Richland School Board Eyes Election and Bond Issue
Front page items note Supt. Crawford re hired by the board and district costs. Richland trustees announce two veteran seats up for election with ballots cast on a 5.87 million dollar high school junior college bond issue. Lorin Neufeld named by Congressman Hagen as USAF Academy appointee.
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Crawford
Legion
Shafter Hi
Lorin Wesley Neufeld
Oliver Neufeld
Harlan Hagen
Air Force Academy
Police Facilities Reappraisal Urged and Bond Election Spotlight
Front pages highlight the need to reassess police facilities and stress bond elections for classrooms. Kelley to file for vacancy and candidates form to run for constable. January building permits total 59 700 dollars with 66 low and 80 high temperatures. John F Reily will not seek re election. Carl Kelley declares candidacy for the constable post.
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Kelley
John F. Reily
Theter
Oecoe
Carl Kelley
Shafter News Highlights From February 1950
The column notes 20 years past events including Boy Scout Week activities aids for Shafter’s chest campaign and 500 hungry migrant families assisted by welfare council. It mentions housing units planned, Truman recommendation aired, and a power club basketball win by Neufelds quintet. Also coverage of chamber talk on downtown parking and upcoming Shafter Potato Festival with Bill Stoller as chairman.
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Boy Scout Week
Shafter
Mirant
Elfare Council
Truman
Ruggenberg Wins North Kern Women's Golf Sweepstakes
Helen Ruggenberg won the North Kern Women Golfers sweepstakes with a net 73 on January 29, 102-29-73. Other winners include Ginger Somers and Robbie Wingate with 75s, Katie Ogle 76, Carol Duncan and Eleanor Merritt 77, Millie Wright 78, Ginny Radovich 80, Shirley Roberts 81. Maude Beavan chairs the tournament with assistant Jean Frizzell. The Sweetheart tournament is planned at North Kern on Sunday February 8.
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Helen Ruggenberg
North Kern
Helen
Ginger Somers
Robbie Wingate
Katie Ogle
Carol Duncan
Eleanor Merritt
Millie Wright
Ginny Radovich
Shirley Roberts
Maude Beavan
Jean Frizzell
Spaghetti dinner benefit supports local American Legion events
A dollar ticket to a spaghetti dinner at Memorial Hall on February 28 supports Leslie L. Robinson Post 213 activities. Proceeds aid Shafter's 1970 Boys State delegate and possibly a Girls State delegate via the Auxiliary, with a heartwarming lump sum for Legion programs and memories of Americanism. The event blends midwinter bargain mood with community fundraising.
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Leslie L. Robinson
Post 213
The
American le
Shafter
Fter Legionnairts
Midwest
Legion
Auxiliary
Darrell Fletcher's Generals Clinch SSL Title With One Match Left
The Darrell Fletcher's Generals clinched the South Sequoia League crown with three wins this week, defeating Wasco 38-19, Mc Farland 36-16, and Taft 34-19. Finals are set for Valentine's Day at Shafter High gym. JV squads also swept Wasco Mc Farland Taft.
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Darrell Fletcher
Generals
Wasco
Grapplers
McFarland
Taft
Opposi
Pee Shafter
Colonel
Jv’s
Don Ramsey
Wayne Forbes
Robert Stowell
Leo Herrera
Cain Maldonado
Larry Adair
Jim Janzen
Jeff Channeson
David Schultz
David Kadel
Tom Hill
Richard Robertson
Johnny Moore
Phil Fraley
Alan Cates
Shafter High Gym
City Election Details and Filing Deadline
Mary A. Stepp presides over Precinct 2 with Inspector Mrs Pearl Bellows and Judge Mrs Betty to Curry and Clerks Mrs Louise A Bellows and Mrs Bessie M Barker. Voting hours 7 am to 7 pm. Petitions for candidates due by noon February 19. All other election laws unchanged.
