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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1968
Page
2
Ricky Scott and Ricky Keith Scott were married at Mines Baptist Church Bakersfield in a single ring ceremony performed by Rev. T. E. Davis. Mrs. Gloria Hughes played the organ and Miss Charlotte Hunter sang More.
The wedding of the bride and groom took place with Walter Frank Williams officiating. The bride wore a white satin Cage gown with lace and a long train, escorted by family, followed by bridesmaids Claudia Drew and Sandra Scott in nile green gowns. The reception for 100 guests was at Moose Hall, with Vera Williams and others assisting, and the couple resides at 1400 Orange Dr. Bakersfield.
Harold Forehand plans to marry Linda Frances Beresford on Saturday July 6 at 8 p.m. at Bakersfield's First Church of the Nazarene. Miss Beresford is a 1966 high school graduate and is attending Bakersfield College. Forehand is a 1965 Shafter High School graduate who served in the Air Force and studied math at Bakersfield College. He is stationed at Loring Air Force Base in Maine. California wildlife areas include seven primary waterfowl zones.
Mrs. Owen Onsum and Rev. and Mrs. Onsum announce the engagement of their daughter Judith Marie to Radon Fortenberry. The couple plans a July wedding at a local venue and details will follow.
Donna Lynne Little and Michael McCabe announce their engagement. Donna is from Shafter and attends Bakersfield College as a physical education major. Michael, a Ukiah High School and Mount San Antonio College alumnus, served four years in the Air Force and works for Arco Manufacturing at Shafter airport. They plan to marry July 20 at the Congregational church.
An eighth grade graduation party is planned for June 5 from 9 to 11 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Hall. Tickets will be issued only to eighth grade students and admittance is by ticket. The event, not sponsored by the school or PTA, will feature games and refreshments with chaperoned supervision. Mrs. Harvey Neuman serves as general chairman.
Miss Donna Louise Bellows, daughter of Mrs. Don Bellows of 335 Walnut, announces her engagement to Phillip Dowell, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Powell of Rio Bravo. Both are Bakersfield College students with high school ties to Shafter. Donna participated in Pep Club, Swim Team and won the Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow award. Phillip was VP of Block S and Key Club member. Grandparents listed are Hiram J. Amundsen Sr. and E. L. Cum.
Beta Zeta Chapter held its final meeting for the school year in McFarland Community Hall with a buffet. Ruth McMillan presented a program honoring founders Genevieve Craig and president. Beverly Hendricks led the installation of officers and received the gavel from Craig.
Ed Ben residents announce a Shafter Renue Club dance with Jimmy Thomason's Orchestra performing. The event offers affordable entertainment and supports a worthy cause. Tickets available from Bender Dari Delite Bob Townsend or at the door.
Snow Gates and Valves offer rust prevention and leak resistance with Snow round rubberized packing. Parker Izing claims to stop packing rot, boosting valve durability. Snow Irrigation Supply Co. markets concrete pipe yard products.
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