Shafter Chamber Endorses College and Hears Plans
The Shafter Chamber board endorses a college and welcomes the area. Discussion centers on making Shafter more attractive with parks and recreation expansion led by Jay Atkinson as chairman. Bruce Crawford and Pat Kelly address roads, beautification, and the Blood Bank drive with Ed Crane donating a mobile sound system for the event. Wayne Wood notes 76 members. Tony Brown resigns with successor to be chosen later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wisner
Shafter
Bruce Crawford
Chamber
Sha
H. W. Pat Kelly
Bob Bann
Jay Atkinson
Parks and Recreation
Evelyn Agee
Blood Bank Committee
Ed Crane
Wayne Wood
Tony Brown
Reading Lab Emphasizes Six Week English Tests
Named period proven valuable as students miss no regular class for testing. In Shafter High, sophomores and freshmen spend six weeks in reading labs focusing on speed vocabulary and comprehension. Tests at start and end show progress. Counselor role noted, with classroom teachers as first contact and counseling for deeper issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loewen
Hal Corrie
Shafter High School
Corrie
W. T. Walhoad
PTA
Jov Quadros
Police report theft at repair shop near station
Steven Bovert Wilson, who resigned from the Shafter police, reports a tire and wheel valued at 27 dollars stolen from his auto repair business across from the police station between February 15 and 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bovert
Wilson
Shafter
Rvice
Houchin Named Mayor At Buttonwillow Festival
A Buttonwillow annual event crowned Houchin mayor amid community entertainment. The show mixed local history with humor featuring a cast of about 50 including Mrs Young and Mrs Page. Chief Walley Canhan’s crew highlighted a safe fire record as Alene Parsons received flowers for directing the production. Local officials and civic leaders attended a pre-dinner reception hosted by former Mayor Lee Isola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howttonwillow
Wally Canhan
Alene Parsons
Chambers of Commerce
Lee Isola
Anderson Hardware appoints new manager in Shafter
John Anderson will take over as Central Hardware manager March 1 succeeding Tony Brown, who remains as salesman for California Hardware in Kern County. Brown will stay in Shafter, resigning as mayor and city councilman, with Bobby Neuman assisting Anderson.
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Tony
Brown
Central Hardware
John Anderson
The
Tony Brown
Bakersfield
Shafter
Anderson
Webilator
Kelly
Richland
Linda
Atlantic
Stiern backs nationwide push for constitutional amendment
State Senator Walter W. Stiern reports a nationwide drive to back a constitutional amendment blocking state senate reapportionment by population. California launched a campaign with a Senate Joint Resolution and will seek support from 49 other states via letters, telegrams, and grass roots appeals to voters and lawmakers. Sponsors include Harlan Magen and Senators Kuchel and Murphy. the measure would allow one house to be apportioned by a formula other than the one man one vote rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter W. Stiern
State
Senate
U.S
Supreme Court
Stiern
California
Washington
Harlan Magen
Kern
Kings
Tulare
U. S
Thomas Kuchel
Calif
George Murphy
Gun Missing From Home Reported To Police
Gus Meyers of 124 West Orange reported a 30.06 bolt action Remington with scope stolen from his residence to Shafter police. Police are investigating the burglary and reviewing nearby footage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Meyers
West Orange
Shafter
Laundromat Clothes Missing After Dryer Use
Mrs. David Miller reports clothing vanished from a local laundromat after she left a load in a dryer. Police are investigating the missing garments from the 433 Mark address.
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David. Miller
Auxiliary Honors at Veterans Hall Valor Meeting
The Lessig Sir. Robinson Unit 213 of the American Legion Auxiliary met at the Veteran's Hall with Grace Cox presiding. 72 Legionnaires and members attended Back to Church at the Pentecostal church on Feb 7. Three gold star mothers received corsages. The unit reports 49 members and planned activities including a potluck April 20, a $5 heart fund donation, and a Feb 27 dance night with soft drinks.
