Richland School Announces Opening Day Plans
Superintendent Bruce M Crawford announced opening day for Richland School on Tuesday September 8 at 8 a m First grade entrants must show immunization evidence Registration not needed for students who attended Richland last year Room assignments are posted on classroom doors and bulletin boards Parents with registration problems should contact the principal's office at Pioneer 6 4937 for Primary and 6 4924 for Intermediate or Upper Grade Schools
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Bruce M. Crawford
Richland
Grede
Pioneer
Frankly Speaking. Congress over apportionment sparks debate
The column discusses Congress opposing legislative apportionment as a check on the Court, noting potential clashes yet deeming them necessary for balance. It critiques subscription TV while remarking on farmers and public belief aspects amid political talk. The writer mentions carpetbaggers and political commentary.
Plaque Dedication for Stringham Memorial Hails Sept 23
The Stringham Memorial committee plans a public dedication of a memorial plaque facing the street. Paul Hoffmann outlined the plan and noted the date will be set for September 23 to maximize attendance.
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Paul Hoffmann
Stringham Memorial Committee
Visitors and Family News From Shafter and Nearby Areas
Mr and Mrs Charles Schavrien of Hawaii visit Mrs Schavrien s parents the John Enns Mrs Schavrien formerly Marlene Enns arrived home last Wednesday and plan to leave Friday Marlene enjoys visiting friends and her husband an only child is meeting new relatives Tommy and Donny Firkens visit Sacramento at Sally Ann and Bob Holmes Jr s home Pamela Pitts visits Lake Tahoe with cousin Elaine Neudeck their trip covered Canada Idaho and other states Dr H B Cooper former director at New Mexico University bacterial blight program now researcher at U S Cotton Research Station Shafter Cooper holds degrees from New Mexico State University Colorado State University and University of Wisconsin Mr and Mrs Frank Wisner s daughter Francine Gallana and children Scotty Gailane and Webaneaan will travel from Redondo Beach to Shafter for a few days Visiting Jack Packard's.
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Charles Schavrien
Hawaii
Tommy
Donny Firkens
Charles Firkens
Sacramento
Sally Ann
Bob Holmes, Jr
H. B. Cooper
New Mexico University
U. S. Cotton Research Station
Shafter
Doctor Cooper
New Mexico State University
Colorado State University
University of Wisconsin
Frank Wisner
Francine Gallana
Scotty
Gailane Sala Tebin
Redondo Beach
Bail Bond Set for Driver Charged in Shafter Court
B. A. Barnes of 608 Central Avenue posted bail of 51 dollars to appear in Shafter justice court on September 4 for driving with a suspended or revoked license and failure to appear.
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B. A. Barnes
Central Avenue
Shafter Justice Court
No Action Taken on Gro Pack Move to Minter Field
A letter to the editor discusses a proposed Gro Pack move to Minter Field employing 80 women for 11 months and potential savings of at least $100,000 annually. The writer hints at family welfare, carrot market opportunities, and notes the author’s own disability and wheelchair use.
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Minter Field
Maple School Tax Vote Boosted by Readers and Patrons
Letter from Mrs. Ned Smith urges board action on establishing enterprise aid. The Maple School District thanks Mr Wisner for coverage and notes a favorable vote on the Maple School Tax raise of 30 cents by patrons on Tuesday August 18.
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Superet Aee Eee
Ned Smith
Terrace Way
Bakersfield
California
Sromtentons
Townsends Welcome Grandson Jeffry Lynn
Roberta Townsends presented a grandson born August 17 weighing 6 lbs 12 oz and 20 inches long, named Jeffry Lynn. Grandparents include Mrs. Danny Marrillo of Bakersfield and Lewis Phillips of Fontana. Carolyn Townsend Barling and Harley Barling Jr. welcomed Nikki Dann on July 25, weighing 6 lbs 14 oz and 19 inches, with sister Sheldon Lea four in May.
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el See
Roberta
Jeffry Lynn
Danny Marrillo
Bakersfield
Lewis Phillips
Fontana
Townsends
Carolyn
Harley Barling, Jr
Wasco
Nikki Dann
Sheldon Lea
Harley Barlings, Sr
Shafter
County water zone plan eyed to credit federal areas
The Kern County Water Agency considers adding the county to a zone of benefit with assessments starting at 25 cents per one hundred dollars and rising to 50 cents in 1978 and 1989. Federal areas like Shafter Wasco are currently excluded by policy. Bakersfield Chamber seeks a State Water Act amendment to remove zone provisions amid strong legislative pressure.
