Buttonwillow elects Johnny Cauzza honorary mayor in tense final
Johnny Cauzza is chosen as seventh honorary mayor after a six week voting contest at a Buttonwillow Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture dinner. He wins with 6 008 percent, 31 percent ahead of Otis Page in a field of five finalists. Ford Williams is named president, succeeding Otis Page, with W F Schroeter as vice president. Board members include Overton Palla Smith and Torigiani. The home talent show, directed by Tom Anthony, features 30 plus cast and 550 attendees as Buttonwillow imagines its 1999. Proceeds exceed 2100 for the chamber fund and are donated to United Fund Heart Fund and Cancer Fund.
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Johnny Cauzza
Uccessful
Becagie Button
Wil E
Chamber of Comand Agriculture
Otis Page
Ford- Williams
Dent
W. F
Wally) Schroeter
Tony
Overton
Ferdinand Palla
Robert Smith
Oliver Torigiani
Tom Anthony
Buttonwillow
chambers _— of commerce
Press
Chamber
General Fund
United Fund
Heart Fund
Cancer Fund
Neuman Named Decorations Chair for Potato Growers Meet
Mrs H Neuman will head the decorations committee for the 19th annual Potato Growers of California and Arizona convention in Bakersfield March 17 to 19. A style show and luncheon at Bakersfield Country Club will feature the theme Through the Years. Mrs Raymond Mettler leads general hospitality for visiting wives. a capacity crowd is expected.
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Herbert Neuman
California
Arizona
Bakersfield
Bakersfiel Country Club
Raymond Mettler
Rousselot to Speak on Disarmament Vision at Bakersfield
The Honorable Johnn Rousselot, 87th Congress member and John Birch Society District Governor for western states, will discuss US and Soviet disarmament plans at 44 Vey Auditorium on Friday. He argues both plans seek a United Nations peace force and elimination of national armed forces, threatening sovereignty. Tickets from John Birch members or by calling Fairview 2-4454 or writing to P. O. Box 1715.
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Johnn Russelot
87Th Gress
John Birch Creak
Rousselot
United States
United Nations
Bakersfield
John Birch Society
John Birch
Buttonwillow grows with new schools and borders
The Buttonwillow school district approves 37 new schools and expands its boundaries to include Lebec. The town hosts annual dinner, touts growth, and posits itself as the biggest little town in California while community funds rise.
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Buttonwillow
Lebec
California
Banquet Details Advance for Richland Figures
The article notes Bravo, Clyde' Maple, and John Peterson of Richland involved in a banquet with a tentative date for planning. It outlines ongoing arrangements and expected attendees amid community interest.
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Bravo
Clyde
John Peterson
Richland
Obituary for Armstrong-Mortuary arrangements
Survived by husband Oliie of home address. Seven children including Edward Andrew and David Trout of Shafter, L D Trout of Hayward, George C Trout of Ventura, Juanita Timmins and Kathrine Baugher of Ventura. Also six brothers and three sisters named, 17 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Armstrong-Mortuay was in charge of arrangements.
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Oliie
Edward Trout
Oklahoma
Andrew Trout
David Trout
Shafter
L. D. Trout
Hayward
George C. Trout
Ventura
Juanita Timmons
Kathrine Baugher
Thomas H. Beam
Alphie O. Beam
William A. Beam
Lucas J. Beam
Herbert Beam
Alfred
Smith
Della Norman
Rachel Massey
Armstrong — Mortuary
Elvin Leroy Allen Dies at 40 in Wasco Hospital
Elvin Leroy Allen a Wasco resident and World War II veteran died at a local hospital at age 40. He was born in Oklahoma and had lived in Kern County for 26 years, residing at 30750 Fresno Avenue. He worked as a farm laborer and is survived by sister Elizabeth Wise of San Diego and grandmother Marandie Allen of Oklahoma.
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Elvin Leroy Allen
Elvin Leroy
Wasco
Oklahoma
Kern County
Fresno Avenue
Los Angeles
Elizabeth Wise
San Diego
Marandie Allen
Death notice for 14 year old Janice Sue Scott
Janice Sue Scott of 416 B Carson Way Minter Village died in a Bakersfield hospital February 16 at age 14. Born August 14, 1948 in Mesa Arizona she had lived in Shafter ten years. Services were held February 19 at Armstrong Chapel with Rev Bill Martin officiating. Interment in Shafter Cemetery. Armstrong Mortuary in charge.
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Janice Sue Scott
Carson Way
Minter Village
Bakersfield
Mesa
Ariz
Shafter
Armstrong Chapel
Bill Martin
Full Gospel of
Wasco
Shafter Cemetery
Armstrong Mortuary
Maple Founders Day Honors Past Presidents
The Maple PTA marked Founders Day with a tribute to past presidents seated at a special table. Seventh grade presented a science talk on food while Connie led a speech program and a devotional was led by Henry Koreker. Refreshments followed the event.
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Connie
Maple Shock
Memorial service for Homer E Emberson
Homer E Emberson of Wasco will be laid to rest Monday at 2 o clock with Rev. Ronnie Miller of the Church of God officiating at the service.
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Wasco
Ronnie Miller
Church of God
Placeville men named in early court case
Fragmentary OCR lists individuals including Franklin left DIAN and John Simpson of Placerville amid a war age line. context and actions not provided in readable text.
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Dian
Mari
Franklin
Arage Alin
John Simpson
Placerville
Visit Highlights At Shafter Home
Mrs. E B Hoe and Mrs. Barbara Hooks visit Shafter with relatives and friends. Visitors over the weekend at the home of Mrs. Lala Witcher include her sister in law Mrs. Effie Witcher and Rev Kenneth Witcher with their daughter.
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E. B. Hoe
Barbara Hooks
Mothe
Ale’ Witcher
Beth Eden
Shafter
Lala Witcher
Effie Witcher
Kenneth Witcher
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