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Lessig
Sir. Robinson
American Legion Auxiliary
Veteran's Hall
Grace Cox
Pentecostal Church
Vera Carter
Jess Baker
W. J. Patrick
Iva Jo Fosdick
Heart
Legion
Veteran's Memorial Halls
Elgie Heinlein
Irene Hackleman
Cathy Morgan
Georgette Kadel
Carl Miller
Kern County Health Department
Legion Hall
Jack Janzen
Make Assist Shafter Arrives at Police Station
At 6 am last Tuesday morning Mrs. Bobby Joe Sharp of 1137 Cagle Street appeared at the hospital with assistance requests after an incident reported in Belice.
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Shafter
Bobby Joe Sharp
Cagle
Redistricting debate mirrors Bakersfield county concerns
In Bakersfield discussions the redistricting plan passed 3 to 2 and sparks talk of fair balance for the county. The piece notes Bakersfield’s demand for “214 votes” on the Supervisor roll call and questions if Supervisors Jackson Webb and Holt act in the county’s best interests. It also mentions a high school student program at risk and a call for host families, plus Lions Club contest winners and local sports hopes for the Shafter Generals.
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Bakersfield
Jackson
Webb
Holt
Ua Ss High School
Genevieve Craig
AFL
Shafter
Lions Club
Lowell
Eddie Lopez
Sallar Armendariz
Steve Penner
Modern Homes Feature Full Carpets Windows and Financing
New homes showcase wall to wall carpets and expansive windows with fenced pools. Back to back financing options accompany the sale, highlighting turnkey interiors and streamlined mortgage terms.
State Officials To Salute Kern County Dinner Planned
More than 200 California legislators and state officials are set to attend a Salute to Kern dinner in Sacramento on April 28. The event highlights Kern County leadership in agriculture industry and mineral production and will be held at American Legion Post 61 hall near the Governor's Mansion. Gov. and Mrs. Edmund Brown will lead a distinguished roster of state dignitaries at the Kern products dinner. Organizers include the Kern County Board of Trade and Board of Supervisors with cooperation from Sen. Walter Stiern Assemblyman John Williamson and Jack T. Casey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Sacramento
American Legion
Edmund Brown
Kern County Board of Trade and Board of Supervisors
Walter Stiern
John Williamson
Jack T. Casey
Shafter Chamber Hosts Tour of Randers Cotton Oil Plant
Shafter Chamber members and guests toured Randers Cotton Oil at Cawelo as part of a luncheon event. Attendees included Chamber officers Bill Rand and Pat Kelly and local directors from Ranchers Cotton Oil, Shafter Cotton Gin, and other firms. The Kern County operation, valued at $6 million, produces 325 tons daily of finished salad oil with by products for lint, meal, and hulls, aided by a solvent process.
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Crawford
Shafter
Bill Rand
Chamber
Pat Kelly
Regi Hammond
Peter Channeson
Melvin Nonhof
Paul Hoffmann
Frank Wisner
Bill Hudson
Ray Mish
Bob Bann
Weston Futrell
Rathbone
Ranchers Cotton Oil
Charles West
C R S Ginning Co
Everett Baker
Richland Co-Op Gin
William Siemens
The
Shafter Cotton Gin Co-Op Association
Kern County
Randers
Cawelo
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Kern County Board of Trade
Rathborne
Richard Rathbone
S. A. Camp Co
San Joaquin Valley
H. W
Pat) Kelly
Bruce Crawford
Shafter Chamber
McFarland Chamber of Commerce
A. W. Carlson
Tools Stolen From pickup During Worship Service
Mrs Albert Lee Bailey reports $200 worth of tools stolen from her husband s pickup while they attended an evening worship service. Police are conducting an investigation.
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Albert Lee Bailey
West Ash
Gabe
Kern County Farm Bureau Leader Speaks at Feb Luncheon
Bob Smith president of the Kern County Farm Bureau addressed the Christian Business Men's Committee at their Thursday luncheon on February 25. He outlined farm policy priorities and highlighted local agricultural issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Smith
Kern County Farm Bureau
Christian Business Men's Committee
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