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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1967
Page
4
The Eiland PTA observed Founder's Day commemorating the 70th birthday of the founding of Mrs. Fré Hasty. In Miss Burnis Morris's absence, the life membership chair introduced past presidents who each received a red carnation or sage. Attending were Mrs.
Funeral services for Fred M. Parker 62 of 708 Maple St Wasco were held Thursday February 23 at 2 30 p m at Agee Family Funeral Home with Rev Dale B Klint officiating Burial followed at Shafter Memorial Park Parker died February 21 in a Wasco hospital after a long illness He was born April 3 1904 in Osceola Arkansas and moved to California in 1938 later residing in Wasco Survivors include his wife Lorraine two daughters Dorothy Trout and Linda Gardner and several brothers and grandchildren.
Shafter records show temperatures fluctuating within a narrow range all week. The high reached 66 on Wednesday and Friday, with 61 expected Sunday, as reported by the Shafter Cotton Research Station.
The Utility Board and City Council have not committed to a merger, but a study is planned and readers are urged to stay informed. Tax changes loom as the county takes over assessing and collection, potentially raising the rate from $1.00 to $1.36 to raise the same revenue.
Captain John McDowell and Leroy Rice of the Kern County Fire Department spoke at the Junior Womens Club meeting at the Veterans Hall Shafter. They presented a mouth to mouth resuscitation film and discussed CPR. Richland School Orchestra will receive a $25 donation from the club for their Las Vegas trip. Ken Handel and Clifford Ratzlaff will join the nominating committee for upcoming elections. A Silver Anniversary Tea is tentatively planned for April 13 with past presidents and members as honored guests. Guests included Mrs. Earl Oliver Lavon Menees and Frances Irwin, coordinator from Shafter Womens Club.
Cub Pack 953 plans a collection drive Saturday from 9 to 12 at the Boy Scout Hall to replenish its treasury. Coy Snapp states the event is sponsored by the Shafter Rotary Club. Donate wire hangers or pop bottles by calling 746-2335, 746-4627, or 746-2633 for pickup.
Charles Mitchall told police his pickup was hit by another vehicle while parked overnight at 450 Shaw. Police are investigating the incident.
Jeff Cassody held his sixth birthday party at his home at 202 Faber Saturday afternoon hosted by his mother Mrs. Joe Cassady. Guests included Carl ton, Bryan Batey, Joe Goossen, Jimmy Garber, Rodney Hatfield and Jimmy Cassady. the Cassadys traveled to Los Angeles Friday to visit friends ston of Inglewood and Larry Hall. A neighbor reported a toolbox valued at 100 dollars missing from Menno Siemens's garage.
Kerl Wittenberg told police a tachometer worth 50 dollars was stolen from his vehicle in the high school auto shop. Charles Gates reported another tachometer valued at 50 dollars taken from a separate vehicle at the same location.
The Missionary Baptist Church marks its first anniversary at 135 North Shafter Avenue. Deacon Benjamin Raygoza leads the event with neighboring churches and a 3 PM service followed by Spanish food.
Edwin F. Bender returns from Menno South Carolina where he attended the funeral services of his mother Christina Mettler Bender who died February 15 in her sleep likely of a heart attack. Her husband died in September 1957. She was a pioneer woman named Pioneer Woman of the Year in 1960 for South Dakota and a charter member of the Ladies Aid of the Salem Reformed church.
Superintendent McCuen outlines Plan A to Plan C for Bakersfield area high schools. Plan B envisions two new 1850-student campuses by 1969, 17 classrooms by 1974 75, and 64.5 more certificated staff. Plan C proposes one 2000-capacity school by 1969 and 12 more classrooms by 1974 75 with minimal staff increases.
Congressman Mathias voted for the House Select Committee recommendations on Representative Powell. The measures include seating Powell, censuring him, forcing repayment of 40000 to the Clerk, stripping seniority, and suspending Huff’s salary with possible criminal prosecution. The action follows charges of gross misconduct and misuse of funds.
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