Bakersfield College Budget and Expansion Plans Approved
The Colom bo Construction Company bid 270 850 to build a student body financed addition known as Bakersfield College Campus Center to house the student store and offices. The project is funded through federal revenue and a publication budget of 42c to 40c per 100 assessed valuation. The college district also awarded contracts for dormitory laundry and uniform towel services and authorized a petroleum industry funded Paleontology-Biostratigraphy seminar for 1965-66.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colombo Construction Company
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield
Irene Tilley Hosts Planned Pot-Luck Dinner
Irene Tilley hosts a Shafter BPWC dinner with guest Mrs. Irvin Fike. Leota Adams shares details of her May trip to Mexico visiting an Acapulco orphanage and Scarrett College, noting the Starthead program for pre-kindergarten children and improvements from the short program period. A decorated cake marked Irene Tilley’s mother’s birthday is described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Bussiness
Irene Tilley
Irvin Fike
Leota Adams
Mexico
Eva Hall
American Friends Service
Acapulco
Scarrett College
Escen
Irene. Tilley
Tax Rate Raised and Budget Discussion Proceeds
The board debates budget economics with Supt Crawford citing pupil teacher ratios and Richland’s low levels as a potential area for savings. Dr Voth warns the situation may worsen before improving and Trustee Camp urges earlier action for public review with opportunities for taxpayer input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
Richland
Voth
Fishing in Rain Warns Local Stream Scouts
Summer anglers in the Sierra and Cascades are warned by Pacific Gas and Electric Company stream scouts that rain storms bring thunder and dangerous lightning. They caution against solitary fishing in open lakes or meadows as lightning targets lone fishermen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Sierra
Cascade Mountains
Pacific Gas and Electric Company Stream
Pacific Northwest
California
Pg&e
Flints Newcomers To Business Here In Shafter
Mr and Mrs Rod Flint and his wife are new to Shafter joining Armstrong Mortuaries local duties. Flint cites Rotary Club membership and ties to Meas community life. The mortuary was established in 1923 by the Janzens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rod Flint
Shafter
Flint
Armstrong Mortuaries
South
Sixth Grade Camp Hartland Campers Named
The Sixth Grade Camp at Hartland runs July 19 to 24 with campers Don Goertzen Jerry Klassen Tim Nikkel Stephen Reimer David Schultz Phil Sliter Janet Bower and Linda Johnston. The Mennonite Brethren Church camp opens family camp July 3 two days then senior camp July 6 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartland
Don Goertzen
Jerry Klassen
Tim Nikkel
Stephen Reimer
David Schultz
Phil Sliter
Janet Bower
Linda Johnston
Mennonite Brethren Church
Jerry Zwall
Representative to Aid Bakersfield Small Businesses Available
Operators of small businesses in Bakersfield and nearby areas can meet with B Winford Smith from the Southern California administration next Wednesday July 28. An office will open at the Chamber of Commerce on 2014 L Street with interviews starting at 10 a.m. Smith will answer questions on small business loans discuss problems distribute pamphlets and accept applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersfield
Winford Smith
Ministration
Southern California
Chamber of Commerce
L” Street
Smith
Heals Attend Church Camp at Lake Tahoe Seminary
Rev. Heal attends a church camp at Lake Tahoe Seminary with Bible and Theology classes for him and his wife and children. He will spend vacation time camping and visiting Mrs. Heal's mother in Walla Walla Washington. Guest ministers include Rev. Arthur Bomers of Bakersfield and Rev. Ronald Seibel in August.
