Sol Camp Signs Up Joe O'Brien Top Harness Trainer
Sol Camp owner announces the hiring of Joe O'Brien a leading harness trainer as the new No 1 man. O'Brien will bring Camp stables to about 58 horses forming one of the largest strings under a single trainer. Born in Nova Scotia the 34 year old driver built a long career in Canada before moving to New England in 1947 and has since become a top national contender.
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Sol Camp
Joe O'Brien
Joe O’brien
Charlie Witt
Wilbur Beattie
O'Brien
Nova Scotia
2 O'Brien
Canada
New England
Green Rivers Law Clarified For Policing City
Shafter officials review the Green River ordinance after Police Chief John Reily sought clarity on distributing handbills and religious literature. City Attorney A G says allowed activity hinges on whether a sale occurs, with home delivery blocked when doors aren’t answered.
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Shafter
Green “River
John Reily
Clarice
A. G
Civic Pride Boosts at Shafter Chamber Luncheon
Regular followers gather in Lee's Dining Room for a civic pride luncheon. Harvey Gaede, Pontiac dealer, praises loyal attendance as key to tracking progress and supporting local chamber of commerce efforts.
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Lee
Harvey Gaede
Pontiac
Shafter
Viet
Harvey
Chamber of Opel
Etitt Pettle
Chamber of Commerce
Shafter Opens Annual Swimming Program With Aqua Cad e
The Shafter swimming program opened today under Director Roy Farrell with Richland and Shafter High School students taking the first plunge. The pool will host recreational swim on school weekdays from 4 to 5 pm, and Sundays from 2 to 5 pm. Classes cover pre-beginners to adults, with full details to be announced in spring.
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Shafter
Aens
Roy Farrell
Richland and
Shafter High School
Farrell
Richland
Bakersfield
Larson
San Joaquin Valley
Robert Mettler
Bates Dewey
Clarence Neuman
Shafter Area
American Aegion
Charlie Castro
Richland School District Grants Blanket Salary Increase
Richland School District trustees approved a $300 annual raise for certified staff next year, raising the salary range to $3600-$5400 and boosting current payroll by over $17,000 plus $38,000 for nine new teachers. The move aligns with Kern County trends as Superintendent Bruce Crawford seeks hires to fill anticipated vacancies.
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Richland School District Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees
Ed Kirschenmann
Ernie Panero
Leonard Gaede
Kern County
Bruce Crawford
Crawford
Richland
Shafter
Wasco
Bakersfield
Delano
Water rights stakes in California urged at Commonwealth Club
W B Camp argues the Central Valley Project was born from California farmers in Kern county and accuses federal officials of water control. He calls for the project to be returned to the state, asserting irrigation and domestic needs rely on state ownership as California expands its irrigated acreage.
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W. B. Camp
Kern County
San Francisco
Commonwealth Club of California
Central Valley Project
Federal Bureau of Reclamation
California
San Joaquin Valley
San Joaquin
Sacramento Valleys
Dedication Date Set for Bickbae Classrooms
Public Schools Week will feature an April 29 dedication of Bickbae School classrooms though occupancy will lag until mid May. Superintendent Bruce Crawford said cabinet delays push use to late May or September. cabinets arrive by April 25. The $354,000 project targets fifth and sixth grades with an open house style program and a guest speaker.
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Copa
Bickbae School
Public Schools
Bruce Crawford
Construction Company
Crawford
Local Cancer Drive Sets $980 Goal for Shafter Area
Shafter's 1952 Kern county cancer drive sets a $980 local goal under C. J. Ted Vignolo as chairman. Countywide aim is $25,000 with Frank Estribou directing efforts. Joe Tazioli reports $115 raised in Butterswillow, and county totals reach $5,200. Forty percent of Kern funds are budgeted back to the local American Cancer Society branch.
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Shafter
Kern County
C. J
Ted
Vignolo
Frank E. Estribou
Kern
Joe Tazioli
Butterswillow
Kernunty
American Cancer Society
Indonesian Air Force Officer Honored by Minter Cadets
Twenty Indonesian air cadets paid tribute to Suupono second in command of the Indonesian Air Force during a tour visit to Shafter Minter Airport for an inspection. They demonstrated bombing tactics, formation flying and instrument flying while in Kern County. Suupono was hosted at Hotel 5 Tejon with local dignitaries and friends of the program in attendance.
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Minter
Air Force
Shafter-Minter
James Hennessy
Transocean Air Lines Program
I Upono
Miss Nelson Seeks Honors in Lions Club Speech Contest
Judith Nelson of Buttonwillow, a Bakersfield High School junior, seeks district honors after winning the regional contest at Oildale. She was presented a Bible by Buttonwillow Lions Club members for her speech work as she heads to Bakersfield for the district Lions convention.
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Buttonwillow
Judith Nelson
Delmar Nelson
Lions Club
Bakersfield
Oildale
Miss Nelson
Bakersfield High School
Death Takes Kern County Clerk Boots Veon at 56
County clerk Roland J. Boots Veon died Tuesday night from a heart attack after a lingering illness. He had served Kern County as clerk since 1939 and as Superior Court clerk since 1926. Vera Gibson was named to succeed him. Funeral services are by Payne and Son in Bakersfield. Veon is survived by Frances, a widow. Roland Jr. in the Air Force. Barbara Fussel of Bakersfield. and Mrs. Peter Wagner of Berkeley. He was a former school athlete and World War II Navy veteran.
