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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1970

Page

4

Past Commanders Dinner Honors Local Veterans Leaders

Dignitaries and veterans gathered at the Leslie L. Robinson Post 213 Past Commanders Night in Kern County to honor past commanders. County and city officials attended along with 175 guests, with 51 and 25 year members recognized and remarks by post adjutant Morgan.

Leslie L. Robinson Kern C Herb Roberts Walter Sttern LeRoy Jackson Bill Jackson Ray Vercannon Charles Odge Kern County Harry Blair Bill Johnston Jay Atkinson Harvey Gaede Ray Rose Dick Zenk Bill Banks Leon ‘Red’’ Morgan Earl Johnson Glenn Nay C. H Sacramento Don Stepp Shafter High School Jack S Legion and Auxiliary Henry Neufeld J.P. Hanson Albert Nikkel Shafter Earl Terry Lone Pine Leslie L. Robinson American Legion Post J. P. Hanson Jack Janzen George L. Starrh Leon ‘Red’ Morgan Lee Thomas Chuck Beighle Danny Hetherington Earl Wipf John T. Everett Leslie L. Robinson American Legion Post 213 Veterans Memorial Hall Arlene Beighle Seabell Crawford Art Kadel Bessie Kennath Nellie Lassister Iva Joe Fosdick Lalene Flory Leon Morgan Grace Cox Elgie Heinlein Wilma Bell Mplackie McCoy Mia

Doll Show Trophy Winners From Camp Fire Groups

Two Camp Fire groups earned trophies at Bakersfield Seventeenth Annual Doll Show held at the Civic Auditorium. Merry Sunshine Blue Bird Group led by Mrs. Ronald Pierce and Mrs. Bud Barton showcased artistically displayed dolls by Richland Primary School third graders. O-Wa-Sa-Ka sixth graders, led by Mrs. Lyle Carter, entered Best home-made dolls. About 1100 people attended. 27 categories featured 150 year old dolls and world representations. event sponsored by Bakersfield Recreation Department.

Shatter Camp Fire Civic Auditorium Bakersfield Merry Sunshine Blue Bird Ronald Pierce Bud Barton Richland Lyle Carter The

Final Kern season concert features Zubin Mehta with LA Philharmonic

Bakersfield Community Concert Association reports a sold out 1970 71 season. The finale features Zubin Mehta conducting the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday April 18 at 8 PM in the Civic Auditorium. Mehta, named conductor in 1962 at 26, remains in demand worldwide with major orchestras and opera houses.

Lowell Bergman Shafter Bakersfield Zubin Mehta Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra Civic Auditorium California Madusicians Alfred Walenstein Los Angeles Mehta

Veterans aid trips by Shafter American Legion volunteers

A letter from C H Chuck Johnson of Shafter Post 213 describes Legion members driving veterans to VA hospitals for care. They supply a car and driver while veterans cover the expert travel costs if possible, noting funds come from members’ pockets and urging community veterans to seek help.

American Legion Shafter Post 213 The Legionairre Theospital C.H Chuck’’ Johnson

Mayor Responds to Mrs Pitts Letter in Shafter

J C Atkinson mayor addresses readers in the Shafter Press clarifying city business license rules costs and local spending. He discusses a $300 license for palmists and outrights the bid savings found in a local painting job. He notes state law changes affect the police facility plan and promises a council statement March 23 1970 to inform citizens.

Shafter Press Veda Pitts Pitts Shafter J.C. Atkinson

Investment Pitch Promises High Returns With $500 Minimum

An offer targets investors with a one year maturity promising 542 percent yields. It states a $500 minimum investment and allows larger sums in increments of 100 or more. The message emphasizes participation as a privilege of investing.

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