Shafter Chamber Backs Water Agency Zones of Benefit
The Shafter Chamber reaffirms support for Kern County Water Agency on zones of benefit and charges for Feather River water. City Council backs agency stance. residents argue Shafter-Wasco district already funds water. Hearing set September 9 in Bakersfield with counsel for federal districts expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Kern County Water Agency
Shafter- Wasco
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
Bakersfield
Shafter City
Shafter-Wasco
Feather River
Frank Wisner
Shafter-Wascoveyrd
Williams to Speak in Shafter on Farming Issues
James E. Williams of Porterville, candidate for Congress from the 18th District, will appear at Memorial Hall in Shafter on Friday September 4 at 7 30 p m. He invites farmers to attend for a discussion on farm problems with a brief speech followed by a Q A session focused on farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Williams
Porterville
Memorial Hall
Shafter
Williams
Wiliams
Frankly Speaking: Beach Trip and Key Mixup
Frank Wisner reports a weekend trip to Morro Bay where a trailer key mishap nearly aborted the outing. Bob and his wife forgot the trailer key but pressed on, consulting the trailer court manager who produced a box of keys and helped locate a working one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Morro Bay
Blackwell's Corners
AFS Student Marlove Quadros Arrives in Shafter
Marlove de Araujo Quadros of Salvador Brazil arrives in Los Angeles to begin her exchange year as the Shafter High AFS student. She will live with the Kenneth Wegis family in Buttonwillow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlove de Araujo Quadros
Salvador
Brazil
Shafter High School
Los Angeles
Kenneth Wegis
Buttonwillow
Marlowe
Mrs. Wegis
Patti
Ricky
Shafter High
Bass Lake
San Francisco
Wegis
AFS
Arthur Craig
Shafter
Shafter Afs
Marlove
Shafter to Host Pump Lift Inspection by Hanford Engineer
Arthur Dorman, an engineer from Hanford, will visit Shafter on Thursday to inspect the Tulare Street sewage pump and advise on future municipal needs. The Shafter Public Utility District met Monday to review water demand, noting 30 million gallons daily, a drop from potato harvest peaks, and ordered a water-use survey. The board also moved 50 000 into a high rate interest account and sought efficiency in pools and coolers with circulating pumps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Dorman
Hanford
Shafter
Tulare Street
Containerized Garbage Units Sell Campaign Gains Momentum
The public works chief told the City Council he is winning support to sell containerized garbage units to local businesses. The city plans to buy a new garbage truck compatible with containers to cut handling costs and improve sanitation. A charging method for businesses is being developed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dent of Public Works
Monnday
Chamber Discusses Problems at Tuesday Meeting
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce covered routine items including increased Christmas decorations and the teacher luncheon, with sponsorship to continue for the Qu Club. They planned a letter backing the Kern County Water Agency on zones of benefit and discussed Kernview Hospital in Bakersfield and a possible Shafter hospital proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Qu Club
Kern County Water Agency
Shafter
Bob Bann
Kernview Hospital
Bakersfield
Pat Kelly
Kern View Hospital
Clara Schnidt
Council discusses Zoning Enforcement and actions in Shafter
The regular council meeting examined zoning ordinance enforcement with citizen complaints guiding first steps by Al Mortimore. If needed, cases may go to police after citation warrants. Wayne Wood urged a clear compliance policy.
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Shafter
Police Department
Wayne Wood
Planning Commission
al Mortimore
City Aty
Mortimore Ao
James Street
Central Valley Way
Santa Fe Ool
Richland
Santa Fe
Kern County Library
Chamber of Com
Registration for Students New to Area at Shafter High
Registration for new students in the Shafter High School area for fall semester is set for August 31 and September 1. Counselors will assist from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Returning students may confirm schedules. schedules will be mailed mid August based on pre-registration. Enrollment is expected to rise to about 968 by October 31.
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Shafter High School
Arthur H. Johnson
Johnson
State Department of Education
Veterans Auxiliary Brings Bingo Fun to Fresno Hearts
Members of the Leslie L. Robinson Post 213 American Legion and its Auxiliary traveled to Fresno on Wednesday evening to host a bingo party for disabled veterans. Passengers included Mr and Mrs Floyd Heinlein Grace Cox Irene Hackleman Evelyn Scott Mr and Mrs Blackie Mc Coy J T Everetts Danny Hetherington Grady Bartlet and Mr Teague.
