Garden Wedding in Shafter for Michaels and Hutchings
Miss Christine Marie Michaels and Mark Weslee Hutchings wed in a June garden ceremony at the groom’s parents’ home in Shafter before about 100 guests. Officiated by Reverend Owen Onsum, the event featured family attendants, musical performances, and a reception in the garden and patio. The couple, both Shafter High alumni, plan to move to Cambria after a May shower and upcoming honeymoon in Cambria.
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Christine Marie Michaels
Mark Weslee Hutchings
Birdie Marie Mendenhall
Oildale
Clayton Hutchings
Pacific Avenue
Owen Onsum
Arlis C. Hutchings
Shafter
Ruth
John de Bow
Tom Dunham
Anne Booth
Homer Hendricks
James Stewart
Cambria
Railroad memorabilia exhibit recalls San Joaquin Valley railroading
Santa Barbara Savings will host a special exhibit at 237 Central Avenue San Francisco? Santa Barbara Savings in conjunction with the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific Railroads invites locals to send old photos mementos scale models or items from the Valley early railroading era. Alan Larsen can be reached at 746-3974. The display runs October 2 to 20 during normal hours with items insured and securely presented.
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San Joaquin Valley
Santa Barbara Savings
Central Avenue
Shafter
Alan Larsen
The
Santa Fe
Southern Pacific Railroads
BPW Shafter To Hold First Fall Meeting
The Business and Professional Women's Club of Shafter will hold its first fall meeting on Thursday September 7 at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Sandy Thomas president A silent auction will be the program with an introduction to the organization by Mrs Helen Hasty recording secretary All members are urged to bring guests For information call Sandy Thomas at 746 3282 or Mary Flanagan at 746 2357 after 5 00 pm The USDA has approved 26 million dollars to fund nutrition education programs in states.
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Shafter Business and Professional Women’s Club
Sandy Thomas
Helen Hasty
Mary Flanagan
Garcia and Siemens wed in Wasco single ring ceremony
Stella Marie Garcia became the bride of Jay Siemens in a July 29 1978 single ring ceremony at Wasco Mennonite Brethren Church officiated by Pastor Vernon Reimer with 150 guests. The couple traveled to the coast for a week after the wedding.
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Stella Marie Garcia
Jay Siemens
Wasco Mennonite Brethren Church
Vernon Reimer
Mennonite Brethren Church
Shirley Funk
Marlynn Bangs
Sandra Silva
Wasco
Marion Harder
Esther Kroeker
Hearst Castle
Shafter
Stella
Wasco Elementary
Wasco High
Jay
Maple School
Shafter High
Jesus Gutierrez
Poplar
New Shafter librarian Margaret Hansen brings experience
Margaret Hansen, new head librarian at Shafter Branch, moved from Fairfax after 18 years. She notes Shafter’s branch is three times larger, budget cuts will reduce service, and Fairfax closed after 40 years. Her first day was September 1, hours vary, Wasco Branch extends to 9 p.m. on select days.
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Margaret Hansen
Shafter
Fairfax
Margaret
Bakersfield
John
Mary Epp
Wasco
Kern County
Byrd couple announce birth of Adam Rodgers Byrd
Cheryl and Mike Byrd of Shafter announce the birth of their son Adam Rodgers Byrd born September 2 at 7 28 p.m. weighing 8 pounds 6 ounces and 22 inches long. He is the couple's first child.
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Cheryl
Mike Byrd
Shafter
Adam Rodgers Byrd
Adam
Mike
CBMC resumes luncheons in Shafter
The Christian Business Men's Committee opens the new season with a lunch meeting on Thursday September 7 at the Shafter Veterans Hall. All men invited. 12 noon. New officers named: Charlie Brannen Chairman Menno Schellenberg Vice Chairman Dwayne Armstrong Secretary and Paul Wiebe Treasurer. The previous summer luncheon June 29 featured Marland Hiebert owner of Shafter Automotive as speaker. A board meeting and prayer breakfast will be held Wednesday September 6.
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Christian Business Men’s Committee
Shafter Veteran’s Hall
CBMC
Charlie Brannen
Menno Schellenberg
Dwayne Armstrong
Paul Wiebe
Marland Hiebert
Shafter Automotive
Marland
Civilization’s Endless Chain of Unnecessary Necessaries
A reflective line notes that human progress inflates needs beyond essential survival, creating a surplus of material comforts. It argues civilization’s growth multiplies items deemed desirable, shaping culture and consumption patterns without clear bounds.
Church of God Hosts Special Services by Griffin Family Singers
The Church of God of Shafter invites attendees to Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. featuring the Griffin Family Singers from Ridgecrest, California. The church is at 18473 South Shafter Avenue and Pastor Kingsland extends the invitation.
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Church of God of
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Susan Franklin
Cindi Harris
Cheryl Stanley
Zoa Smith
Ruth de Bow
Norma Hutchings
Geina Waddell
Sean Harris
Lara Hutchings
Jann Hill
San Luis Obispo
Gordon Booth
Brian Stewart
Kathy Hill
Mr. and
Mrs
Mark Hutchings
BPW
U.S.D.A
Demetra Smith
Angie Short
Brent Spitzer
McFarland
Gary Siemens
Med Garcia
John Siemens
Menno Siemens
Pismo Beach
California
Jeff Siemens
Cayucos
Bill Born
Salvador
Bahia
Tennace West
Pistachio
San Joaquin
North Pine Street
Shafter Missionary Baptist Church
Golden West
J.R. Tramell
Sun
B.T.C
Wed
Church OF the Nazarene
W. Lordo J. Paul, Alexander
Henry Harder
Jim Wiens
Peoaea
Mark Twain
Pentecostal Church OF God
S. Shafter Ave
Fred L. Hanshew
E. Tulare Ave. Shafter
Owen C. Onsum
Congregational Church
Church of God
Shaftir
G.B. Kingsland
Pastor Kingsland
Shafter United Methodist Church
Seventh Day Adventist School
Riverside & Ponlar
Charles P. Hamby
Richland Ave
Sam Hensley
SON Shine
Mike McCutchan
Bill Ehrman
Ebenezer Reformed Church
Sunset
James Maynard Koerner
God
W. Tulare Shafter
Todos Son Invitados
First Assembly
Elm Street
John P. Davis
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