Public Utility District Tax Levy Ordinance Adopted
The Shafter Public Utility District adopts a 1965 1966 tax levy of two percent on property value and a total tax amount. the ordinance takes effect after thirty days and requires posting and publication in The Shafter Press. Clerk Wm H Johnston notes the copy is correct and the ordinance was adopted July 12 1965.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Directors - Shafter Public Utility District
Seid
Eee
Ros
Kirschenmann, Voth
Larson Noel
Shatter
Ane
H. Johnston
Sha Se Util
Wm. H. Johnston
Shafter Press
Largest Known Tree Reported in National Park
A massive ancient tree in a national park is described as the largest known specimen. The tree is estimated to be nearly 4,000 years old and stands as a landmark of remarkable longevity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quota National Park
Notice of Security Interest Bulk Transfer by Gro Pak Inc
Notice that Gro Pak Inc with address 420 E 18th Street Tacoma Wang will transfer a bulk security interest on Produce Processing Equipment. James Talcott, Inc. at 51 South Spring Street Los Angeles California is the secured party. Transfer to occur on or after July 28 1965. Dated July 8 1965.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gro-Pak, Inc
E. 18Th Street
Tacoma
Wang
James Talcott, Inc
Toring Street
Les
Soria
South Spring Street
Los Ansa
California
James As. Inc
Bradish
Shafter Press
Travelers Motorists Nine in Ten in U S Own Automobiles
A historical survey reports that nine out of ten travelers in the United States own automobiles. The study notes broad ownership across regions, with rising use of personal cars for daily commutes and trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Kern County Annexation Hearing Set for July 27 1965
Kern County Annexation Commission schedules a public hearing on the annexation proposal. The session will be at Superstore chambers Room 708 Chester Avenue in Bakersfield, starting 7:30 PM on Tuesday July 27 1965, with attendance by order of the commission and attested by Norman A. McNamee and Mary O Connor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern County
Witmar
Government
California
Kernae Ee Seene Annexation Commission
BN RR
Chester Avenue
Tecam
Norman A. McNamee
Ty Mary O'Connor
Shafter
Jobs Daughters Outing At Poso Flat Cabin
Mr. and Mrs. Irvin J. Barr of Wasco entertained Jobs Daughters and their chaparones at their cabin near Poso Flats for a weekend of hiking swimming and nature trails. The group included chaperones Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bradley and Mr. and Mrs. Horace Grisso and members Leri Neuman Cindy Paul Donna Foster Jana Warkentine Jennifer Peters Cathy Johnston Debbie Sweeney Jerri McDaniels Marsha Ellabracht Miriam Grisso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin J. Barr
Wasco
Poso
Roy Bradley
Horace Grisso
Leri Neuman
Cindy Paul
Donna Foster
Jana Warkentine
Jennifer Peters
Cathy Johnston
Debbie Sweeney
Jerri McDaniels
Marsha Ellabracht
Miriam Grisso
Dorothy Black Weds George Ayers at Cuyama Full Gospel Church
Miss Dorothy Lucille Black daughter of Mr and Mrs J R Black of Cuyama wed George Ayers son of Mr and Mrs Perry Ayers Sr of Muskogee Oklahoma in a July ceremony at the Full Gospel Community church in Cuyama Rev Dick Hughart officiated The bride wore a chiffon gown with satin rose veil and carried a white orchid The bridal party included bridesmaids and a maid of honor with pink carnation bouquets A reception followed at the church parlors Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Ray White of Shafter Mrs J N ley and son Rick of Selma and others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Black
George Ayers
Cuyama Full Gospel
Dorothy Lucille Black
J.R. Black
Cuyama
George Ayers, Shafter
Perry Ayers Sr
Muskogee
Okla
Full Gospel Community
Donna Phillips
Black
Ray White
Shafter
J.N
California Highway Funds for 1966 Federal Aid
The National Automobile Club reports total highway funds for California in 1966 amount to $326,043,000 from federal sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Highway Funds
Ifornia
National Automobile Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kern County Union High School
Bakersfield Uniform and Towel Service
Flints
Bill Maytooby
Shafter 20-30 Club
Julie Carrete
Eddie Lopez
Shafter Rotary Club
Robert
HEART
Bessie Kennath
Evelyn Scott
Shefter
Irving Grogan
Delano
Ervin Braun
Tehachapi
Kern County Heart Association
Kennath
Braun
Shafter High School
Sino Peterson
Shafter High
Sally Armendariz
Frank Johnsen
Safir Ha Freiegers
Shirley Unruh
Camp Hartland
Heals
Lake Tahoe
Dick Hughart
Mable Hughart
Ann Clutter
Ted French Jr
Charles Harp
Wayne Peevy
Usher
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