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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1964
Page
8
Richland School marked its 50th annual graduation with diplomas awarded in the cafeteria on Wednesday evening. Student speakers included Jan Dargatz, Stephen Fahsbender, and Janet Wiedmann, with performances by the Richland Girls' Choir and the school band.
Konoka Council No. 294 of the Degree of Pocahontas will host Great Pocahontas Norine Ruperto for an official visit at its June 9 meeting at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Shafter. A potluck dinner precedes the business session led by Darr ell Ward, with plans to present a spray at Memorial Day services and a recent official visit to Lan caster where two new members were conferred deeds.
Kern County superintendent of schools Leo B. Hart addressed the Rosedale Highway Lions at Fjord’s on May 27. He praised his wartime leadership, noted 1940 cooperative services as national firsts, and warned that expanding districts could abolish county services.
The Mennonite Brethren Church at 400 Kern Street invites all community children to a Vacation Bible School June 8 through 12 from 8 45 to 11 30 a m. Classes cover pre kindergarten through juniors with crafts, songs, games, and textiles. A closing program and open house occur June 12 with Rev Henry Dick inviting attendance.
A speaker argues for reallocating funds to public schools and expanding educator roles while noting that larger districts weaken citizen oversight. He contends schools vary in quality across sizes and geographies, and emphasizes education from kindergarten onward as a community concern.
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