Notable Authors Headline Shafter Book Fair
Leo Politi and Ralph Moody visit Shafter for a March 3 to 6 book fair at Richland School Library. The event, sponsored by the Shafter Woman's Club, opens to the public. Politi brings a return engagement noted for Song of the Swallows and Little Leo. Moody, author of Little Britches and Man of the Family, shares autobiographical stories. Librarian Mrs Genevieve Craig and volunteers assist.
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Leo
Ralph
Shafter Woman's Idea Eee Tenecat Richland School Library
Leo Politi
Shafter Ae Spring
Politi
Recep
Aldecott
Dekutife
Ralph Moody
Tenn PA
Moody
Little Britches
Richland School
Genevieve Craig
Frankly Speaking Continues on Campaign to Stop Smoking
H C Hight reports he has taken to his pipe exclusively while Herb Howell insists he enjoys living dangerously and won t quit smoking. A remark notes no one is more virtuous than a cigarette smoker who conquers the habit and questions withdrawal. Two women were seen smoking cigars in Shafter. The text reflects 1964 on the road and the public s credit to Americans.
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H. C. Hight
Herb Howell
Installation of Officers for Konoka Council No. 294
Konoka Council No 294 Degree of Pocahontas will hold an open installation of Chiefs on Tuesday January 28 at 8 p m in the Veterans Memorial Hall with Mrs Gladys Bisson Deputy Great Pocahontas in charge. At the Jan 4 regular meeting Bakers Council members assisted with the event and Mrs Charles Stolt will be guest musician. Seven other Installing Chiefs from other Councils will attend and elected Chiefs include Mrs Ivan Mettler Pocahontas Mrs Darrell Ward Jess Mrs John Jenner Wenonah Mrs John Sivils Powhatan and Mrs Louise Coats musician. The appointees for Scouts Runners Councilors Warriors Guards and Aides will be announced and installed.
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Konoka Council
Legion and Auxiliary Host Kern County Dinner in Shafter
The American Legion Post 213 and Auxiliary entertained Kern County Council members at a potluck dinner at the Veterans Memorial Hall last Saturday evening. Attendees included members from Posts 808 and 26 in Bakersfield and from Tehachapi and Shafter.
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American Legion
Shafter
Auxiliary
Kern County
Father’s Night Features TM Guest Behind Bench
Varsity Coach Bob Hampton plans Father’s Night to boost community interest. Will, the honored guest, will sit behind the players bench as part of the program. Films of various OO will be shown each morning at the Basketball Boosters Club meeting in the Shafter Motel dining room.
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Bob Hampton
Basketball Boosters Club
Shafter
First Eastern Star Meeting Opens Year in Wasco
Wasco Chapter No 489 of the Eastern Star held its first meeting of the new year on January 13 with visitors from other chapters. Hostesses included Worthy Ma and Jeannette Brokaw assisted by Clara Little Mary Hendricks Vera Ketelson and Myrtle Hamlin. Refreshments featured a New Year motif and the next regular meeting is set for January 27.
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Wasco
Iece
Eastern Star
Mathe
Jeannette Brokaw
Clara Little
Mary Hendricks
Vera Ketelson
Myrtle Hamlin
Parker Named Board Chairman at CNB Bank
George Parker, CNB director since 1952, was elected board chairman at the bank’s annual meeting. Robert Parker, elevated to president, has led CNB operations in Buttonwillow Shafter Kernville Lamont Bakersfield and other offices since 1955.
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George Acres
the Batnd Chefete Bank
Robert Parkes
CNB
George Parker
Buttonwillow
Kernville
Lamont
Shafter
Pumpkin Center
Ridgecrest
Bakersfield
Robert Parker
Community National Bank
Panel on will Sackes College starts 7:30 PM
A panel discussion at the Math Science Building on campus begins at 7 30 PM Friday January 30. Registration is in the classroom the first night and there is no fee. The event, run with the U S Small Business Administration, continues through March 5.
