Letters on Liberals and Public Support in Shafter
A reader letters page includes a critique of John Birch American Opinion warnings about Liberals, praising Kennedy as liberal, and urging readers to identify liberals. Following messages thank Wisner staff for rabies vaccination publicity and Shafter Women’s Club publicity for a book fair, praising local press coverage and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Press
Ebal
South Central Valley Hwy
Shafter
California
Sibs
John Birch Society
John F. Kennedy
Mr. Kennedy
Kennedy
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry Truman
Dwight Eisenhower
Christian Herter
John Foster Dulles
Mr. Wisner
D. T. Boyd
M. D
Thomas H. Banks
D.V.M
Kern County Veterinary Medical Association
Wisner
Shafter Women's Club
American Field Service
John Peters
Shafter Woman’s Club and
Nina Leigh
Shafter Book Fair Committee
Local Educator Joins Shafter School Board
President notes career includes teaching in Ely Nevada at White Pine County High School and coaching football basketball and baseball at Shafter High. Appointment of Herbert Neuman to board announced to fill the unexpired term of Harvey Neuman with Baumgart and Jack Carr as directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
White Pine County High School
Ely
Nev
Shafter
Shafter High
Bledsoe
Baumgart
Jack Carr
Herbert Neuman
Harvey Neuman
Asian carp introduction to the United States in 1872
The carp native to Asia was introduced to the United States in 1872, marking an early arrival of this species. The note records the origin and year of introduction without detailing subsequent impacts or locations.
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Asia
United States
Lorraine Christensen Named Northern Lay Person of the Year
Mrs. Lorraine Christensen, active Shafter civic leader and Camp Fire Girls supporter, earns the 1963 Northern Lay Person of the Year. Her service spans Shafter Women’s Club presidency, Camp Fire leadership, USO volunteer work, Civil Air Patrol involvement, church duties, and teaching excellence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Club
Shafter
Union Congregational Church
Board of Education
Camp Fire Girls
E-Ha-Ki-We
Richland Teachers Club
Lorraine Christensen
Sandrini Declares Candidacy for Supervisor
Lido Sandrini a Delano pioneer family member announced his bid for Kern County Supervisor from this district. He has served on the Delano Union High School board and the recreation and parks commission, with long-standing involvement in local civic groups and farm operations. He pledges to tackle water, taxes, welfare and relief to strengthen the county economy if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lido Sandrini
Delano
Sandrini
Ugo
Lester
Jon Sandrini
Delano Union High School
Board of Trade
Delano Kiwanis Club
Bakersfield Eagles Lodge
Tulare and Delano Elks Club
Farm Bureau
National
Delano District Chamber of Commerce
State
Fox Joins Volunteer Fire Crew After Training
Vernon Pierce reports that the volunteer firemen completed their first aid course taught over several weeks at the fire station. George Fox Jr. has been selected to a position in the volunteer fire crew and attended his first fire at Nick's Drive In.
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Vernon Pierce
Deen
Ates
George Fox, Jr
Fox
Nick’s Drive-In
Malicious Mischief Target Hits Doctor’s Central Ave Sign
Dr. Jack Groves reports malicious mischief at his business sign on the corner of 554 Central Avenue. Investigation underway as police review CCTV and canvass the area for suspects.
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Jack Groves
Central Avenue
Speakers Bureau to Address Clubs on Mary Lavers Home
The Citizens Committee for Mary Lavers Home announced its Speaker's Bureau will meet with clubs and organizations in the county to discuss the home's background and status. Mrs James Strong, chairman, said the group is circulating a resolution in support and will inform the public of the urgent need for support as no care provisions exist for female juvenile offenders in the county.
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Citizen's Committee
Mary Lavers
Charles Hopkins
Bakersfield
James Strong
Muir Resigns as SWID Reports Water Outlook
Dull February driest on record leaves SWID with sufficient water for now but warns of drought risk. Millerton Lake storage fell 53 000 acre-feet to 318 000, while San Joaquin inflows for April to July are seen at about 43 percent of normal. Diltz notes near normal demand may be met with current precipitation.
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Diltz
SWID
Millerton Lake
Friant-Kern Canal
Millerton
San Joaquin
Maple Board Votes Raise Plan and Opposes Unruh Bill
Maple school board members meet to approve a 1964-65 calendar and set July 21 for a tax election raising basic tax from 2.00 to 2.30. They oppose AB46 redistricting Kern County, citing loss of local control and voting rights. Teacher Elmer Engle reviews 6th to 8th grade history civics geography teaching materials.
