Farm Adviser Resigns to Join Machinery Firm
William N King resigns from the University of California Extension Service to join Machinery Corporation in Jose as a new produce de engineer. John Hoyt says no replacement named yet. Bakersfield to host flat track motorcycle racing led by Spud Simkins on August 10 with top riders like Johnny Gibson. Races start 8:30 p.m.. entries flood the track office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William’ N. “King
University of California Extension Service
The
Machinery Corporation
Jose
Kern County
John Hoyt
Bakersfield
Spud Simkins
Johnny Gibson
Duarte
Gibson
Pacific Coast
Fair Manager Preview Highlights Strong Exhibits and Trade
The opening night program at the fair near the Howard K. Dickson pavilion notes Ringling Bros. acts may travel to Bakersfield. Commercial exhibitors show growing interest with faster space sales and plans for prominent displays. More giveaways and customer reaction sampling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard K. Dickson
Bakersfield
Ringling Bros. Circus
Kern County
Kendrick Family Public Service and Education Roles
Ken Kendrick has long served in scouting and community fairs as well as school curriculum committees from eleven through junior college. In Washington he helped introduce a parent conference program that became district policy. He is married with four children. his wife is a certified public health nurse and county public health director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendrick
Washington
Richland
Couple Ogle Take Two Week Santa Cruz Vacation
Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Ogle spent a two week vacation in Santa Cruz. They also toured northern California visiting Clear Lake and other points of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck Ogle
Santa Cruz
California
Clear Lake
Chairman Named For Potato Bowl Returns to Lead Kern County Classic
Ernest Hunter was named general chairman of the Kern County Shrine Club Potato Bowl game by Shrine Club president Ken Lewis. Hunter aims to complete the game board of management headed by Ed Simonsen of Bakersfield College and plans a formal session soon to map plans for the December 7 classic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Hunter
Ken Lewis
Shrine Club
Hunter
Game Board of Management
Ed. Simonsen
Bakersfield College
Shafter Students Urged to File FSC Applications Now
Shafter high school graduates and other students planning to attend Fresno State College for the first time this fall are urged to file admission applications. Applications and transcripts must be turned in by August 19. More than 1,200 new students have been accepted, including about 700 freshmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High School
Fresno State College
Leo Wolfson
FSC
Shaw Avenue
Harry Earl Jones
Radishes Through Time From Greece To American Gardens
The radish named from Greek raphanos and Latin radix traces its origins to the orient and Asia. Greeks and Romans popularized it, with Germans and English later expanding cultivation. Japanese pickling adds color and odor, while some varieties are grown for oil or edible tops. In the U S, radish varieties include white red and black Spanish with winter storage. Students seeking early counseling should contact Hedley Stacey for an appointment.
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Orient
Asia
Europe
America
India
Gloeckler Family Returns From Two Week California Vacation
Mr and Mrs Jim Gloeckler and their children Beverly Barbara and Bobby returned to Shafter after a two week trip to Avila and June Lake. The family reports a pleasant vacation with cool agreeable weather throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Gloeckler
Beverly
Barbara
Bobby
Shafter
Avila
June Lake
SWID Seeks Water Relief Through Friant Kern Conversion
Diltz says significant water level improvements hinge on converting many pumping plants to Friant Kern water. If feasible, operation reduction could yield major gains in supply and system efficiency next year.
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Diltz
Buttonwillow Man Serves in Germany
Specialist Third Class Dolph M. Snyder Jr whose parents live in Buttonwillow California is a member of the airborne infantry battalion in Germany. He entered the Army in March 1955 and received basic training at Fort Carson Colorado arriving in Europe in March 1956. Mr and Mrs Bob Tatum with daughters vacationing at Fort Bragg California will visit nephews Larry Mouser and Marshall Smith who are at Fort Bragg with the armed services. Bob Cloud has returned to Shafter after a two week vacation in Mexico City area. Mr and Mrs R B McClain spent a few days recently at Del Monte Lodge Pebble Beach.
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Dolph M. Snyder, Jr
Buttonwillow
Calif
Germany
Snyder
Fort Carson
Colo
Europe
Bob Tatum
Sandra
Beverley
Irma
Janice
Fort Bragg
California
Larry Mouser
Marshall Smith
Armed Services
Bob Cloud
Shafter
Mexico City
R. B. McClain
del Monte Lodge
Pebble Beach
Corpsmen Face All Stars in County Park Exhibition
Shafter Corpsmen top the final league standings with 12 wins and 2 losses while Wasco Merchants and East Bakersfield trail. Giants and Old River Lamont post strong records. The county parks department announces the Saturday August 17 game at Sam Lynn, directed by Herbert J. Evans.
