UC designated testing agency for Lan Valley cotton district
State Director Charles Paul designates the University of California as official testing agency for Lan Valley one-variety cotton district. The plan, announced by Barney Hillman, outlines breeder screening and regional testing to compare top varieties with Acala, to run three years at multiple sites and involve county farm advisors and growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Paul
University of California
Lana Valley
Barney Hillman
California State Department of Agriculture
USDA
State Department of Agriculture
Hillman
U. C
John Turner
Agronomist
U. S
Kenneth Anderson
Cabot, Ltd
Dick Markarian
Fresno
W. G. Davis
Kingsburg Cotton Oil Company
Ity
The
University
Maurice Peterson
Davis
Merton Love
Hanford
CPCSD
Tom Avent
Fresno Cotton Exchange
Jack Stone
Stratford
Kings County
Kern
Rebon
State tests relation of assessed and market values for school aid
State appraisers begin field work in a statewide equalization program to test how county assessed values compare with market values. The effort aims to ensure counties receive proper state school funds, as aid levels depend on county average values. If averages align with state norms, no changes occur. misalignment could adjust local assessments to fit statewide averages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Equaliation
Lynch
Board of Equalization
English Project Planned at Maple School
Maple Schools superintendent Clyde Johnston and faculty plan an English language enrichment project with local school board approval. They will apply this week for funds under public law 89-10 Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The plan seeks enhanced English instruction and enrichment techniques for students pending grant approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Johnston
Maple School
Wakan Service Award Given to Two Shafter Leaders
The Wakan Service Award honoring five years of membership and outstanding leadership was presented to Mrs. Eugene Guenther and Mrs. Kenneth Handel of Shafter during the Camp Fire officers and directors installation Friday. Handel has six years in Camp Fire Girls roles including Horizon Club advisor and district committee work. Guenther has seven years as Blue Bird leader and Camp Fire guardian among other duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Guenther
Kenneth Handel
Shafter
Handel
Horizon Fie
Blue Rd
Guenther
Camp Fire Guardian
Horizon Club
Aso
Leaders Association
Camp Fire Girls
Don Christensen
Kern County Council of Fire Girls
Do your Christmas Thinking Early Sermon in Wasco
The Rev. Robert Bendick of Trinity Lutheran Church will preach Do your Christmas Thinking Early based on Matthew 3 2 Repeat Repent for the Kingdom of God is near He cautions against the Christmas rush and missing Christ in the season. The Ladies Guild names new officers and plans gift collections for servicemen and The Good Shepherd Home in Terra Bella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bendick
Trinity Luthern Church
Wasco
Jesus
John the Baptist
Bendick
Ey ‘Ladies Guild
Stx
Dorothy Wilkens
Selma
Christian Growth
Clara Appel
Judy Bendick
Gerry Long
Roxanna Ricketts
Ladies Guild
Good Shepherd Home of
West
Terra Bella
Bridal Shower Held for Miss Ann Adams at Bongberg Home
Miss Ann Adams daughter of Mr and Mrs C E Adams who will wed Fred Manke of Modesto on December 18 was feted at a miscellaneous bridal shower Saturday at Dr and Mrs Robert M Bongbergs 381 Father The event featured a pink and white motif with white doves and pink tapers and a serving table hosted by Mrs W E Adams and Mrs Joe Cassady The guest list included Mrs Helen McKinley Mrs Mert Wiedmann Mrs Jim Magquist Mrs Tom Petrie and others from Shafter Bakersfield and San Jose with several unable to attend sending gifts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Adams
C. E. Adams
Union Congregational Church
Fred Manke
Modesto
Robert M. Bongberg
W. E. Adams
Ann
Guymon
Okla
Joe Cassady
Helen’ McKinley
Mert Wiedmann
Jim Magquist
Tom
Neufelds Visit Here During Thanksgiving Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Neufeld with their three sons spent part of Thanksgiving weekend at the home of Mrs. Neufeld’s parents, then returned for a few days. He is a seminary student in Fresno and spoke at a JOY fellowship event. Mrs. Neufeld was a correspondent for the Shafter Press and the family previously lived in the area. The children befriended seminary peers’ children nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Neufeld
Ernest Siemens
Neufeld
Fresno
JOY Fellowship
Mennonite Brethren Church
Maple School
