Shafter Utilities Cut Taxes and Water Rate Surges
Five to five and a half million gallons of water daily. district taxes drop from 70¢ to 50¢ next year. Lew Carroll reports to the Shafter Public Utility District Board. Wayne Wood named chairman of the Merchants Association succeeding John Baxley.
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Ict
Shafter Public Utility District Board
Reig
Shafter
Lew Carroll
Shafter Pub- Utility District Board
Wayne Wood
Merchants Association
John Baxley
Hey Fathers Okay Record and Budget for Shaf 1959 60
Front page items note a 924 budget for Shaf in 1959 1960 and a May water priority. Beckers travel nine weeks or 10600 miles visiting 36 states and 3 provinces. The piece mentions increased rich land and a Lerdo school budget up for public hearing. Children in a 1949 feature craft rugs from cotton yarn and copper accents while local postmaster Guenther announces city delivery installation plans.
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Hey Fathers
Shafin
Beckers Travel
Richland
Lerdo
Directorater Resources
Shafter swims third at Arvin meet in July action
Shafter swimmers finished third in a multi team Arvin meet on Saturday July 26 behind Stockdale Park and Mountain. Winners included M Neufeld T Muir and J Schellenberg among others with strong showings across age groups and relays.
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Shafter
Arvin
Satpal
Bear
Stockdale
Mountain
Park Stockdale
Wasco
Tehachapi
Maricopa
M. Neufeld
T. Muir
D. Nickolsen
K. Nash
A. Handel
J. Schellenberg
K. Schellenberg
5. Wilson
S. Anderson
J. Thompson
A. van Blair
C Harvey
Ci Harvey
Zachary
Thompson
J. Cooper
Breast
Lb. Schellenberg
J. Allen
Bake
Cooper
L. Schellenberg
Parker
Duck
Fire Resistant Pajamas Ordered for VA Patients
The VA Administrator Donald J. Johnson announced an order for 100,000 sets of fire resistant nylon pajamas for patients in 166 VA hospitals. The garments meet VA specifications and were tested at 11 VA hospitals, representing a step forward in fire protection.
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Donald J. Johnson
Veterans Affairs
Lit Rbugs Nabbed In Shafter District Court Release
Two literbugs were arrested by city police and later released in Shafter Judicial District Court after complying with city ordinances. The incident involved one minor.
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Shafter Judicial District Court
Free Tickets Planned for Odger Game Night in Shafter
Shafter merchants group plans free 1500 tickets for Shafter residents for the Bakersfield Dodgers versus Fresno Giants game on August 11 at Sam Lynn Park. Tickets available at local shops. a free drawing with merchandise prizes will follow the game.
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Bakersfield Dodgers
Fresno Giants
Shafter Merchants
Shafter
Sam Lynn Park
Bakersfield
Merchants Division
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Sonora
Jim Hamilton
Merchants Group
Rasco
Shafter Furniture
Colvard’s Furniture
Fabric Jewelry
Johnson Department Store
Hemingson’s
Western Auto
United Cigar Store
Woods Shoe Store
Shafter Press Central Hardware
Shafter Drug Store
John Fabric
Fabric Jewelers
Hamilton
Roy Kerber
Shafter Chamber
Iowa Cowboy Wins All Around at Salinas Rodeo
Paul Mayo of Grinnell Iowa captures all around title at the California Rodeo in Salinas with $2058 50 in bareback and saddle broncs. Wilbur Plaugher Fresno earns steer wrestling prize totaling 1931 00. Other event winners include Fioch Walker Cody Wyoming Melville Fiehds Coffeyville Kan Jerold Camarillo Oakdale John Miller Pawhuska Okla and Dean Oliver Boise Idaho.
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California
Paul Mayo
Grinnell
Iowa
Mayo
Wilbur Plaugher
Salinas
Fresno
Ploughers
Fioch Walker
Cody
Wyoming
Melville Fiehds
Coffeyville
Kansas
Jerold Camarillo
Oakdale
John Miller
Pawhuska
Okla
Dean Oliver
Boise
Idaho
Appaloosa Horse Day at Grand National Show
Four $500 stake classes spotlight Appaloosa events at the Silver Anniversary Grand National Horse Show running Oct 24 to Nov 2. Appaloosa Day features breeding division classes, a new gelding halter division, and premium books from the Cow Palace. Rodeo performances intersperse with show events each evening and weekend matinees. Saga of the West will headline main arena performances during the 10 day expo.
