Arson Suspected In Blaze at Richland
Fire destroyed a building in Richland with an estimated 25 000 dollars in damage to the structure and 10 000 dollars to contents. Three firefighters were injured lightly while fighting the blaze and multiple agencies assisted, using over 5 000 gallons of water.
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Richland
Catallar Verchee von Onc
Wes Gorschin
Clifford Rat
Edwin
Richland Drive
Alvin
Shafter Public Utility District
Mel Parrett
Don Bellows
Ardith Branch
Ratzlaff
Wes Gorsching
Edwin Bender
Baehr
Millard
Branch
Don Little
Chester Neufeld
Bill Brown
Mel Vaux
Cobb, Wells
Firkins
Bill Irwin
Cornelius and
McLaughlin
Shafter
Maple Man Places In LA Meet
Jimmy Watson son of Mrs Donald Watson from Maple area and partner Eddie Akers of Bakersfield placed second in team roping at the Rodeo Cowboys Association National Tournament in the Los Angeles Sports Arena last week. Their combined time 125.4 for eight steers over eight performances. Both 19, Jimmy’s birthday occurred during the event. The tournament was taped for ABC World of Sports to air next Saturday on Channel 17. Jimmy has long roping and riding history and is a Shafter High School graduate now attending college.
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Maple
Jimmy Watson
Donald Watson
Maple Area
Rodeo Cowboys’ Association
Los Angeles
Jimmy
Eddie Akers
Bakersfield
World of Sports
ABC
Channel 17
Scout Troop Scrap Drive Planned by Troop 953
Scout Troop 953 under Don Zachary as scoutmaster expects a scrap drive on Saturday December 19 with Bob Somers as chair and Jim Paul handling publicity and finances. The goal is funds for tents and camping gear. meet at the Scout Hall at 7 a.m. to form teams. Call Don Zachary or Bob Somers to arrange item pickup.
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Boy Scout
Don Zachary
Bob Somers
Jim Paul
Union High School Board Names Two Assistant Principals
Kern County Union High School District trustees announced two July 1 appointments as North High School gains a new principal and Arvin High School reshuffles its admin team. Jack Hilton becomes North High principal. Carl E. Bee moves to North as assistant principal, with Herbert Holder becoming North’s assistant principal. Dan L. Robinson shifts from Arvin to dean of boys.
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North High School
Arvin High School
Kern County Union High School
George Williamson
North High
Jack Hilton
Carl E. Bee
Herbert R. Holder
Arvin High
Dan L. Robinson
Arvin
Bee
Pennsylvania
Indiana State Teachers College
Indiana
Duke University
Annagrace
Marilyn
Cal Poly
Holder
Texas
Maxine
Barbara
Cal
Local Legion Plans Christmas Party and Toy Drive
The American Legion and Auxiliary finalize plans for their December 15 Christmas party at Memorial Hall at 7 30 pm. Members should bring a dish, canned goods, and a wrapped toy. The secretary resigned to move to Delano, with a vote to fill the post after Christmas. A barbecue set drawing, VA hospital donation, and Toys for Tots gifts were discussed. Evelyn Scott hosted the meeting.
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American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Memorial Hall
Janeen Hetherington
Delano
V. A. Hospital
Fresno
Marine’s Program
Evelyn Scott
Shafter Considers Fire Code Ordinance Amid Noted Fires
Council members debate a fire code ordinance as recent fires at Kirby Shoe Store Richland School and Frank Russell Manufacturing underscore the issue. Mayor Tony Brown invites taxpayers to attend the meeting to voice views while bids for a new garbage truck are opened. Public works superintendent Lewis Carroll notes the packet portion will be bought from an outside supplier with limited makers.
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Shafter
Kirby Shoe Store
Richland School
Frank Russell Manufacturing Company
Tony Brown
Brown
Lewis Carroll
Specialist 4 Rate Vil CORPS Promoted in Germany
Derrall E. Voth advanced to specialist four on November 10 while with Battery A of the 37th Artillery’s 3rd Battalion in Germany. His parents, Mr and Mrs Robert L Grant, reside in Shafter, California, and he began basic training at Fort Ord, California.
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Germany
AHTNC
Derrall E. Voth
Robert L. Grant
Shafter
37Th Artillery
Voth
Fort Ord
Calif
New Library Shipment Adds Wide Range of New Titles
Mrs. Harriet Mason announces a diverse batch of new fiction and reference titles arriving at the Shafter Library. Highlights include Herzog by Bellow and The Counterfeiters by Gide, with releases from Carr, O Hara, Malraux, and many others. The next shipment is due December 16.
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Harriet Mason
Herzog
Bellow
Boucher
Carr
Cody
Crossen
Yarborough
Friedman
Garfield
Gide
the Conqueror
Heyer
von- Hobart
Ture
Cantu
Lea
Lloyd
McLeod
Malraux
Hammerhead
Mayo
Myers
O'Hara
Orgill
Davy
Pangborn
Queen
Roth
Sanford
Simenon
Jemmy Button
Subercaseaux
van der Barron
Tso
Pope
Lermolo
Smith
Ball
Grant
Harris
Picasso
Gilot
Marianne Moore
Engel
E. E. Cummings
Doubt
Driver
Hillary
Africa
Hahn
the Virgins
Harman
Pope Hennessy
Modjeska
Gronowicz
Syng
Man Rhee
Oliver
Thomas
Deutscher
West
Shafter Library
Christmas Program by Mennonite Brethren Junior Choirs
Pastor Henry Dick announces a Christmas program by the Mennonite Brethren Church junior choirs scheduled for Sunday December 13. The event highlights community holiday music and church youth participation.
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Mennonite Brethren Church
Henry Dick
Thanks to Shafter supporters for campaign victory
Dorthea and I express gratitude to the many people in Shafter who backed my candidacy. The victory comes from hard work by numerous supporters. We now aim to unite to build a better Kern County and continue community progress.
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Dorthea
Shafter
Kern County
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