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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1974

Page

3

Bakersfield Couple Weds in St Francis Ceremony

Nancy Ann Lawson and Patrick L Jacobs united in holy matrimony at St Francis Church Bakersfield at 7 00 p m on Saturday September 7 in the presence of 350 guests The bride wore ivory organza with Peau d Ange lace and a lace mantilla The groom is son of Donald J Jacobs Bakersfield and the ceremony included a champagne buffet reception at the Hellenic Center The couple now reside in Los Angeles California Nancy attended Shafter High School and California State College Bakersfield Patrick attends Loyola University Los Angeles They were previously honored with showers by family and friends

Patrick J. Leddy Nancy Ann Lawson Patrick L. Jacobs St. Francis Church Bakerefield Nancy Vernon L. Lawson Shafter Patrick Donald J. Jacobs Bakersfield Paula Lawson Michael Rhone Suzanne Petrie Torrance Vernon Allen Mary Kay Jacoba Laurie Cook Jeff Catherell Susan Apademe Legroom Marian E. Janet Lane Phillip Jacobs Joe Echenique Christopher Jacobs Greg Lopez Lamont Vernon Langon Hellenic Center Hal Simpson Fresno St. Catalina Island Jacobs Shafter High School California State College Hughes Aircraft International Corporation Culver City Garces Memorial High School Loyola University of Los Angeles Ramegate Avenue Los Angeles David Antongiovanni Carolyn Antongiovanni Inn Inn San Luis Nikkel Carmel San Francisco Tahoe

Wedding Vows Exchanged for Don Nikkel and Nancy Donovan

Nancy Joy Donovan became the bride of Don Richard Nikkel in a double ring ceremony at the Pole Church Spa on September 8. The event was officiated by Pastor John Boswell of Grace Church with many family members in attendance from Lompoc Shafter and Salinas. The bride wore a self designed swiss eyelet gown. attendants included Joan Howard and Wynn Watkins. the wedding featured music from organist Mrs Helen Branner and guitarist Tim O Grady while Mrs Don Driscoll sang The Lord s Prayer.

Nancy Joy Donovan Don Richard Nikkel Pole Church Spa Thomas Soabien Jr Lompoc California Don Jack Nikkel Shafter John Boswell Grace Church Nancy Helen Hourihan Donovan Peter Canepa Hollister Joan Howard Los Angeles Wynn Watkins Salinas Carol, Wright Saugus Janet ‘Wilson Bridesgroom Maria Puck Coeckg Barbara Maroso Costa Mesa Shelley Gallagher Santa Barbara Vicki Fear la Jolla Steve Ishibashi Torrance Dennis Atkinson Stan Wilson Tim Donovan Palo Alto Phil Robnett Turlock Chris Flock Helen Branner Don Driscoll Tim O’grady

Women's Aglow speaker shares faith themes in Wasco meeting

Ann Steele of Fresno spoke at the Coachman Restaurant as Women’s Aglow Fellowship met in Wasco. Her talk titled The Authors of Christ highlighted her broader community work, while Delpha Nichols from Bakersfield led music and shared ministry across local facilities. The event featured a reception, ornate decorations, and a wedding journey reference to a later couple.

Woman’s Aglow Fellowship Coachman Wasco Ann. Steele Fresno Authors of Christ PTA Delpha Nichols Bakerefield Laurel Wilson Delpha

Eastern Star La Rosa Chapter elects officers for 1975

La Rosa Chapter No 146 Order of Eastern Star elected new officers led by Shirley Wessig as Worthy Matron and Carl Montgomery as Worthy Patron at a Oct 14 meeting. Velma Downey received special escort as Past Matron. An open installation is set for Nov 16 in Wasco. The 101st Grand Chapter session was in Anaheim Oct 6–? with many attendees.

la Rosa Order of Eastern Star Velma Downey Gay Armstrong Eva Clark Taft Chapter Shirley Wessig Carl D. Montgomery Irvin Barr Ethel Tackett Nelie L Beverly J. Copeland Nelie DeWitt

Chinese Dinner Held by First Baptist Church Group

Forty adults from the First Baptist Church of Shafter rode a minibus to Bakersfield for a Chinese dinner at the Rice Bowl. Rev Menno Schellenberg, a church member, gave a guest speech on the topic What Halloween Is.

First Baptist Church Shafter Bakersfield Menno Schellenberg

Halloween Night at First Assembly of God Church

Public invited to a special Halloween Night on Thursday October 31 at the First Assembly of God Church. Activities include spook house carnival booths cakewalk refreshments a bonfire and free marshmallows with proceeds benefiting the Speed-the-Light fund supporting Assemblies of God missionary vehicles and equipment.

First Assembly of God Church the ‘Church

Senior Citizens Day at California Park

Senior Citizens Day planned for Friday at California Park in Bakersfield from 0 to 3 30. Sponsored by Kern County Economic Opportunity Corporation with guest speakers Filipino dancers and crafts on display. Attendees 60 and older invited. bring cake salad or 75 cents. call Yolanda Plaza at 746 6172 for info and transportation arrangements by Thursday if possible.

Bd Park Ee de California Park Bakersfield Kern County Echomic Opportunity Corporation Citizens Recramn Yolanda Plaza

Nuts in Sugar Glaze and Dental Health Q&A

Instructions for candying nuts describe cooking sugar and water to hard crack and dipping nuts with tweezers, then drying on waxed paper. The health Q&A notes dental disease as the most common chronic illness, linking sugar intake to tooth decay and recommending reduced sugar.

America

Camp Fire Girls name three new leaders

Camp Fire Girls Area Service Team Chairman Toni Johnston announced three new leaders after a Thursday meeting with parents of girls yet to be placed. Evelyn Kaler will lead a third grade group with Lydia Jimenez as assistant. Margarita Florez leads a fifth grade group with Barbara Stanley as assistant. Janet McCaslin becomes first grade leader. Two second grade groups and one third grade group still need leaders. contact Toni Johnston at 746-2337.

Camp Fire Girls Area’ Service Toni Johnston Camp Fire Evelyn Kaler Lydia Jimenez Margarita Florez Barbara Stanley Janet McCaslin

Hawaiian themed wedding unites Lori Gottfried and Byron Domingo

Lori Jean Gottfried and Byron Domingo were joined in holy matrimony on September 22 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Shafter. The couple, daughter of Clifford E. Gottfried and Buddy Domingo, exchanged vows before about 300 guests with Hawaiian themed attire and family participation.

Lori Jean Gottfried Byron Domingo Shafter Roy A. Wolcott Lornis Clifford E. Gottfried Byron Buddy Domingo Saugus Rob Fenderson Joyce Pitts Frankie Taylor Fenderson Lori Oranza Janie Gottfried Haight Paradise California Cheryl Strauss Lancaster Inok Kim Los Angeles Kathy Krueder Eileen Napoles Heince Jeff Napoles Angwin Andre Beauregard Simi Valley Dennis Iseguen Holly

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Nancy Lawson Patrick Jacobs and Nancy Jacobs Don Nikkel Nancy Donovan Women’s Aglow Fellowship Delphia Nichols Eastern Star First Baptist California Park Don and Nancy Nikkel Gloria Bunyan Camp Fire Girls Lori Gottfried House of Almonds Sun Olive Drive Knudsen Road Knudsen Norris Road Master Charge BankAmericaid Welcome Lori and Domingo Morris Aod Sacramento Walter W Democrat
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