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Joseph G. Moore
Cow Palace
Appaloosa Costume
America
Rich Prizes In Rodeo At State Fair
The Rodeo Cowboys Association will offer 3500 in prize money for the Golden State Rodeo at Cal Expo Arena during the State Fair August 28 through September 1. Purses of 700 await riders in saddle bronco bareback bull calf roping and steer wrestling across seven performances with two Labor Day shows. The fair opens August 22 runs to September 9 and includes aero space exhibits night shows Polynesian Village Teen Village and a carnival with reduced prices. Admission is 1 for adults 50 cents for ages 7 16 and free for under 6.
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Sacramento
Rodeo Cowboys Association, Inc
Harrison Cutler
Cal Expo
California
Prospects Improve For Early California Buck Hunt
California opens its early deer season on Saturday August 2 with slightly better overall prospects than last year according to the Department of Fish and Game. Bucks are expected to be scattered due to abundant forage and water after a wet winter and spring, with fire danger noted in many areas and some closures. The season runs to September 21 with a two buck forked horn or better limit. hunters need a 1969-70 license and $2 deer tag.
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California
Department of Fish and Game
DFG
Kern County 4-H names five All Stars for 1969 70
Peggy Freyberger of Buttonwillow leads Kern County 4-H All Stars for 1969 70 alongside Rhonda Beaver Doris Gills Don Cave and Dennis Holtermann. They will represent Kern County at state events and lead in home economics swine sugar beet and tractor projects.
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al Star
Davis Angus
Peggy Freyberger
Buttonwillow
Kern County
Rhonda Beaver
Panama
Doris Gills
Panama Ag
Don Cave
Cawelo Club
Dennis Holtermann
McFarland
Rhonda
Wi Beaver
Hendricks
Bakersfield
Peggy
Jim Feyberger
Rt. 1
Box 131
All of Our All Stars
Doris
John Gills
Box 245
Don
Sherman Cave
Rt. 8
Box
Kern Y M C A To Hold Mid Summer Doubles Meet
Kern County Y M C A announces a Mid Summer Doubles handball tournament from August 8 to 10 open to all Kern County and surrounding teams. Entry forms and the $2 per person fee are available at the YMCA gym office. entries with fees must be in by Wednesday August 6, 1969 at 10 00 p m.
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Kern County
Y.M. C.A
Y.M.C.A
Anderson to Speak at Kiwanis Meeting in Shafter
Dale Anderson representative of the National Cotton Council Cotton Producers Institute will be the speaker at the Kiwanis Club of Shafter weekly meeting Wednesday noon. Kiwanis members are urged to bring a farmer as a guest.
Burglary Report At Orange Home Vicinity
A burglary occurred at the home of Mrs. Faye Tudor, 288 East, Orange, around 10 p.m. Sunday. The suspect entered the residence and stole a portable color television set and a portable radio.
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Urglary Iglar
Faye Tudor
East
Orange
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Shafter Press
Weer Co Cmes
Linda Hansen
Joyce Bartell
Donald Dexter
June Thompson
Melva Bell
Mary Jane Crawford
Gary Wilson
Donna Johnson
Sharon Neis
Marilyn Bergen
Chafter
George Guenther
Washington
L. Nickel
KR. Beltram
G. Farrell
D. Allen
D. Kerber
RR. Beltram
D. Nash
J. Bertrand
Allen
J. Snively
Odger
DEG
Cardinals
Lions Club
Darrell Rawlins
Silvis Riddle
John Harvey
Phil Dalke
Doyle Johnson
Albert Mena
Jerry Mejia
David Nash
Dave Rawlins
Delmer Webb
Manuel Jaminez
Chris Pacheco
Davis Parley
Kern
All Stars
Dennis
Sylvester Holtermann
Donna Gin
AMM Mas
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