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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1965
Page
6
Rick E B Penny of the San Francisco regional office describes a plan to build a large new Buttonwillow post office of about 2000 square feet on a 10 000 square foot lot. He argues remodeling is costly and insufficient, and notes space would include parking and modern amenities to serve years ahead.
A fragment notes the Post Office Department and its vital role with a brief mention of commerce in May, reflecting an official emphasis on postal services in that period.
Junior Chamber Pageant opens entry for Kern County contestants 18 to 28. Saturday Feb 26 at Harvey Auditorium announced by Manny Correa executive director. Local winner advances to Miss California Miss America pageant in Santa Cruz with residency and character requirements.
Clay Hale principal of Richland School will be installed as president of the Shafter Kiwanis Club at the evening meeting Monday December 13 at the Shafter Motel. Vernon Ross will become vice president as women are invited to the dinner.
The San Diego Ballet will perform Ischaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite at 8 p.m. December 17 in Bakersfield College Theater as part of the BC Presents series. Star performers Nancy Johnson and Richard Carter head the cast. tickets cost via the college box office, with phone support at 324 5232.
Having Bazaar Bakersfield College Associated Women Students host the first annual International Christmas Bazaar on December 8 and 9 from 8 30 a m to 2 30 p m Library 4 featuring imported items and gifts priced from 1 00 to higher end pieces such as Gatun Pottery British Empire Jewelry Italian Hand Blown Glass Animals Philippine Woodcarvings Spanish Arabesque Jewelry Austrian Woven Pottery and Seeds.
Petroleum by-products appear in about 2,500 daily items across households and industries, highlighting their widespread role in manufacturing and consumer goods.
A family gathering at Kroeker home celebrated a traditional meal with Mr and Mrs Den Neufeld and two children from Maple area. Also present were Mr and Mrs Oliver Unruh and family from Bakersfield, Mr and Mrs LeRoy Janzehi and family, and Mrs Rose Franz with her three younger children from Shafter. A phone call brought news of Miss Sally Franz, a high school graduate in Peat, Tabor, Kan.
More than one third of all highway accidents occur on weekends, highlighting increased risk for drivers and the need for heightened awareness and safety measures during Saturday and Sunday periods.
A luncheon of the Christian Businessmen's Committee will be held at Shafter Veterans Hall on Thursday featuring an evangelist as the guest speaker.
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