Arson Suspected In Fire At Richland School
Investigation of last Wednesday night’s fire at Richland school declares probable arson. Chief Russ Johnson led the probe with Leon of the county office and Edwin Bender of the city department, sending samples to the crime lab for further analysis. Witnesses and officials describe the storage room as the fire origin, with inflammable cleaning liquid and scattered papers.
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Richland School
Russ Johnson
Kern County Fire Preventioning
Leon
Edwin Bender
Benny Goossen
City Council to Hear Fire Ordinance Bids Next Monday
The Shafter City Council, in its December 14 session, will hold a 7:30 p m hearing on adopting a proposed fire ordinance and consider bids for a new garbage truck and packer. The measure would enact a Fire Prevention Code 1960 edition and create a city Fire Prevention Bureau with changes to building construction and fire safety zones.
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National Board of Fire For Writers
Bureau of Fire Prevention
Shafter
Crawford Elected President of Richland Chamber of Commerce
Bruce Crawford superintendent of the Richland School district was elected president of the Shafter Chamber at the organizational meeting in the Richland Library. H. W. Pat Kelly serves another term as secretary and Bill Hildebrand is vice president with Weston Futrell as treasurer. Installation and banquet are set for Thursday January 14 at the Richland Cafeteria with Story Gange of Lindsay as speaker. The man of the year will be announced at the event.
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Bruce Crawford
Richland
Shafter Chamber of
Richland Library
Crawford
H. W. Pat Kelly
Bill Hildebrand
Weston Futrell
Treasure
Story Gange of
Lindsay
Shafter Chambers of Commerce
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Ars Weston Futrell
BJ Hildebrand
Break Antennas On Parked Autos At Pentecostal Church
Several cars at the Pentecostal Church were found with antennas broken last Thursday evening. Reported by Jim Ball, Harvey Daniels, Frances Ray Fortenberry, John Hendrix, Ronnie Smith and Artie Mix. Juvenile delinquents are suspected but no evidence points to any individual.
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Pentecostal Church
Jim Ball
Harvey Daniels
Frances Ray Fortenberry
John Hendrix
Ronnie Smith
Artie Mix
Christmas Baskets Prepared in Shafter
Shafter Christmas Basket Committee met at the Legion Hall due to a fire at Richland School. Members included Jack Janzen and local service clubs. Em H. Mettler and Sons will donate potatoes and packing boxes. Delivery is set for December 24 with help needed for packing on December 23.
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Shafter
Legion Hall
Richland School
Jack Janzen
American Legion
Marks
Russell Paul
Shafter Woman’s Club
Audrey Leigh Wisner
Chamber of Commerce
Evelyn Agee
Business and
Ben Grundy
Kiwanis Club
Em H. Mettler
A&w
F. R. Nottingham
Delta Theta Tau
Richland
Richland Teachers Club
Reg Hammond
Weston Futrell
Shafter Chamber Holds Final Year Meeting and Plans Events
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce Board met at the Shafter Motel for its final year session. They canceled the December 22 regular meeting due to holidays and announced the annual Christmas party for December 12 at James and Central with Santa Claus.
Richland School Board Declares Emergency After Fire
In a special meeting the Richland School Board declared a state of emergency due to a Wednesday night fire. The blaze damaged the district offices and storage, with no records lost though some items were harmed by smoke. Insurance will remodel a building on site for staff use. total damage undetermined, inventories at $15000, two adjusters to handle claims, and replacement purchases authorized. Neighboring districts and the City of Shafter offered assistance.
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Richland School Board
Reg Hammond
Delois Witcher
Marge Hammond
Agnes Theuer
Bruce Crawford
Crawford
Shafter
Clothing Stolen From Home of Bill Porter
Bill Porter reports clothing taken from his apartment at 528 Munzer while he was away. Porter notified Shafter police on Saturday.
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Bill Porter
Munzer
Porter
Shafter
Traditional Christmas Program At Shafter High Dec 15
The Shafter High School Teacher Association presents a traditional Christmas program on Tuesday December 15 at 7 30 pm in the school auditorium. Frank Johnson PTA president announces the event with music instructor Vern and drama teacher Charles Van Blair. The one act play The Stranger features a New England family aided by a visitor. The program includes songs What Child Is This and Ring Christmas Bells among others with a girls chorus and occasional orchestra. Admission is free and a large attendance is hoped for.
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Shafter High School
Frank Johnson
Vern
Charles van Blair
New England
Santa Claus
Herald Angels
Bethlehem
PTA
Bishop's Company Plans Ibsen Play at Union Church
The Bishop's Company of Burbank California presents Henrik Ibsen's Enemy of the People at Union Congregational Church on Sunday December 13 at 7 30 p m. Sponsored jointly by the Congregational and St Mark's Episcopal churches the group formed in 1952 in Los Angeles to pursue drama in the church. A year ago they staged Saint Joan at the Congregational Church in Shafter to strong reception. Everyone is invited and donation cards are available with an offering after the show.
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Bishop’s Company
Burbank
Calif
Henrick Ibsen
Union Congregational Church
Congregational Church
St. Mark's Episcopal
The
S Company
Los Angeles
Phyllis Beardsley Bakar
Gerald Kennedy
Methodist Church
George Bernard Shaw
Joan
Shafter
Fire at school prompts arson questions speaker says schools built tougher
Hammond says schools now use fire resistant materials but fire officials conclude possible arson. Two clocks at the school show 6 38 as reported by the fire department, per Jay Atkinson. Taxpayers urged to attend the next discussion.
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Reg Hammond
Bruce Crawford
Jay Atkinson
Community events linked to Leslie L. Robinson Post
Richard Scott lists Camp Fire and Blue Birds baskets, Fourth of July program, school scholarships at Richland and high school, oratorical contests, Junior Legion baseball, Boys' State, widow support, child welfare and rehabilitation service.
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Blue Birds
Richland
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