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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1959
Page
5
Police reconstruction indicates a night time break from Feb 28 to Mar 1. The thief pried a trailer house hasp and left with no items, then broke a window at the gun shop across Walker Ave. About $2.20 was stolen from the same room the prior Saturday. Investigation continues.
A cake decorating training program is set for March 16 at the Bakersfield office 2610 M Street at 4 PM and March 17 at Wasco Veterans Hall at 4 PM. Club members their parents and leaders and other interested persons are invited to attend the hour long sessions with Maple 4-H Club members hoping to go to Wasco.
Assemblyman Williamson and John C. Williamson back AB 1062 to abolish the old tide land tax set up and create the California Water Fund held in trust by the State Treasurer. The fund would finance state agency water projects, launching a statewide water development program described as the largest in history. Kern County supporters emphasize immediate action.
Marines from the Ninth Provisional Brigade of the First Division participated in an amphibious and helicopter borne exercise at Camp Pendleton. The operation, supported by air and naval elements, involved 12 men and two ships as they dispersed troops to designated objectives on the beach.
The article outlines a proposed water program funding package totaling about 160 million dollars plus ongoing General Fund transfers and bond revenues. It quotes Gov Brown and state lawmakers on the urgency of a statewide water plan. Separate items announce multiple births in the Bakersfield area with parent names, birth dates, weights, and family details.
Funeral services for Ella Bender were conducted at Ebenezer Reformed Church of Shafter with Rev. Melvin Nonhoff presiding. She died March 2 at 179 Golden West Avenue, with burial in Shafter Cemetery. Born February 16, 1905 in Stockton, she had long resided in Shafter and is survived by her mother, sisters, and brothers.
Herbert H. Loewen, longtime Wasco district resident, files for Wasco High School trustee and Maple district seat. He cites twelve years of service and community stability, with election set for mid May. filing deadline April 15.
Opal offers a weekly Shafter Press column on hair care with guidance on preparing for a new permanent, trimming ends, thinning heavy hair, and shaping the wave. She credits local readers and business supporters for help in the early weeks and stresses skilled, individualized styling.
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