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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1967
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Hardy Gassner of Scottsbluff Nebraska were weekend guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Wisner. The Gassners lived with the Wisners in Scottsbluff before they left for Riverside to visit relatives.
The column references Reagan mocked as actor to politician shift, Johnson seeking a 20 percent Social Security rise, and local shifts in Chamber leadership from Weston Futrell to George Jones. It notes Prominent proposals for wildflower planting on East Lerdo Highway and compares Nebraska tax reform to local property tax concerns, hinting at broader fiscal policy debates.
Funeral services were held for Johnny Martinez 4 of Shafter after a long illness in Bakersfield. Alice Wilbur 85 of Shafter was laid to rest in Portland and Santa Rosa area survivors listed. Baby Sandy Langley 10 days died in Shafter with services at Agee Family Funeral Home. Local items include Coming and Going notes on Dennis Waite family visit and A H Kirkman returning from Vietnam on leave.
Property listing for 217 Central Shafter with contact Otto W Becker at 746-6169 detailing available space and broker notes.
Senior Ken Wittenberg finished runner up at the Cal Poly Tournament after winning three bouts to reach the finals. The Shafter grapplers watched Cal Poly beat Oregon State and USC in San Luis Obispo during a weekend trip. Generals host Wasco this week in a 4 team event, with a Friday 8:00 start and a Saturday 10:00 match against Arvin rescheduled for winter format.
Dean Hatfield reveals his lineup of chess experts from Shafter High School to face Richland students in a Monday evening match at 6 p.m. at the Richland Library. Players include Kyle Fleetwood Phillip Fraley Larry Hart Ron Perkins Frank Rodriguez Joe Sammar aps James Williams and Russell Wells. Richland instructor Greg Channeson leads the local group. Visitors may attend but must follow event rules.
Parents of high school seniors from the Mennonite Brethren community attended a 5 p.m. supper in the Church Fellowship Hall. Dr. Roy Just spoke on the value of a Christian college education and showcased films of Tabor College, Hillsboro, Kansas, at the Mennonite Brethren Youth Fellowship meeting.
The City Council of Shafter California invites sealed bids for labor materials equipment and services to construct a training tower for the fire department. Bids due by 7 PM February 3 1967 at the City Clerk's office. Documents available from City Clerk or Civil Engineer Anton C Engel Bakersfield. Prevailing wage rates apply and bid security required.
City of Shafter adopts resolution to annex Beech Street area in Kern County California to the city under the Annexation of Inhabited Territory Act of 1939. Notice of hearing set for February 9 1967 at 7 30 PM in City Council Chambers. Public protest and mailed notices required twenty days prior to hearing.
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