Buttonwillow leaders urge expanding services to keep farm dollars home
President Ford Williams and directors Arthur Ghilarducci Lee Isola Richard Mundy John Overton Otis Page Ferdinand Palla and Oliver Torigiani outline agricultural income totals for Buttonwillow in 1963 and advocate adding services like a dentist auto agency pharmacy store and clothing shop to keep farm dollars in the community. They cite 19.8 million in agricultural output with only 27 percent spent locally and forecast future growth from new motel drive-in service station farm machinery manufacturing a church sanctuary ice business and a water aqueduct linked development. Williams urges action saying things do not happen they are made to happen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Ghilarducci
Lee Isola
Richard Mundy
John Overton
Otis Page Ferdinand Palla
Oliver Torigiani
Ford Williams
Williams
Buttonwillow
Homer
Kern County
West Side
California Valley
California Unemployment Rules Challenge Business Location
Harlan W. Holmwood of the General Telephone Co of California argues businesses can sell in California without relocating, but rising unemployment insurance costs threaten industrial growth. He cites 1962 actury data on repeat claims and voluntary quits, noting California funds relied on employers since 1946 and urging attention to welfare program expansion and misperceptions by workers.
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San Diego
California
Harlan W. Holmwood
General Telephone Company of California
California Trucking Association
Holmwood
Department of Employment
San Francisco
Department Actuary
Pat Ériise
Actuary
Ucy
UCD
New York
Kristine Albright Elected President Wan Tanda Camp Fire Girls
Kristine Albright was elected president of the Wan Tanda Camp Fire Girls at a February 17 meeting hosted by Mrs. David Anderson. Janet Bongberg became vice president and other officers named were Cape Snively secretary Patricia Anderson treasurer and Mary Miller scribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Anderson
Kristine Albright
Wan Tanda
Janet Bongberg
Cape Snively
Patricia Anderson
Mary Miller
Scribe
Kathy Anderson
Lucy Bergman
Jan Catherell
Andrea Johnson
Nancy Lawson
Robert Bongberg
The
A & Professional Women’s Club
Collision citation details for Coleman M Rice February 18
Coleman M Rice of 168 Beth Eden was cited after a car truck crash on February 18 for failing to yield the right of way to a truck near Ray Whitley at 890 Minter. The fragment provides limited context and names.
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Coleman M. Rice
Beth Eden
Rice
Ray
Whitley
Minter
Blair Named As Chairman for Centennial Parade
Harry E Blair Kern superintendent of schools named centennial chairman at a recent meeting. He urged county wide participation with outside bands in 1964 and Bakersfield area bands in 1985 and all county bands in 1966. Entry blanks due May 1 1964. Master of Ceremonies will be John Loustalot.
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Harry
E. Blair
Kern
Blair
Bakersfield
Flower
Baker Streets
Baker
Nineteenth
John Loustalot
Free Cigarettes Ended in Veterans Hospitals
The Veterans Administration ordered the discontinuation of free cigarettes and other tobacco products in its 168 hospitals and 18 domiciliaries. The move follows the smoking and health report and includes an educational campaign for patients, residents, and staff about health hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
U. S
Girl State Guests Hear About Last Session
Girl State Chair man Audrey Wisner presented pictures from the 1961-62 session to Girl Staters Lynn Ann Wiedmann and Mardo Ohlsson, guests of the American Legion Auxiliary. Mrs. Ohlsson also attended and Lynn showed Europe trip photos with Sharon Peters. Bessie Kennath presided. hostesses were Mrs. Elgie Heinlein and Grace Cox.
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A! Legion
Lynn Atta Wiedmann
Mardo Ohlsson
American Legion Auxiliary
Audrey Leigh Wisner
Mardo
O. G. Ohlsson
Shafter High School
Davis
Lynn Ann
Europe
Sharon Peters
Edna Prieve
Lynn
Bessie Kennath
Elgie Heinlein
Grace Cox
Man Buys Fast Car Faces Reckless Driving Fine
George H. Manning bought a car from a local dealer and test drove it at 110 miles per hour on East Lerdo toward Minter Village. He appeared at Shafter Justice Court and was fined $139 for reckless driving.
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George H. Manning
East Lerdo
Minter Village
Shafter Justice Court
Charges Dismissed in Bakersfield Court
Charges against Joe Howard Adams of Shafter were dismissed in Bakersfield Municipal Court last week for assault with intent to do great bodily harm.
