Pierce Leads Shafter Fire Department Veteran Volunteer Becomes Captain
Pierce, born April 28, 1912 in Tishomingo Oklahoma, long served Shafter as a volunteer from 1942 to 1960 and then as a professional firefighter. He is captain of the Shafter Fire Department, trains in fire science at Bakersfield College, and teaches volunteer fire training. He also chairs Central California Civil Air Patrol and flies his own plane while living with Addie at 129 W Lerdo, Shafter.
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Pierce
Shafter Area
Pierce’s
Shafter Fire Department
Tishomingo
Okla
Exeter
Delano
Bakersfield College
Central California Arson Investigators
Nia
Pierces
Vernon
Addie
W. Lerdo
Shafter
Ronald
Nancy Cotton
Bakersfield
Brown Trout Sets State Record at Crowley Lake
Richard Reinwald of Bishop landed a 25 pound 11 1 ounce brown trout at Crowley Lake in Mono County on July 1. The 33 1/2 inch female fish measured 26 3/4 inches in girth and was caught from shore at 5 30 am. Fish and Game verified weight and measurements, surpassing the 24 pound record from Regulator Lake Amador County set in 1945.
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Richard Reinwald
Bishop
Crowley Lake
Mono County
Department of Fish and Game
Regulator Lake
Amador County
Shafter Swimmers Shine at Kern County Championship
Five Shafter swimmers won individual gold at the Kern County Championship in Bakersfield July 17 at Jefferson Pool. Blake Hamilton led with two wins including tying a meet record in 25 yd breaststroke and taking 25 yd freestyle.
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Shafter
Bakersfield
Jefferson Pool
Blake Hamilton
Brian Robinson
Karla Nash
Renee Greer
Tom Janzen
Butter
Phillip Taylor
Tena Britt
Desiree Greer
John White
Roger LaGrange
Dan Rivers
Susie Hamilton
Dana Nickelsen
Doug Roches
Jule Bannantine
Randy Wilson
Bruce Handel
Susan Anderson
Alicia van Blair
Nash
Joe Voth
Lauretta Schellenberg
Teri Cooper
Tracy Thompson
Sheri Almberg
Julie Bannantine
Randy Wilford
Alicia von Blair
Blake
Hamilton
Cindy Handel
Doug Kerber
Ttn
Joni Handel
Desiree Neuman
Sandy Wilson
Loire LaGrange
Cheryl Arthington
David Nash
Saseeeee Ehow
Pee Wee Champs Decided At Manuel Park
Colvard's defeated Fabric Jewelers 5 to 3 to win the Pee Wee Division title at Manuel Park on July 21. Colvard's led by one run for most of the game before two late runs sealed the victory. they finished 9–1 atop the National League. Fabric Jewelers had won the American League crown on July 19, beating Dair Delitc 7–5 to finish 9–2 on the season.
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Colvard’s
Fabric Jewelers
Manuel Park
Colvard
Dair Delitc
Fabric
New TV Heart Monitor Aids Diagnosis At Herrick Memorial Hospital
Herrick Memorial Hospital in Berkeley introduces a TV monitor system that can replay heart x rays, with adjustable playback speed to help doctors analyze heart action. The feature promises new diagnostic and treatment options while highlighting the need for additional energy facilities to support growing demand and a reliable power supply for PGE customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrick Memorial Hospital
Berkeley
Town Talk on farming gains and land for town open space
The piece argues farming's central role in the economy and its need for fair profit. It traces historical farmer output per person from 1850 to 1971 and notes agriculture as the nation’s largest single industry. It urges support for legislators to protect farmers’ returns and access land for towns and open space.
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Ritchie
America
Summer Baseball Compiled by Sandy Koop
Summary notes describe Pee Wee American League and Junior Girls Little World Series with National and American League teams. Wednesday July 41 Colvard's 5 Fabric Jeweler 3. 13 and 14 Year Minor Boys American Legion Seven Up Coca Cola.
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Colvard’s
Fabric Jeweler
American Legion
Coca Cola
Blake School District Remains County's Smallest
District enrollment ends spring 1971 at 14 students, keeping Blake School the smallest in the county. County superintendent Blair reports the district has more than doubled since 1966.
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Blake
Bixin
Blair
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Vernon Pierce
Walker
Calif
Colvards Cigar Store
Tor
Scott Elrich
Richard Vela
Donald Handel
Mike Sherman
Dean Florez
Malcolm Tolen
Tim Howard
Richard Wilkins
Albert Lopez
Don Ashmore
Kevin Hernandez
Paul Jacobsen
Scott Perkins
Rex Freisen
Johnny Perkins
Don Sherman
Robert Nunez
Fabrie Jewelers
Rickey Jones
Charles Dansby
Brent Tank
Tim Davis
Ritchie Billington
Richie Fabric
Paul Cobb
Kelvin Poplin
Michael Thullen
Tim Finnigan
Jan Olson
Scott Billington
Scott Johnston
Jeff Poplin
Brent Bryant
Ronnie Unruh
Peter Cobb
Joan Javine
Paul Poplin
Milburn Cobb
Elmer Unruh
Wasco
Margie Neufeld
Richland Pool
Shafter Swim Club
Kiwanis Club
Pee Wee Champs
PGE
Talk of
the Town
George Globe
Union Dental
Liberal
Chester Avenue
Habla Espanol
18Th & K
Sandy Koop
Pee Wee
Shafter Redi
Fabrie
Dari Delite
Fabrie Jeweler
Dari Delite A
Lerdo Tire
All Stars
Richland Chev
Supreme Air
Iron
Vincents
Naf
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