Kids Seen As Hopeful, Critics Lose Faith in Elders
The Shafter Civic banquet featured Frank McIntyre of the California Teachers Association praising today’s youth. He argues teens are more alert, straightforward, and better equipped to face a difficult future than previous generations. The editorial agrees, noting optimism amid a grim world scene and a potential new era of faith and boldness led by young people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McIntyre
California Teachers Association
Shafter
No Mater
Weekend guests visit from Pomona and Bakersfield
Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Paul McDonald included Mr and Mrs K C Sopp of Pomona who are sisters. Also attending the sports car races at Shafter Field were Mr and Mrs Frank Blauvelt Jr of Bakersfield and Jim Hodges of Shafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul McDonald
K. C. Sopp
Pomona
Sopp
Mrs. McDonald
Shafter Field
Frank Blauvelt Jr
Bakersfield
Jim Hodges
Shafter
Planting and caring for new trees after a spring storm
Dorothy Hale guides readers through replanting after wind damage. She recommends choosing Modesto Ash, Fruitless Mulberry, Silver Leaf Maple and California Sycamore, digging a wide deep hole, heeling in roots to prevent sun damage, and using peatmoss as fertilizer.
Standard Oil of California to mark 75th anniversary in 1954
The Standard Oil Company of California celebrates its 75th birthday on September 9, tracing roots to 1879 with Pacific Coast Oil and the original Standard Oil lineage. President T. S. Petersen notes the milestone as a milestone in growth and maturity amid a shift from regional to international operations.
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Standard Oil Company of
Californina
T. S. Petersen
Standard
Amanina
Tha Wsasie
Seepswear
Gretle Lee OW UE
West
Standard of California
Standard Oil Company
Free Nations
Shomate Seeks Re election For County Recorder
Chariles H Shomate county recorder announces candidacy for re election at the primary on June 8 1954 He has been elected seven times to the office and has long resided in the county Born in Kernville he previously served five years as postmaster of Shafter California
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Dorothy Hale
Golden West
Shafter
Dorothy
Cahriles H. Shomate
Shomate
Kernville
California
Seniors Plan Career Day At Shafter High School
Seniors at Shafter High School plan a Career Day with workshops for boys and girls on March 30, a keynote speaker, and tours of Kern County businesses. The planning began weeks ago as the class solicited information from about fifty agencies to shape the program. Committee members include Twila Lewis Mark Montgomery Karen Clarkin and Maril Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High School
Kern County
Twila Lewis
Mark Montgome
Karen Clarkin
Maril Smith
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Chester Avenue
Bakersfield, California
Calif
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Irvin E. Fike
Chevrolet
America
Hydra-Matic Trans- Most Trustworth
Richland Chevrolet Co
Central Ave
Pacific
George Loomis
Oar
Seattle
Washington
Chevronmatic
Heepee
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
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