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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1969

Page

3

Digest of State School Laws Arrives for Kern County Copies

The 175 page digest summarizing 1968 California education legislation was compiled by Kern County educators led by Harry E. Blair and Dr. Cleon C. Caldwell. It compiles nearly 5,000 new bills and resolutions with highlights on textbooks, testing, bonds, and certifications for ready reference. Board members will receive copies at the December 16 meeting in the Civic Center.

Harry E. Blair California Legislation Assembly State Senate Legislative Counsel’s Digest Cleon C. Caldwell Kern County Kern County Board of Education

Car Damaged While Parked at Home in Shafter

Manuel Lopez reported to the Shafter Police Department that his vehicle, parked at 420 Rodriguez Avenue, was struck sometime before. Debris found at the scene indicates a hit but he could not determine the exact time of the damage.

Manuel Lopez Rodriguez Avenue Shafter Lopez

Kiwanis Speaker Laura Brockmeier Highlighted for Shafter Luncheon

Laura Brockmeier will be the speaker at the Shafter Kiwanis Club luncheon on Wednesday January 29 at Veterans Hall. She will discuss the People to People Program with Dr. Jacobus serving as program chairman.

Laura Brockmeier Shafter Kiwanis Club Veterans Hall Dr. Jacobus

Operation Morale Sends 41 Packages To Servicemen

Shafter Woman's Club organized Operation Morale packing forty one boxes for Viet Namarea servicemen on January 14. About sixteen women helped plus Roland Grisham and Joe Frizzell who tied packages. The Shafter Chamber of Commerce funded postage. food and baked goods were donated by club members and others. The club lists the servicemen receiving packages and plans a special appeal.

Shafter Woman's Club Viet Nam Roland Grisham Joe Frizzell Shafter Chamber of Commerce

Shafter Junior Womans Club Plans Year Of Community Service

The Shafter Junior Womans Club outlines a busy year with volunteer work at Richland Primary School. They sent Christmas boxes to Vietnam, supported Mothers March of Dimes, and plan fundraisers and letter drives. The group will run Thursday tutoring, kid safety programs, and Teen Center reviews while seeking broader community involvement.

Shafter Mike Allen Viet Nam Shafter Woman’s Club Sharon Stockton Mark Franz Bruceloppini Loppini Richland Jack Colvard Santa Wm. Prout Henrietta Weill Bakersfield Tom Colvard Prout SHS Kafy Clowns Telerama Kero TV Appalachia Tenn Kenneth Handel

Sorority Plans Sweetheart Luncheon February 10

The Alpha Kappa chapter of Phi Epsilon Phi hosts its annual Sweetheart luncheon on Monday February 10 at Veterans Memorial Hall. Serving runs 11 30 to 1 with lasagne on the menu. Tickets 1 25, available from members or at the door. proceeds support their philanthropic work.

Alpha Kappa Chapter Phi Epsilon Phi Sorority Veteran’s Memorial Hall

City Council Hears Fire Dept Plans and Park Updates

O'Brien reports FBI school completed and notes East Lerdo trees may hinder a flasher light. Fire zones in Shafter to be reappraised. Public works to trim Manuel Park trees. Fire loss mainly from matches by children. Training drills total 51 with 153 paid hours and 889 volunteer hours. Hydrant tests numbered 186 in Q2. A long roll of names follows as part of the personnel and contributors list.

O’brien FBI East Lerdo Charles Pope Paneer Atkinson Shafter Lewis Carroll Manuel Park Ratzlaff

Pvt Ray Reaves Assigned to 1098th Transport Co Vietnam

U S Army announces Private First Class Ray C Reaves son of Mr and Mrs William A Reaves Shafter is assigned to the 1098th Transportation Company in Vietnam on January 7 His wife Carolyn resides at 3513 Aslin St Bakersfield

U. S. Army, Vietnam AHTNC Ray C. Reaves William A. Reaves Shafter 1098Th Transportation Company Vietnam Carolyn Aslin St Bakersfield

Flooded highways strand California club members homeward

Mrs C Crosby and another district president were delayed by flood waters while traveling from a state board meeting in Palo Alto. Highways 46 101 198 and 33 were flooded, forcing shelter with the Palla family in Paso Robles. The patrol aided cars as Route 46 reopened and the two women reached home. A notice announces school board candidacy in Kern County for April 1969.

Collins Crosby California Federation of Women’s Club Palo Alto Paso Robles Devils den King City Coalinga Rudolph Hollis Paso Robles Junior Women’s Club John Palla Wasco

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