Christmas Basket Program Committee Sets December Luncheon
The Christmas Basket coordinating committee and the Christian Business Men's Committee meet on Thursday December 20 at Veterans Memorial Hall to finalize campaign plans for needy families. Local contributions are sought at Community National Bank, 600 James Street, with clubs and citizens supporting food drives and canned goods via student volunteers and school partners.
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Christian Business Men's Committee
Veteran’s Memorial Hall
Community National Bank
James Street
Council Meeting Covers Routine Matters and Next Session
The council reported progress on flag displays and hospital plan acceptances after a study. It instructed a possible executive session with Mayor Harvey Gaede and SPUD directors to align City and Public Utility District operations and reduce dual duties among employees.
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Harvey Gaede
Shafter Public Utility District
City Council Opens Session Amid Public Grasp on Local Issues
The council convened Monday night to discuss local concerns and procedures. The writer supports open meetings and respects advisers close to voters, praising the detailed work of council members in serving the community.
Decorating Plans Set
Decorating plans set for individuals living outside the Shafter area as noted by Kelly.
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Shafter
Kelly
Reiker Tract Election Set Next Tuesday
Reiker Tract residents are reminded that the election on annexation to Euclid will be held next Tuesday from 7 am to 7 pm. All registered voters in the area may vote for or against the annexation. William Johnston is an intended recipient and the residence of Sarah Bergman is noted.
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Reiker Tract
William Johnston
Te Sant Ee
Eae Pte Gy Oy
Euclid
Sarah Bergman
Assessment Delinquent Warns Shafter Wasco District
The Shafter Wasco Irrigation District warns of an overdue assessment that will become delinquent if unpaid. Property owners are notified of impending penalties and possible lien actions.
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Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District
Shopping Hours Begin Friday for Santa Visit
Frustrated shoppers await Friday as Top's Jet schedules Santa in a red suit arriving by helicopter at 3 p.m. The event aims to delight children with a brief visit before continuing holiday activities at the venue.
Richland PITA Holds December Board Meeting
The Richland PTA executive board met December 4 at Mrs. Wiedmann’s home. The president announced Reverend Jack Heal and Mee John Notely Jr to mass media with Shafter High School PTA. A book fair committee was formed with Mrs. Art Craig and Mrs. Ed Nikkel.
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Mert Weidmann
Wiedmann
Jack Heal
John Notely, Jr
Shafter High School Pta
State seeks tighter liquor licensing rules and fair trade enforcement
State officials discuss a 200 foot limit on liquor licenses and how to measure it while package store advocates push for change. Proposals would add a new division to enforce fair trade laws governing minimum retail prices set by distillers and brand owners. Page 8 continues.
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ABC Department
Department
Holiday News Plans Sought From Local Publicity Chairs
The Shafter Press invites local residents and publicity chairmen to share upcoming holiday plans. Readers and the newspaper aim to publish the finest local news and invite information on special events for the season.
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Pioneer
Shafter Press
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Christmas Party Set Tuesday by High School PTA
The High School PTA schedules a Tuesday Christmas party directed by the dramatics instructor. Assisting are Susan Parsons as student director and Gene Morgan as stage manager. Susan Parsons will explain Christmas customs from various countries.
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PTA
van Blair
Susan Parsons
Gene Morgan
Scouts Name 1963 Kern County Executive Board Members
Scout Council named H. W. Pat Kelly Marvin Neuman and William Siemens to the 1963 executive board. Bay district gas official Bay district manager became council president. Meeting held in Bakersfield with retiring president WB Bill Camp Jr. Also named from Northern District were Wallace Brierley Myron B McFarland Jr Wasco Wasco residents and Delano members Harold Marshall Jack Pandol Clayton Noland Morton Slater.
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Kern County
Boy Scout Council
H. W
Pat’ Kelly
Marvin Neuman
William Siemens
Northern
Wallace Brierley
Myron B. McFarland, Jr
McFarland
W. B. Camp, Jr
Albert Holloway
E. J. Peters
Wasco
Harold Marshall
Jack Pandol
Clayton Noland
Morton Slater
Delano
Final Yearly CofC Meeting Held Tuesday
The report notes a January 7 meeting at the Richland school cafeteria. It mentions trophies chased and outside judges for the Pictures of the first three winners to be printed in the Shafter Press. A $25 Christmas Basket contribution is recorded, with G H Grundy announcing the next Golden Anniversary meeting for December 19 at City Hall.
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Shafter Area
Shafter Press
Peye
Chamber
Shafter
G. H. Grundy
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