Kern County Fair to Spotlight Cotton Capital Theme
Kern County plans a “Cotton Capital of the World” emphasis at the 1964 Kern County Fair with the theme Salutes King Cotton. Sam Smith named chairman of the joint fair and cotton industry committee, Cy Allen coordinates. The exhibit will showcase cotton’s economic role in Kern County across an 800 square foot display in the Albert Goode Auditorium.
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Kern County
Sam Smith
Cy Allen
Smith
United States
Kernity
Albert Goode
Vern Highley
Harlan Stocks
Charles Wicks
Jack Hurt
Bill Griffin
Dick Adams
Shafter
Jack Rimmer
Everett Baker
Hollis Roberts
Submerged Cycle Report and County Fair King Cotton Plans
A cycle was submerged for repairs after two motorcycles were reported stolen from Fred Hutchman’s yard at 259 East Euclid. Police arrested Allen P. Casteel and a juvenile for investigation. Everett Baker announced a $250 per gin unit contribution by Richland Cooperative Gin directors to support the Kern County Fair theme King Cotton, with a giant papier mache cotton stalk at the entrance and a gala week from September 28 to October 4.
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Raenia S
Fred Hutchman
East Euclid
Reservoir
Allen P. Casteel
Shafter
Everett Baker
Richland Cooperative
Kern County
Baker
Hollis Roberts
Fair Board
King Cotton
Nazarene Assembly Set for Modesto May 6 7
The Church of the Nazarene districts will hold their Central California assembly May 6 and 7 at First Nazarene Church in Modesto. Leaders from Shafter plan to attend and delegates will elect district officers. An annual message will be delivered by Rev Eugene Stowe of Fresno. Final plans for the 16th General Assembly in Portland June 18 26 will be discussed.
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Church-of- the Nazarene
California
Nazarene
Modesto
Shafter’s Nazarene Church
Hugh C. Benner
Kansas City
Eugene Stowe
Fresno
Nazarenes
Memorial Coliseum
Portland
Ore
Church of the Nazarene
California Ranks 25th in State School Revenue Share
California places 25th among states for its share of total revenue to public elementary and high schools, signaling lower state support relative to other states and highlighting funding disparities in K-12 education.
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California
Change in procedures for clearing Shafter High absences
W Ray Hearon, director of attendance, announced a new system to clear records for Shafter High students absent from school. When many students are absent at once it should reduce tardiness by ensuring quicker returns to classes. Attendance secretaries will call homes between 8 and 10 am, asking for reasons and reporting back. School numbers are Pioneer 6 4961 and FAirview 5 6697.
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Shafter High
W. Ray Hearon
Hearon
Hearer
Pioneer
Fairview
Farm House Damaged by Fire On Sunday
County Fire department responded to 29820 Riverside on Sunday where a house owned by Kermeth Anderson and rented by Willie Bursey burned. Bursey helped fight the blaze with water until firefighters arrived. Flue is listed as the probable cause.
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Riverside
Kermeth Anderson
Willie Bursey
Bursey
Flue
Lady Lions Club Being Organized Shafter Motel
The Lady Lions Club is being organized after a meeting at the Shafter Motel invited by the Shafter Lions Club. A three member committee led by Troy Hardwick Dave Merkel and Carl Moyer assisted in organizing. Mrs Troy Hardwick was named chairman and Mrs Carl Moyer secretary. Attendees included Mrs George Berkebile Mrs Garold Dean Mrs Billy Gladden Mrs Roy Kerber Mrs Dave Merkel Mrs Carl Moyer Mrs A J Smith and Mrs Lowell Todd.
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Shafter Motel
Shafter Lion’s Club
Troy Hardwick
Dave Merkel
Carl Moyer
Shafter Lions Club
Tom Flanagan
George Berkebile
Garold Dean
Billy Gladden
Roy Kerber
A. J. Smith
Lowell Todd
Message From The Mayor To Shafter Citizens
Harvey Gaede thanks fellow councilmen city clerk city attorney and department heads for their fine work and extends best wishes to newly elected councilmen and his successor as mayor.
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