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Brough
Robert Diltz
Shafter- Wasco
Kern County
Gun Stolen From Car Outside Wayne K. Davis Home
Wayne K. Davis reports a gun stolen from his car parked in front of his home on 34 W street, with Shafter police handling the investigation.
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Wayne K. Davis
W Street
Shafter
American Legion Meets Plans For Events In Aug Sept
Members of the American Legion and Auxiliary on Koch road held a short meeting after supper on Aug 18. Grace Cox announced a Fresno Veterans hospital trip Aug 19 for a bingo party. Plans for a Hard Time party on Sept 12 and a 15th District meeting on Sept 20 in Shafter were discussed.
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Oe Hackleman
Koch Road
Grace Cox
Fresno Veterans’ Hospital
American Legion and Auxiliary
Shafter
Veteran’s Memorial Hall
Nora Ockey Visits Cayucos After Family Emergency
Mrs. Nora Ockey spent a busy weekend traveling to Cayucos after guests Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Flynn and son Floyd Jr. arrived. She stayed to help as Hayden Brannen family’s son Steve was injured in a rented bicycle accident while grandson Jim Brannan, stationed on the ship Iwo Jima at Long Beach, returned home with his wife Barbara aiding during his absence.
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Nora Ockey
Floyd Flynn
Floyd, Jr
Cayucos
Hayden Brannens
Haydens
Steve
Jim Brannan
Iwo Jima
Long Beach
Barbara
Elaine Godbey Hosts Birthday Party At Home
Elaine Godbey celebrated her birthday Saturday afternoon at home with cake punch and ice cream. Guests included Wilma Jo Bradshaw Bobbie Carol Godbey Brenda Hearn Penny Packard and Charlotte Millard from Shafter and assistor Mrs Bill Carter of Bakersfield.
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Than Godbey
Bill Carter
Bakersfield
Mrs. Godbey
Wilma Jo Bradshaw
Bobbie Carol Godbey
Brenda Hearn
Penny Packard
Charlotte Millard
Shafter
Mennonite College Party Hosts Notable Engagement
A Mennonite youth party for college students featured homemade ice cream and refreshments. Host couples were Ruben Sperling John Balzer Sam Becker and Frank Johnson. About 35 collegians attended along with Ron Seibel Karis and Rev Henry Dick. the engagement of Miss Laurie Kroeker to Mike Becker was announced.
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Ruben Sperling
John Balzer
Sam Becker
Frank Johnson
Ron Seibel
Karis
Henry Dick
Laurie Kroeker
Mike Becker
Seibels Return To Studies At MB Seminary
Mr and Mrs Ron Seibel and daughter Karis depart Shafter after summer as student pastor to resume studies at Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary in Fresno They will visit Ron's parents in Denver and her parents in Dakota before Omaha visit and their August 30 wedding anniversary.
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Ron Seibel
Karis
Mennonite Brethern Biblical Seminary
Fresno
Shafter
Shafter Church
Denver
Ron
Herbert Seibel
McClusky
N. D
Mike Dockter
Dakota
Seibels
Omaha
Two Women Arrested for Shoplifting in Shafter Store
Two women were arrested for shoplifting in a Shafter store on August 21 at 1 25 p.m. They were released on bail of 276 dollars each to appear in Shafter justice court on August 31.
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Shafter
Shafter Justice Court
Adventists Plan Dedication Of Shafter Church In 1963
The Shafter Seventh-day Adventist Church completes a 1963 remodel adding Youth Chapel Junior room larger Mother's room library and pastor study. Volunteers finish a new Baptistry and redesigned front. the church plans rededication and welcomes neighbors to Sabbath worship.
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Shafter Seventh-day Adventist Church
Kern Academy
Mrs Neumann Returns From Vacation and Wedding
Mrs Neumann came back from a month long trip visiting relatives in Oklahoma and attended her grandson Howard Neufeld’s wedding in Newton Kansas. Howard is the son of Dr Vernon Neufeld and Mrs Ruth Neumann. The Neufelds once lived in Shafter and Dr Neufeld leads Bethel College in Kansas.
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Carl Neumann
Oklahoma
Howard Neufeld
Newton, Kans
Howard
Vernon Neufeld
Neufelds
Shafter
Neufeld
Ruth Neumann
Bethel College
Kansas
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