Flying saucer prize sweep planned for Valentine weekend
Shafter merchants join a space themed fundraiser on Saturday February 14 at 2:00 PM to distribute about a thousand numbered flying saucers. Winners redeem prizes by matching plates at local stores by February 17. Adults eligible. under 14 must be with a parent for merchandise prizes. Passes posted, heliopter over Central and James planned for event promotion.
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Ray Randolph
Merchants Division
Chamber of Commerce and Agrculture
Shafter
Heliopter
Central
James
Shafter Press
Shafter High Honors Roll Sees 126 Students Listed
Shafter High School reports 126 students on the honor roll with class percentages: seniors 23.6 percent juniors 19 percent sophomores 9.4 percent and freshmen 13.4 percent. A group of eight achieved straight A grades, including Betty Trammel and Dwight Walhood. Names span seniors, juniors, and freshmen with many entries such as William Duncan Bill Johnson Christine Mattson Shirley Kendrick Pam Hendricks Vicki Laverty Paula Thomas and others listed among honor roll students.
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Shafter High School
Beerelwu
William Duncan
Bill Johnson
Marilyn Gaede
Shirley Kendrick
Christine Mattson
Pamela Hendricks
Vicki Laverty
Paula Thomas
Mae Addington
Dolly Begley
Robert Beltran
Duncan Bradshaw
Bruce Branner
Leroy Dansby
Lynda Fosdick
Carol Froese
Norma Graves
Sharon Grundy
Joye Hamlin
Dennis Handel
Bonnie Johnson
Curtis Lawson
Dwaine Mahan
Paula Nix
Bill Nixon
Sandra Nonhof
Carolyn Olsen
Michael Nanero
Glen Paz
John Ross
Jim Russell
Jack Silvera
Peenee
Beverly Tatum
Bill Thompson
Carolynn
Doris Turner
Phil Anderson
Mary Arreola
Carol Becker
Nancy Blair
Milburn Cobb
Dolores Contreras
Margaret Davis
Jimmie Kman
Nadine Emerald
Mari Gaede
Jerry Garner
Reg Hammond
Sandy Hicks
Neal Janzen
Carol Jordan
Dennis Klein
Eddie Lane
Diane Loepp
Erma Maynard
Arcadia Medina
Nadine Mouser
Robert McDaniel
Becky Nelson
Dolphus McMinn
Norma Neufeld
Larry Perry
Dorothy Sachs
Phillip Smith
Sandy Stover
Jim Talley
Wayne Trammell
Isabel Vasquez
Sharon Williams
Donald Johnson
Sandra McMichael
Kenneth McMinn
Jim Nikell
Lillian Pineda
Ihanell Prickett
Janice Putnam
Jeanne Reimer
Brent Roberts
Evelyn Schellenberg
Thomas Stephens
Ricky Swan
Deanna Toews
Ronnie Tuck
Shirley Wilkerson
Albert Wilson
Mary Baker
Jerry Ballard
Jim Bishop
Louis Burn
Joanna Dansby
Carolyn Day
Robert Enns
Nona Esterline
Fe. Fortenberry
Janice Vannatta
Joe Hearon
Pudge Green
Joyce Hicks
Karin Johnson
Gordon Kirschenmann
Vickie Laverty
Judy Lov
Shirley
Kendrick
Paula
Thomas
Artists Travel Exhibition Now On Display Here
The Kern Artist Travel Exhibition arrives at the Shafter Branch Kern Free Library around 3 p.m. Monday February 9 and runs until Monday February 23. A three member committee will adjudicate between 4 and 5 p.m. Monday. Bob Banff selected three pictures and the Honorable Men painting. A Shafter citizen is said to be a winner in the exhibit.
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Kern
Shafter
Kern Free Library
Gene Guenther
Bob Banff
Smorgasbord Offers Variety at St Therese Church
Altar Society of St Therese Catholic Church hosts a Sunday smorgasbord on February 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the social hall at West Lerdo and Valley streets. Menu includes roast beef, chicken, ravioli, pork, salads, French bread, coffee, and refreshments with adult donations of 2.25 and 0.75 for children. Tickets from Altar Society members or Food Town Market.
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Altar Society
St. Therese’s Catholic Church
West Lerdo
Food Town
Heart Sunday Observed in Shafter Area February 15
Bill Banks Heart Sunday chairman announces a February 15 observance with a door collection from 1 pm to next Sunday afternoon as part of the American Heart Association drive. The campaign urges local support to fund heart and blood vessel research and patient care impacting families and the community.
