Police Station Expansion and New Business Licenses Planned
The council discussed enlarging the Police Department space in the County Building west wing and moving Corel Hanley Witcher to that area by March 28. A business license ordinance with draft by Attorney Al Mortimore would tax more establishments and regulate machines. final draft due by March 25. The council also approved the final map for Tract No 2618 French Subdivision and eyed dog licensing updates to align with county and state rules.
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Dalke Bros
Com- County
Corel Hanley Witcher
al Mortimore
Busee Cif
Important Meeting Seeks Attendees on Soft- All
An important meeting on soft topics invites all interested persons to attend. The notice asks for good attendance and clarifies the purpose and expected participation.
Vote Set For Bonds
Kern County Union High School board opens sixty one precincts with voting likely at Shafter High School as in past elections.
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Kern County Union
Shafter Queen Contest Entry From Maria Flores Noted
Made in The first entry blank re turned for the Shafter Queen Contest was handed in by Miss Maria Lupe Flores Simon Fiores 327 Terra Vis club Pep Club and G A A Her hobbies are horseback riding dancing singing and bicycling She is the only girl in the family She has two married brothers and a younger brother in grade school.
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Shafter
Maria Flores
Eeeves
Miss Flores
Speciaini
Maria
Lupe) Flores
Simon Fiores
Terra Vis
Second Entrant Carolyn Lester Named in Shafter Queen Contest
Carolyn Yvonne Lester, a petite brown haired brown eyed entrant, was announced as the second entrant in Shafter’s Golden Anniversary Queen Contest. Lester stands four foot ten and weighs 93 pounds and has ties to Oklahoma City and Shafter High School through Ki Ki and Pep Clubs.
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Carolyn Yvonne Lester
Shafter
Miss Lester
Oklahoma City
Shafter High School
Bevainge
Des Lester
Predict Faculty Victory At Shafter Generals Match
The All Start faculty team faces the Shafter Generals with veteran coaches Mister Johnson and Happy Hal. Key players nicknamed Hot Rod Fox Hatchet Shifty Prolick pace the roster while Honest Bob handles the scorekeeping and Timex times the clock.
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Shafter Generals
Johnson
Hal
Prolick
Bob
Timex
Shafter Press
Public Relations Banquet to Hear Dr Arthur Corey
Shafter educators and guests will hear Dr Arthur Corey at the Northern public relations banquet on Thursday March 14 in Shafter Memorial Hall at 6 30 p m Germany to visit that country as an educational adviser This annual event promotes better public relations between the teaching profession and is held in Wasco or Shafter Andrew
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Shafter
Shafter Memorial Hall
Germany
California
Wasco
Shatter Announces Costume and Beard Contests
Al Finkheimer announces Shatter Golden Anniversary events adding a women’s costume contest alongside the usual beard competition. The new feature aims to recognize women for best and fanciest old time costumes.
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Shatter
al Finkheimer
Finkbeiner
Golden Anniversary Parade Schedule Progress Report
Shafter prepares for a May 4 Golden Anniversary parade with 23 or more bands. Organizers emphasize local entries, with Memorial Park after the parade hosting a talent show. Committee members include Wimpy Bender chairing the event and Ben Grundy as general chair. Additional entrants and participants from local groups are noted, with plans announced by American Legion liaison Jack Janzen.
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Shafter
Wimpy” Bender
Ben Grundy
Grantee Eas
Memorial Park
Witcher
Vern Allen
Colene Trout
Joyce Crabb
Jack Janzen
The
American Legion
Benefit Dinner Planned by Shafter BPW Club for Orphanage
The Business and Professional Women's Club schedules an evening dinner on March 22 at Veterans Memorial Hall to aid a Latin American orphanage near Acapulco. Mrs. Leota Adams, BPW Woman of the Year, reports 170 students, 60 from the orphanage, with long walks to school and limited resources.
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Shafter Bpw Club
Business and Professional Women's Club
Veterans Memorial Hall
The
Mexican Baptist Church
Leota Adams
B&pw
Acapulco
Hanley Witcher
Adams
Midway Bowl Set to Open With Public Previews
The Midway Bowl opens this week with public previews and a planned opening on Sunday March 24. Ralph Boel, manager, says the coffee shop and Gold will be open. Bob Reeves oversees open bowling on AMF Sparemaker lanes and will handle inquiries at Pioneer 6-6363.
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Ralph Boel
AMF
Bob Reeves
Pioneer
Woods
Midway
Shafter
Wasco
Ogle Brothers
Speaking by Frank H Wisner honorary prep themes
The column notes use of old-time pictures for the Golden Anniversary brochure and requests negatives for enlargement. It reports Richland School earning three ratings at the music festival and Nancy Lawson earning excellent ratings for her work. The Shafter Chamber of Commerce backs regional efforts.
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Richland School
Nancy Lawson
Georges Return to Town as Foodtown Sold to George Family
Announcement this week warns of the Sale of Foodtown Market to Mr and Mrs Burl George former Safe way manager in Shafter returned here when the Foodtown market became available The store building was built in 1940 and moved from Central Avenue Georges plan to make changes in the store arrangement Grand opening to be announced later Bill Frizzell remains meat department manager George says Shafter is the best town for his family now back in town with three sons and two Frizzell brothers involved in operations
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Georges
Shafter
Foodtown
Burl George
George
Safeway
San Clemente Tour
Woods
Central Avenue
J. W. Frizzell
George's
Jerry Boles
Brent
Ricky
Richland Scheol
Bill Frizzell
Joe Frizzell
J. Wizzell
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TIS
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Bill Coughill
Midway Bowl
Frank H. Wisner
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
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Jesom Hernandez
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