Studentbody Will Present Play at Shafter High
Shafter High School presents a three act farce If Mother Only Knew set in the high school gym at 8 p.m. on April 4. The cast includes Karen Uist Martha Jeffcoat Jan Gibson Donna Weitz Joyce Bartel David Muir John Notley Grether Crawford Jacobson Ross Adkins Ronnie Morris Charles Burke Leland Crawford and others.
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Shafter High School
Karen Uist
Martha Jeffcoat
Mary
Jan Gibson
Donna Weitz
Joyce Bartel
David Muir
John Notley
Grether Crawford
Gooch
Rolf. Jacobson
Ross Adkins
Out of Date Religion Urges Sabbath as Path to Eternity
A religious column argues that modern life distracts from eternity and extols observing the Sabbath as a divine rest and spiritual renewal. It cites Genesis 2 1 3 Exodus 20 11 and Isaiah 66 23 to urge readers to use the Sabbath to plan for the afterlife, ending with a note about the desecrated flag nearby.
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God
Parade Entries Grow to Record 35 for Local Horse Show
Larson notes the parade list has grown to 35 entries, a record for this stage of preparation. Participants include Bakersfield High School Driller band Delano Chamber of Commerce 1951 winner Coberly-West Co. draft and many mounted groups. Committee seeks more entertainment for the bar area with several musical numbers.
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Larson
Bakersfield High School Driller
Delano Chamber of Commerce
Coberly-West Co
Death Valley 49ers to honor A W Noon in Trona meeting
Tribute to the late A. W. Noon of Taft will mark the Death Valley 49ers gathering in Trona on March 28 to 30. Noon served as a director and former president. the meeting will elect new officers and discuss 1952 encampment plans as announced by Vice-President Ardis Walker of Isabella.
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A. W
Andy) Noon
Taft
Death Valley ‘49Ers
Trona
Noon
The
49Ers
Ardis Walker
Isabella
Airplane Spotters Call to Report at County Yards
Civil defense program head Robert Leslie urges all registered spotters and helpers to report at the County Yards meet on Saturday from noon to four p m. The call emphasizes public participation in the air observer program.
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Buttonwillow
Robert Leslie
Cotton Growth Increase Boosts Kern County Economy
Kern county statistics show 1951 farm income at a record 244,773,337 with cotton valued at 117,043,121 and 496,386 bales sold. Oil income stood at 201,335,000, though below the 1949 peak, while bank debits hit a record 2,071,541,679.21. Population is projected to rise to 250,000 by year end 1952.
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Kern County
County Chamber of Commerce
Kern
County Chamber
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Rio Bravo Union School Honors Students At Meeting
The Rio Bravo Union School student body held a Tuesday meeting with President Pauline Anderson presiding. Upper grades received athletic awards from Coaches Dorothy Erikson and William Benton, while February attendance awards were given by Superintendent Frank ONeill. Vocal numbers led by George Fisher featured Beverly Blair Anna Gail Jones Billie Jean Reynolds Peggy Bowling Carol Bishop Bonnie Gray Carol Groves Carolyn Townsend Ray Rice Buck Thompson and third grade participants.
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Rio. Bravo
Rio Bravo Union School
Pauline Anderson
Dorothy Erikson
William Benton
Frank O'Neill
George Fisher
Beverly Blair
Anna Gail Jones
Billie Jean Reynolds
Peggy Bowling
Carol Bishop
Bonnie Gray
Carol Groves
Carolyn Townsend
Ray Rice
Buck Thompson
Representatives Plan To Attend Visalia Meeting
Four Shafter officials will attend the League of California Cities Southern San Joaquin Valley division meeting in Visalia this Friday. Mayor Adolf Kirchnmann, Councilman George H. Grundy, City Clerk Frank Shaw and City Attorney A. G. Mortimore will participate.
