Three Sites Offered By Kern County Group For State College
The Tri-County Site Committee broadens the shortlist to nine sites with three in Northern Kern County and others at Shafter Airport and Famoso Drag Strip. Delano Chamber leaders say the Northern Kern site would serve Kern Kings and Tulare counties and make the college accessible to all three counties. Civic leaders from Kings and Tulare back broader regional access and invite participation to oppose a Kern-only plan.
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North Kern County Group
Tri-County
Kern County State College
Northern County Committee
Shafter Airport
Famoso Drag Strip
Maynard Hall
Delano District
Cate
Kern County
Hall
Kings
Tulare
Kern County College
Alley Leaf Pile Rules Prompt City Sweepers
Lew Carroll city public works superintendent warns residents to place leaves in containers in the alley as required by ordinance. He notes the sweeper cannot lift leaves piled at curbs and urges proper disposal to avoid service issues.
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Lew Carroll
Carroll
Meeting Dates and Topics Announced by Lichland District Committee
The Lichland District Citizens Committee lists nine meetings with dates February 14 and February 28 and March 7. Topics include Physical Education Psychology Speech Salary Schedules Pupil Teacher Ratios and a Report to Board of Trustees due March 7. Meetings are open to listeners in the teachers' lounge at Richland.
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The
Benefit Program For Scout Troops In Shafter
A benefit program will be held at the Shafter High School Auditorium on Monday December 20 at 8 p m. The Mennonite Brethren Choir will perform a Christmas music program and tickets sold by Scouts will fund needs of each troop.
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Shafter
Richland District Maintains Budgets and Custodian Work
Richland School District faces ongoing maintenance and capital outlay concerns highlighted by Bruce Crawford and Donald Ruggenberg. Dr. Reg Hammond outlined a $25 000 maintenance figure, possible from land sale, and stressed the value of school buildings worth about two and a half million dollars. Kenneth Pipkin detailed summer and school year maintenance, painting cycles, and staffing hours. He noted turf improvements reducing dust and wear, and discussed equipment like automatic sweepers. Pipkin also outlined custodial job qualifications and driver training, linking safety records to careful staff selection.
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Richland
Bruce Crawford
Donald Ruggenberg
Reg Hammond
Richland Citizens Committee
Hammond
Kenneth Pipkin
Pipkin
Shafter
Richland School
Cross Country Team Honored: Lt. Billy Mills Speaker
Lt. Billy Mills, Olympic gold medalist in the 10,000 meters, spoke to a gathering of high school runners, coaches and supporters hosted by the Shafter Kiwanis Club at the Veterans' Hall. He urged dedication to training and family support, and shared insights from his marathon experience, emphasizing perseverance and mental preparation.
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Billy Mills
Tokyo
Shafter Kiwanis Club
Veterans’ Hall
Mills
Marine Corps
Hammons to Be Installed Lodge Master in Wasco
Wasco Masonic Lodge No 583 F&AM holds its 43rd installation Saturday night at the Wasco Masonic Hall. Jack B. Hammons of Shafter will be worshipful master joined by Mickey Hair, Lan nis Cates, James Johnston and others in new posts. Officers and installing team named with ceremonies and program details provided.
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Wasco Masonic Hall
Wasco
Wasco Masonic Lodge No. 583
F&am
W. M. Gist
Jack B. Hammons
Shafter
Mickey C. Hair
Buttonwillow
Lannis J. Cates
James W. Johnston
Clarence A. Campell
Bill Miller
John H. Brown
Frank O. Kavanaugh
Clyde Eugene Stroub
Jack Bayless
Thomas Tucker
Andrew J. Smith
James W. Johnston Jr
A. O. Brooks
Thomas S. Moss
John L. Prusett
Alvin F. Raven
Velma Guenther
Diane
Mary Kay Hammons
Michael Ratzlaff
Larry Zachary
Dottie Boyd
Thelma Brooks
Mary Lois Adams
Frelene Zachary
John Brooks
John Devincenzo
Richland Students Honor Roll Lists November 1965 Names
The Richland School honor roll for the first grading period ending November 5, 1965 includes eighth grade students Kris Albright through Carla Taffera and seventh grade students Joan Ashworth through Jim Voth. Each student earned at least a 3.00 average with no grade below C in any subject.
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Richland School
Kris Albright
Kenneth Allen
Mary Bankston
Bill Bann
Lucy Bergman
Carl Camp
Tommy Garrison
Susan Goehring
Mary Gomez
Walker Heumphreys
Andrea Johnson
Holly Kliewer
Todd Kodet
Frank Martens
Mary Miller
Duane Nelson
Patricia O’brien
Carol Owen
Glen Parrish
Loretta Phillips
Don Stepp
Carla Taffera
Joan Ashworth
Linda Ayers
Ann Christensen
Carolyn Diltz
Iris Flamand
Judy Howard
Scott Larson
Lindale Little
Stella Lopez
Lora Miller
Tim Nations
Margaret Ratzlaff
Sidney Unruh
Jim Voth
Richland Committee studies district problems and meetings
Frank Wisner notes the Richland Citizens Committee conducts thorough study of the school district’s issues. A front page list covers remaining meetings and topics for consideration, inviting listener input if the committee seeks audience contributions.
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Richland Citizens Committee
Shafter Press
Former Shafter Man Arrested in Kelly Burglary
Lee Carol Johnson, 32, of Glendale, arrested Friday night at his home on charges of burglarizing the Pat Kelly residence in Shafter on Sunday November 28. Quick license-number and suspect photo led to swift action by Shafter police. Johnson, freed on bond, faces Superior Court in Bakersfield with a date yet to be set. Mrs Kelly praised Police Chief Hanley Witcher and his department for their cooperation in recovering personal keepsakes and family silverware.
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Lee Carol Johnson
Glendale
H. W. Pat Kelly
Shafter
Mis
Johnson
Bob Nixon
Etter
District Allotted Large Sum Under Education Act of 1965
Richland School District was allotted 53818.71 from the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 for a program serving students not covered by the act. The plan, separate from the North Shafter Labor Camp study hall, aims to reach about 300 children and must avoid current district activities. The board will review and budget the program at a Friday meeting, after transferring 800 to a travel fund and reporting on Head Start funds and expenditures.
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Richland
Ford
North Shafter
Farmer argues 160-acre limit outdated in mechanized era
Brawley farmer Robert C. Brown cites the cost of tractors harvesters and multiple 8 the field sizes to claim the 160 acre Reclamation Act limit is outdated. He notes Imperial Valley farms average 932 acres and a UC study finds cost advantages up to 1500 to 2000 acres. Brown belongs to Imperial Resources Associates opposing Interior Department rules from 1964.
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Brawley
Robert C. Brown
Agricultural College
Brown
Council of California Growers
Imperial Valley
University of California
Imperial Resources Associates
Department of Interior
Cold and Foggy Weather at Shafter Cotton Station
Low temperatures persisted in Shafter for a week with readings from 37 to 48 degrees. Overcast skies hid the sun under fog, and the Cotton Station recorded the daily highs and lows as listed.
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Shafter
Curbs and Gutters Being Installed
Curbs and gutters are being installed in the project area. Work includes new curbs and black stepping features along the street to improve drainage and access.
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San Joaquin River
Antioch
T. N. Baker
al Thompson
Hammons
Frank Wisner
Shriners
Washington, D.C
Cerritos
Boise Boys
Bern County
Pree Libraime
Kelly
Supt
Crawford
Reg. Hammond
Citizens Committee
Petite Bezaar
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Nate On Kelly
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