Clean-Up Month Promotes Litter Pickup in Shafter
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce and City Officials urge residents to participate in Clean-Up Month An anniversary effort with the Department of Public Works asks residents to place trash and tree limbs out for pickup The message emphasizes careful placement of trash and cooperation with city crews during the month
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Shafter
Chamber of Commerce
Department of Public
Public Works
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Sunday closing bill sparks constitutional debate
A proposed Sunday closing measure prompts defense of minority rights against majority rule. Rattigan of Santa Rosa argues for protection while critics warn of constitutional overreach and religious motivations shaping the proposal. The debate centers on balancing social order with constitutional safeguards.
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Rattigan
Santa Rosa
Carlsbad Newspaper Political Note Amid Turmoil
In Carlsbad New Mexico a terse dispatch notes readers urged to report dereliction to bosses and authorities. The fragment hints at oversight concerns and a push for accountability within local leadership circles.
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Carlsbad
N.M
Current-Argus
Weather and harvest update for Caney to Shafter region
Rainfall last year measured 801 inches across the county and ranchers report limited harvesting this year. The rainfall has held back field work and slowed emneree operations in the area.
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Shafter
Emneree
Police Chief Announced Wu Promotion to Senior Patrolman
In a rank announcement this week Police Chief Hanley Wu who joined the department about three years ago was advanced to senior patrolman.
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Hanley Wu
Ladies Have Lunch Toa Finish Season
A group of ladies who work for the organization held a luncheon to wrap up the season. Attendees discussed achievements, shared plans for next year, and expressed appreciation for volunteers and staff.
Home Safety Week Focuses on Kern County Juvenile Risks
In Kern County officials announce Home Safety Week addressing high home accident risk. They cite that nearly two thirds of the county's accidents occur in and around homes within the next year, with children ages one to four facing greatly elevated death risks.
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Kern County
Skating Party for Junior Sunday School Group
Members of the Southern Baptist Church junior boys Sunday school class attended a skating party at Skateland Monday evening April 8 directed by Horace Womack. Attendees included Chuck Fosdick and Dennis Arm.
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Southern Baptist Church
Skateland
Horace Womack
Chuck Fosdick
Dennis Arm
Shafter American Legion Post Cancels Meeting Notice
Leon Morgan post commander announces an important meeting for the American Legion Post in Shafter with a request for good attendance. The text notes a cancellation of a prior meeting and references a special session.
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American Legion
Shafter
Leon Morgan
Anniversary Meeting Invitation for 50th Celebration
A centennial celebration marked by a 50th Anniversary event invites all interested parties to attend. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 7 p.m. and notes a 50th anniversary context for attendees.
Notable local candidates discuss school board duties
Candidate statements describe long community involvement and business background. Tut Anderson recalls service on the School District Board, Rotary Club leadership, and accounting experience at Shafter-Wasco Gin ning Co. He stresses the need for training and study to meet the district’s responsibilities. Theresa shows support for steady governance.
Smorgasbord and Open House Set for April 16
Gete Peaieskaes ae hosts a school wide open house April 16 with department displays. Science Fair entries from Fresno showcased. homemaking students present a fashion show. Visitors may tour classrooms 6:30 to 8:30 while a dance band plays.
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Gete Peaieskaes Ae
Fresno
Pacific Gas and Electric Co letter from Kern Manager
A dated 1963 Kern Manager letter from M B Hathersall to Mr Wisner discusses clippings from a prize system and urges citizens to support moving government out of business and returning enterprises to the tax base. The note is signed by R A Siram of Pacific Gas and Electric Co.
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Central Valley Highway
Shafter
California
Wisner
M. B. Hathersall
Kern
Pacific Gas & Electric Co
R. A. Siram
Bertha Bruschi Withdraws From Kern County Union Race
Bertha Bruschi pulls out of the Kern County Union High School district board race. Incumbents Don Ruggenberg and N Glen Bultman appear set to win, with balloting on Tuesday April 16 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Richland School Shafter in the intermediate building. Jay Atkinson and T N Anderson face a contest for the remaining seat.
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Bertha Bruschi
Kern County Union High School District Board of Trustees
Don Ruggenberg
N. Glen Bultman
Richland School
Shafter
Jay Atkinson
T. N. Anderson
Board Candidates Replies Noted In Lerdo Area Ballot
The article outlines filings by Robert Tharp Truman Walker Cleo A Richards and James C Strada for short and long terms as board candidates. It notes questions posed to the candidates about state boards and curriculum commission and about returning public education to basic subjects. Ballots will be cast at Lerdo cafetorium.
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Robert Tharp
Truman Walker
Cleo A. Richards
James C. Strada
Lerdo
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