Bergen Norway Trip Highlights Historic City and Fjord Views
The narrative recalls a two hour flight to Bergen Norway, its history as a major Hanseatic port, and key sites such as Fana church Troldhaugen Grieg’s home and a Funicular ride. It notes Bergen’s Fish Market and Norge Hotel smorgasbord and describes fjord scenery from Bergen to Oslo, including Sognefjord and Borgund Stave Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodby
London
North Sea
Bergen
Norway
Oslo
Hanseatic League
Fana
Troldhaugen
Edvard Grieg
Grieg
Nina
Nordal Lake
Ole Bull
Europe
Norge Hotel
Alaska
Hardanger Fjord
Voss
Stalheim
Gudvangen
Noeroyfjord
Kaupanger
Sogndal
Howard
Hazel Harding
San Diego
Sognefjord
Refsnes
Sogenfjord
Borgund
Fastraus Stave
Gol
Hemsedal
Hallingdal
Honefoss
Tyrifjord
SHS Sports Calendar Highlights Spring Schedule
SHS lists a crowded March schedule across sports. Basketball and softball clash with East Taft Wasco Garces Taft and Highland. swimming includes Delano Relays and Garces. tennis boys and girls host Arvin Taft Wasco. track features Delano BHS Corcoran and McFarland meets. golf vs Garces North Kern Tehachapi Golden Hills and Taft. events begin March 10 and run through March 24 with varied start times.
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East
B.H.S
Shafter
North
Garces
Taft
Wasco
Highland
Arvin
Delano
North Kern
Tehachapi
Golden Hills
Corcoran
Gpatinga
Polvedero Country Club
Maarliny Une
VA mails pamphlet on choosing pension or compensation
The VA mailed a guidance pamphlet on selecting between pension and compensation options to 117 000 veterans on March 1. About 83 000 older veterans stay on pension under the old law while the 1960 current law took effect. World War I veterans totaling 30 000 receive compensation for service connected disabilities at 10 to 40 percent ratings. VA urges electing the current law pension benefits and notes changes must be initiated by the veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
Veterans’ Service
Labor Office holds weekly meetings in Wasco
The Deputy Labor Commissioner in Wasco welcomes complaints on wage hour and sanitation issues. Meetings run each Friday from 2 to 3 p.m. at 840 F Street with the Labor Enforcement Officer hearing complaints. Forms are available prior to the meeting for filing notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasco
F. Street
Shafter High News Earns Superior Rating in Valley Contest
The Commander at Shafter High School won two games in the final week to secure a superior rating in the San Joaquin Valley Scholastic Press Association first semester standings at Fresno State College. Kenneth Bergman Lawrence Dean and William Nations reached semifinal status for California State scholarships. Santa Fe painters began exterior work on the depot last week and will continue interior work this week. Lions Club President Bob Millwee honored Joe O'Brien for hosting the second annual Shafter Harness Races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Turner
Bakersfield College
Kiwanis
Fellowship of Christian
Chuck Harriger
Jack Frost
Bakersfield
Bob Diltz
Adon Delgado
Shafter
Oregon
Shafter Kiwanis
Turner
Delgado
Harriger
Bob Bann
Shafter High School
San Joaquin Valley Scholastic Press Association
Fresno State College
Kenneth Bergman
Lawrence Dean
William Nations
California State
Santa Fe
Lions Club
Bob Millwee
Joe O'Brien
Shafter Police Arrests and Local Arts Spotlight 1966
In 1966 the Shafter police arrested 335 adults and 115 juveniles for local offenses. The Shafter Library showcased an exhibit by Ruth Stover, a local artist, while the Shafter Motel basketball team won Class A in the Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Ruth Stover
The
Shafter Motel
Northwest
Shafter Navigates Boys State and Bowl Team Triumphs
Seven years ago Jim McClure was chosen to represent Shafter High at Boys State with Earl Wipf as chairman for Post 213 American Legion, sponsor of the event. The Shafter bowling team of McDonald Prickett Johnson Walker Mayes defeated Tulare 4 0. The Shafter Colonels won the Sequoia League playoff game at home, beating Selma 49 36.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High School
Boys State
Jim McClure
Earl Wipf
The
American Legion
Shafter
Ronnie McDonald
Kermit Prickett
Earl Johnson
Dee Walker
Harry Mayes
Tulare
Shafter Colonels
Selma
Californa Women for Agriculture Dinner Honors Sister More Ber
Sister Thomas More Ber tels of Silver Lake College will headline a dinner in her honor at the Hilton Hotel on Friday March 18 at 8 p.m. in California. She has led farm labor relation efforts and speaks nationwide, with TV and radio appearances and a weekly newspaper column. Reservations available through local California Women for Agriculture members.
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Thomas More Bertels
Silver Lake College
Manitowak
Wisc
California Women For Agriculture
Hilton Hotel
Ticketron reservations to start for California parks and Hearst Castle
California state parks will resume computerized reservations via Ticketron on March 3 with Hearst Castle tours and campsite bookings. The system allows 90 day advance camping reservations and 60 day Hearst Castle bookings, with new rates: campsites $1.75 and castle tours 80 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearst Castle
State Parks and Recreation
Herbert Rhodes
Ketron
Control Data Corporation
Rhodes
Ticketron
P.O
San Francisco
California
State Park
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Emil van Frest
SHS
Aseball
East High
McFarland
Labor Office
Bank of America
John’ Leonard
Gallagher
Terry Scranton
Bill O'Hara
St. Therese's Church
St. Patrick’s Day
W. Lerdo
States
WOMP
Wise
Herald Times
Matty Slezak
LaVerne Chavez
Cheryle Schweikart
Irene Parales
Red Wagon Cafe
Edith
Beech Ave
Central Ave
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