Maple PTA Set December 16 Christmas Program
Maple PTA will meet on December 16 to present the annual school Christmas program coordinated by Miss Carolyn Buxman. The event will include singing and pageantry with many children in costumes. Parents and friends are invited. Maple superintendent Clyde Johnston notes a minimum day on December 21 and full vacation begins December 22, with school resuming January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Pta
Carolyn ‘Buxman
Clyde Johnston
Maple
Shafter Woman's Club Hosts Annual Christmas Tea
The Shafter Woman's Club hosts its annual Christmas tea at Clyde Zachary's home 400 Oak. The event invites members and guests with Christmas season decor and program led by Mrs. Evelyn Agee. Hostess committee includes Mrs. E B Stringham and Mrs. Marshall Unruh. The yearbook date was corrected from December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Woman’s Club
Clyde Zachary
Zachary
E. B. Stringham
Marshall Unruh
Evelyn Agee
June Smith Wins North Kern Title
June Smith wins the North Kern club championship after a 34 hole match halted by darkness on Tuesday, November 30. The finale included 17 and 18th holes with a finish at 2 and 1. Ruth Hoff man beat Barbara Hill 1 up in the second flight. Grace Kaney beat Joyce Hale 1 up in the third flight. Awards will be presented December 9 at Ranch Inn during the Women’s Golf Association Christmas party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shee
Finiehee Mitte
Dupe
Ruth Hoffman
Barbara Hill
Grace Kaney
Joyce Hale
Ranch Inn
Women's Golf Association
Ginger Somers
Helen Ruggenberg
Katy Ogle
Aldeen Benson
Karrs Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary in Torrance
More than 100 well wishers gathered at Moose Hall in Torrance for a surprise anniversary party hosted by the Karrs five sons and their wives and daughter with husband. The couple married November 21, 1940 in Las Vegas. The event featured silver and white decor, a four tier cake with silver leaves, and gifts of silver and crystal including a silver platter engraved with their children’s names. Family friends from the Rosedale area and the Karrs’ parents attended. The couple marked their 25th anniversary and sixth wedding anniversary with the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Moose Hall
Torrance
Karrs
Las Vegas
Karr
Walter Aistrup
James Morrison
Washington
Jess Karr
Michael Karr
Fred Karr
Arthur Wesala
Lomita
Arkansas
Wesala
William Reeves
Rosedale
Roy Rogers
Mel Richards
Grady Cowart
Driver's Right of Way Rule at Intersections
An instructional note states the driver on the right has the right of way at intersections. It emphasizes yielding to the vehicle approaching from the right and proceeding cautiously to prevent collisions.
Highway taxes projected at 1965 motor fuel total
The United States is expected to collect about $4.5 billion in motor fuel taxes in 1965 as lawmakers consider rates and allocations for road funding. The estimate highlights the scale of highway revenue tied to fuel use and policy debates on spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Cotton Wives Luncheon Hosts Cotton Wonderland Fashion Show
Bakersfield California December 2 featured the Cotton Wives of Kern County with Miss Linda Taylor of San Diego and Miss Candus from Buttonwillow as 1966 Cotton Princess contenders. Models displayed Christine's cotton designs while Bunky Valdez provided luncheon and fashion show music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Highley
Ed Neufeld
Leonard Seaton
Paul Coombs
Tom Smith
Sam Sejtz
Melvin Rossi
Tom Akers
Cotton Wives
Kern County
Onie Sanders
Bunky Valdez
Faulty Car Lights Highlighted in Traffic Safety Check
In a recent traffic safety check, drivers faced the most repairs for malfunctioning or misadjusted vehicle lights, indicating headlights and signal lamps were the leading issue among inspected vehicles.
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Shriner
al Finkbeiner
Richard Sawyer
Ronnie Mullenax
Danny Williams
Benny Lankford
Mike Stewart
Mike Judd
John Romillo
Ray Mish
Oy Oe Howard
Robert Bond
Edward Munoz
Ioo Robles
Freddie Garcia
David Mish
Wakan Service
Will
Bongberg
Roger Neufelds
Morning Worship Training Union
Evening Gospel Hour
Family Bible Hour
George Globe
O.A.S. Sioners
O.A.S
Chester Avenue
Leeds
Fairview
18Th & K Sts
June Smith
North Kern
Cotton Wonderland
Bakersfield
Christine's
Sal.Gumarra
Ross Mortensen
Conrad Garner
Hal Aaron
Arnold Kirschenmann
Charles Fanucchi
Jay Waldren
Trinity Lutheran
Robert E. Bendick
Chrysler
Irvin E. Fike, Inc
Central Valley Hwy
Shafter, Calif
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