Shafter 1970 Highlights From July to Fall
Shafter's year in review covers July to autumn notes with events at Richland Elementary School changes in leadership as Dr E David Cooke resigns and Evron Barber is promoted to superintendent. The piece notes city projects including a new park facility at Hudson Park, Wasco swim success, a St. Paul Karnes fatal crash near Shafter, a 110 degree July day, and ongoing housing and school district developments.
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Richland
E. David Cooke
Vron Barber
Shafter
Stringham Park
Shafter High Ool
Shafter High School
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Hudson Park
Wasco
Johnny White
Oar
Uted Penner
T. Fe Asseta
Ork
Kern County
Bakersfie
Western Polymer
Burlingame
Calif
San Diego St
Paul Karnes
Thomas Lane
California
U.S
Dennis Marlatt
Nancy Lynn Marlatt
Texas
Hillsboro
Kans
Tabor College
Richard H. Garber
SDA
Cotton Research Station
Richland Elementary District Board of Trustees
Henry Voth
Sam Becker
Termiwanis Club
Nevada
Kiwanis International
J.C. Wells
Bruce Spencer
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church
China Lake
Ridgecrest
Richland District Board of Trustees
Richland Teachers Association
Richard Garber
Richland School District Board of Trustees
Shaftercity Council
Central Valley Highway
Pacific
State Streets
California Tank and Steel Company
Fresno
Croft Educational Services, Inc
New London
Conn
Evron Barber
Richland School
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Memorial Hall
Pacific Telephone
James Street
Shafter Civic
Jerry Richards
SHS
Richard Gaeta
Young Mat Classes Begin at Bakersfield YMCA
The YMCA announces a wrestling class for junior high boys starting December 15. Sessions run Tuesdays and Fridays from 5 30 to 7 p m, under coach Rudy Gonzalez. He details basics of high school and collegiate styles plus body conditioning for upcoming tournaments.
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Young Men’s Christian Association
Rudy Gonzalez
Bakersfield
Rudy
Bakersfield Junior College
California State College
YMCA
Shafter Matmen Win Honors at Kern County Meet
Shafter High wrestler Dave Kadel won the 175 pound title at the Kern County meet held at Bakersfield College on Wednesday. Leo Herrera and Tom Hill placed fourth in 127 and 191 pounds respectively as South High won the team title. Shafter Generals finish seventh. next match Friday January 8 hosting Highland to begin South Sequoia League play. Ed Janzen’s basketball squad also starts play that day after vacation, with Kernounty tournament action at Bakersfield College December 28 29 30.
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Shafter High
Dave Kadel
Kern County
Kersfield College
Shafter Grapplers
Leo Herrera
Tom Hill
Herrera
Hill
South High
Generals
Highland High School
Ed Janzen
Kern Couray
Bakersfield College
Cattle rustling fears haunt California in 1971 forecast
In a year-end reflection from 1970 into 1971 the California livestock scene is highlighted by State Bureau of Livestock Identification chief Carson Hubbard predicting about 5 000 head valued over one million dollars stolen this year. Thieves adapt to new methods as law enforcement struggles with evolving techniques. Meanwhile Shafter reports include a sign incident tied to a Rotary Club project, youth arrests for marijuana and alcohol offenses, cigarettes stolen from a market, and several hit-and-run accidents as local crime activity persists.
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California
Carson Hubbard
California State Bureau of Livestock Identification
Hubbard
Kern
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Gon
Kern General Hospital
Mepcet
Davidson
Lerdo
Campbell
Service Club
Rotary Club
Shafter Community Improvement Council
Eleanor Kelly
Improvement Council
Gro-Plant Industries
Jim Klassen
Shafter
George Cooper
Wayne Wood
Ketly
Gustler
California Cattlemen’s Association
Police Department
Fred Luder Wins Portable TV in Auxiliary Draw
The American Legion Auxiliary to Post 513 held a drawing at a local store and gave away a portable television. Fred Luder of 150 Post Street held the winning ticket as Chuck Johnson, post commander, drew the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the American.,Legion Auxiliary
Fred Luder
Post St
Chuck Johnson
G I Training Programs Rise Sharply for Veterans
The Veterans Administration reports a near doubling in G I Bill training for police fire and protective service careers. In fiscal year 1970 totals show 11 500 police trainees 3 300 firemen and 600 sheriffs along with 3 800 college level trainees. VA administrator Donald E Johnson urges interested veterans to apply locally and notes existing qualified officers aren t eligible.
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Veterans Administration
Administrator of Veterans Affairs
Donald E. Johnson
Rock Names Illinik New Superintendent
Robert L. Illinik named superintendent of ROCK the Regional Occupational Center of Kern. He starts February 1 after being chosen at a ROCK board meeting from a pool of California educators who applied for the Delano Kern Wasco high school districts vocational center role.
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Rock Names
Illinik
Robert L. Lillinik
Rock
Kern
Rock Board of Trustees
California
Delano
Wasco
Lex Connelly Named New Manager of Cow Palace
Lex Connelly of Chatsworth California is named manager of the San Francisco Cow Palace effective February 1 replacing resigned George Strathearn. Connelly, 44, has a 25 year rodeo career and has led events from arena competition to management with the Grand National Rodeo and associated shows since 1952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lex Connelly
Chatsworth
Calif
San Francisco
District Agricultural Association Board
Connelly
George Strathearn
California Beef Council
Cown Palace
Marine Corps
Rodeo g.Cowboys Association
Comny
Twoalifornia Livestock Contractors
Golden State Rodeo Company
Gun Pair Of Feature Sports Show At San Francisco Expo
The 29th annual San Francisco National Pr and Boat Show runs January 8 to 17 at the Cow Palace. A California Gun Fair display will feature antique Colt pistols and modern firearms, plus Weatherby guns, rare shotguns, and a Huck Finn Fishing pool for kids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Barnett
San Francisco
Cow Palace
California
Philadelphia
U. S
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North Shafter
Richlandlementary
Hgh
Shafter Convalescent Hospital
E. Tare
Centry Convalescent Center, Inc
Los Angeles
4-H Club
Farmers of Amecure
Board of Trustees
North
Kern County Housing Authority
Shafter Kiwanis Club
Scott Larson
Darrell Fletcher
Talk of
the Town
Central Avenue
Shafter Avenue
G.I
Robert ‘L. Illinik
Walker
William —Nittler
Huck’ Finn
George Globe
Union Dental
Chester Avenue
Geesbee Leeds Shoe Aters
Fairview
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18Th
K Sts
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