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Elmer Engel
Maple
Engle
Kern County
Bakersfield
Statewide pause on boys and girls centers in California
The article notes only three girls facilities remain in California alongside Camp Owens for boys, Mary Lavers Home closed since 1962, and urges Board of Supervisors hearings in April and June 1964 to allocate funds for continued operation. Mrs. Strong chairs the call to action and invites speakers via Mrs. Charles Hopkins in Bakersfield EM 6-4376.
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Camp Owens
California
Mary Lavers
Board of Supervisors
Strong
Charles Hopkins
Bakersfield
Wins Superior and Gaeta in concert program listing
The article lists performers by section and players across strings and winds. Names include Paul Kodet Mike Suniga Don Brad shaw Todd Kodet Alan Neuman Jim Voth Travis Self Jona Jane Fowler Joan Heller Sue Hildebrand Darla Owen Sharon Thompson Susan Bell Pam Dean Judy Dick Ruth Gleckler Virginia Gaeta Julia Johnson Nora McGraw Eileen Smith Sharon Smith Anne Christiansen Patricia Cotton Marlene Hammon Phyllis Hathcock Mary Hendrix Gail Hi Pam Hopper Joanel Pomerinke Sarah Rodriguez Carol Bergman Blake Fraley Janice Hamilton Lynda Hensley Yvonne Lee Mary Welton Janice Tatum Debby Bell Naomi Harder Barbara Morrison Patty Smith Sharon Stockton Susan Theuer Susan Buckland Susanne Penner Carol Owen and others.
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Don Bradshaw
Todd Kodet
Alan Neuman
Jim Voth
Travis Self
Jona
Jane Fowler
Joan Heller
Sue Hildebrand
Darla Owen
Sharon Thompson
Susan Bell
Pam Dean
Judy Dick
Ruth Gleckler
Virginia Gaeta
Julia Johnson
Nora McGraw
Eileen Smith
Sharon Smith
Anne Christensen
Patricia Cotton
Marlene Hammon
Phyllis Hathcock
Mary Hendrix
Gail Hi Pam
Hopper
Joanel Pomerinke
Sarah Rodriguez
Carol Bergman
Blake Fraley
Janice Hamilton
Lynda Hensley
Yvonne Lee
Mary Welton
Janice Tatum
Debby Bell
Naomi Harder
Barbara Morrison
Patty Smith
Sharon Stockton
Susan Theuer
Susan Buckland
Susanne Penner
Carol Owen
Navy veteran Bob Funk returns home from Navy duty
Bob Funk, son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Funk of the Maple area, has returned home from a tour of duty with the Navy on the Hawaiian Islands. He plans to attend the spring quarter at Oregon State University Corvallis Oregon beginning after Easter to pursue a master’s degree in Industrial Arts.
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Bob Funk
Harvey Funk
Maple Area
Navy
Hawaiian Islands
Oregon State University
Corvallis
Oregon
Thomas Family Farmstead Remains A Local Highlight
The Thomas family runs a notable local market noting their son Jimmy continues schooling while the other son remains part of the business.
Birds Shot In Yard Reported To Police
Mrs. Andra Ballard of 641 State Street reported boys shooting birds in her yard. Police investigated the incident.
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Andra Ballard
State Street
Alaska Leads In Teacher Salary Statistics
Bass reported high wages have attracted and retained top teachers in Alaska, while Neal Lowman of Kern Division urged ethical obligations to the profession. Lowman said teachers shape America's tomorrow and should strive to do their best. Norman Berg of Wasted served as master of ceremonies and introduced guests, with Bob Petker of Bakersfield singing two numbers accompanied by Richard House of Shafter. Future Teachers Club of Wasco handled banquet service.
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Alaska
Bass
Neal Lowman
Kern
Lowman
Norman Berg
Wasted
Bob Petker
Bakersfield
Richard House
Shafter
Teachers Club of
Wasco
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Walker ST
Pioneer
Calif
E. Lerdo
Harry E
Blair
Walter Parsons
Jan Lachenmaigr
Grace Science
Maxine Joppini
Bland School
Muir
Maple Board
the Fair School
Wasco Union High School
Gaeta
Paul Kodet
Mike Suniga
Snow Gates & Valves
Church OF Christ
Roger Neufeld
Maple News
Thomas's
Jimmy
Pacific Telephone
Truman Blair
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