Candlelight Wedding Unites Kirkman Nickel at Wasco Church
Newlyweds Mr and Mrs David Nickel united in holy matrimony May 16 at Wasco Methodist Church. The former Ann Kirkman, daughter of Mr and Mrs Azxt Kirkman of Shafter, wore a white lace gown with pearl accents. Attendants included Dawn Smith and Robin Smith. best man Harlen Kirkman. Guests numbered about 100 with organist Lowell Smith and vocalist Harold Elmer performing. Continued on page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmel
David Nickel
Wasco Methodist Church
Nickel
Ann Kirkman
Azxt Kirkman
West Lerdo Avenue
Shafter
Benedict
Roland Nickel
Theresa
Wiscoo
J. Bort Schwartz
Lowell Smith
Riverside
Harold Elmer
Valerie Bourret
Whittier
Harlen Kirkman
Los Angeles
Richard Johnston
Geoff Smith
Henderson
Nev
Ted Smith
Delano
Jerry Smith
Kirkman
Dale Gordon
Los Angeles Area
Dinner Ends Year For Wives Mates
Wives and mates from Shafter High School gathered for a year end dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles Van Blair at their home with dessert poolside at Mr and Mrs Edward Janzen. Committee members were Mrs Ben McCoy Mrs Kent Steel Mrs Steve Richardson and Mrs Verl Nash. Attendees included John Acosta Dan Bledsoe Burley Dooley Darrell Fletcher Richard Froehlich and others. A recipe for ground chuck meat balls in beer sauce was included in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High School
Ada Sere
Ttree Securas
Charles An Blair
Edward Janzen
Ben McCoy
Kent Steel
Steve Richardson
Verl Nash
Messrs. and Mines
John Acosta
Dan Bledsoe
Burley Dooley
Darrell Fletchers
Richard Froehlich
Larry Grayson
Jordan Kanikkeberg
Ver Nash
Neal Olsen
Paul Owens
Edward Schacht
Lowell Todd
Charles van Blair
Ernie Vines
Howard Walker
Bill Hatcher
Mrs
Marvin Hatcher
Indiana
Youth President Mike Bender Attends Planning Seminar
Mike Bender the First Baptist Church Youth Group president attended a non denominational Planning and Training Seminar at Azusa Pacific College in Azusa with youth officers from Southern California. Other newly chosen youth cabinet members and adult sponsors were listed. Summer activities include Wednesday evening inspiration and recreation meetings and Sunday evening socials after services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Bender
Mike” Bender
Will ‘Moir
Walt Senior
Azusa Pacific College
Azusa
California
First Baptist Church
Mike
Dennis Atkinson
Sally Pearce
Dale Wiebe
Sue Spiva
Glen Berkshire
Nancy Smith
Melvin Atkinson
Belva Condit
Bob Smith
Jay Atkinson
Max Pearce
Will Moir
Richland PTA Honors Five Retiring Teachers
Richland PTA presented certificates to five retiring teachers at Richland School on June 8. Recipients were Mrs. Dwire Alice Camp, Mrs. Lenora Lewis, Miss Irene Tilley, Mrs. Virginia Senior, and O. Clay Hale. Corsages were given to the ladies and a boutonniere to Mr. Hale who was ill. PTA board members Mrs. John Lucas and Mrs. Norman Friesen helped serve refreshments.
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Richland Pta
Richland School
Richland
Dwire
Alice)Camp
Lenora Lewis
Irene Tilley
Virginia Senior
O. Clay Hale
Hale
John Lucas
Norman Friesen
PTA
X Richland
Bruce Crawford
E. David Cooke
Alice Camp
C. Clay Hale
Weidenbach Bridal Shower Held for May 22 Marriage
Cheryle Weidenbach was honored at a Bakersfield bridal shower on Friday May 22 ahead of her forthcoming marriage to Mike Eileen. Hosts Elaine Ball and Melody Powell led a yellow and green themed event at the Ball residence with cake, mints, nuts, coffee and punch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheryle Weidenbach
Mike Eileen
Bakersfield
Cheryle
Layton Weidenbach
Shafter
Elaine Ball
Melody Powell
Ball
Edwina Davis
Vickie Burke
Renegade
Bakersfield College
Nancy O'Neill
Sue Bresson
Sandy Rankin
Ruth Smith
Jana Fallowell
Connie Carpenter
Connie Fuller
Karen Edwards
Suzanne Sorensen
Janey Flaming
Gloria Shankle
Out of Town
Janet Parker
Ruthanne Blinkhorn
Jane Kutilek
PTA reception honors Shafter High class of 1970
Mr and Mrs Gene Wilcoxon general chairmen in charge of the PTA reception for Shafter High School 1970 seniors thanked all who helped. Committee members included Mr and Mrs Paul Ratzlaff co chairmen and John Hills Roy Farrell Leroy Withers Leland Belis and Wally Schroeters of Buttonwillow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Wilcoxon
PTA
Shafter High School
Paul Ratzlaff
John Hills
Roy Farrells
Leroy Withers
Leland Belis
Wally Schroeters
Buttonwillow
Merry Sunshine Camp Fire Girls Attend Campout
The Merry Sunshine Camp Fire group joined the Tan Da Camp Fire girls for the annual Camp Fire Campout at Manuel Park on June 5 and 6. Guardians Mrs. Ronald Pierce and assistant Mrs. Bud Barton oversee the Blue Birds turned Camp Fire Girls advancing at Fly Up. Leaders sponsor are Horn Processing.
