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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1966
Page
6
Fragmentary text references a school event at Richland and mentions J Peery and deceased individuals Ver a James Reily and Clar- in incomplete form.
A noted reunion event gathers many class members and spouses from Bakersfield Shafter Wasco and surrounding areas. Prizes are awarded to Irvin Starrh Gideon Mettler Lenora Presziler and E J Peery. A class photo is taken marking the third gathering since graduation with plans for the next reunion led by Johnny Penner and Vernon Hughes.
Maple School displays by Jake Kliewer highlight student artworks in the cafetorium. Principal details include a school art contest not entering the county festival and ribbons awarded across grades with numerous student names and awards. Open house scheduled for Thursday evening, April 28.
The board discussed boring under Main Santa Fe tracks at Euclid avenue and Central Valley Highway tying into the Santa Fe tract water lines. Two new fire hydrants were installed in the Santa Fe tract and an altitude valve installed in the tower awaiting connections to boost pressures. District officials noted upcoming travel for utility business and a joint move with the City Council to construct curbs at the Corporation yard.
California Highway Patrol will begin a new passenger vehicle inspection program on May 1 1966 to check for mechanical defects and verify air pollution control devices if required. Inspections target vehicles stopped for observed violations and cover horn wipers mirrors glass steering brakes tires lights mufflers and smog devices along with license and registration checks. Captain R H Barrett of the Bakersfield Area says the program emphasizes maintenance and is not a substitute for a driver's own maintenance.
El Charaf Shrine Club schedules a dinner dance Friday at Rustigian’s Restaurant Wasco to honor James D. Kenmuir potentate of Al Malaikah Temple Los Angeles. Also attending will be Al Malaikah officers and their ladies. Tickets from Al Finkben er Shafter at 746-2001. Report by Howett Smothers president.
A column reviews political fundraising, polls and the influence of pollsters on campaigns. It cites a California Field Research poll ranking Mayor Yorty against Brown Reagan and Christopher, notes Yorty’s higher enthusiasm, and critiques misdirection in campaign spending. The piece also previews Marguerite Higgins' book Our Viet Nam Nightmare and its claims about Thich Tri Quang and U.S. policy in South Vietnam.
The Shafter Woman's Club will install officers for the coming year at a noon luncheon in Bakersfield at the Holiday Inn off Highway 99 on Wednesday May 4. Mrs. Melvin Parrett is the chairman. Hostesses will be Mrs. Art Brownell, Mr. Arnold Koehn and Mr. Phil Ohanneson.
Ten artists will show paintings during the Centennial Art Festival May 21 to 29 at the Civic Auditorium in Bakersfield. Lionel Rodriguez Ty Pozn ot Laura Hare Janet Kennath Hazel Frizzell Dincie Wilson Connie Mills Dottie Boyd Ruth Stover and Lee Payne are listed among participants.
Duplicate bridge begins Saturday April 30 at 7 30 p m at the El Teform Hotel. Dee Bee Contract Bridge Studio under Darlene Barnes directs the event. Sanctioned by the American Contract Bridge League with master point and fractional point games monthly. Call Mrs Barnes at 324 3914 or 322 3346 for participation.
Industrial development expert Darfiel Daggett of Southern Pacific will discuss Programs For Payroll Development at a California State Chamber of Commerce conference in Bakersfield. The event starts at 9 30 a m Thursday April 28 with a luncheon and morning program on economic development featuring William Siden of Pacific Gas & Electric Robert Hicks of Walt Disney Productions and Loran Vanderlip of the California State Chamber of Commerce among others. The conference includes an afternoon workshop and is open to the public.
Janice Smith, daughter of Mr and Mrs Smith of Maple, marked her ninth birthday with a party after school on Tuesday. Ten guests enjoyed games and prizes won by Debbie Neufeld Julie Frantz and Iriguez. Each child received a candy fan ball and a decorated cake with ballerina dolls. Punch was served.
A fragmented note discusses seven flood valves that resist rust and do not leak, claiming rubberized packing prevents snow buildup and corrosion, though details are unclear.
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