Signs of Shafter population quest spark community drive
The Shafter city faces varied and inaccurate population figures in highway signs. Readers are urged to consider a community project to create accurate counts and a welcoming sign system. The piece notes input from local leaders and clubs and highlights a school charity food drive by SHS Key Clubbers delivering 6 615 pounds of food for Christmas dinners.
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California
Califo
Shafter High School
SHS Keys
Shafter
Bill Hatcher
Psy
Dolly A
Noted Kern Historian Loustalot to Head Shafter Chamber Meeting
John E. Loustalot Bakersfield postmaster Kern County sheriff will headline Shafter Chamber of Commerce annual meeting on Monday evening Jan 19. The program led by secretary Pat Kelly will include honors and a keynote on Kern County history and California bicentennial plans. Tickets go on sale at 422 James St Bank of America and Community National Bank. Dinner and several awards will follow at the Memorial Building. Emil (Jack) Frost to become 1970 Chamber president succeeding Roy Kerber.
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John E. Loustalot
Bakersfield
Kern County
Shafter Cener of Commerce
Loustalot
H.W
Pat) Kelly
Chamber of Commerce
California
Kelly
Chamber
Shafter Rabies Vaccination Clinic Set for Jan 13
Dog owners in the Shafter area are urged to attend the rabies vaccination clinic at the City Fire Department on Tuesday January 13 from 1 to 6 p.m. The event, part of a countywide series, requires dogs four months and older to be vaccinated every two years and to obtain 1970 license tags. A nominal fee is charged, and Rabies Area status underscores the need for vaccination.
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Shafter
Kern County Health Department
Kern Coury Veterinary Medical Association
Kearns
Kern County
State Health Department
Richland Elementary admin and music buildings near completion
Richland District trustees heard Supt E David Cooke say the new administration and music buildings on the Richland School campus near occupancy by month end. Interior finish work including cabinet installation by Armis Cabinets and Doares teams continues while the Aquatic Center rehabilitation remains indefinitely unsettled.
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Richland
Board of Trustees
E. David Cooke
Armis
Doares
Supt
Connie
Richland School
Fire destroys Sportsman Cafe and Lounge in Shafter district
An early morning blaze in Shafter damaged the Sportsman Cafe and adjoining Sportsman’s Lounge causing an estimated loss near $60,000. Owner Lip Henderson and Vernon Pierce of the Shafter Fire Department identified the frame building and contents as the main casualties and noted partial insurance coverage.
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Sportsman's
H.D
Tip) Henderson
Vernon Pierce
Shafter Fire Department
Central Avenue
Shafter Business District
Sportsman’s Cafe
Sportsman's Lounge
Shafterness
Lip) Henderson
Shafter City
Henderson
Secaig
Pierce
Art Trait
Ruth Trout
KernCire de Se
Wasco Mason Lodge installs officers in Shafter event
Phillip R. Cameron presided at a Wasco lodge installation in Shafter with John H. Brown hosting. Officers named included James D. Paul, Ted Co Hammack, James W. Johnson Jr., Leland Prewitt, Donald E. Shgalls, Andrew D. Lewis, Henry Beach, Jack Burber, Thomas E. Colvard, and Walter Nicol. Past masters Thomas S. Moss, Hoyett Smoters, and Lannis J. Cates participated. Mrs. Robert Krause was in charge of the guest book. Brown gave the welcome. The program featured music by Mrs. John Peterson and a reception.
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F&am
Phillip R. Cameron
Wasco Lodge
John H.brown
James D. Paul
Ing Thomas S. Moss
Wasco
Hoyett L. Smoters
Lannis J. Cates
Shafter
Robert Krause
Coral Ann Crosby
Tracy Tucker
Bonnie Jo Tucker
Michael Lawrence
Harvey Neuman
Master Brown
John, Peterson
Burglary at Duerksen Home Nets $10,000 Loot
A New Year’s Eve burglary at Ray Duerksen’s residence 272 Crose St yielded about $10,000 in loot including six guns and jewelry. Police responded to a 2:51 a.m. call on January 1. entry method unclear as doors and windows showed no forceful entry. Evidence suggests intruders removed items before fleeing. valuables listed include multiple shotguns, a Sportsman pistol, a Smith and Wesson pistol, jewelry pieces, and costume jewelry. The case continues as investigators review details and recoveries.
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Ray Duerksen
Crose St
Hanley Witcher
Shafter
Duerkeen
Witcher
Ithica
Remington
California State Revenues Surpass Expenditures in 1968 69
State revenues across all government funds totaled 565.1 million more than expenditures for 1968 69, with General Fund revenues exceeding outlays by 240 million. The 394 page Annual Report compares accrual and cash results as California moves from cash to accrual accounting.
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Sacramento
Houston I. Flournoy
Flournoy
Enue
Rams
Cies
Troller
Schools Reopen After Holiday Break In Shafter Richland
About 2 000 students at Shafter High School and Richland Elementary resumed classes after a two week Christmas New Year holiday break ending Dec 19. No further break until Easter March 29. Graduation dates set for early June.
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Shafter High School
Richland Elementary School
Youngs
Ters
Richland Elementary
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Jack Frost
Shafter Chamber Oepertice
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Pat Roan
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Millwee
Allen Johnson
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Bob Bann
Bud Johnson
Jack Colvard
Bob Gilbert
Millard le Grange
Bob Lewis
Kerber
Bonner Boel
Joe Kirk
Gary Kruger
Richland Buildings
Wasco Mason Lodge
Sheilds
The
Cancer Society
American Cancer Society
18Th St
Marian Hitchcock
Grass Valley
Calif
Haggerty Manufacturing Co
Eee G.E
Tramadio
Mafi
Duerksen
Ead
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