Tax election planned in Kern County high school district
A facts bulletin outlines an April 20 election to raise the district tax rate from 1.25 to 1.75 per hundred dollars of assessed valuation for 1965-66. It notes declines in local wealth per student despite rising pupil numbers, and states district costs per pupil compare unfavorably with peers. The citizen committee backed the increase, and the bulletin, prepared for staff use, includes charts and data.
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County Union & District
Board of Riday Night
Board of Trustees
the Facts Bulletin
California
Kern County Union
Theron L. McCuen
Ed Peters Named Kern County Cancer Crusade Chairman
Ed Peters, long time Kern County civic and farm leader, is named 1965 Cancer Crusade Chairman for the Kern Branch of the American Cancer Society. He chairs the April fund drive to support education and research and urges early detection and treatment to save lives.
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North Kern
E. J. Peters
Kern County Cancer Crusade
Alexander ,MacDonald
Kern
American Cancer Society
Peters
ACS
Cancer Society
Kern County
Investigation Continues Into Burglary On Cross Street
Investigators pursue the burglary case at the Kenneth Cooper residence located at 446 Cross Street. Police report the inquiry remains active with ongoing leads and standard investigative steps underway.
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Kenneth Cooper
Cross Street
Salmon Fishing At Avila Beach Reported Very Good
Jerry Mattina of the department of Parks and Beaches says salmon fishing at Avila Beach is very good with most anglers taking limits before noon. A new school 3 to 5 miles out weighed up to 28 pounds and was checked over the weekend.
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Avila Beach
Jerry Mattina
Dept. of Parks and Beaches
Rotarians Plan Ladies Day Entertainment in Shafter
Shafter Rotary Club announces its Ladies Day event at the March 23 luncheon at the Shafter Motel. President Dan Bledsoe says the event honors Rotary Anns. Glenn Brown, Chief Probation Officer, Kern County Juvenile Division, will speak on Kern County's Troubled Youth amid rising juvenile delinquency concerns.
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Shafter
Glenn Brown
Kern County
Brown
Bleda
Mrs. Dobrenen Elected Head of Maple PTA
Maple PTA meeting names new officers for 1965 66 with Mrs Alex Dobrenen as president and community leaders serving as officers. Dr Orval S Luke from Bakersfield spoke on adult guidance and youth development while fourth grade mothers provided treats and camellia decor. Second and fourth grades won the room count.
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Vernon Isaac
PTA
Alex Dobrenen
John Siemens
Vic Enns
Roger Frantz
Robert
Weston Futrell
Isaac
Robert Smith
Martin Wilcox
Clyde Johnston
Orval S. Luke
Bakersfield
Luke
Johnson
John, Penner
Bakersfield College Faculty Resignations Accepted
Four Bakersfield College faculty members resigned effective June 30, with regrets from the Kern Junior College District board. Ward and Reno will continue teaching at Burroughs High School, while Stacey Perry and Reno hold Desert Division ties. The district plans to send representatives to Region 6 and the California Junior College Association meetings. a salary committee report was presented.
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Bakersfield College
Kern Junior College
Clara M. Stacey
Desert
Miriam P. Perry
Ray M. Ward
Clarence Reno
Ward
Burroughs High School
Reno
College Desert
Theron. L. McCuen
California School Boards Association
East Bakersfield High School
Shirley Trembley
Kern
California
Bakersfield Community Concert Series Sets 1965 66 Lineup
Bakersfield Community Concert Association announced a six program slate led by mezzo-soprano Mildred Miller in October and a Grand Ballet de France opener on November 1. The season includes the Clebanoff Strings January 12 1966 Lorin Hollander February performance Tuscan Arizona Boys Choir and ends May 4 with the Cleveland Orchestra conducted by Bouis Lane featuring Grant Johann.