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Will Sackes College
H. Parley
U. S. Small Business Administration
School Play Draws Students With Low Admission
Snively and Barbara Mettler lead a community school play with proceeds described as low cost for students, inviting broad student attendance and local participation.
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Snively
Barbara Mettler
Locents
Father Spear condemns shipment of controversial literature
Father Spear spoke to town merchants and Bakersfield distributors about distributing objectionable material purchased in Shafter. He urged parents to monitor items their children access, insisting he cannot control what stores sell but will seek to shield youths from trash.
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Ae ‘Meckster
Uae
Richard
Father Spear
Bakersfield
Shafter
Father Ongihen
Rio Bravo Bride Marries Paul C Floyd in Sunnyvale
Rio Bravo girl becomes bride of Paul C Floyd son of Rev and Mrs Ce Floyd of San Luis Obispo. The bride attended Shafter High and Bakersfield College. The groom is a graduate of Wascook School and Porterville Co and works for Electric Packaging Company in Sunnyvale.
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Rio
Ce Ce Floyd
San Luis Obispo
Shafter High
Bakersfield College
Wascoon School
Porterville Co
Electric Packaging Company
Sunnyvale
Birthday Luncheon at Unt Church Next Thursday
A birthday luncheon will be held on Thursday January 23 at 12 30 p m at the Unt Church. The program will include a brief thank you note from the church leader and children will be cared for in a nursery.
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Rotfam
Hossch
Heavy fines for drivers in Shafter cases reported
Charles A. Booker of Shafter fined 276 dollars for a traffic offense. Roy E. J. Shafter, another driver, was cited for operating without a license.
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Shafter
Roy E. J . Shafter
Elizabeth Goertzen Back in Bakersfield Hospital
Elizabeth Goertzen is back in a Bakersfield hospital undergoing eye surgery. Paul Oenaire and Nancy Carter are also reported in hospital care after recent illnesses with tentative improvement noted.
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Elizabeth Goertzen
Bakersfield
Onaire
Paul
Nancy
Carter
Host To Club Card Party By Mrs H W Kelly
Mrs H W Kelly will host Shafter Woman's Club members and friends at a card party at 665 Mannelane on Wednesday at 1 30 p m Assisting with hostess duties are Mrs E C Eckman Mrs Phil Channeson Mrs P L Arnold and Mrs John Schnaidt
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H. W. Kelly
Shafter Woman's Club
Mannel Ane
Kelly
E. C. Eckman
Phil Channeson
P. L. Arnold
John Schnaidt
Community notices on farm work and home moves
Irene and Elmer Hackle prepare Circle H turkey ranch barns for first March hatch. Jim Viola Turner moved a new house to Baker Road and prepares it for occupancy. Ralph Anderson moved a new home to Mayer Road ranch.
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Irene
Elmer Hackle
Circle H Turkey Ranch
Jim
Viola Turner
Baker Road
Ralph Anderson
T Ranch
Mayer Road
Local Resident Daily Life Details and Household Ties
Eddings remains mostly at home while Mrs Alemeta Rose rests at a beauty shop. Cindy Leonard lives with her aunt and uncle on Baker road, helping her family.
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Cindy Leonard
Mrs
Johnny Leonard
Baker Road
Roberts to Wed February 8 in Roberts Celebration
The couple, Roberta and partner announce a wedding set for February 8. Family and friends expect a small ceremony in Roberts with plans for a reception afterward.
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Robert Ee
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Entertain Council
Parker
Judy Whitson
Chevrolet
Chevrolet Company
Central Ave
Rio Bravo
Paul C. Floyd
Rio Bravo News
Tae
Illia
Shafter Drug Store
Eddings
Hitchcock's
Auto Parts
Paul J. Lovett
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Shafter and
Oregon
W. Lorde
Betty
Hitchcock's Auto Parts
Kirby
Cy Ae
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