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Merry Sunshine Camp Fire
Tan da Camp Fire
Manuel Park
Ronald Pierce
Bud Barton
Blue Birds
Camp Fire
Camp Fire Organization
Merry Sunshine Girls
Laura Barton
Debbie Branson
Linda Brown
Tracy Hiebert
Laura James
April Pierce
Mary Alice Ramirez
Cindy Schaefer
Edie Warkentine
Pamela Weaver
Horn Processing
Bethrothal of Veronica Gaeta and Reynaldo Ruiz Planned
Veronica O Gaeta and Reynaldo J Ruiz announce their engagement disclosed by the Gaeta parents of Shafter. The wedding is set for St Therese Catholic Church in Shafter. Both come from Wasco and Shafter with careers in beauty and postal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veronica O. Gaeta
Reynaldo J. Ruiz
Larry N. Gaeta
Rodriguez Street
Shafter
Benedict
Henrietta Ruiz
8Th Street
Wasco
St. Therese’s Catholic Church
Federico’s Beauty College
Bakersfield
Fashion Touch
Candlelight Initiation for Alpha Kappa Phi Epsilon Held
The Alpha Kappa Phi Epsilon chapter hosted a candlelight initiation in Bakersfield. Mrs. Wade Hamilton presided at the May 21 dinner meeting with arrangements by Mrs. Clayton Hutchins. Initiates included Mrs. Roy Ryan and sorority members John Dobbs Roy Farrell Darroll Fletcher George Haworth Virginia Hitchcock Wayne Horn Clayton Hutchins Charles Jackson Thomas Leigh David Muir Harvey Neuman Paul Pilgrim Lloyd Robertson B Jack Thompson Marshall Unruh Vernon Wilson. Gardener's Checklist offers lawn care tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpa Ka
Phi E Phiority
Roy. Ryan
Bakersfield
Wade Hamilton
Clayton Hutchings
Mines
John Dobbs
Roy Farrell
Darrell Fletcher
George Haworth
Virginia Hitchcock
Wayne Horn
Clayton Hutchins
Charles Jackson
Thomas Leigh
David Muir, Jr
Harvey Neuman
Paul Pilgrim
Lloyd Robertson
B. Jack Thompson
Marshall Unruh
Vernon Wilson
Tan Da Camp Fire Girls Receive Gifts at Campout
The Tan Da Camp Fire Girls fifth graders completed Wood Gatherers rank and prepare for Fire Makers next year. Sponsors include Richland School PTA led by Mrs. Allen Warkentine. Mrs. Bud Barton honored as assistant guardian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tan
Campout
Tan da Camp Fire
Richland School Pta
Allen Warkentine
Irls
Tan da Campire
Law
Keith Watson
Bud Barton
Barton
Manuel Park
Dramatic Film Fast Way Nowhere Shown For Shafter Youths
A new feature length dramatic film Fast Way Nowhere will be shown at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday June 21 at the First Baptist Church. Shafter youths are invited to attend. The film, shot in color in the upper midwest, explores teen life and times and critiques reliance on material wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Shafter
Billy Zeoli
Gospel Films, Inc
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Dave Nickel
I Shafter Press Society
Joan Johnston
Shafter Debonaires
Cha Cha
Tina Colvard
Debbie Robinson
Cheryle Arthington
Lori Hanner
Miss Robinson
Estella Arthington
Danny Moyer
Debbie Bell
Jim Paul
R.K. Johnson
Arthington
Jack Colvard
Merry
First Southern
Ralph L. Gardner
Tulare
Bethrothal
Veronica Gaeta
Bri
Fro Wasco High School
Bakersfield Junior College
United States Army
U. S. Post Office
Alpha Kappa
Shafter Youths
Sr. High & Jr. High
Pilgrim Fellowship
Bible Fellowship
E. Tulare Ave
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