Shafter City Council approves Chamber fireworks funding plan
In a June special meeting the Shafter City Council endorsed a Chamber partnership with payments totaling 75 000 to promote the city. Johnny Thomas abstained from the vote due to potential conflict of interest as a Holiday Ford employee. The Chamber plans a at gate donation for the high school stadium event to cover rising fireworks costs. The program includes a 6 30 p m start with T ball games and a patriotic ceremony led by local clergy and Scouts. A July 10 Chamber meeting is set at the Shafter Motel for members and prospective joiners.
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Chamber of New Businesses
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Johnny Thomas
Holiday Ford
Marland Hiebert
Cathy Prout
Verl Nash
Don Zachary
Chamber
Shafters High School
Mike Smith
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Valley Bible Church
Harold Reimer
God Bless America
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Fourth of July Eve Dodgers Game at Sam Lynn Ballpark
Bakersfield hosts a pre Fourth event on July third at Sam Lynn Ballpark with a Bakersfield Dodgers game and an Agriculture night. Free tickets available from Chamber members. program begins at 6 30 p m with T ball games.
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Truxtun
Bakersfield
Bakersfield Dodgers
Sam Lynn
Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
Kern County Home and Garden Feature Debuts in Press
The Shafter Press will publish a bi monthly feature named Kern County Home and Garden linking home and garden care articles with dedicated advertisements. Publishers Donald and Frank Reed praise the editorial advertising linkage. The next appearance is Wednesday July 15 and businesses should contact Flora Nichols for advertising details.
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Shafter Press
Kern County Home and Garden
Donald
Frank Reed
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Kern County
Flora Nichols
Shafter Heat Surpasses 100 Degrees Last Week
The record shows a high just over 100 degrees during the week raising questions about the arrival of summer in Shafter. Local observers note the season’s warm pattern and discuss ongoing warm spells.
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Shafter
Satisfied Shafter family sells 1975 Honda 550 motorcycle
The Phil Torres family of Shafter sold their 1975 Honda 550 motorcycle after advertising in the Shafter Press Want Ads. After three weeks of advertising they achieved a sale. For results, read the classified page or call the Shafter Press at 746-4942.
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Phil Torres
Shafter
Shafter Press
Torres
DPBIA meets contractors on awning firms in city hall
In City Council Chambers on Thursday June 25 the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area held a meeting with contractors from four awning firms. Participants included Jerry Margrave of Specialty-Trim & Awning Inc John Glass of Vics Upholstery & Canvas Charles Smith and Roger Hargis from Ss and Frank Johnson of Company. The session focused on cost questions as business owners reviewed awning options without deciding on specific buildings. See DPBIA on page 9A.
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Jerry, Margrave
Specialty-Trim
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