PG&E Plans $279 Million Expansion Amid 1966 Growth
Pacific Gas and Electric Company announces a 1966 program totaling $279 million for new facilities, boosting capacity in Northern and Central California. Projects include Moss Landing power expansions, 500 000 volt transmission lines, Delevan compressor station, Antioch gas terminal improvements, and The Geysers unit additions. The plan aims to add thousands of jobs, raise local tax bases, and extend interstate electric and gas connections across the region.
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Cent
Pg&e
Delevan
Glenn County
Antioch
Holoss Landing
Solano
Contra Costa Counties
Cordelia
San Pablo
Siskiyou County
Willow
Kern County
Pacific Coast
Nd Mountain
Shasta County
Table Mountain
Moss Landing
San Francisco
Mississippi River
Geysers
Sonoma County
Gajeethga
America
Southern California Edison
Buttonwillow
Palmdale
Attendance soars at Kern County Fairgrounds in 1965
Kern County Fair Board president Hollis Roberts announced attendance rose by about 216000 in 1965. The fairgrounds, managed by the Fifteenth District Agricultural Association, hosted diverse events including Ducks Unlimited barbecue and year round meetings in the Albert Goode Auditorium, with plans for further facilities improvements and a busy 1966 schedule.
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Interiom
Kern County Fairgrounds
Hollis Roberts
Kern County Fair Board
Roberts
Fairgrounds
Ducks Unlimited
Albert Goode
Goode
Howard K. Dickson
Kern County Sheriff's
Bakersfield College Renegade
Kern County
P” St
Community expresses thanks after service member’s death
The family of Pfc. John Edwin Fink, killed December 21 in Germany, extends heartfelt gratitude through the Shafter Press for the kindness shown by church groups, neighbors, friends, and strangers during their time of sorrow around Christmas.
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Tor
Shafter Press
John Edwin Fink
Germany
Buttonwillow to Choose 1966 Mayor in January Vote
Buttonwillow civic leaders launch a two phase 1966 mayoral election starting January 1. The 14th honorary mayor will be chosen March 12 after a January primary narrowing to five finalists. Proceeds support charitable funds with early money aiding the March of Dimes Cancer Fund and Heart Fund.
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Buttonwillow
Dutch) Houwchin
Houchin
Dino’s Cafe
Community National Bank
National Foundation March of Dimes
Cancer Fund
The
Heart Fund
Chamber of Commerce Treasury
Chamber of Commerce
Sey
Comenenity
Algo
Key Chamber of Cect
Benise Coomb
Roy Bellaomini
Wally Cannan
Howard Jeffries
Dick Mundy
Joe Tazioli
Frey
Darrel Tracy
Somenpy Jelletich
Superior Court
Dante Giannini
Tony Andreotti
Martha Frey
Iaap Tenmae
Ig64
Wally Edirecter
Kern County Farmers File 46 Applications for 15000 Export Cotton Acres
The Kern County ASCS reports 46 farmers filed for 15000 acres of export market cotton. Eligible growers must use 1965 farm structure, receive notices by January 15 detailing acreage, base, and price support. Appliers may reject within 15 days, but export obligations and penalties apply.
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Kern
Kern County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Fire
Kern County
ASCS
Meryl Anderson
County
ASC
Buttonwillow Students Earn Spots in 1966 Kern Honor Band
Six Buttonwillow students were selected for the Kern County Honor Band to perform in February under director Clarence Wiggins of San Fernando State College. Irving Boshears secured first chair trumpet, entering a second straight year. Other Buttonwillow players include Doug teams and Donnie Palla on drums, Deb b ie Dickey clarinet, Albert Ghilarducci timpani, and Debbie Antongiovanni on bass.
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Buttonwillow
Kern County
Clarence Wiggins
San Fernando State College
Bakersfield College
Irving Boshears
Ith
Doug Teams
Donnie Palla
Débbie Dickey
Albert Ghilarducci
Tympani
Debbie Antongiovanni
European Holiday Travels Record War-Torn Cities Rich in History
Judy and companions recount visits to Lubeck and Copenhagen, noting wartime destruction and restoration. They describe medieval trade centers, Viking relics, and castles with unique features, while highlighting reflections on German culture, local customs, and the beauty of Baltic landscapes.
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Judy
Lubeck
Christ
Denmark
Baltic
Copenhagen
Europe
Paty
Engaged Bakersfield Couple Cheri Slikker and Anthony Evans
Cheri Slikker and Anthony C. Evans announce their engagement after a Christmas Eve gathering at the Slikker home. Cheri is a California pageant alumna and student at UC Berkeley. Tony is UC Berkeley trained with a BA in business.
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Cheri Slikker
Anthony Evans
Anthony C. Evans
William Slikker
Calloway Drive
Tony
Kenneth R. Evans
Laguna Street
Bakersfrent
Bakersfield College
Cheri
University of California At Berktey
House of Gamma Phi Peas
One Phi Beta
Richard Greenacres
William Slikker Jr
University of California At Berkeley
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3&E
Ine Gas and Electric Compa
Psent
Robert H. Gerdes
Gerdes
Shasta
Butte
al Ameda
Santa Clara
Buttsnwillow
Monterey County
West
New Moss
KC Grounds
Pic, John Edwin Fink
Minter
Cher
Slikker
Mics HS
Valkyries
Mia
Chester
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