Griguez Describes Army Progress in Vietnam War
PFC Rodriguez reports Army operations during Operation Masher Whiter and says armored cavalry and airlifted troops engaged Viet Cong around Bong Song. He notes Viet Cong surrender attempts, VC tax oppression, and aims to secure territory, plant crops, and win a psychological war while acknowledging a long fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oth
Calvary Divisj
Sth
Aeligefite
Ately
Hen
Cavvary
Bong Song
Etky
Shafter
Pfc, Rodriquez
Shafter Lions Club Hosts District Governor Event
The Shafter Lions and their Ladies welcome District Governor H. Bert in Shafter for an evening on March 16. The governor, a member of the Breakfast Lions Club, serves as Assistant Superintendent of the Hanford Joint Union School District and holds multiple leadership roles.
Kern County Centennial Book Prompts Editorial Review
Editorial content reports high reception for a Kern County Centennial project overseen by Supervisor David Fair. The Online Committee and observance panel claim robust public responses and support for the county’s historical initiative amid ongoing countywide promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acto
David Fair
Kern Coun- Observance Committee
Fairbairn
Athout
Ane Bern County Centennial Alpac
Baby Karen Kayline Oliver laid to rest in Shafter
Graveside funeral services for 3 week old Karen Kayline Oliver were held at 10 a.m. Friday in Shafter Memorial Park. She died Tuesday in a Bakersfield hospital after a short illness. Surviving are her parents Kenneth and Brenda Oliver a sister Ginger Lanette and grandparents Mr and Mrs John Oliver of Bakersfield and Mr and Mrs Kay Bailey of Shafter. Agee Family Funeral Home directed arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Memorial Park
Karen Kayline Oliver
Kenneth Oliver
Terra Vista Lane
Bakersfield
Star of
Dexter C. Ogan
First Southern Baptist Church
Little Karen
Ginger Lanette
John Oliver
Kay Bailey
Shafter
Agee Family Funeral Home
Congregational Youth Snow Trip to Cedar Lake Camp
About 15 youths from the Shafter Congregational church will travel to Cedar Lake Camp above San Bernardino for a weekend snow trip sponsored by the California Association Congregational Christian Churches. They will be joined by Mr. and Mrs. Mert Wiedmann and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kennath, with Rev. Douglas Lobb directing the camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Congregational Church
Cedar Lake
San Bernardino
California Association Congregational Christian Churches
Mert Wiedmann
Jack Kennath
Thousands Sign Kern County Anti Smut Petition
Kern County residents show strong backing for a proposed anti obscenity statute. The drive led by Kern County Clean Inc with E Richard Barnes as proponent seeks 37 500 signatures to augment the penal code and enable prosecutions of obscenity sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha McCall
Kern County Clean, Inc
California
Kern
Clean
California League
Aien
San Diego
E. Richard Barnes
District Attorney’s Association of California
American Law Institute
Cochairman
D. C
Olivia Parks
Kern County
Howie Wines
Clean, Inc
18Th Street
Bakersfield
Houchin Renamed Buttonwillow Mayor at Chamber Banquet
In Buttonwillow the annual Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture meeting named Co A Dutch Houchin as honorary mayor for a second term, after he led with 53 051 votes while Dick Mundy became chamber president for 1966. The event drew 560 attendees with 100 turned away, and a moon themed end to the program included a 40 member cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Mundy
Buttonwillow Chamber of Ommerce
Woody) Hoggard
S. A
Dutch) Houchin
Mundy
Moon
Buttonwillow
Gar McLeod
Co. A
John Parsons
Roy Romanini
Dennis Giannini
Chamber
C. E
Urday ii Inclust
Jerry Buerkle
Rex McLeod
Don Antongiovanni
C. A. (Dutch) Houchin
Howard Jeffries
Ford Williams
Roy Bellaomini
Art Ghilarducci
Wally Schroeter
Ferdinand Palla
Farm Labor Testimony Appeals to Senate Panel
Berona says rapid growth of the Kern Tulare Independent Farm Workers shows workers can solve problems without unions. He regrets the omission of farm group voices from Senate hearings and urges invitation to testify at the March 16 session, warning the committee may be closing its mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Berona
United States Senate
Kern-Tulare
Explorer Scout Benefit Show Set for March 21 at State Theatre
Ramon Samarripes won a recently promoted bicycle at State Theatre. This week features Get Yourself a College Girl and Rhino. The Explorer Scouts benefit on Monday March 21 screens First Men to the Moon with several cartoons as added features. Mr and Mrs Lee Ashworth Sr of Yuba City visited Dr and Mrs Lee Ashworth Jr at 318 Oak Shafter.