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Mary A. Stepp
Pearl Bellows
Betty To Curry
Louise A. Bellows
Bessie M. Barker
California Bighorn Sheep Population Revised to 3900
A state report by the Department of Fish and Game revises California s bighorn sheep population to about 3900, noting the figure reflects expanded knowledge of ranges rather than a population gain. The study explores reintroduction possibilities in northeastern California and Ventura County and documents waterhole inventories and water management needs.
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California
DFG
San Bernardino
National Park Service
Layal Beds National Monument
Ventura County
U.S. Bureau of Land Management
New Officers To Be Installed At DFG Meeting
C Rons Pearman of San Gabriel will be installed as president of the California Fish and Game Commission at Bakersfield in the county courthouse starting at 9 a.m. Timothy M Doheny of Los Angeles will join as a new member replacing James Y Camp of Shafter whose term expires. Janet Everett of the Porterville Canterbelles invites all to the 10th annual Canter Belle Open Horse Show on March 8 at Porterville fairgrounds East Olive Street. Entry forms available by writing Pat Grant at 2514 Avenue 120 Porterville 93257. Rain date March 15.
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C. Rons Pearman
San Gabriel
California Fish and Game Commission
Commission
Bakersfield
Eer
Timothy M. Doheny
Los Angeles
James Y. Camp
Shafter
Janet Everett
Porterville
DFG Seeks Public Input on 1970 71 Hunting Rules
The Fish and Game Commission invites written recommendations before April 3 or in person at the Sacramento meetings. Three hearings will consider this year’s regulations with input from the Department of Fish and Wildlife, sportsmen, and the public. Final adoption occurs May 29 in Los Angeles.
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Fish and Game Commission
Commission
Sacramento
Fish and Me
Los Angeles
Shafter Generals Rally In Tight Wins Over Garces And Taft
Ken Allen starred with 30 points as Shafter Generals edged Garces 58-57 and then beat Taft 62-60 in a pair of home thrillers. Ken Carrasco added 20 against Garces and 13 vs Taft, with Dennis Palla reaching double figures. The JV and C squads also won narrow games, while the team eyes a league battle at Wasco.
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Shafter Generals
Tra
Garces Rams
Taft Wildcats
Shafter
Ken Allen
Allen
Rams
Ken Carrasco
Dennis Palla
Garces
Larry Antongiovanni
Tafte
Allén
Carrasco
Creee
Pat Wennihan
Halfme
Gitter
Taft
Generals
Colonels
Mike Pyle
Billy Calhoun
Steve Richardson
Richard Froehlich
Vengence
Bucks
Mike Dobrenen
C’s
Wasco
Carrasco K
Anton
Dargatz
Nikkelenner
Pyle
B. Calhoun
Bryant
Wherry Unruh
Beer
B. Calhoun Essen
Land acquired for Red Rock Canyon Park in Kern County
Assemblyman Kent H. Stacey announced the purchase of initial parcels totaling 1815 acres for a future Red Rock Canyon Park in eastern Kern County. The 310 500 cost includes 92000 from the State Division of Highways for a scenic easement. The park is planned to total 11520 acres with private and federal land to be added and will offer camping picnicking and extensive trails once developed.
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Sacramento
Red Rock Canyon Park
Kern County
Kent H. Stacey
Bakersfield
State Division of Highways
Bureau of Land Management
Red Rock
Red Rock Canyon
Stacey
Bakersfield A&wanes
Walker Pass
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Pam Dean
Marsha Absher
Belva Dirksen
Eileen Smith
Susan Bell
la Wa Ka
Mrs. Me Lynch
Richland School
Clarence Neuman
Harold R
Richland Board of Trustees
Hort
Pat Spears
Pether
Europe
Debby Wilson
Velma Guenther
St. Mark’s
Neufelds
Power Club
Wasco High School
Beverly Lane
Herbert Neuman
Bill Neessen
Harold Miller
Bill Stoller
Ruggenberg
Talk of
the Town
Memorial Hall
Kern Rivers
North Kerns
Kern River
Fter H.L
Sequoia
Scott Larson
Siare
Kersfield County
Shafter Pus
Shafter H.S. Cage
Kern Park Land
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