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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1974
Page
7
Greg Vasquez and Rex Friesen named Richland School March Citizens of the Month. Greg, in 8th grade, enjoys Marine Science and fishing and aims for USC. Rex, 7th grade, loves animals and drawing and hopes to be a zoologist.
Shafter posted a fourth quarter taxable sales total of 4 364 000, aiding California to a record 16 9 billion for the quarter. Kern Fresno and Kings Counties each saw over 20 percent gains while the San Joaquin Valley and central coast led state growth at 17 percent. Farm implement dealers drove large gains with Kern up 75 percent and Kings 175 percent. Overall farm implement dealers rose 45 percent statewide to 141 8 million. Boat, motorcycle and airplane dealers jumped 25 5 percent as new car sales fell 3 9 percent.
The Richland Primary School reported a $300 tape recorder stolen during a weekend burglary after entry to a classroom. Cousin's Cafe on Central Avenue said 19.44 dollars of goods were taken with 32 packs of cigarettes 30 packages of gum and 47 pennies missing.
Travel planners and visitors are invited to explore Shafter area points of interest including the USDA Cotton Research Station and Joe O Briens Harness Horse Training Center as part of continued cooling off features.
Easter weekend guest of Mrs. Case Garlatz of Shafter was Ted Garlatz Sr. of Seattle Washington.
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