Local Voices Reflect Life and Plans in Shafter Area
A collage of idle chatter and notes includes Al Eckmann describing a farming effort near town, Jim Tucker’s call about production at the Press, and reflections on budgets and holidays. The piece also notes upcoming school building work with classrooms and lavatories, a fall term start date, and an August 1 bond election for district voters.
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al Eckmann
Shafter
Jim Tucker
Jim
Bondelée
Johnston
Bids Open On Airport Buildings
Bids open on airport buildings as funds from the sale are to be returned to the state and to Kern County on a ninety ten percent split.
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Kern County
Colombo Bank of America Expansion Plans Detail
Hoffmann outlines a new 50 by 75 foot brick and concrete addition to the Bank of America building. The project will add 7,500 square feet, housing 16 tellers and eight officers, a vault doubling in size, two coupon booths for safe deposit renters, a second conference room, and a staff lounge, with completion expected early next year.
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Hoffmann
County Lees Tax Rates Set by Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors set tax rates for County Lees before September, outlining budget allocations and fiscal priorities for the coming year. Officials emphasized adherence to property tax caps and anticipated impacts on residents and local services.
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Board For Supervisors
Smokey Bear Certificates Awarded to Twenty Three Winners
Twenty three individuals qualified for Smokey Bear certificates, with names including Michael Butler Charlene Cagiton Ann Christensen Michael Criswell Craig Dargatz Jan Persetz Carolyn Diltz Colleen Dilta Cindy Farrell Charles Hank Mason Janice Ney Rick Nagey Don Nikkel Dickie Norris Louise Ratzlaff Steven Ratzlaff Randy Searcy and Elizabeth Walker. Junior Forest Ranger cards were issued to 45 other children who read and reported on at least five books during the six weeks.
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Michael Butler
Charlene Cagiton
Ann Christensen
Michael Criswell
Craig Dargatz
Jan Persetz
Carolyn Diltz
Colleen
Dilta
Cindy Farrell
Charles Hank Mason
Janice Ney
Rick Nagey
Don Nikkel
Dickie Norris
Louise Ratzlaff
Steven Ratzlaff
Randy Searcy
Elizabeth Walker
Forest Ranger
Buttonwillow Water Company to Incorporate
Buttonwillow Water Company plans incorporation to serve East Buttonwillow and purchase the existing provider. William Napier serves as secretary treasurer, with Walt Maples elected president. Directors include Irvin Baublitz Lee Isola and Jack Tori. The group discussed improvements to the distribution system and water supply.
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Buttonwillow Mutual Waiter Company
Buttonwillow
Prite Company
William Napier
Walt Maples
Maples
Napier
Irvin "Baublitz
Lee Isola
Jack Tori
Recreation program draws thousands in Shafter
The Shafter Recreation Commission reports for April to June a total 30,910 participants with 26,870 directly taking part and 4,040 spectators. The figures reflect a busy three month period for community facilities and youth programs.
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Shafter Recreation Commission
Fresno State entrance and registration deadlines set
San Joaquin Valley students must enter Fresno State by August 14. Fall registration for all students is September 14 and 15, with instruction starting September 18. Class schedules and full registration instructions will be available at the administration building business office for 25 cents starting August 15.
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San Joaquin Valley
Fresno State
Woman's Club Committee Compiles 1961 62 Chairman List
The Shafter Woman's Club committee works Friday July 14 to finish compiling information for the 1961 62 yearbook.
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Woman's Club Committee
Shafter Woman's Club Committee
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Maple’ School
AIA Meats
Eccmni
Board UK
Maple School
the Register
East Dubuque
Illinois
Pstwo
St. Louis
Cleveland
Albany
By Pappy Swank
Colombo
Bank of America
County
Lees
Gordon Pipkin
4One
Taen
E.J. Thiessen
Ha Tebe
Buttonwillow Water Company
Karen
Sharon
Felore, & i
Jackie Schmidt
Alamo
Shafter Woman's Club Aneen’ Se
Ivan Aelle
Eb Licity
WN R. Oe
Ivan Ng
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