Contact Details Clarified for County Day Events
A fragment indicates contact should occur on Wednesday afternoons after 1 pm at the county offices. Details are incomplete but suggest arranging a meeting or inquiry during those hours.
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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1962
Page
1
Frank Budd Eyes 9.1-Second 100 Yard Dash Challenge
The noted sprinter Frank Budd once the world's fastest man seeks a new claim by aiming for a 9.1 second 100 yard dash. The report teases a continued note on his progress and potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Budd
Jém Glenn
Annual FFA Banquet Set Tomorrow Night
Shafter High School Future Farmers of America chapter will host its annual dinner in the school cafeteria on March 15. Guest speaker will be Howard K. Dickson, retired supervisor of Kern County Union High School and Junior College District. Kenneth Mebane is president of the Shafter FFA. Local leaders and scout troops are listed among attendees. music was provided by Bob Bann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard K. Dicksin
Kern County Union High School
Kenneth Mebane
Shafter Ffa
Get-Acquainted Coffee for Shafter Candidate
A Shafter Young announces a coffee event to introduce the candidate to voters. The plan outlines schedule details for the ka.Com ada School system and notes the candidate’s SA and MA from UCLA and a doctorate in education at USC. The background lists past roles as Supt of Schools for Ventura and San Bernardino counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Young
ka.Comada
UCLA
USC
Supt. of Schools
Ventura County
San Bernardino
Shafter Ranch Owner Shot Dead by Suspect Near Town
A Shafter Ranch owner was shot and killed, with the Shafter Police Department responding immediately. Officers are investigating the incident as a homicide and seek witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee Ae Sd
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Shafter
Shatter CofC Outlines Annual Objectives in 11-Point Plan
Art Hemingson, newly elected president of the Shatter Chamber of Commerce, announced a weeklong effort to develop a program for Western communities. The group listed 11 objectives for the year, emphasizing beneficial legislation, agricultural prosperity, and highway and industrial development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers of Commerce
Art Hemingson
Shatter Chamber of Commerce
City Citizenship and Education Qualities Discussed
In every phase of city life the citizenry forges unity through scholastic effort and cooperative spirit. Leaders emphasize civic responsibility, schooling, and mutual aid as keys to progress.
Potato Growers Convene for Convention and Meeting
Potato growers convene with leaders including Weidmann Ogleagri business and Wisner education and finance to discuss research and public relations. Bob Godbey chairs the merchants division and serves on the board, with Ernie Hofman as chamber secretary manager overseeing field cotton stalk gathering. The work lasts about two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weidmann
Alex Ogle
Agri-Business
Roger Thuman
Frank H. Wisner
Bob Godbey
Merchants Division
Merchant Group
Ernie Hofman
Chamber
Steve Foote to Speak at 36th Annual Past Legion Leaders Dinner
Steve Foote, former department commander of the American Legion, will address the 36th Annual Past Legion Leaders Dinner. The event honors past Legion commanders and past presidents of the Legion Auxiliary with a 7 pm reception and an 8 pm dinner on Saturday, March 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Foote
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Red Cross visits underway in Kern County drive
Clearning weather boosts Red Cross campaign workers at the corner of James and Central with youth showing civic interest. The Kern County drive aims for a strong two week push led by the Community National Bank president and Kern County Red Cross chairman as the campaign targets tally high records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James and
Central
Community National Bank
Kern County
Red Cross
Posal Jayegg
Council Okays One-Way Alleys and Hires New Patrolman
Shafter City Council designates three one-way alleys in the downtown area to ease traffic. The first alley runs parallel to Lerdo Highway from Nickel Street behind Nick's Drive-In to Euclid, with only the segment from South James to Euclid affected. The second alley runs south of Central Valley parallel to Central. Police Chief Witcher says two patrolman candidates passed the exam. top candidate Milton Howard is recommended for hire once cleared. Superintendent Jack Harris to install one-way signs promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Therese Merchanté
Nickel Street
Dari-Delite
Euclid
Bireh
Central Valley
South James
James
Nickel
Central
Jack Harris
Witcher
Police Department
Milton Howard
Howard
Ge Police New
En Pega
Memorial Hall Event With Dr Robert He On Faith Science
The Get-together Memorial Hall hosts a talk on March 22 at 7 30 pm by Dr Robert He president of Highland College Pasadena since 1957. He discusses the Biblical principle of faith versus unbelief and outlines the movement’s rise a condensed history and suggested actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert He
Highland College
Pasadena
American Council of Ment
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Jim Lovell
Howard Shafer
Jon
Vernon Doug Peters
Max Whisler
Troope Jones
Robert
Warren, Wilson
E. C Williams
Troop Johnston
Eddie Od
Bob Bann
Rhewen
Shafter Ranch
Shatter Cofc
Davis
Council
U. S
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