Proposed Golf Course Nearer Shafter Named Woollomes
Roy Woollomes Kern county supervisor announced a possible 18 hole golf course site north of the Kern county industrial farm eight miles east of Shafter. He said two sites are under review east of Famoso and a new one owned by James Camp. He expects a decision in coming weeks.
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Kern County
Shafter
Roy Woollomes
Woollomes
Shafter Kiwaniis Club
Famoso
James Camp
Woollames
Kern County Land Company
Lerdo
Highway 99
County Road Commission
Board of Supervisors
LeRoy Galyen
Kiwanis Club
Ross Harrington
SHS To Graduate 100 Students On Thursday
Shafter High will graduate 100 students for the first time, aided by a navy GED recipient. Elbert Peters of Bakersfield, a former SHS student who left without graduating, earned his diploma to qualify as a peace officer after serving in the navy. A Modesto transfer and Peters’ GED test sealed the milestone.
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Shafter High School
Navy
Elbert Peters
Bakersfield
Modesto
Peters
Grant Jensen
Vernon Wilson Named President of Shafter Lions Club
Vernon Wilson a Shafter accountant was elected president of the Shafter Lions club on Wednesday night replacing Burley Dooley. Other officers named include Robert McClain first vice president Lewis E. Carroll second vice president John L. Peterson secretary Merkel treasurer J Scott Lion Tamr and Todd tail Twister. Board directors named Edward W. Schacht and Dr Henry W. Voth will assume office at the annual installation banquet June 18.
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Vernon Wilson
Shafter
Shafter Lions Club
Burley Dooley
Robert McClain
Lewis E. Carroll
John L. Peterson
Merkel
J. Scott
Lion Tamr
Todd
Tail
Richland Graduation to Be Held Outdoors Tonight
One hundred ninety six graduates will receive diplomas in an outdoor ceremony on the Richland Upper Grade lawn at 7:30 this evening. The Richland School band will play as processional and recessional, with various students delivering talks on the World About Us and the Atomic Age. A reception will follow hosted by graduate mothers, with faculty including Principal O. Clay Hale and teachers listed.
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Richland
Robert Snivedy
Waldo J. Wiebe
Mennonite- Brethren Church
Martha Gloeckler
Lonesome Valley
Richland Harmonettes
Musketeers
Richard Southwick
Ralph H. Bush
Ed Kirschenman
Board of Trustees
O. Clay Hale
Virginia Heiser
Lois Robinson
John Peterson
John Lackley
Henry Hornege
Doris Bondurant
Burnis Morris
Joe Norris
Roy Farrell
Festival Awards Highlight Shafter Float Wins Firsts
The eighth annual Potato ’n Cotton festival closed with a packed weekend as 6000 people flooded Shafter. A Wasco 4-H club float swept the parade sweepstakes while Shafter entries dominated five of ten float divisions. Delano and Wasco businesses also earned top honors in their categories. The event featured a large outdoor barbecue and a first Arts and Crafts show, with police praised for parade security.
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Shafter
Don Knowles
Emil Kirschenman
Memorial Park
Richland
Joe Galante
Fred Hasty
John Reily
Bakersfield Police Department
Sheriff's Office
Highway Patrol
Wasco
Service Club
Shafter Lions Club
Wasco Rotary Club
Shafter Rotary Club
Shafter Kiwanis Club
Key Club At Shafter High Receives Charter
The Key Club of Shafter High School was chartered by Francis Gage lieutenant governor of Division 18 Kiwanis International. Glen Handel was named president with Willie Kelley as VP and Rex Tudor as secretary treasurer.
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KEY Club
Glen Handel
Shafter High School
Francis Gage
Kiwanis International
Grant Jensen
Shafter’s
Kiwanis Club
Gage
Willie Kelly
Rex Tudor
Division 18
Shafter Kiwanis Club
Shatter High Key Club
Willie Kelley
Legion auxiliary distributes 2000 poppies for veterans
The American Legion auxiliary handed out 2000 poppies over Friday and Saturday during nationwide poppy days. Poppy chairman Mrs. Ross Harrington reported about $300 in donations, slightly above last year, with funds supporting disabled veterans.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Ross Harrington
New Phone Book To Be Distributed Here Next Week
The Kern county telephone book will be delivered starting Monday June 6 in Shafter. Readers should check listings for accuracy and review front pages with emergency numbers and physician contacts. The company urges customers to return old directories promptly to avoid loss of valuables and notes service details and calling guidance.
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Shafter
Kern County
Police
Fire Department
Blair
Huge Shatter Summer Recreation Program To Get Under Way
Two thousand people are expected to join Shatter community summer recreation starting next Monday. Roy Farrell, recreation director, says six softball leagues, beginner and advanced swimming, crafts, and two playgrounds will host activities all summer with several special events. Participants span Shafter, Maple, Rio Bravo and intermediate areas under the Shafter Recreation Commission.
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Shafter
Shrine Circus
Roy Farrell
Richland
Shafter Recreation Commission
Kern County Shriners
Tom Rootes
Shriner
North
Kern County
Shatter
Farrell
Richland Aquatic Center
Mannes Park
North Camp Playground
Recreation At Mannel Park Opens June 6
Mannel Park recreation begins June 6 under Fred Mason with Boy Scout church and school links. The program runs eight weeks, Mondays to Fridays, 1 00 to 6 00 pm, offering softball volleyball table tennis badminton and various circle and quiet games for local youths.
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Mannel Park
Fred Mason
Mannel
Swimming Pools To Reopen Sunday After Vandal Damage
Shafter pools at Richland Aquatic Center to resume operations Sunday after vandals opened water valves flooding grounds. Damages estimated at 1000 dollars to pumps and electrical system. covered by insurance. Vandalism delayed summer program by one week. police seek suspects after trespassers scaled seven foot fence.
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Shafter
Richland Aquatic Center
Roy Farrell
Leonard Gaede
School Board of Trustees
Farrell
John Reily
Shafter Wasco
Construction of Mennonite Brethren Church Wing Underway
The Mennonite Brethren church is adding a 21 000 project in two sections. Fronting Kern street the wing spans 2437 square feet and will include Sunday school classrooms a nursery and an assembly hall. Dalke Brothers directs construction. completion is expected in fall.
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Frank R. Becker
Kern Street
Dalke Brothers
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