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Bill Banks
Heart Sunday
Shafter Area
American Association
Banks
American Legion Oratorical Contest Scheduled
The American Legion hosts an Oratorical contest on February 16 at 8 00 p m in the Legion Hall. Contestants Reg Hammond Jr Phyllis Smith and Shirley Kendrick discuss the Constitution and Bill of Rights with judges Jesse McCarter Clyde Dykes and Kathryn Ziemke. The winner advances to the District contest February 20 in Delano with prizes awarded.
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The
American Legion
the Legion Hall
Ing
Reg Hammond Jr
Phyllis Smith
Shirley Kendrick
United States
Jesse McCarter
Taft
Clyde Dykes
Kathryn Ziemke
Bakersfield
Delano
Flying Saucer Day Returns With Second Draw in Shafter
The Merchants Division of the Shafter Chamber announces a second Flying Saucer Day on the first Saturday after Valentine’s. Five prize certificates worth 25, 10, and three of 5 dollars will be drawn February 21 at the Shafter Ice House. entrants must submit name and address on a plate, with winners present to claim prizes.
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Soon- Merchants
Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
Merchants Division
Ray Randolph
Shafter Hardware
Flying Saucers
Buster Long
Toppers Mens and Boys Store
Bill McCullough
Kirby Shoes
Vernon Ross
Rasco
James and
Central
Shafter
Shafter Press
Exchange Club Hosts Open House Exhibits at Bakersfield Station
The Exchange Club will host an open house at the Bakersfield police station for eighth graders inclusive to visit exhibitions. Displays will feature all county law enforcement agencies and the armed forces.
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Bakersfield
City Dads Seek Special Census for Shafter
City officials request a special census of Shafter to confirm population growth. The City Clerk announced the U S Bureau of Census will be asked to count, with an estimated cost of 935 dollars. The 1955 census listed 3086 residents.
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Shaftr
U.S. Bureau of Census
Bill Johnston
Masselen Oo
Acd
Bureau of Census
Shafter
Washington
City Officers Attend FBI Supervisory and Admin Course
Assistant Police Chief Wade Hamilton and Sgt Fred Tanner are attending an FBI Supervisory and Administrative course taught by Los Angeles FBI personnel. About 40 law enforcement officers from the area are enrolled. The program began last Monday Feb 2 and runs through Friday.
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Wade Hamilton
Fred Tanner
F.B.I
Los Angeles
Federal Bureau of Investigation Office
Shafter Rotarians Host Reception for Visiting International President
Rotarians from Shafter gathered for a reception and luncheon honoring International President Clifford Randall on February 9 at the Bakersfield Hacienda. The Bakersfield Rotary Club has contributed over 76,000 to the Fellowship Fund, the leading Rotary effort to fund a year of graduate study abroad for students from districts worldwide. President Randall noted 8,200 of 52,000 college students abroad were Rotary-sponsored last year, emphasizing global fellowship and brotherhood.
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Clifford Randall
Bakersfield Hacienda
Bia
Poner
Bakersfield“ Rotary Club
Ci Aerate
Bakersfield
Rotary Foundation
Rotary
World Understanding and Brotherhood
Randall
Rotary International
IT PAYS
A fragment notes higher profits from January and February with corresponding increases in earnings. The brief hints at sustained financial gains across early months.
Student Demonstrations Set for February 17 PTA Meeting
Shafter High School hosts a February 17 PTA gathering with demonstrations in chemistry physics biology and general science by Dan Bledsoe Don Murfin James Stone Robert Katelle Ben Hicks. Mrs Leonard Gaede presides. a 6 30 p m potluck dinner in the school cafeteria precedes the 7 30 p m program featuring Life Membership Awards presented by Mrs Fred Schardt. James Wilson chairs the evening.
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Shafter High School
Dan Bledsoe
Don Murfin
James Stone
Robert Katelle
Ben Hicks
Leonard Gaede
Fred Schardt
James Wilson
Larry Powell
Bill Johnson
Mike Panero
Shafter High
Parent-Teacher Association
Air Kool Aluminum Opens in Shafter Area
Air Kool Aluminum Co. announces service in Shafter as a longtime maker of aluminum awnings and carports. The firm touts 16 colors, baked enamel, interlocking panels to resist wind damage, and a written windstorm policy with installation. Prices reflect early material buys before price hikes. The aluminum is the same used by Kaiser Aluminum on TV's Maverick.
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Shafter
Air Kool Aluminum Co
America
Air Kool
Kaiser Aluminum
Shafter Promoters Tout Flying Saucer Project
Local merchants claim the Shafter Flying Saucer promotion is strong and self funded by the Merchants Division. They highlight community pride, cost savings, and plans to reinvest earnings into prizes for area residents. An anonymous reader criticized city parking ordinance revisions accompanying the effort.
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California
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