1961 May through September Shafter highlights
A condensed digest of Shafter area events from 1961 includes awards dinners and reunions, graduates and baccalaureate plans, new publishers and local media changes, real estate listings, airport development, DMV actions, city council budgets and votes, school projects, and community club activities with dates spanning May to September. Notable items mention the 25 year Shafter High class reunion, county awards for Finkbeiner and Guenther, Swank becoming publisher, DMV surveys, Maple School plans, and a labor day carnival.
Eligibility Rules Based On Pensions For Vets Widows
Veterans and widows may gain pension eligibility by adding travel time home from service to the required active duty period. The VA confirms a 1960 law extends travel time credit to all post 1956 discharges, aiding about 2500 cases including Spani sh-American War veterans who reach 70 days. those under 70 days remain ineligible. The VA is reviewing 70-day cases for potential upgrade to regular service pension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mort Webster
Southern California
Webster
Letter praises Kern County Water Agency director candidate
William J. Mead writes to commend Dave Bryant, a Kern County Water Agency board member from Division One, for his dedication and efforts in serving Shafter and area. Mead announces his January 8 retirement as administrative consultant and urges publication to highlight Bryant's contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swank
Kern County Water Agency
Shafter and Vicinity
Dave Bryant
Division One
Dave
William J. Mead
Mercy Bowl stars emerge with All-Coast selections
The page notes Doug Brown an All-American and Big All-Coast pick, along with Bill Kendrick Buckett and Jon as Little All-Coast selections. It also lists Sonny and Day as tackles and J Williams at center. Coleman is named College Coach of the Year by Coach and Athlete Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doug Brown
Bill Kendrick
Buckett
Jon
Sonny Or A Day
J Williams
Coleman
California
Coach and Athlete Magazine
Country Boy Market marks years of service in Shafter
Alvis Smith founded Country Boy Market with partner Bob Tatum at their current site. Tatum later sold out to magi. The shop employs a fulltime meat cutter and two checkers led by Bill Miseheimer who has Safeway experience. Smith emphasizes fresh meat and produce and announces an upcoming anniversary sale with updated interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvis Smith
Country Boy Market
Alvis
Bob Tatum
John French
Magi
Tatum
Country Boy Aickets
Bill Miseheimer
Country Bay
Safeway
Bill
Ada
Oklahoma
Smith
Shafter
Christmas Day Visits Across El Cerrito and Vallejo
Christmas Day found Mr. and Mrs. Glen Putman Jr enjoying time at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Armstrong in El Cerrito, parents of Mrs. Glen Putman III. The couple also visited Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Bailey, former Shafter residents now in Vallejo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Putman, Jr
Leo Armstrong
Glen Putman III
el Cerrito
Woodrow Bailey
Shafter
Vallejo
Maintenance wheels aligned to prevent tire wear
Proper wheel alignment reduces tire wear and eases steering. Regular alignment checks keep vehicles safe and components aligned for even tire wear and better handling.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nyon
Stringham's
Otter
Stringham’s
Ender
J. K. Phillips
Fowler Trailer Court
Shafter Ave
Munir
Shafer
Income Tax Service
Real Estate Insurance
Central Ave
Shatter
Wasce Meter Sales
DODGE
Voss Chévrolét
Sean
Plymouth
Mercury
Montclair
Cal-Kern
Acme Finance
Comany
Bakerfield
4A—Contractors and Builders
Fresno Ave
Tfc
Bob
Nati
Kern Co
Rawleigh
Adeline
Oakland
p—Finencial
Acme Finance CO
Bikersfield
Shafter Shop
East Lerdo
Shetland Ponies
Cherry and
Riverside Ave
Wizard
Mr. Smith
Wood
Central
Poplar
Ave
Naidt
REAT
Smith's Corner
Elan Pop
Sunset Drive
Faber
Earl Brown
Santa Fe Depot
jo—Resa
Shafter High
Chamber
Santa Fe Railway
Finkbeiner
Guenther
Press
Shafter Community ‘Booth
Schnaidt's
Yeed Farm & Home
Manuel Ave
E. Lorde & Mannel
Clara J Schnaidt
Realtor & Lady Ins
Bakersfield Realty Board
DMV
Confair
Walrood
Egypt
Shafter Airport
Spud
Maple
Cooper
Shafterdog Ca
Fortenberry
Airport
Shafter Ceme
Shafter-Wasco C. Gr
Thatoe
Laverty
Shafter Press
James Street
Golden West
7Th Standard & Central Valley Highway
Fike
International
Bank of America
Richland Carnival
Shafter Firemen
Manuel Avenue
Kern
Maple Street
Bruce Epp
Buttonwillow
Community Bank
Wasco
SHSA
Woman’s Club
Lucas
Hallowe'en
Fort City
C. of .C
Texeoco
Central Valley Highway
Hemingson
C. of C
Gaede
Santa
Paula ‘Thomas
Kiwanis Club
Pat McDermott
SHS
J. T. Norman
Chester Ave
Bakersfield
Thomas Lane
Riverside
Geo. J. Mayer
Kern and
Pacific
Shafter Realty
College Ave
Bakersfield Shafter Branch
Golden
West
Willow Street
Otto W. Becker
Church OF Christ
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