Remembering Walter Cronkite and the last sign-off
A candid reminiscence recalls Walter Cronkite’s final broadcast and the era he shaped. The piece weaves memory with era references from sports, politics, and pop culture, including mentions of Carter, Reagan, the Pope, and anniversaries tied to 1977.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Cronkite
Dean
Eric Sevareid
President Carter
Carter
Jimmy Carter
Reagan
American Express
Guilt and Money Teachings In A Family Pact
A parent explains using cash for chores and milestones to curb guilt and foster self respect. The piece argues against welfare avoidance and promotes teaching saving through paid work, noting clashes between affection and money in raising children.
Obituary for Elsie Bell Simmons of Shafter California
Elsie Bell Simmons, 78, of 143 Pose Shafter, died March 21 in Bakersfield Hospital after a long illness. Services held Tuesday March 24 at 2 p.m. at Shafter Church of Christ. David Morris officiated. interment in Shafter Cemetery. Born in Marshall Arkansas she moved to California in 1970 after living in Portland Oregon and Pine Bluff Arkansas. Survived by Agnes Houser and nine grandchildren. Mish charge of all arranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Bell Simmons
Shafter Church of Christ
Pose
Shafter
Bakersfield
David Morris
Portland
Oregon
Agnes Houser
Pine Bluff
Arkansas
County High Festival set for April at Bakersfield Civic
Dr Claude Richardson Kern County superintendent says the festival on April 4 at 8 p m in the Bakersfield Civic Auditorium will include public high schools and two private schools Garces and Bakersfield Christian Life School Students will participate in the County High School Honor Band directed by William Hill UCLA and the Festival Chorus and Orchestra conducted by Hans Lampel The program features Kim Walker from Fresno State University and James Allen from Taft High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersfield Civic Auditorium
Claude W. Richardson
Kern County Music Educators Association
Ee High
Garces
Bakersfield Christian
Life School
William Hill
UCLA
Hans Lampel
University
Symphony ‘Orchestra
Kim ‘Walker
So Tifornts State University
James Allen
Teo South ‘High School
Ists
Robert Waldren
Kurt Heinke
Ana Eel Rae
Aaeever
Cee Espaet
Kern County
Civic Auditorium
Bakersfield
Shafter Potato n Cotton Festival Names Change
Thirty years ago the Shafter Potato Festival committee renamed the event Shafter Potato n Cotton Festival to reflect the region's history with King Cotton. New contestants Connie Pelosi and Dolly Ann Mixon joined the Queen Contest along with Betty Jane Stringer and Dorothy. The Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District opposed formation of the Kern County Flood Control and Conservation Act, while Easter activities and booster events were planned in Shafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern County
Shafter Potato Festival Committee
Shafter
Connie Pelosi
Dolly Ann Mixon
Aarp
Betty Jane Stringer
Dorothy
Shafter-Wasco
Kern County Flood Control and Conservation Act
Eill
Maple School
Earl Thomas
E. Fike Corporation
Kern County Park
Veteran's Hall
10 Percent Bloom Stage Set for Kern County Citrus
Agricultural Commissioner Bob Edwards announced that Friday April 3 1981 marks the 10 percent bloom stage for citrus south of 7th Standard Road, while Wednesday April 8 1981 applies north of 7th Standard Road in Kern County. The date establishes a period when insecticide use is restricted to protect bees pollinating citrus blossoms and reduce pesticide risk to bees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Edwards
Kern County
Meeting of Heart Mates Club in Bakersfield
A meeting of the Heart Mates Club will be held on Tuesday April 14 at 7 30 pm at the Kern County Heart Association office 2623 F Street Suite F Bakersfield to support heart attack victims and their families Spouses or other family members are welcome sponsored by the Heart Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heart Mates Club
Kern County Heart Association
F. Street
F. Bakersfield
The
Heart Association
Peru
Mexico
New Guinea
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Oakland
Pittsburgh
Charlie's Angels
Charlie
John Steinmetz
Ohio
Howard Tannenbaum
Tannenbaum
Walter Brennan
Deave
Bee Gees
Jeanette Wheeler
Ter
Hanley Witcher
Ronald Reagan
Chamber of Commerce
Richland
Shafter Festival
Ben Grundy
Larry Oliver
and. H.S. Dorf and Company
San Francisco
Rekesh
Becky Scheel
Chealing
Bruce
Jean Curia
s_Bruce
Joan Citrin
Shirley
James
Shatter
Shafter Press
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