Merz Seeks Shafter Richland School Board Seat
Robert H. Merz a 31 year old Shafter district resident and Richland Elementary and Shafter High School alumnus runs for one of three board openings in the April 20 election. He emphasizes education as the key issue and notes his community work including church leadership farm activity and Cub Scouting involvement.
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Shafter
Richland
Robert H. Merz
Merz
Richland Elementary
Shafter High School
C.S.F
Stapford University
U.S. Army Military Police
Seattle
Washington
Martin Merz
Wasco
Ebenezer Reformed Church of
Men's Fellowship of the Church
Farm Bureau
Cub Scouting
Kern County Trade Group Maps State Highway Request Meeting
The Kern County Board of Trade announces a May 20 preliminary meeting at the Lake Isabella Veterans Memorial Building to set priority state highway recommendations. The event, in cooperation with local chambers, is led by the State Chamber and precedes the July 1 Lamont parish highway project parley.
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Kern County Board of Trade Today
Kern County
Lake Isabella Veterans Memorial
United Highway Committee
Lake Isabella
Wofford Heights
Kernville
Kern River Valley
Lamont
Members Active In Mennonite Church Community Affairs
Pastor Henry Dick announces Lee Bergman elected assistant to the pastor at a Mennonite Brethren Church meeting. Ed Nikkel is church secretary. Bergman and Ruben Sperling as deacons. Leonard Gaede, Ed Nikkel as three year council members. Willis Reimer for one year. Many members serve in regional groups and youth organizations. Violet Hemingson chairs Merchants Association. Ray Wiley directs recreation. E J Peters chairs Kern County Cancer Crusade. multiple PTA, school boards, and youth groups are noted.
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Henry, Dick
Lee Bergman
Mennonite Brethers Church
Ed Nikkel
Ruben Sperling
Leonard Gaede
Willis Reimer
Mennonite Brothern Church
Chick
Violet Hemingson
Merchants Association
Harvey Gaede
Ray Wiley
Shafter Recreation Commission
E. J. Peters
Kern County Cancer Crusade
P.T.A
Alex Dobrenen
Maple P.T.A
Jonas Nickel
Maple School
Herb Loewen
Wasco High School
LeRoy Janzen
Rio Bravo School
Art Pen
Peace Corps Aptitude Test Set for April 10 in Bakersfield
An opportunity for Shafter area residents to test their aptitudes for Peace Corps service will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 10, at the Bakersfield post office, 18th and G Streets, Room 14.
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Shafter Area
Bakersfield
18Th
G. Streets
First New Mexico Newspaper Began in Santa Fe in 1834
A note records that the earliest newspaper in New Mexico started on the first press in Santa Fe in 1834. The historical snippet highlights the launch of printing in the territory and marks a milestone in regional journalism.
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New Mexico
Santa Fe
Committee Forms to Protect School Finances in Kern County
Archie Frick announces Kern Committee to Protect School Finances. He warns a shortfall of 690000 for 1965 66 will force cuts in programs, risking student standards. The Kern County Union High District ranks low in admin costs and has one of the higher tax rates among the 34 largest districts. W Frank Jenson and Marvin Neuman serve on the committee.
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Archie Frick
Kern Committee
Kern County Union High School
California State Department of Education
Kern
W. Frank Jenson
Marvin Neuman
Kim Trout Ninth Birthday Skating Party Held in Bakersfield
Mrs. Harry Brown hosted a skating party for Kim Trout on her ninth birthday. Eight youngsters attended March 27 at the Starlight in Bakersfield. Guests included Janis Hei Lori Bryant Margie Lopez Yvonne Bassett Samie Lott Tna Norman Lynn Shields and Robbie. Grandmother Mrs. Woolie Jones helped with the party. Kim Carla and Susie Hamilton sent a gift but could not attend.
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Harry Brown
Kim Trout
Starlight
Bakersfield
Janis Hei
Lori Bryant
Margie Lopez
Yvonne Bassett
Samie Lott
Tna Norman
Lynn Shields
Kim
Robbie
Woo1ie Jones
Carla
Susie Hamilton
Wheel wobble from loose bolts accelerates tire wear
The text notes that creaking wheels on turning may indicate a loose bolt. Loose bolts allow wheel wobble, which is cited as causing rapid tire wear.
160 Acre Court Test Expected
Checks totaling 3167726.26 have been presented to the Bureau of Reclamation in final payment of the Northern and Buena Vista Water Storage Districts share in Isa bella Dam and Reservoir costs. The 1964 contract requires repayment of the remaining 4.573 million within 180 days and tests the acreage limitations governing water deliveries.
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Bureau of Reclamation
Buena Vista
Isabella Dam
Kern River
Bakersfield
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Bureau
Maple Artists Win In Local Showing
Maple School students Bonnie Penn and Tommy Hart of first grade and Carolyn Imer of eighth grade won first place ribbons at the local Richland School art show. Maple entries also earned second place honors. The winning pictures advance to the Cunningham Art Gallery in Bakersfield for district competition beginning May 8. Mrs. John Peterson directs Maple entries.
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MAPLE
Maple School
Richland School
Bonnie Penn
Tommy Hart
Carolyn Imer
Cunningham Art Gallery
Bakersfield
John Peterson
Pipe Springs Sits Amid Arizona Pioneering Struggles
Pipe Springs National Monument in Arizona is highlighted as a historic and scenic site. The narrative notes its place in early frontier clashes between settlers and outlaws, underscoring its storied past and picturesque setting.
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Pipe Springs National Monument
Arizona
Pamela Scott fifth birthday celebrated at home
Mrs Sat. Scott Jr. of 19017 Manuel hosted a birthday party for her daughter Pamela who turned five the previous day April 2. Pamela, recently ill with pneumonia, enjoyed cake, ice cream, punch, and games with family including grandmother Sam Scott Sr. and guests sending gifts from Shafter Rio Bravo and Kersfield.
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Manuel
Pamela
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Eric
Capris
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Ner
Richland P.T.A
Lowell Bergman
Frank Johnson
Shafter High P.T.A
Elmer Unruh
C.B.M.C
Wm. Siemens
Selective Service Board
Arthur Penner
Richland School Board of Trustees
Boy Scouts
Camp Fire Girls
Dick Said
Thuree Memorial Hall
Shafeaead
Mennonite Brethren Church
CBMC
Shafter Memorial Hall
Shafter, Recreation
Johnson
Central Ave
Merced and
Scaroni
John Wayne
Robert Mitchum
Sophia Loren
Maxmilian Schell
Condemed OF
Altona
Leslie Caton
Tom Bell
CMAIR
Mattress
James St
Shatter
Alvis
Smith
Shafter Ave
Wittenberg
del Haven
Catalina
OLEOG
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Bologna
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