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Bakersfield Community Concert Association
Gordon Johnson
Mildred Miller
Metropolitan Opera Co
Grand Ballet de France
Liana Dayden
Clebanoff
Lorin Hollander
New York Times
Arizona
Cleveland Symphony Ortra
Bakersfield
Bouis Lane
Grant Johancert
Betti Walker announce marriage of Carol Jean Walker
Mr and Mrs John E Walker announce the engagement of their daughter Carol Jean Walker to Alfred Angelo Betti son of Mr and Mrs Louis M Betti both of Bakersfield. Carol a 1963 East Bakersfield High School graduate is employed by Merchants Association of Bakersfield Alfred a 1962 Shafter High School graduate is employed by Kern County Equipment Comments of 1 May Bakersfield.
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John E. Walker
Plaza St
Bakersfield
Carol Jean
Alfred Angelo Betti
Louis M. Betti
Buttonwillow
Carol
East Bakersfield High School
Merchants Association of Bakersfield
Alfred
Shafter High School
Kern Codnlly
Joseph's
Frankly Speaking Continued From Page One
The Volunteer Firemen survey vacant lots and nearby areas near Pite and Lerdo, noting orange flowers blooming in profusion along the corner as Bruce Crawford recalls their botanical name.
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Tien
Abe
Pite and
Lerdo
Bruce Crawford
Merchants Association eyes Central Avenue cleanup plan
Chamber board discussed a Mer chants' Association project to clear condemned earthquake buildings on Central Avenue. The City Council had previously removed these properties from the tax rolls. the association favors demolition or owner action to end the project and create a park area with plants, hoping owners regain revenue.
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Chamber Board
Merchants’ Association
Central Avenue
Dick Zenk Seeks Shafter Mayoral Win At Next Council Meeting
A local betting note pushes Dick Zenk to win the Shafter mayoral race at the upcoming council meeting. Zenk is favored to be named the town’s next mayor, observers say.
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Amy
Dick Zenk
Shafter
Martha Turner Chosen to Represent Shafter High at Girls State
Martha Turner is selected to represent Shafter High School at Girls State, a program organized by the American Legion Auxiliary. The honor recognizes her leadership potential and involvement with school activities.
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Martha Turner
Shafter High School
Girls State
American Legion Auxiliary
Who can remember when lead ing citizens believed that principles
A cautious nostalgia prompts reflection on a era when public virtue trumped immediate payoffs. The query hints at a time when citizens valued ideals over cash, suggesting shifts in political culture and trust in leadership.
Program Advisor Conducts Camp Fire Workshop in Bakersfield
Miss June Hammond national program advisor for Camp Fire Girls, Inc arriving March 17 to Bakersfield. She will lead a workshop for guardians of 6th grade and Junior Hi groups, program and training chairmen at Caravan Inn from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Five other councils invited to attend. Hammond based at 65 Worth Street New York City. She develops national program elements and supports councils to foster international relations.
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June Hammond
Camp Fire Girls, Inc
Bakersfield
Rex O. Williams
Kern County’ Council
Depuring
Miss Hammond
Worth Street
New York City
Camp Fire Girls
Horizon Club
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Ed Peters
Are
Wasco
Dana Escalante
Vernon Allen
Richard Mullins
Mike Howard
Harold Mohlke
Willie Hutchison
Elizabeth
Rotarians
Shafter High
Eet
Bank of America
Arthur H. Johnson
Thomas Schroeter
Liberal
Robert Nikkel
Kathy
Shultz
Fine
Tidewater Oil Company
Freddies
Top-O-The-Hill
Shawn
W. O. Tribbett
Tidewater
San Joaquin Valley Area
Richard Hoffiman
C. $. Vickey
Claude Evans
Dobrenen
Maple
Tonette
Maple School
Stephen Reimer
Kenneth Heywood
California Junior College Association
Los Angeles
Edward Simonsen
Aoene
St. Bakersfield
Alfred Betti
Carol Walker
Shafter Drug Store
Central Ave
Church OF Christ
National Trust and Savings-Association
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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