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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1970

Page

2

Wedding Bells Honor Lawrence Schellenberg and Linda Noble

Arizona couple Linda Kathleen Noble and Lawrence D. Schellenberg wed in a Somerton First Baptist Church ceremony led by Rev. Merlin Platz. Bride wore white lace over a floor length gown. groom is in the U.S. Army at Ft. Bliss. Guests from California attended. honeymoon to San Diego. home later at Ft. Bliss.

Lawrence D. Schellenberg Linda Kathleen Noble Menno Schellenberg Walnut Street Shafter Merlin Platz First Baptist Church Somerton Rhoepbongo Ead Platz Shelia Tetch Sheila Tritch Linda Eymann Laura Noble Maid of Honor Beth Noble Phillip Robnett Paul Noble Pam Cuming Noble Kofa High School Te Arizona Bible College Shafter High School Jim Webb Bakersfield Marilyn Schellenberg la Habra

Youth Law Book Update Aims to Curb Juvenile Delinquency

Seventh District PTA forms committee to revise and update the 1960 Laws for Youth in Kern County. Cooperating agencies compile content for a new printing to be distributed free to parents of students in grades six through twelve and to youth-related agencies. Officials from the county endorse the project as a valuable service to families and communities.

PTA Kern County Superintendent of Schools Milt Grimes Harry Blair Charles H. Dodge Seventh District Kern Clifton Morris Qwen. A. Kearns Kenneth Gosling Grimes Mines Russell Nix Grant Jensen Kirby Clifton Joseph Briggs Paul Summers Wally Simpson Kern County Probation Department Ron Pecarovich Laws For CCPT Twenty-fourth St Bakersfield

Demonstrations for Church Women at Ebenezer Reformed

The Ladies Society of the Ebenezer Reformed Church met on October 14 in Fellowship Hall for a business meeting and program. Rev Calvin Stuebbe led devotions. Mrs Mary Nixon and Mrs Chris Fuller from the Shafter Flower Shop demonstrated flower arrangements. Hostesses were Mrs Ernest Hauck and Mrs W C Handel. refreshments followed.

Ladies Society of the Ebenezer Reformed Church Fellowship Hall Calvin,Stuebbe Aduel Mettler Mary Nixon Chris Fuller Shafter Lydia Bender Mmes Victor Bender Calvin Goehring W. C. Handel Ernest Hauck Rachel Kirschenmann Calvin Stuebbe Herman Schultz Jim Taylor Robert Warren Layton Weidenbach LeRoy Weidenbach H. P. Wilson Allen’ Zenk

Engagement of Herrera Powell Revealed at Wasco Dinner

Dinner at a Wasco restaurant announced the engagement of Nora Herrera and Tim Powell. Oct 18 marked both the engagement and the bride's birthday. Families attended. Herrera, daughter of Leo and Mrs. Herrera of Shafter, attends Bakersfield College in child development. Powell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Powell of Shafter, is a Bakersfield College sophomore studying paleontology and aims to be a geological technician. Both graduated from Shafter High in 1969 and were varsity athletes. No wedding date set.

Wasco Nora Herrera Tim Powell Brife-Elect Miss Herrera Leo Herrera East Orange Shafter Benedict Melvin Powell Superior Lane Bakersfield College B.C Powell Shafter High Ter High Block

Grant Patterson Elected to Kern County Board

Kern County Economic Opportunity Corporation elected Grant Patterson as a new board member for Shafter. Patterson, of 450 Louise Street, Shafter, serves as president of Kern County Council of Councils and that county health committee representative, also participates in U.M.A.C. Council in Shafter and church groups. He will be seated on October 21 in Delano at 701 Glenwood Street.

Kern County Economic Opportunity Corporation Shafter Grant Patterson Louise Street Patterson Kern County Council of Councils K.C.L.M. Health Committee U.M.A.C. Council Delano Glenwood Street

Shafter Hosts San Jose and Bay Area Visitors

Mr and Mrs James Primm of San Jose stayed with Mr and Mrs Henry Neufeld of Shafter over the weekend. Also visiting were Colonel and Mrs Kenneth Worley from the San Francisco Bay area.

