Richland Knapp Library program eyed for California schools
The Pi Richland School District discusses a 50-50 chance of selecting a California school for the Knapp Library program. Crawford notes private funding with few restrictions and that only two Knapp libraries exist in the United States. Oceanside Board urges California school funding changes including a one cent sales tax earmarked for schools.
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Crawford
Bruce
Shafter
Knapp Libraries
United States
Richland
Knapp
Local Artist Benishchek Acknowledged for Exhibits and Teaching
Benishchek studied art for four years at Drake University earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts and received advanced scholarship training at California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland. He led the Warren Harding Junior High School of Des Moines art department and earlier showed in the Hoerner Box Exhibit at Des Moines Art Center in 1959, earning multiple prizes since. Mrs. Alex Poznoff led Sundays reception with hosts from Shafter High adult events class.
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Benishchek
Drake University
California College of Arts and Crafts
Oakland
Warren Harding Junior High School
Des Moines
Iowa
Des Moines Art Center
Alex Poznoff
Shafter High
Court of Honor For Parrott Eagle Scout Ceremony Planned
A Court of Honor for Vernie Parrott Jr two troops will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Shafter High School Auditorium. Lew Weedard is program chairman and Pat Kelly will present the Eagle Badge with Robert Diltz chairing the Eagle board. Troops 901 913 914 953 977 participate with Scoutmasters Vernon Isaac Vernie Parrott Sr Everett Whisler Don Zachary Clyde Johnston and Elmer Unruh as advisor. Public invited.
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Shafter High School
Scout Advancement Committee of
Shafter
Lew Weedard
Vernie Parrott, Jr
Pat Kelly
Eagle Board of Review
Robert Diltz
Court of Honor
Vernon Isaac
Vernie Parrott, Sr
Everett Whisler
Don Zachary
Clyde Johnston
Elmer Unruh
Dan Bledsoe Named President of Shafter Rotary Club
Dan Bledsoe elected president of the Shafter Rotary Club to be installed before July 1. He joined in 1948 and has served two director terms and one as treasurer. Directors elected were Jack Carr and George Bumgardt. Harold Greene remains secretary and Lew Woodard serves as treasurer.
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Dan Bledsoe
Shafter
Jack Carr
George Bumgardt
Harold Greene
Lew Woodard
Family Night At Shafter Book Fair Tonight
The Shafter Book Fair hosts Family Night from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at Richland School Library inviting parents to explore the Publishers Traveling Exhibit with their children. Author Ralph Moody will meet attendees, as the event runs during March 3–6 organized by Mrs. Thomas Leigh with help from Mrs. Mason and Mrs. Genevieve Craig.
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Shafter Women’s Club
Ralph Moody
Shafterites
Richland School
Shafter
Thomas Leigh
Mason
Shafter Library
Genevieve Craig
Richland School Library
Shafter Finalist Claudia Hoggard Advances in Miss Kern County
Shafter is among entrants for Miss Kern County with Claudia Hoggard listed as a finalist. The winner will be announced on April 4 evening. Also noted is dedication of the Arvin Edison dam, a $40 million project, and plans to use the water in another area. A Water Association press party featured Congressman Harlan Hagen and Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Floyd.
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The
Water Association
Harlan Hagen
Bureau of Reclamation
Floyd
Police Activity Highlights From Shafter Annual Report
Shafter police detail 1679 vacation house checks and 31 open business doors in the year. The department handled 61 funeral traffic services and logged 71 974 miles driven using 8105 gallons of gas. Reserve hours totaled 1218 hour days by one officer, with multiple reserves. Citations issued totaled 1164 vehicle and traffic code notices. Animal warden: 211 complaints and 343 animals picked up. The court issued 261 warrants and 230 were cleared. 36 foreign warrants cleared, mostly traffic related. Chief Hanley Witcher notes extended car patrols allow fewer officers to meet protection needs.
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Shafter Department
Hanley Witcher
Witcher
Shafter
Automobile Crash Cites Albert B. McGee for Yield
Albert B. McGee of 231 Faber was cited for failure to yield in a two car accident at 5 Points. Paul Dierksen of 30342 Riverside was the other driver. Police were reported the incident on March 1.
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Albert B. McGee
Faber
Paul Dierksen
Riverside
Early Settler Rikoff Dies at 91 After Shafter Tenure
Russian born settler Michael Rikoff died at 91 in Shafter after emigrating from Canada in 1905. He arrived with homesteads on Merced Avenue and later moved to a 40 acre farm, retiring ten years ago. Survived by Dora Rikoff, four children, sister Paula wari boff, ten grandchildren, twenty two great grandchildren. Funeral at Russian Malokian Church with Rev Fred Valov. Burial in Shafter Cemetery.
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Fred Valov
Shafter Cemetery
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Siberia
Catttle
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Los Angeles
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K. Malory
Posnoffs
Vereschagans
Walter Posnoff
Charonoffs
Harry
John Scaroni
van Dam
Merced Avenue
Summer Recreation Jobs Open In Shafter
The Shafter Recreation Commission approved summer posts including Pool Manager, Life Guards, Pool Cashier, Softball Baseball Supervisor, Umpires, Scorekeepers, Craft Teachers. Pay ranges from 1.57 to 4.00 per hour with ages 17 to 21 required and duties involves supervision, bookkeeping, officiating, and teaching crafts. Apply at Shafter City Hall with an application.
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Red Cross
Shafter City Hall
Arreola Cited to Appear in Shafter Court on DUI Charge
Alice Arreola posted bail on a drunk driving charge and is cited to appear in Shafter Justice Court. The case alerts local court records and schedules.
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Alice Arreola
Shafter Justice Court
Claudia Hoggard to Represent Shafter in Kern County Pageant
Shafter High School senior Claudia Jean Hoggard has been named a finalist in the Fourth Annual Miss Kern County Pageant. The Bakersfield Junior Chamber of Commerce event on April 4 at Bakersfield College theatre also features finalists Sherry Franklin Lorinda Gayl Mary Agatha Vales Linda McKenzie Patti Bermelo Judy Mae Dunlap Cheryl Lynn Bright Sandra Food and Andrea Cummings. The winner advances to the Miss California Miss America Pageant in Santa Cruz. tickets are 1.50 general, 10 for Patrons Donation good for two admissions.
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Miss Hoggard
Shafter High School
Claudia Jean Hoggard
C. E. Hoggard
Buttonwillow
Sherry Franklin
Lorinda Gayl
Mary Agatha Vales
Linda McKenzie
Patti Bermelo
Judy Mae Dunlap
Cheryl Lynn Bright
Sandra Food
Andrea Cummings
Kern County
Santa Cruz
Union Evangelistic Crusade Opens in Shafter
A union evangelistic crusade begins Sunday at 7 p m. in the Mennonite Brethren Church Shafter and runs nightly through March 12 Evangelist George Brunk is the speaker with Wasco song leader Spud Heinrichs leading singing Services start at 7 50 p m weeknights Sponsored by five area churches inviting all to attend.
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Mennonite Brethren
Shafter
George Brunk
Spud Heinrichs
Wasco
Congregational Church the Nazarene Church
First Baptist Church
First Mennonite Church
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Sacramento
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Seals Beach
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Armstrong Mortuary
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Wickersham Jewelers
Rorex Photography
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United States Military Academy
West Point
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R. G. James
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