Iris beds reach across South Dakota Wasco to Shafter
A South Dakota observer details a link between Huron and Wasco through a purple iris project begun after Mrs Sexton in Wasco provided seed to the Bells of Huron. The author recalls meeting the Homnfelds, plans a Wasco visit, and notes a border crossing encounter with Pat and Eleanor Kelly.
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Brooklyn
Huron
South Dakota
Wasco
George Bell
Bell
Harvey Sexton
Shafter
Homnfelds
Richland Elementary Graduates 209 In 56th Commencement
Richland Elementary School staged a large outdoor ceremony on the Richland campus marking the 56th annual graduation. Eighth graders were promoted to high school as diplomas were presented by Philip E. Zachary with remarks from class members Jeanne Keeley Syd Segura and Edwin Mark Kennath.
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Richland
Jeanne Keeley
Syd ‘Segura
Edwin - Mark Kennath
Miss Keeley
Jeanne
Lydia
Kennath
Richland School
Mark Kennath
Edwin Camp
Lydia Seguar
Shafter Council Debates Employee Retirement Plan
At an adjourned meeting the Shafter city council mulled a proposed retirement plan for city employees and scheduled further action. The council retained gasoline purchasing practices and approved continued use of sparklers in the city. Representatives from firms will confer with the council on the plan, with five years of service required to qualify. Continued on page 2.
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Shafter City
Ory
Shafter
Obituary of Johnnie Schnaidt of Shafter
Johnnie Schnaidt died at home after years of ill health at 7473 Scaroni Avenue Shafter He was born August 2 1904 in Warden Washington and moved to Shafter in 1923 He worked for Kern County for 15 years and farmed locally Funeral services set for Wednesday June 17 at 2 p.m. at Agee Funeral Home Rev Edward Rhodes officiating Burial will be in Shafter Memorial Park
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Saeamer
Scaroni Avenue
Shafter
Agee Funeral Home
Edward Rhodes
First Baptist Church of
Shafter Memorial Park
Warden
Wash
Schnaidt
Kern County
Seasonal shift as June ends in Shafter readings
Mercury remains cool as spring fades in Shafter with a late June transition to summer on June 21 at 10 43 a m PDT. Highs reached 86 on June 11 and 13 while overnights dipped to 52 on June 11 12 and 14 with soil highs to 79 and overnights 70 on June 10 12. Readings sourced from the U S Cotton Research Station in Shafter.
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U. S. Cotton Research Station
Shafter
Kern High Board Weighs Tax Override After Budget Briefing
Kern High School District trustees held a budget-study session after receiving a tentative 1970 71 budget just over 20 million dollars. Superintendent Eckhardt warned Prop 8 defeat shifts hope to legislature where three bills could ease finances but likely fade in form. The board contemplates another tax override amid ongoing financial pressures.
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Kern High School District Board of Trustees
John Eckhardt
Eckhardt
Kern High School
Graduation Time for Shafter Head Start Class
Seventeen? No 19 youngsters in the Shafter Head Start program received certificates in a Friday ceremony led by teacher director Mrs. Florence Owens. The event included a final get-together with soft drinks and goodies followed by a head-start parents pot luck dinner in the evening.
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Shafter
Florence Owens
Free Fireworks Plans Shaper July Fourth in Shafter
Shafter residents are urged to join the July Fourth celebrations at the high school stadium sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Emil Frost named Pat Kelly and Bob Bann to organize entertainment before the fireworks. Contributions from local businesses fund the event, with Pat Kelly collecting donations.
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Shafter
Emil
Jack) Frost
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Board
Pat Kelly
Bob Bann
Frost
Arp Baar
Shafter Swim Club
Rei School
Then Off to Disneyland Diplomas Are Presented To 161
Shafter High School 1970 graduates gathered for the fortieth commencement to receive diplomas. 161 seniors were awarded diplomas by Donald E. Ruggenberg with Jordan Kanikkberg presenting the class, and student speakers Marily Jean Robinson and Ted Moquist. Dave Freeborn gave thanks, E Ben Evans spoke for the district, and Ann Christensen was noted in the program.
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Shafter High School
SHS
John Penrose
Campus Life
Donald E. Ruggenberg
Kern Joint Union High
E. Ben Evans
Dave Freeborn
Jordan Kanikkeberg
Shafter H.S
Disneyland
Jordon Kanikkeberg
Marily Jean Robinson
Ted Moquist
Kern Union High School
Ann Christensen
Theo
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H. W
Pat) Kelly
Eleanor
Midlands
New Mexico
Arizona
Pat
Kellys
Bill Plummer
Phillip E. Zachary
Richland Board of Trustees
E. David Cooke
John L. Peterson
Neal Olsen
Richland Band
Don Wilkinson
Teri Cooper
Harlen
A. Thomas
Richland Orchestra
Bernice Berkebile
Richland Ogtees
Pr Dent Zachary
Arthur J. Penner
David Anderson
L. Starrh
Hen W. Voth
Supt. Cooke
Evron Barber
John Peterson
Johnnie Schnaidt
Leslie Robinson
The
American Legion
Chuck Johnson
Stringham Memorial Park
Carlos White
Bud Johnson
Bakersfield
Fresno
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