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Shafter
League of California Cities Southern San Joaquin Valley Division
Visalia
Adolf Kirchenmann
George H
Ben) Grundy
Frank Shaw
A. G. Mortimore
Bledsoe to Attend Administrator Meet at National Conference
Daniel Bledsoe head of students at Shafter High School is authorized to attend the National Conference of Deans and Vice Principals in Los Angeles from March 31 to April 3. Three other Kern County High School District administrators will also attend.
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Daniel, Bledsoe
Shafter High School
Los Angeles
Kern County
Commander Will Compete in Event at Shafter High
The Commander is among student entries judged by Fresno State College critics for the spring conference. Schools with under 500 enrollment compete in categories for newsroom skills and overall scoring. Awards go to top papers across classifications based on enrollment and printing method.
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Shafter High School
Fresno State College Critical Rating Service
FSC
Street Improvement Plan Urged for City
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce urges a city wide street improvement program for permanency, proposing complete reconstruction of many streets on a long range plan. City Public Works Director Jack Harris says a rock base plan is underway with selective streets this summer and that improvement districts and a $1 million bid are needed for major work carried out by a contractor. Weather and budget limits make this a gradual effort, with added equipment like a roller requested.
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Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Shafter
S. 30
A. G. Mortimore
Jack Harris
California
Munzer
Harris
Roller
Hub caps rain from road at Modern Market
In Kern county at the Modern Market on Shafter Highway last week deep ruts from recent rain caused cars to shed hub caps. Bud Murray reports 15 caps found. all but three owners have claimed theirs. Ford V8 Dodge and Oldsmobile owners may claim their caps at the market.
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Kern County
Shafter Highway
W. E
Bud) Murray
Murray
CAP to Present School Assembly at Shafter High
The Civil Air Patrol of California will present an assembly before Shafter High School's student body Tuesday morning. CAP member Ross Adkins chairs the program with Lt. Lee Salem opening with a function and purpose sketch. A 20 minute movie on cadet program phases follows, then Cpl. David Muse and Pfc. Frank Robertson discuss activities at McClellan Air Base. The program ends with a question and answer period.
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Civil Air Patrol of California
Shafter Gh
Ross’ Adkins
Shafter Cap
Lee Salem
David Muse
Pfc
Frank Robertson
McClellan Air Base
Civil Defense Emphasis Highlighted at Seventh-day Adventist Meeting
Dr. J Wayne McFarland assistant secretary of the medical department of the general conference of Seventh day Adventists spoke at the Seventh day Adventist Church on Civil Defense work He urged attendees to prepare for civil defense roles focusing on first aid and home nursing training in cooperation with the local Red Cross and civil defense groups.
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Seventh-day Adventist Church
J. Wayne McFarland
Washington, D. C
General Conference of Seventhday Adventists
O. R. Rees
San Jose
McFarland
Red Cross
Educators Attend Fresno Session
Buttonwillow superintendent C L Blomquist and Wasco assistant superintendent John Prueitt attended the California Elementary School Administrators Association meeting in Fresno. The program included topics on out of school experiences, television, home conditions and parent attitudes with Irwin W. Addicott as luncheon speaker.
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Buttonwillow
C. _L. Blomquist
John Prueitt
Wasco
California Elementary School Administrators Association
Fresno
Harry Buckalew
Kern County
Meredith Thomas Bakersfield
Harold Britain
Irwin W. Addicott
Fresno State College
Dinner Guests At Tulare Avenue Home
Saturday night guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Edward Schacht Tulare avenue included Mr and Mrs Burley Dooley Dr and Mrs Grant Jensen and Mr and Mrs Robert McLean.
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Edward Schacht
Tulare Avenue
Burley Dooley
Grant Jensen
Robert McLean
Birthday Celebration for Mrs Thom as Wedge at Thompson Home
The birthday of Mrs. Thom as Wedge was celebrated Saturday evening at the home of her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thompson, Grant Street. Mr. Wedge also attended.
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Thomas Wedge
Harry Thompson
Grant Street
Wedge
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