Sub Par Facilities Threaten Morale at Shafter Police
The Shafter Police Department faces morale and efficiency issues from outdated quarters. Insufficient jail space, poor ventilation, and unsanitary concrete cages strain operations. Officers favor a new building only if a jail is included, with questions about cost and location to be resolved in the next article.
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Shafter Police Department
Hanley Witcher
Shafter
Police Department
Highway Patrol
Shafter Press
American Legion To Hold Annual Oratorical Contest
The American Legion will stage its annual Oratorical Contest on Monday evening February 15 at the Legion Wing of the Veteran's Memorial Hall. Local high school students compete drawing on the U S Constitution with an extemporaneous segment. Dick Zenk notes public is invited at 8 p m. winners receive scholarships up to 4000 for national finals.
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American Legion
Legion
Veteran's Memorial Hall
United States
Dick Zenk
American Legion Post
Services Held For Charles Perkins
Funeral services for Charles Perkins were conducted at 11:00 a.m. officiated by Rev. Donald Farris. A Texas native, he resided in the Shafter area for 26 years and is survived by his wife Bill Blankenship of Shafter. Daughters Jewel Sherman Earlimart Carrie Gallagher and Louise Dosier Shafter. Brothers Harvey G C Perkins Okla Wes Bakersfield Marion Roy Texas. Sisters Mattie McConnell Mae Bronson Okla. Interment followed in Shafter Cemetery with Robert L. Jones Funeral Home handling arrangements.
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Donald Farris
Perkins
Texas
Shafter
Bill Blankenship
Jewel Sherman
Earlimart
Carrie Gallagher
Louise Dosier
Harvey Perkins
G. C. Perkins
Okla
Wes
Bakersfield
Marion
Roy
Mattie McConnell
Mae Bronson
Shafter Cemetery
Robert L. Jones
Eddie Moore Laved To Rest
Funeral services for Eddie Moore ages 51 of 18602 Shafter Highway Shafter were held Thursday at 2 pm at Robert L Jones Funeral Home Wasco with Rev Bruno Pueschel officiating Moore died in Fresno He was a native of Alabama He is survived by three sons R J Moore of Alabama J B Moore of Detroit Michigan and Travis Moore of Oregon one sister Mrs Riller Green of Missouri Two grandchildren Interment was in the Shafter Cemetery
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Eddie Moore
Shafter
Hiway
Robert L. Jones
Wasco
Bruno Pueschel
Moore
Frest
Alabama
J. B. Moore
Detroit
Mich
Travis Moore
Oregon
Riller Green
Missouri
Shafter Cemetery
Hight Serves With Anti Submarine Squadron Overseas
Reginald C. Hight son of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil B. Hight of Shafter California serves as a storekeeper third class in Helicopter Anti Submarine Squadron Four aboard the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown. The unit operates with the U S Seventh Fleet in the Western Pacific and arrived in the East in January to take part in the fleet anti warfare operations.
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Reginald C. Hight
USN
Cecil B. Hight
Goldenwest
Shafter
Calif
Yorktown
U. S. Seventh Fleet
Pacific
East
Potato Growers Convention Meets in Bakersfield
About 1000 growers and allied industry representatives attend the three day convention of the Potato Growers Association of California in Bakersfield California March 13 14 15. Keynote address delivered March 15 in the Palm Room of the Bakersfield Inn. Social events include Hospitality Hour Ladies Luncheon Fashion Show informal dinner entertainment a one day tournament and the Annual Potato Banquet to close the event.
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Allied Industries
Ton
D. C
Bakersfield Inn
Bakersfield
California
Edwards
Potato Growers Association of California
United States
State Budget Up 8 Percent
Governor Edmund G. Brown unveiled the 1960-61 California budget totaling 2 477 121 574 dollars. He described it as balanced by living within means and warned against cuts that could mirror earlier financial crises. A June 30 year end surplus around 73 million dollars was noted, largely from economies, with most funds slated for essential capital needs.
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Edmund G. Brown
California
Beckers Host After Immanuel Shafter High Basketball
After the Immanuel High School Shafter High School game about 90 students from both schools gathered at Sam Becker home. A group sing featured Leo Heinrichs leading and performing with piano and guitar. Elmer Unruh gave an inspirational talk before doughnuts and punch were served by Carol Becker and Sharon Janzen. Shafter won the C and B games and Immanuel won the A game.
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Immanuel High School
Shafter
Sam Becker
Lowell Bergman
Leo Heinrichs
Heinrichs
Elmer Unruh
Carol Becker
Sharon Janzen
Immanuel
Reedley
Mennonite Brethren Churches
Bakersfield Folk Dance Festival at Harvey Auditorium
The 12th annual Folk Dance program in Bakersfield Kern County will be at Harvey Auditorium on February 20 from 8 to 10 30 p m. Local and visiting groups from Los Angeles Fresno and San Diego perform in a two and a half hour show with no admission fee. Circle Eight Folk Dance Club and city recreation departments co sponsor. Robert Himes is general chairman and Wilma Lirscott is instructor.
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Bakersfield
Kern County
Harvey Auditorium
Los Angeles
Fresno
San Diego
Circle Eight Folk Dance Club
City and Oy
Robert Himes
Circle Eight
Wilma Lirscott
Car Hits Pole Near Shafter In Weekend Crash
Three miles east of Shafter a car veered off Lerdo Road and struck a power pole. Driver Richard Holliman 18 and passenger Maxine White 15 were ejected. White is in critical condition while Holliman received minor injuries.
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Maxine White
Shafter
Richard L. Holliman
Lerdo Road
Holliman
Wilshire
Central Valley
Shafter Chamber names E. B. Stringham Man of the Year
Nearly 200 guests attended the 1960 Installation Banquet at Richland Cafeteria where E. B. Stringham received the Man of the Year award. Stringham, applauded by Janice Luker, recalled his civic work and growth of Shafter. Incoming President Gene Guenther outlined goals including membership drive and highway relocation work.
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Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
E. B. “Doc” Stringham
Richland
Wes
Gene Guenther
Stringham
Janice Luker
Shafter
Kelly
Bob Bann
Thuman
Chamber of Commerce
Harvey Gaede
Guenther
Central Valley Highway
Feather River
Doc” Stringham
Pat Kelly
Shaffer
Educational Grants Now Ready Says Kappa Nu President
Delta Theta Tau Sorority announces new philanthropy grants open to both men and women who are at least juniors in college or beyond. The aim is to support students pursuing careers in guidance and counseling with accessible financial aid. Applications and details available through the local Kappa Nu chapter, via Mrs. van Weitz or Mrs. Clarence Neuman for appointments.
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Kappa Nu
Delta Theta Tau Sorority, Inc
Delta Theta Tau Sorority
van Weitz
Clarence Neuman
New Officers Take Helm at Shafter Chamber Banquet
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce selects new officers and outlines plans for the coming year. Three council seats and a constable vacancy will be filled, with primary in June. A local call voiced pride in the town and hints at upcoming county and state notices.
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Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agric
Shafter
Tor
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Charles Perkins
R.C. Hight
Far East
Potato Grower's
Burt Hanks
Beckers
Bakersfield High School
Charles Jones
Stringham’s
Master of ’ S
Doc’ Stringham
Veteran’s Memorial Hall
Shafter Woman's Club
Evelyn Little
Nan Gorsching
Jerri Mettler
Cee
al Howen
Beatrice Gray
Jane McClain
Losise Malory
Phote
Carl Kelley
Constable
Allen
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