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Leslie
Reckless Driving Charged in Shafter Case
Dennis L. Brooks was reported to Shafter police on reckless driving charges. He was arrested August 23 and fined $56 in Shafter justice court on reckless driving and minor consuming charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis L. Brooks
Shafter
Shafter Justice Court
Adventists Plan To Dedicate Church and Celebrate 50th Year
The Shafter Seventh-day Adventists plan a church dedication and 50th anniversary celebration starting Friday night September 4 continuing through Saturday with guest speakers and music by former members. The 1914 charter group grew into a congregation by 1921 on Lerdo and Munzer Avenues with eighteen members.
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Shafter
C. C. Duerksen
Sarah
P. J.) Buller
J. C. Duerksen
Vista
Henry Heinrich
P. J. Buller
Maple School
Lerdo
Palm Avenue
Wasco
Richland
Denighway
Middle West
Dakotas
Shafter and
Munzer Avenues
Rio Bravo Plans September 8 Start For School Year
Rio Bravo Union School District announces opening day September 8 with 150 students expected. Bus schedules and lunch served in cafeteria on day one with student meals at 20 cents. First teachers meeting set for September 3 at 9 a.m. PTA hosts luncheon for faculty.
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Rio Bravo
Frank H. O'Neill
Rio Bravo Union
PTA
William E. Benton
One
Jeanette Clark
Max Whisler
Graham Lovelace
Beth Curtis
Eleanor Cortopassi
Esther Newbury
Rose Hemsforth
Annette Nancy
Susan Giese
Rio Bravo Union School District
Robert Haag
Paul I Enns
LeRoy Janzen
William Carpenter
Citizenship ceremony held for 37 petitioners in Kern County
John David Harding of 236 Grant Street Shafter was among 37 petitioners admitted to U S citizenship in a Wednesday ceremony, August 19, in Superior Court with Judge Roy J Gargano presiding. The Kern County Bar Association sponsored the naturalization proceedings.
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John David Harding
Grant Street
Shafter
United States
Superior Court
Roy J. Gargano
Kern County Bar Association
Sign Not Replaced on West Lerdo Near Shafter
Cliff Ratzlaff reports the center of population sign for California remains down and not re erected on West Lerdo near Shafter. The Board of Trade is expected to address the issue soon after the sign was found down in a field near Wasco with no reasons given.
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William Steinborn
Lerdo and
Poplar
Peter A. Nachtigal
Cliff Ratzlaff
California
West Lerdo
Shafter
Board of Trade
Wasco
Pioneer J M Mouser Dies in Shafter Obituary
J M Mouser a longtime Shafter resident and pioneer died at 67 after farming locally from 1931 to 1956 and with his sons until his passing. He helped found Sunny Crest Childrens Home and served in Southern Baptist and Masonic circles. burial at Shafter Cemetery planned with services at the local church.
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Shafter
J. M
Marvin) Mouser
Mr. Mouser
California
Buel
Jess
Southern Baptist Church
Wasco
Bakersfield
Mouser
Columbus
Sunny Crest
Sarah Mouser
Stigler
Oklahoma
Averil
Hugh
Riverdale
Rachel Conkling
Petaluma
Helen Lightfoot
San Rafael
Clarice Young
Nadine Mansfield
Arvin
W. H. Mouser
Ted Mouser
Agnes West
Minnie Butler
Beulah Evans
Sam Wilcoxon
Dexter Ogan
Council Discusses Delinquent City License Accounts
City Council reviewed license collections led by Clerk Bill Johnston. Through July 1, 1964, 324 accounts were billed and 236 firms paid. 77 accounts remained delinquent, many from out of town contractors, with several firms likely out of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Johnston
Teny
Bill Jeline
Cornell
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Weston Futrell
Paul Hoffmann
Bruce Crawford
By Frank Wisner
Wimpy Bender
Kiwanis Club
the Colvard's
Supreme Court
Marlove Quadros
Feather
Shafter Kiwanis Club
Edwin
Wimpey) Bender
Bender
Fire Department
Council
M. M. Kay
Mrs. Buller
Kay
Peter Earl Nightingale
Peter A. Nachtigall
Marvin
Mouser Shafter Pioneer Digs
J. M. Mouser
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