James Primm San Jose Henry Neufeld Shafter An- 189 Munzer Street Kenneth Worley San Francisco Bay Area

Shafter Women Back at Guild House Posts

Guild House at 18th and F Streets Bakersfield opened new year activities on September 4. Ten of Shafter matrons from the Child Guidance Guild staff the lunchroom to run Guild House with renewed energy. All 175 guild members assist in staffing gourmet luncheons Monday to Friday from 12 to 1 30 p.m. Reservations are essential for luncheon groups to help plan food, with occasional drop ins accepted. Guild House also caters to evening functions for groups.

Guild House 18Th Bakersfield Shafter Child Guidance Guild Guild Henrietta Weill Kern County A.I.D U.C.F John G. Channeson E. David Cooke Jack Thompson Jack Stepp Helen Ruggenberg John J. Peters W. T. Walhoad Alex Ogle Thomas Leigh Lowell Todd

Faculty Wives of Shafter Hi Fills Office

Shafter High School Faculty Wives met the new president Mrs Richard Froehlich at Mrs Larry Grayson home to welcome new wives. New arrivals include Mrs Mike Reese Charles Albee and Kenneth Haywood. Officers filled include vice president Mrs William McMahon and secretary treasurer Mrs Ed Janzen.

Shafter High School Richard Froehlich Larry Grayson Mike Reese Charles Albee Kenneth Haywood William McMahon Ed Janzen Mmes LaVerne Allen Burley Dooley Darrell Fletcher William Hatcher Verl Nash Steve Richardson Ed Schacht Lowell Todd Charles van Blair Howard Walker

Movie Time for Students Grades 4 through 8 at Veterans Hall

A Halloween program sponsored by the American Field Service will be shown for grades four through eight at the Veterans Hall on Thursday October 22 at 3 30 pm. A 50 cent donation per student is charged. Parents should arrange transportation home after the movie.

The American Field Service Veterans Hall AFS

Gardener's Checklist for Fall Lawn Care

A gardener should feed the lawn with complete lawn food to revive a fall lawn. Have a nurseryman recommend the right product and follow directions carefully.

Back-To-School Night at Shafter High Draws Parents

Shafter High School and the PTA hosted Back-To-School Night on Tuesday October 20 inviting parents of SHS students. A 6 to 7 p.m. cafeteria meal preceded a brief business meeting led by PTA president Mrs Don Zachary and a shortened classes schedule. California Scholarship Federation members attended as guests with Principal Jordan Kanikkeberg and others coordinating activities.

Shafter High School Shafter High Pta Don Zachary PTA California Scholarship Federation Zachary Jordan Kanik

Welcome to Shafter Newcomers Roundup

New arrivals to Shafter are highlighted in this note. The Shafter Press invites readers to share newcomer information for future editions and provides a contact number for reports.

New Members Initiated by Shafter club at Wasco restaurant

Members of the Shafter Business and Professional Women's Club initiated at a Wasco restaurant Thursday at 7 p.m. New members Karen Morgan Louise Maupin and Mabel Sloas were welcomed. The meeting featured propositions for the November election and a patio sale announced for October 24 at 301 North Shafter Avenue eight to four.

Shafter Business and Professional Women’s Club Wasco Lucille Muir Karen Morgan Louise Maupin Mabel Sloas Ann Stoller Mia Muir Ruth McMillan Hanley Witcher Evelyn Little

Ko Ki Tonda Camp Fire Girls Elect Officers

Election of officers for October and November was held at Mrs. Eugene Pescatore's home with nine of ten members present. Elected were Vicki McGowen president Chelle Pescatore secretary Debbie Holman treasurer Carmen Alcala refreshments and Dolores Finigan sergeant at arms. The group is sponsored by Johnson's Department Store.

Ko Ki Tonda Eugene Pescatore Elm St Kiwanis Club Vicki McGowen Chelle Pescatore Debbie Holman Carmen Alcola Dolores Finigan

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