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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1959

Page

8

Petition to annex North Shafter area to the city of Shafter

Proponents announce intention to circulate a petition under the 1913 Annexation Act to annex inhabited territory named North Shafter. The boundaries describe Lot 13 through Lot 20 areas in Kern County, California, ending with a county date of February 11 1913 and listing benefits such as better fire and police protection lower insurance rates and municipal garbage and trash services.

Shafter Kern North Shafter Lot 13 Section Township Range County State of California Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company Tulare Avenue City of County County

Shafter Paint Store Certificate of Business

The undersigned certifies conducting a paint store at 166 Central Avenue Shafter Kern County California under the fictitious name SHAFTER PAINT STORE. The firm is composed of persons whose names and addresses are listed in the document.

Central Avenue Shafter County of Kern State of California Shafter Paint Store

Notary Acknowledgment for John T. Everett

California notary certificate dated December 10 1959 witnesses John T Everett signing the instrument before J C Penner notary public in Kern County The document bears Penner’s seal and states commission expires March 6 1961 The notice lists publication in Shafter Press on December 16 23 30 1959 and January 6 1960.

A. D J. C. Penner John T. Everett Shafter Press

Petition Components Prompt Streets Improvement Effort

A Shafter Press notice references a petition and related components for a streets improvement project. Names such as E V Fuller Joe Fitts and Jack Harris appear in connection with the filing and date lines noted December 16 and 23, 1959.

E.V. Fuller Joe Fitts Jack Harris Ish Shafter Press

Attendance gains push ADA to 17208.59 in district report

District Superintendent T. L. McGuen reports an ADA rise of 464.96 from last year, bringing total attendance to 17,208.59. Board President H. E. Woodworth notes the growth mirrors one and a half times the size of the average U S high school.

T. L.mcguen ADA H. E. Woodworth United States

4 H Leaders Attend PG E Dinner Meet

Maple 4 H Club leaders Jake Kliewer and Bill Portnoff attended an electricity leaders dinner sponsored by PG E in Bakersfield. Ray Sirman discussed opportunities in the electrical field and atomic energy plans. Don Taylor demonstrated wiring basics and tool projects with Jim Kastle assisting.

Jake Kliewer Bill Portnoff Eaders Maple 4H Club Bakersfield Pg&e Robin Hood Cafe Ray Sirman Wien Rew Farmoe

Parker Nominated for Bakersfield College Chief Justice

Gart Parker son of Mr and Mrs W G Parker of 177 West Ash has been nominated to run for Chief Justice at Bakersfield College. Parker currently an Associate Justice will compete in the January 13 1960 elections. He is majoring in electrical engineering and active in the college newspaper Vet's Club and Student Court.

Gart Parker W. G. Parker West Ash Bakersfield College Parker Vet's Club

Tanda Bluebirds Gift Efforts at Meeting

Tanda Bluebirds provided refreshments for the meeting including candy canes cookies and punch for the girls. Members listed include Sharon Stockton Janet Kroecker Kathy Albright Doris Klein Lynann Ford Linda Hensley Joannie Goertzén Jeannie Guenther Sharon Smith Lindy Lane Marty Laverty Kathy LaBoe.

Tanda Bluebirds Sharon Stockton Janet Kroecker Kathy Albright Doris Klein Lynann Ford Linda Hensley Joannie Goertzén Jeannie Guenther Sharon Smith Lindy Lane Marty Laverty Kathy LaBoe

Roses and plants dominate nurseries this week

Roses in baré root, new and old varieties, lead a busy nursery week. First dormant spray advised for peaches and nectarines with guidance from CAN nurseries. Gardeners urged to secure climbers, plant evergreens this month, and use houseplants to fill winter gaps.

C. A. N. Nur

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Certificate OF Business John. T. Everett Riverside Shafter, California County of California Topper JR By Buster Long Iolaat Tate Ty Furniture Company A Fran Free Service Furniture Co Bob Godbey James Street Joe Bradshaw Sunshine Pillsbury Sunkist Farmer John Delmonte Foodmart State ST H. C. Hight
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