Lake San Antonio fishing thrills writers on compact Grimes boat
The writers recount a Saturday at Lake San Antonio in Monterey County near San Luis Obispo County. They fished from a Grimes houseboat, observed warm water and active bluegill and redear sunfish, and planned return with friends Milt and Maxine for bass later in the year. They note nearby Nacimiento Lake and Morro Bay for summer trips and camping capacity up to 1,000 at San Antonio.
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Lake San Antonio
Monterey County
San Luis Obispo County
San Antonio
Grimes
Milt
Maxine
Nacimiento Lake
San Luis Obispo
Morro Bay
Shafter
Be er License for Circle K Opposed Here
A petition with forty three signatures objecting to Circle K Corporation obtaining a beer and wine license was presented to Shafter City Council. Opponents cite nearby store alcohol sales and related problems as justification for their stance. Continued on Page 5.
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Shafter
Circle K Corporation
Circle K
Shafter Avenue
Orange Avenue
Elva Henes
Shafter Week Sees 86 High and 43 Nightly in Summer Heat
A Shafter weather summary shows daytime highs near 86 and overnight lows around 43 for the week ending Monday. Rain was minimal with a trace not reaching the USDA Cotton Research Station nearby, despite nearby showers Friday.
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Shafter
Usda Cotton Research Station
Car Fire Causes Minor Damage in Shafter Local Incident
Ten volunteers from the Shafter Fire Department fought an automobile fire last Wednesday before 7 p.m. Two units and three men from the County Fire department assisted. The blaze damaged Rene Lopez's car at 499 West Lerdo, caused by engine backfire through an unfiltered carburetor. Estimated damage set at $25.
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Shafter
Rene Lopez
West Lerdo
Youth Arrested After Assault on Shafter Woman
A 16 year old boy was arrested by the Sheriff’s Department last Friday for assaulting a 23 year old Shafter woman. She reported being accosted at 8:45 p.m. and forced into a vacant house on Park Lane after a window was broken to gain entry. The suspect was arrested shortly afterward. The sheriff’s report also notes two burglaries in Shafter area last week.
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Sheriff’s Department
Shafter
Park Lane
Rodriguez Beer Parlor
Manuel Street
Felix Reyes
Stanislaus
Gary Lee Fleming
Madrons Union
Monkey that Bit Child is Hunted Here
Mrs. Odette King reports a monkey bit and clawed her child on the face and back, owner unknown and the child may need rabies shots. Police investigated two deaths later ruled natural by county coroners. neighbor finds a residence quiet at Leota Adams home, Thursday scene led to an investigation.
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Odette King
Shaw
Leota Adams
Manuel
Nixon
O’brien
Miss Shafter to Be Named Friday Night
Miss Shafter will be selected Friday at 8 p.m. in the Shafter High School auditorium as part of this year’s Potato and Cotton Festival. Carla Ab sher, Susan Franklin, Kim Handel, Jacque Jansen, Ellen Sill, Jenee Tadevich, Becky Witcher and Brenda Whitt are candidates. Fringe events include a poster contest with five divisions and a booster club barbecue on May 5.
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Shafter
Shafter High School
Carla Absher
Janee Tadevich
Ellen Sill
Jacque Janzen
Becky Witcher
Kim Handel
Mary Nixon
Susan Franklin
Brenda Whitt
Miss Shafter
Ben Grundy
Jenee Tadevich
Bob Bann
Ed Bender
Grundy
Stringham Park
Pat Richandean
Marilyn Gladden
Herb Howell
Grady Bartlett
Bakersfie Los Angeles
Santa Barbara
Bakersfield
Kanikkeberg Assigned Foothill Principal in Bakersfield
Dr. Kanikkeberg, Shafter High School principal for four years, is promoted to lead Foothill High School in Bakersfield effective July 1. He will replace retiring Arthur H. Johnson as the district seeks a Shafter replacement and invites district administrators to apply.
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Jordan Kanikkeberg
Shafter High School
Foothill High School
Bakersfield
Kanikkeberg
Shafter
Foothill
Arthur H
North High
World Traveler Leota Adams Dies at Home
Leota Adams 70 of 327 Manuel St Shafter died at home Friday April 12. Memorial services were held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Mennonite Brethren Church Shafter with Rev Raymond McElroy Rev Bill Beck and Rev Kenneth Adams officiating. She moved to Kern County in 1946 and lived in Shafter 12 years taught school and supported many charities. Survivors include her father Stephen Buckingham Fresno son Richard Adams Caruthers daughter Katherine Jean Mulray Moraga and four grandchildren. Internment was at Shafter Memorial Park. Memorial gifts may go to United Methodist Church of Shafter building fund.
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Mennonite Brethren Church
Shafter
Leota Adams
Manuel St
Raymond McElroy
United Methodist Church of
Bill Beck
Kenneth Adams
Methodist W.S.C.5
Business and
Professional Women’s Club
China Town
San Francisco
Easter Plans At Shafter Churches Attract Big Crowds
Holy Week events build to Easter services across Shafter with Maundy Thursday and Good Friday observances. The Mennonite Brethren will stage The Holy City at 7 p.m. and several churches plan sunrise or multi service Easter programs led by local pastors and choirs.
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Shafter
Holy City
Ministerial Association
David Woodworth
Mennonite Brethren
Ofter
Wasco
Stringham Park
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Ing Offee
Emil
Jack
Laura
Maxine Grimes
Shafter Press Society Near
Sir
Minnesota Lakes
Midwest
California
Lake Isabella
Lake Success
Detroit Lakes
Rainy River
Minnesota
Fargo
N. Dak
Port Hueneme
Simi Valley
Iin
Jordon Kanikkeberg
Church of Christ
Minter Ave
Homer L. Gifford
Church of God
Richland
Fred Whited
First Baptist Church
Pine St
Edward Rhoades
Rhoades
Christ
Shafter Missionary Baptist
North Shafter Ave
Fred Branscum
Branscum
Jesus
Ebenezer Reformed Church
James Street
Calvin Stuebbe
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