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Ramon Samarripes
Rhino
Explorer Scouts
Lee Ashworth, Sr
Yuba City
Mrs
Lee Ashworth, Jr
Oak
Shafter
Aunt Visiting Hosts Luncheon and Bridge at Frost Home
Mrs. Emil Frost entertained a luncheon and bridge in honor of her aunt Mrs. Lyda Holmes of Lake Forest Illinois at one o'clock on Thursday March 10 The pink camellia decorated table framed the event Mrs Holmes won the guest prize and the gathering included Mrs William Bartholomew Mrs Renshaw Mrs Henry Neufelt Mrs Frank Wisner and Mrs Helen Ruggenberg from Bakersfield and other guests.
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Emil Frost
Lyda Holmes
Lake Forest
Ill
Frost
Bridge
Frank Dalton
Bakersfield
Holmes
William Bartholmew
Renshaw
Henry Neufelt
Frank Wisner
Helen Ruggenberg
Ladies Society Regular Meeting at Ebenzer Reformed Church
The Ladies Society of Ebenzer Reformed Church held a regular meeting on March 9 with Book of Ephesians for devotion. Three guests joined 17 members as plans formed for an April bake sale and Easter baskets for cerebral palsy school children in Wasco. Mr and Mrs Steve Furman presented the program featuring 1952 earthquakes in Tehachapi and Bakersfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Society of the Ebenzer Reformed Church
Wasco
Steve Furman
Tehachapi
Bakersfield
Edwin Bender
Ernest Hauck
Car Engine Safety Check Prompt
A quick reminder to have the gas station attendant inspect your oil level during every refueling stop. The tip emphasizes engine safety and regular oil checks to prevent potential issues.
Richland Board Debates Long Term Budget Reforms
Trustees discuss cost cutting across departments including capital outlay and staffing. Proposals cover library staffing, volunteer help, music and foreign language teaching, health transport, and mandated subjects with potential wage impacts. Superintendent Crawford notes labor requirements and state mandates affecting scheduling and funding.
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Sagesthin
Jay Atkinson
Camp
Phil Zachary
Crawford
Arthur Penner
Rev Graichen to Preach in Shafter Sunday
Reverend Harry H. Graichen of Pomona will be guest minister at Shafter Congregational Church next Sunday morning. He has served in Manchester New Hampshire Providence Rhode Island Stonington Connecticut Ambler Pennsylvania and San Fernando California. He and Mrs Grichen arrive Saturday and will be honored at a salad luncheon after services.
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Harry H. Graichen
Visitation
Pilgrim Congregational Church
Pomona
Shafter
Graichen
Providence Barrington Bible College
Providence
R 1
First Christian Church of
Manchester
N. H
Trinity Baptist Church
R. L
Congregational Baptist Federated Church
Stonington, Conn
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church
Ambler
San Fernando
Cailif
Pomona Church
Greasy Rag Fire Hazard Notice Urges Safe Disposal
A local safety bulletin warns residents that grease soaked rags are a fire hazard and must be disposed of properly. It advises avoiding accumulation in garages and provides steps to prevent spontaneous combustion risks.
Water color paintings by Gordon Woo on display at library
Eighth grade student Gordon Woo of Richland School Hong Kong origin exhibits watercolor works in the library conference room under Janet Kennath. Gordon is son of Jack Woo of Cousins Cafe Shafter. H W Pat Kelly speaks for Friends of the Library before Rev Henry Dick closes with benediction. The event is hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and Shafter Woman's Club with Evelyn Agee chairing the reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Woo
Richland School
Gordon
Hong Kong
Janet Kennath
Jack Woo
Cousins Cafe
Shafter
H. W. Pat Kelly
Friends of the Library
Henry Dick
Mennonite Brethren Church
Gufer
Shafter Woman’s Club
Evelyn Agee
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Griguez
Ions
North America
Total Popula
George Globe
Chester Avenue
Leeds
Fairview
Habla Espanol
18Th & K Sts
Houchin
Explorer Scout
USA
U.S. Brewers Association, Inc
Fifth Avenue
New York
N.Y
Beer
United States Brewers Association, Inc
Ladies Society
Regular
Richland Board
Henry Voth
Peterson
Supt
Voth
Walker ST
Finance & Thrift CO
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