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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1974
Page
2
Head Start pupils from Florence Owens and Doris McElroy toured the Shafter Fire Department over two days. Firemen led a school fire drill and Vernon Pierce assisted. The program held its first educational class meeting for parents to align home learning with the Head Start curriculum.
Debra Sullivan and Kenneth Barton renewed their vows in Shafter on October 15 at Odell Barton’s home with five guests. Rev. David Slate officiated. The couple plans a Sequoia Mountains honeymoon after a reception hosted by Odell Barton. Debra, a San Jose native, is Hilmar High School alumna. Kenneth, a Shafter High graduate, recently left the Army and works for Lachenmaier Hay and Cube. They reside at 125 W Tulare Ave, Shafter.
Las Amigas Auxiliary of Bakersfield Assistance League presents the Harvest Daze Dance in Memorial Hall Shafter on Saturday November 2. A buffet will be served by Las Amigas members with music by Bunky Valdez and his orchestra. Proceeds support the group’s philanthropic projects for local school children.
Patricia Robertson and William Wymore were married in a double ring ceremony at St John’s Lutheran Bakersfield with Rev. Martin Ander officiating. The couple honeymooned on the Pacific Coast and will reside in Hailey Idaho.
Shafter 4-H Club members participated in 4-H Week with church uniforms on Sunday October 20. Officers were interviewed at KWSO Wasco radio station. Posters and a display appeared in Johnson's window. Junior leaders attended a training at Camp Condor. Club activities included cake walk help at PTA carnival acquiring new Janel Park equipment and painting the old building. Julie Lehman reported.
Lt. R A Patterson of the Bakersfield Police Department will speak at the Shafter Woman's Club meeting on Wednesday November 6. The program Protection Premises covers self-defense for women living alone and safety methods for walking driving and traveling alone. The event at Veterans Memorial Hall begins with a 11 30 business session and lunch at 12 30.
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