Atkinson Seeks Richland Trustees Seat With Local Ties
Jay C. Atkinson, incumbent candidate for Richland Board of Trustees, emphasizes his four prior years on the district board including two years as president. He cites family involvement, church work, scouting, youth programs, and business leadership in Shafter as key qualifications for guiding California schools amid upcoming reforms. The Atkinsons reside at 300 North Reiker with three sons and Mrs. Atkinson employed by Shafter Public Utility District.
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Jay C. Atkinson
Richland Board of Trustees
Leonard Gaede
Atkinson
Kern County
Recem
State Board of Education
Richland
California
Shafter
Chamber of Commerce
Shafter Public Utility District
North Reiker
Miss Ruth McMillan Attends Her Father's Funeral
Ruth McMillan attends funeral services for her father William J. McMillan at Skillin Mortuary Santa Paula. The 93 year old, born in Ontario, lived in Ventura County, ran a livery with his father before switching to real estate and insurance. Survivors include Ruth of Shaftersons Douglas Santa Paula Robert Oak View and Duncan Ventura. Sister Nellie Say of Sherwood Oregon is 94.
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Ruth McMillan
Skillin Mortuary
Santa Paula
William J. McMillan
Ojai
Mr. McMillan
Ontario
Canada
Ventura County
Ruth
Shaftersons
Douglas
Robert
Oak View
Duncan
Ventura
Nellie
H. D. Say
Sherwood, Ore
Calabasas Name Derived From Spanish Gourds
Calabasas in Los Angeles County is said to take its name from the Spanish word for gourds, reflecting the abundance of gourds that grew in the area in early days.
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Calabasas Calabasas
Los Angeles County
Shafter High PTA Smorgasbord Planned for April 20
Horizon Club and Key Club join PTA organizers led by Mr and Mrs Harvey Neuman and Mr and Mrs Art Penner for a Smorgasbord at Shafter High School on April 20 from 5 30 to 7 30 PM. Local representatives Mrs Hardy Hair and Mrs George Higbee assist, with Shafter High School Key Club and Horizon Clubs aiding. Proceeds fund student welfare and scholarships. a $200 teaching career scholarship has long been awarded. Tickets are $1, with open house to follow in classrooms.
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Harvey Neuman
Art Penner
Shafter High School Pta Smorgas Board
Shaf
Ter High School
Hardy Hair
Buttonwillow
George Higbee
Rio Bravo
Shafter High School
Key Club
Mill Hatcher
Shafter High School Horizon Clubs
Gene Guenther
Nancy Brokl
Shafter High School Pta
Jack Catherell
Almond Growing Is Center of Discussion
At the Shafter Farm Center Tuesday breakfast meeting the talk Possibilities for Almonds In This Area was given by Mr. Love of the California Almond Growers Association of Escalon. Center chairman is Fred Starrh.
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Shafter Farm Center
Mr. Love
California Almond Growers Association
Escalon
Fred Starrh
Barker Campaigns For High School Trustee
Donald R. Barker of Occidental Life Insurance launched his campaign for Kern County Joint Union High School District Board of Trustees. The election is on April 20. Barker, a Bakersfield resident for 19 years and WWII veteran, cites public education as key to citizenship and urges greater voter participation. He and his wife Helen live at 305 Myrtle Street with sons Jack and Bill. he has long ties to community service groups including the Elks, Kern Kiwanis, Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce, and the Bible Baptist Church.
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Atkinson
Shafter
First Baptist Church
Board of Christian Education
Donald R. Barker
Occidental Life Insurance Company
Kern County
Board of Education
Barker
Detroit
Michigan
Los Angeles
Hamilton High School
Santa Monica Junior College
University of Southern California
U.S.S
Helen
Myrtle Street
Jack
Bakersfield High School
Bill
Roosevelt Elementary
Cub Scouts
Bible Baptist Church
The
Elks
Kern Kiwanis Club
Christian Business Men’s Committee
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
Better Business Bureau
American College of Life Underwriters
Emraaes
Shafter High School Open House Invitation
Mr. Frank Johnson, president of the Shafter High School PTA, invites the public to attend open displays and demonstrations at the high school to become better acquainted with staff and facilities.
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Shafter High School
Frank Johnson
PTA
Birthday Dinner in Arvin for Jack Janzen Family
Coming Mr and Mrs Jack Janzen visited Arvin Sunday to celebrate Jack Jr s 35th birthday with his wife and two children Jennifer age 2 and Lennis age 5.
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Jack Janzen
Jack Jr
Arvin
Jennifer
Lennis
Herricks Return Home After Honolulu Visit
Mr and Mrs John A Herrick of Southampton New York concluded a visit with Mrs Herricks son and daughter in law James G and his wife where they stayed several days before continuing to their home. They also visited Herricks two daughters in Honolulu and are now en route home.
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John A. Herrick
Southhampton
N. Y
Driving and drinking caution urged in old advice
A cautionary note warns to avoid drinking if driving and to drive solo after drinking to prevent harm. It frames safe travel as a personal duty and underscores the risks of pairing alcohol with car use.
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Shafco Plumbing and Electric
Hunter's Safety
Shafter Police Department
Scormecone
Amp. Shafter
Walter Parson
John Parson
Wasco
Kersfield
S Nixon
Ie Miller
Pat Campbell
Hollywood Skooters
Wood's Shoe Store
BUICK
Garlatz Motor CO
Leide St
Euicn Motor Division
Shafter, Calif
Horizon Club
Shafter Cotton Research Station
University of Calif
Shafter Congregational Church
Church Financial Drive
Turner
Rexall
Rexart
Minuteman
Rexell Panovite
Belmont Household
Cologne
Rexel Klenzo
See
Tay
Hedrex
APC
Rexell
Fedetnaves Ta
Seroma Hag Mae . Reg
Rte JO
Enite
Victoria
Rexall Reg. of
Fuori
Dominion
Dura Weel
Tan
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Pitten
Stringham's
Central Ave
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