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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1963
Page
3
The ceremony for Patricia Ann Kirschenmann and William B. E Caffee Jr. took place at the First Presbyterian Bakersfield with Rev. Robert Stuebke officiating. The couple now resides in Stockton after Patricia’s 1959 East Bakersfield High School graduation and William’s 1957 East Bakersfield High School diploma.
Peggy Bergen E haki wee President presides at the Camp Fire Girls meeting held for a two month period. Assisting officers are Debby Bell Iris Flamand Sandra Koop and Ann Christensen. The group, sponsored by the Women's Fellowship of the Congregational Church, works on Wood Gatherers rank.
The Helen Farrell led Women's Fellowship introduces officers and committees for 1963 64 with Liysa Ver Lucille Bongberg Mary Lois Adams Elaine Neufeld Eloise Lowe Rita Jacobsen Doris Walhoad Ruby Edwards Nancy Carter Alma Smith Janet Kennath Georgia Turner Naomi Circle Mary Martha Circle Ruth Circle Pat Anderson. Plans Kern Association meeting at Union Congregational Church September 25 with general meeting followed by division into three circles to organize and plan the year.
A coffee at Mrs. James Moquist’s home on September 18 welcomed prospective members and featured a resume of planned activities by Don Little, Mrs. John Dean, and Mrs. John Peterson. Members present included Mrs. Ed Brown, Mrs. Bob Irwin, and others. The fall season opens with a 12 30 luncheon on October 2 at the Golden Lion with Wendell Kinney as guest speaker on Women and Other Problems.
Members and friends were invited to the Fellowship Hall after the evening service to view the film. Pie and coffee were served by the church youth group.
The Veterans Administration reports that placing convalescent mental patients in foster homes freed space equivalent to four 600 bed mental hospitals at no taxpayer cost.
Shafter and Porterville junior clubs met in Porterville for a Sequoia District Junior Women's Clubs gathering. Hostesses from Porterville welcomed members while Mrs Wiley, California Federation official, spoke on community improvement planning and scrapbooks. A luncheon followed with a workshop on duties of all chairmen.
Taft event gathering of Shafter men’s clubs leaders with Jane Whitson as president Audrey Leigh Wisner as vice president and Mary Austin as treasurer. A buffet dinner preceded a program focused on personal development grooming and health maintenance with several practical suggestions offered.
Three new second grade Blue Bird groups, one new third grade Blue Bird group, and one Camp Fire group were organized on September 18 in Richland. Bakersfield Camp Fire Girls leaders Mrs. Don Christensen and Mrs. Ann Clack announced formation and invite girls in second grade or higher to join via contact at the school or with the leaders.
The Veterans Administration estimates that about half of the nation’s citizens will be veterans or the spouses of veterans around 1980. The statement reflects projections on veteran influence and coverage within the population.
Miss Marlene Annette Schaeffer and Jerry J. Garcia wed September 7 at Ebenezer Reformed Church Shafter in a candle light ceremony. Rev Melvin Nonhof officiated before 275 guests as autumn colors dominated florals and bridal party attire.
L. Vin Wilson of Bakersfield accompanied by Mrs. Melvin Nowhof on organ sang Always Tell Me Why and the Lord's Prayer. A reception followed in Shaffer Veteran's Memorial Hall with a traditional wedding cake Champagne punch and open faced sandwiches. The bride wore moss green embroidered silk organza dress. The couple, Marlene Schaeffer and Jerry Garcia, are now at home in Portola. Both graduates attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
Thursday evening guests included Mrs Slyvia Baughman, Mr Rolf Jacobsen, and a list of attendees such as Mr and Mrs Leigh, Mr Cooper, Jim Paul, Mr Robertson, Mr Rodgers, and others. Slides of Jacobsen’s recent work were shown during the fall social.
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