02 Mar 1977
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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1977
Page
3
Cradle Count records Bradley Walker Beatty as a newborn son of Stephen and Donna Beatty. He weighed eight pounds fourteen and three quarters ounces and measured twenty one and a half inches at birth. Grandparents are Clara Davis of Shafter Earl and Eileen Beatty of Irvine and Elizabeth Beatty of Saratoga. Great grandmother Carri Beukma of Irvine.
The Kiwanis Club heard Tom Spencer of Getty Oil discuss billionaire J Paul Getty and his film A Man s Perspective on Business and Life. Spencer, joined by Dick Foster, spoke about Getty s personal interest in employees and the Santa Monica Getty Art Museum.
More than 500 Iceland Primary School students will perform songs and dances from around the world in a Tuesday 7:30 pm program at Shafter Auditorium. Classes representing America Europe Africa Mexico Hawaii and more will participate with teachers aiding and no admission charge.
Paul Evans trip to Las Vegas yields 16000 with blackjack and a diamond ring for Shirley plus a tractor for himself. Chuck Johnson has heart surgery on February 22 at San Joaquin Hospital Bakersfield and is recovering well. Mrs Thomas dies the day the Thomas family sold their Alaska home. Ellis and Mickey Villalores celebrate 40th anniversary on Valentine’s Day. Thomas returns home to help his mother Ellen after leaving his job. Donna and Keith Howard visit from George AFB. Boy Scout Pack 953 raises 75 from bottle donations. Leroy Border and family visit from San José for a week, then fly home.
Kern County Parks and Recreation hosts ten area art shows with entries from kindergartners to adults. The first two exhibits run Saturday and Sunday 1 PM to 5 PM at Norris Road Veterans Hall Oildale and Shafter Veterans Hall. May 7 to 25 at Cunningham Art Gallery. Mary Miller and Kalman J. Mathis chair the events. For details call 861-2345.
Shafter farmer Fred L. Starrh announces his bid for a seat on the Kern County High School District Board. He cites a belief in public office rights and his concern for the educational system, noting prior service on Richland School District boards and local committees. He is former president of the Kern County Farm Bureau.
The Shafter AARP met February 21 with Vice President Edwin Crane presiding. Twelve new members joined in February, bringing total to 63. After the business session, January and February birthday members were honored with cake and coffee. George Starrh read the by-laws and announced he will serve no more than two terms on the High School District Board, citing a pro public service stance. Starrh, a farm manager and owner, resides in Shafter with wife Nancy and four children, with one child in each Kern County education level.
Alan Rogers, Shafter High Senior, was chosen to compete in the regional Junior Bach Festival in Pomona on March 6 after a Bakersfield district event on Feb. 6. He performed Prelude in D Minor on a pipe organ among 47 participants. The regional winner advances to Sacramento for the state competition. Alan is the son of Mr and Mrs John A Rogers and studies with Mrs Dorothy Clark in Bakersfield.
The annual sale benefits the scholarship fund with past grants to Shafter High students. It runs Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Bakersfield High School cafeteria. Donors may call Jodi Olsen at 746-6150 or drop items in the high school office box.
Applications are open for the Heritage Days Celebration Queen contest for Kern County women ages 17 to 30 of all marital statuses. Judges will assess poise personality and knowledge of Kern County history. Contact Kern County Museum Bakersfield or Mrs Merry Williams for details. Entry deadline is April 1 1977 with event dates April 30 and May 1.
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