New Year brings Mejia baby and community updates
Mr and Mrs Eddie Mejia of 307 W Ash St welcomed the first baby of 1964 named James Andrew Mejia. Frank Wisner became president of the Shafter Chamber of Commerce. Harold C Freedman M D named director of the Kern County Medical Society for 1964. Miss Nancy Wright Wasco and Wesley Gorsching announced engagement. A 7 pound 8 ounce baby girl born to Mrs Clarence Kattenhorn.
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The
Shafter Press
Eddie Mejia
W. Ash Street
James Andrew Mejia
Frank Wisner
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Harold C. Freedman
Kern County Medical Society
Nancy Wright
Wasco
Wesley Gorsching
Clarence Kattenhorn
EAGLE BADGES HONORED AT SPECIAL COURT OF HONOR
Johnson and Eagle received Eagle badges at a Special Court of Honor. Deloras Contreras was elected president of the Odako Campfire group. Richland School added a 92 passenger bus to its transportation system. Seniors Roy Jones and Leroy Kirschenmann campaigned for AS Shafter High School president.
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The
Shafter Press
Philip Johnson
Jim Eagle
Deloras Contreras
Odako Campfire Group
Richland School
Roy Jones
Leroy Kirschenmann
Associated Students of
Shafter High School
Witchers Begins 1949 Term as Shafter Kiwanis President
Taken from the January 7 1949 issue of the Shaf Hanley. Witchers was installed as president of the Shafter Kiwanis Club for 1949.
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Shafter Press
Hanley Witchers
Shafter Kiwanis Club
California Bankers Association earns 25th consecutive agricultural award
The California Bankers Association receives the Agricultural Award of the American Bankers Association for 25 straight years. Robert W. Lankford credits CBA for its educational programs improving banking services to farmers and its work with farm youth groups. Group Two of CBA funds four $400 scholarships yearly to 4-H and FFA students.
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California Bankers Association
American Bankers Association
Robert W. Lankford
Kern
CBA
CBA Committee On Agriculture
California
Frankly Speaking on Charity and Private Effort
The article argues private charity and individuals should lead welfare instead of state relief. It warns government aid fosters dependency and reduced effort while private aid strengthens productivity and reduces suffering. The author notes personal New Year adjustments and ends with a vignette about common phrases and Hong Kong flu confusion.
Intramural Football Season Ends at Richland
Intramural football at Richland School concludes for grades 4–8 with 270 boys and 90 girls in a two month program. Seventh and eighth graders formed intra class teams naming themselves after college and pro teams.
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Richland
Richland School
Ipeaina
Miss. Tilley
Loveless
Harecastle
Helter
Bears
Colts
Syracuse
Trojan
Mr. Hardcastle
Richard Snapp
Alex Salazar
Ruben Prender
Charles Parker
Greg Ratzlaff
Henry Perala
Allen Thomas
Ruben Gonzales
Mackey Salazar
Richlana School
Miss Tilley
Danny Roden
Greg van Blair
Steven Hart
Santos Gutierrez
Clinton Rice
Bobby ‘Caton
Ricky Friesen
Paul Welch
Jeffrey Goosen
Lon Hyer
Michael Abernathy
Mr. Heiter
Michelle Tadevich
Cathy McWhorter
Melda Gutierrez
Debbie Casey
Melinda Williams
Beneda Farias
Amanda Rodriguez
Diane Lopez
Pam Miller
Rickie Lankford
Linda Roberts
Carla Neumann
Slow Dance on the Killing Ground at College Theatre
The college presents William Hanleys Slow Dance on the Killing Ground on January 10 and 18 at 8 p.m. Director Robert Chapman says the play tests moral judgment and punishment as three fugitives from truth face guilt and fate. Cast includes James Ratcliff Betty Brown and Michael Carker. Tickets are $1.50. student tickets 50 cents.
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Ieee
William Hanley
Robert Chapman
Births in Modesto and Reedly on December 23 1968
Trishalynn Trisha Lynn was born at Doctor's Hospital Modesto at 6 02 am weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces and 20 12 inches. Grandmothers Mrs Donald Graves Shafter and Irene Whinery Blanchard Oklahoma attended. Laura Beth Neufeld born December 23 weighed 6 pounds 13 ounces. Family resides at 576 N Steven Reedly California. Grandparents Ernest Siemens Shafter 178446 Wasco Avenue and John Neufeld Larslan Montana.
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Trisha Lynn
Michael Whinery
Doctor’s Hospital
Modesto
Man
Trisha
Donald Graves
Shafter
Irene Whinery
Blanchard
Oklahoma
Roger Neufeld
Neufeld
Laura Beth
N. Steven
Reedly
California
Ernest Siemens
Wasco Avenue
John Neufeld
Larslan
Montana
1968 Tax Forms Mailed by California Franchise Tax Board
Nearly six million 1968 state income tax forms have been mailed to California taxpayers by the Franchise Tax Board. Most taxpayers will receive Form 540 and an instruction booklet. those who moved should pick up packets at distribution points. Filing required for single filers with AGI of 3250 or more and married couples with AGI of 6500 or more. The deadline is April 15.
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California
Franchise ‘Tax’ Board
Martin Huff
Ornelas Assigned Supply Specialist Duty in Vietnam
Mrs Paul Ornelas reports her son Army Private First Class Arthur D Ornelas 21 has been assigned as a supply specialist in the America Division s 11th Infantry Brigade near Duc Pho Vietnam as of November 29 His wife Mary lou and mother make their home in Buttonwillow The soldier a Shafter High School graduate
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Paul Ornelas
Army
Arthur D. Ornelas
America Division
11Th Infantry
Duc Pho
Vietnam
Ornelas
Marylou
Buttonwillow
Shafter High School
Golden Apple Awards honor Kern County teachers
Kern County teachers will be recognized at the Golden Apple Awards at Valley Plaza, Thursday January 9. Awards include $25 gift certificates and a Golden Apple trophy for categories such as oldest and youngest teacher, longest service, from farthest distance, largest family, and longest Kern County residence. Registration closes January 8 at the Valley Plaza Administration Office. The ceremony begins at 7 p.m. in the main mall with local officials M. C. Myers Dr. C. C. Carpenter and Ken Brown participating. For more information call 832 2436.
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Kern County
Valley Plaza
Bakersfield
M. C. Myers
Kern County Union High School
Valley Plaza Merchants Association
C. C. Carpenter
Ken Brown
Kero-Tv
Channel 23
PG&E seeks 13 billion dollar gas rate increase
Pacific Gas and Electric Company seeks approval from the California Public Utilities Commission to raise natural gas rates. The plan would average under four cents per day for about two million PG&E residential customers in Northern and Central California, with $37.11 million annual increase in two steps to cover higher supplier charges, taxes, and costs while targeting a 7.5 percent return. The first phase would start in March 1969, reflecting a $13.74 million offset from El Paso Natural Gas charges and the 10 percent federal tax surcharge.
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Pacific Gas and Electric Company
California Public Utilities Commission
Pg&e
California
el Paso Natural Gas Company
Pg& E
State PTA to Meet in San Francisco
The Board of Managers of the California PTA will hold its bi monthly meeting January 14 16 in San Francisco. Study committees will hear reports on Health Education Public Welfare and Drug Abuse. Some 4500 delegates are expected to attend.
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Board of Managers of the
California Pta
San Francisco
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