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Roland J
Boots) Veon
Kern County
Vera Gibson
Board of Supervisors
Kern County Grand Jury
Payne and Son Funeral Home
Bakersfield
Frances
Roland, Jr
Air Force
Barbara Fussel
Peter Wagner
Berkeley
Veon
Pfc
Roy Jones
R.S. Couston
Minter Village
Eastern Air Force
Shafter High School
Young Jones
Air Police
Colorado Springs
Service
Grape Growers Face Mite Threat Near Shafter
Thompson seedless grape growers in the Shafter area face an early Willamette mite infestation. At a John Enns vineyard meeting Vern Burton of the Kern county farm adviser urged immediate control actions to protect the vines. Attendees included Harryee Johnnie Schultz C. C. Neufe Marvin.
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Shafter Area
Thompson
John Enns
Vern Burton
Kern County
Harryee Johnnie Schultz
C. C. Neufe
Marvin
City council weighs building permit fee after annexation
Shafter council debates which entity should receive the county building permit fee for Ralph Lachenmaier’s under construction home as annexation approaches. John Lachenmaier plans a home across the street with future city inclusion. An annexation ordinance is set to take effect April 28, and utility district extensions move forward. The brothers agree to cover sidewalks curbs gutters and sewage and water lines under a shared contract.
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Ralph Lachenmaier
Lachenmaier
Kern County
Shafter
John Lachenmaier
Shafter Council
Shafter Public Utility District Board of Directors
Lachenmaiers
Houchin Blood Bank Dedication Set Sunday
The Houchin Community Blood Bank at 2001 G St Bakersfield is to be dedicated at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Dr J Howard Varney president announced the event with Dr John Upton CMA president as guest speaker. Dr C J Mead will explain the bank’s theme. the bank honors Sarah Alice Houchin.
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Houchin’ Community Blood Bank
G St
Bakersfield
J. Howard Varney
John Upton
California Medical Association
C. J. Mead
Kern County
The
Houchin Foundation
Sarah Alice Houchin
Shafter City Council to Be Sworn In Tonight
City Clerk F G Shaw reports the new Shafter city council will take office tonight and elect a mayor for the next two years. Current mayor Adolf Kirschenmann is a possible candidate. three new faces join the council, marking a notably fresh government.
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Shafter
F. G. Shaw
Adolf Kirschenmann
Clerk to Swear In New Councilmen Tonight
Merrill L. Thomas won 423 votes, Rolf A. Jacobsen 394, and Robert L. Gates 270 for city council seats. Losing incumbents were Dan L. Loewen and R. Frank Russell, with Earl Johnson not seeking re election. The old council held an official canvass of the city ballot Tuesday night.
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Merrill L. Thomas
Rolf A. Jacobsen
Robert L. Gates
Dan L. Loewen
R. Frank Russell
Earl Johnson
Civic Board
Air Crash Kills Four Near Hayward
Four people die in a plane wreck near Hayward on Sunday. Victims include Thomas J. Jorgenson and his wife Lucille Irene both of Shafter, Mrs. Elda Roger of Shafter, and seven year old Michael Krueger of Oakland. The crash occurred atop David Ridge after the wreckage was spotted by Hamilton Field Air Force personnel.
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Shafter
Hayward
Thomas J. Jorgenson
Lucille Irene
Elda Roger
Michael Krueger
Oakland
Jorgenson
Alpha J. Krueger
Air Force
Hamilton Field
No Contest Slated for Richland School District Post
Only two contests emerged in the Shafter area as the May 16 ballot nears. Incumbent Tony Sawyer seeks reelection in Lerdo, opponent O N Pearson challenges him. Rio Bravo Union has three candidates James R Anderson Merle Swan and Paul Wilson for two posts. Ed Kirschenmann runs unopposed in Richland with a second term likely. Incumbents Wiebe and Lewis also seek reelection while Jack M Frey would replace A C Tracy in Wildwood.
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Shafter
Tony Sawyer
Lerdo
O. N. Pearson
Rio Bravo Union
Rio Bravo
James R. Anderson
Merle Swan
Paul Wilson
Ed Kirschenmann
Richland
Kirschenmann
Richand
Paule D. Wiebe
Maple
Nelson E. Lewis
Buttonwillow
Wildwood
Jack M. Frey
A. C. Tracy
Albert Lane
Pete L. Bergen
County Superintendent of Schools Office
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Jesse D.stockton
Shafter Kiwanis Club
Jack Manweiler
Ralph Gribble
Green River
Shaftern
OFC
Cuba
Ernest Lee
Tuffy) Hughes
C. H. Hughes
Orange St
Herman
Hughes
Navy
Dick Smiths
George Collins
E. Gordon Smith
Rolf Jacobsen
Houchin Blood Bank
Alameda County
David Ridge
Shafter-Minter Field
Los Banos
Fresno
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