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Los Angeles County All Stars
Sam Lynn
Herbert J. Evans
County Parks and Recreation Department
Shafter Corpsmen
Bear Cubs i
Wasco Merchants
Giants
Old River-Lamont
Bakersfield
McFarland
South
Mare
Lou Bridges
Shafter
Wasco
Sam Lynn Park
Minter Field Reactivation Promises Community Boom
Community reaction favors Minter Field reactivation with balanced new jobs and workers. It is not an air field causing noise, and the event is expected to boost the local economy. Congratulations to Lou Bridges and the Shafter Corps for winning Kern County baseball titles with playoff dates noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minter Field
Sisson Named New Sales Manager for Oldsmobile Agency
Bakersfield man Bob Sisson is named sales manager for the new Oldsmobile division of Richland Chevrolet in Shafter. Ray Duerksen announces the franchise acquisition from Lewis J. Woodard. Sisson plans to move with his wife and daughter Gail. He previously worked five years as an insecticide and fertilizer agent in Shafter and ran a local dance band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Sisson
Bakersfield
Oldsmobile
Richland Chevrolet
Ray Duerksen
The
Pany
Lewis J. Woodard
Sisson
Shafter
Johnnie
Gail
Big Flower Show Featured at Kern County Fair 1957
The floriculture division of the 1957 Kern County Fair will showcase vast exhibits including blossoms, garden displays, potted plants, roses, cut flowers, cacti, and flowering shrubs. A large tent will house the display during Fair week, September 23 to 29, with resting benches in the Big Top. Entry deadlines are September 10 for planted gardens and arrangements, September 24 at 7 a.m. for roses and cut flowers, and September 27 at 7 a.m. for dahlias. no entry fee applies and cash awards will be given for first to third place.
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Kesn County
Ann Oglesby
Floriculture
Myrtie—Wilson
Co. of
Scout Troop 959 Camp Kern Trip Highlights Achievements
Fourteen Scouts from Troop 959 Shafter plus three leaders spent July 27 to August 3 at Camp Kern Huntington Lake. Seven earned Blue Swimmer status, four earned First Aid, and others advanced in the First Class rank. Notable feats include Morse Code completion by Teddy Garrison and a playful wager with Asst. Director Cliff Gaynard. Families visited, and future events include a family swim party and a Bishop weekend outing with Indian dances and camp films.
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Shafter
Jim Wilkerson
Russell Hamman
Ralph Baehr
Camp Kern
Huntington Lake
Gary Frizzell
Billy Sowder
Russ Hammon
Larry Fenderson
Jon Wesley
Teddy Garrison
Asst
Cliff Gaynard
Gaynard
Hine Familes
Fenderson
Hamman
Wilkerson
Bishop
Jim Lowe
Army Sends Nixon to Post in Hawaii
Army private Harold Nixon Jr., 18, arrives in Hawaii for duty with the 25th Infantry Division. He was last at Fort Gordon Georgia and serves as a switchboard operator in Company B of the 125th Signal Battalion after basic training at Fort Lewis Washington.
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ARMY
Nixon
Hawaii
Harold Nixon, Jr
Shafter
25Th Infantry Division
Fort Gordon
125Th Signal Battalion
Shafter High School
Fort Lewis, Wash
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Ed Clendennen
CinemaScope
Warner Bros
Randolph Scott
Ines
Angie Dickinson
Wames Stewart
Lem Ferrer
Paris
Darryl F. Zanuck
Atec Wenge
Luke
Potato Bowl
Hedley Stacey
Clearante Wette of
Ctas le
Burnett
James St
Pioneer
Shafter-Wasco
Bible Fellowship Hour
DR. T. Myron Webb
Rev
Mel Krug
Shatter First Baptist Church
Coa
Kern County Fair
Scout Troop
Women Club of
Bakersfield Garden Club
Central Valley Dahlia Society
Bakersfield Woman's Club
Community Club
Lou
Pherdaey
Central Pharmacy
Central Ave
Cornet
Swift
Cé&H
del Haven
Oleo
Bob,tatum
Central Valley Hwy
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