Brethren Church
Kern
First Assembly
OF God For
Elm Street
John P. Davis
Frank Enns
Henry Kohfeld
Otto Becker
Otto Pauls
Dan Frantz
E. Tulare Ave. Shafter
Owen C. Onsum
Congregational Church
North Pine Street
Family Bible
Janzen
Pentecostal Church OF God
S. Shafter Ave
Sun
James McDowell
Iglesia Apostolica
Apostolic Assembly
N. Shafter
Jesus Verduzco
Conozca Il Diferencia
Todos Son
Shafter United Methodist Church
Seventh Day Adventist School
Riverside & Poplar
Charles P. Hamby
Church OF the Nazarene
W. Lordo J. Paul, Alexander
Levy
California State College At
San Joaquin County
California Air National Guard
Mr. Levy
University of Miami
Washington State University
USAF
Stragetic Air Command
Dean Witter and Co
Stockton
Out of State
Grooms
Syracuse
N.Y
Joseph Livingston
Rochester
Golda Levy
Mel Wities
Neil Cochrans
Spokane
Wash
Fremont
Edward Brett
Sun City
F. R.churchhills
Seal Beach
Lloyder Bakers
San Fernando
Lila Littlejohn
Canyon Country
Lucinda Baker
Downey
Laura Hill
Bride
Santa Paula
Don Brett Tustin
Linda Roth
Bill Roth
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Ken Sansoni
Los Banos
Sacramento
Nickelsen
Son Shine
Kwso Am
Mike McCutchan
Gary Hurley
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