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Joe Howard Adams
Shafter
Bakersfield
Kiwanis Speaker Bob Meyer Addresses Club on Highways
Kiwanis Club held a noon meeting with Bob Meyer of the Division of Highways Fresno as speaker. His theme was California Highways and the program was chaired by Ben Grundy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Meyer
Division of Highways
Fresno
Kiwanis Club
California
Ben Grundy
Traffic Warrants Arrest of Billy Don Jackson
Billy Don Jackson aged 20 was arrested on traffic warrants from Shafter and San Mateo County.
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Billy Don Jackson
Shafter
San Mateo County
Farm Home Fire Damages Residence on Cherry Avenue
The farm home of Mr and Mrs Dale Wiedmann sustained slight fire damage on February 20. The blaze started in the flooring beneath the furnace at their residence located at 18899 Cherry Avenue.
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Dale Wiedmann
Double Trouble Bar Suspect Held on Warrant in Bakersfield
Appleton remains jailed in Bakersfield on a warrant linked to a bad check written at Budget Mart. The order for hold cites the warrant as the basis for detention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleton
Bakersfield
Budget Mart
Area Schools Awards Meeting Set For March
Teachers and administrators from Shafter Wasco Maple McFarland Lerdo Rio Bravo and Norris will gather at Wasco High School Cafeteria on Thursday evening March 12 to present awards to the outstanding educator and layman of 1964 from the Northern Area. Ted Bass will speak on Good News for California and address an audience of about 350. Bass has a long career in education and will share observations from his work in youth organizations teaching and adult education.
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Shafter
Wasco
Maple
McFarland
Lerdo
Rio Bravo
Norris
Wasco High School
Ted Bass
California Teachers Association
California
Will Rogers
Private Judy Bankston Completes Eight Weeks Basic Training
Private Judy G. Bankston completed eight weeks of basic training at AHTNC. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Meldon L. Bankston, reside at 18468 Shafter Ave in Shafter. A 1963 graduate of Shafter High School, she finished training in administration and supply and first aid.
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AHTNC
Judy G. Bankston
Meldon L. Bankston
Shafter Ave
Shafter
Shafter High School
Jehovah's Witnesses Attend Convention in Shafter
The Shafter congregation led by presiding minister Coleman plans to attend a weekend convention with 52 members. The services for the week have been canceled as most members travel for the event. The program concludes with the Sunday focus titled Facing Up to the Urgency of Our Times.
Frankly Speaking on Camp Fire Sits in Page 1
The discussion centers on two organizations near the Camp Fire site and whether the current setup suffices. Opinions vary on whether the arrangement meets needs and whether expansion is warranted.
Meeting of the League of California Cities Held in Hartford
Cass Garratz and Harvey Gae de attended the Hartford meeting of the League of California Cities. Cags won three golf prizes low gross low net and closest to the pin. Harvey also won a golf prize. A note on bypassing America via the Interstate Highway System and staying on freeways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass Garratz
Harvey Gaede
League’ of
California
Hartford
Cags
Harvey
Shafter
America
Windows broken near Shafter fire station park
The Shafter Fire Department reported broken windows at a park area where children had been playing. Damage was minimal and no injuries were reported.
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Shafter Fire Department
Burglary Reported by Mrs Williams in West Orange
Mrs Déanne Williams of 187 West Orange reported a house burglary on February 17. A watch and other personal items were taken in the incident.
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Mra
Déanne Williams
West Orange
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Shafter Ants Association
Frank Wisner
Chamber of Com
Merce
Jerry Schaefer
Jerry
Central Avenue
Shroeter
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California Water Pro
Wan Tanda Group
Kiwanis
Double Trouble
Area Schools
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Washington County
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San Die
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Shefter Bucks
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Russ Hannis
Terry Ballard
Larry Martin
Rickey Ward
Verle Heiter
Mickey Gladden
Ken Scott
Tom Thompson
Louis Prado
Rickey Karnes
Jack Ramay
Gaylord
Richard Nixon
Tom Stepp
Steve Senn
Richland 8
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Rick Townsend
Ed Hellbusch
Phil Klassen
Larry Sullivan
Mike Mendenhall
Mark Costello
Ted Smith
Bob Moore
Jim Brown
Dick Slater
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