Water system report outlines Kern County growth plans
Dorman's report traces Watér history from 1918 and analyzes water use up to January and December. It notes per capita consumption near 168 gallons and 154.64 million gallons in peak season. The plan considers semi closed systems to cut storage costs and mentions an 8 inch main on State Street and hydrant issues. Costs estimate 39 000 initial and 15 000 for Richland area. Board accepts the report and schedules Q&A.
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Milliday
Dorman
Kern Couna Woodel
Merchants ‘Associatien
State Street
Richland
Hey Righ
Local Permits Spark March Building Activity
In March permits were issued for several projects. C. H. Pope received a 5000 permit to remodel at 314 North Kern and for lumber yard improvements by King Lumber Company near the Santa Fe tracks. A 1800 permit covered installation of new equipment. Kern issued a permit to install equipment and improve 327 Walker Street. Gene Guenther obtained a 100 permit for minor work on 154 Central, recently purchased by him.
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C. H. Pope
North Kern
King Lumber Company
Ceneral
Dvetiue
Santa Fe
Shafter ‘Recap
Kerna
Walker Street
Gene Guétither
Central
African Violet Show Sunday in Bakersfield
Members of the Bakersfield African Violet Society host an African violet show at the Youth Building in Heritage Park East Bakersfield on Sunday April 4. Doors open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. The event chair comments on helping visitors with plant care.
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Bakersfield
African Viollet Society
Heritage Park
Mt. Vérnor’ Avénue
East Bakersfield
Shafter High conducts eighth grade visits and parent meetings
Officials report eighth grade tours and assemblies at Shafter High along with parent orientation sessions in Shafter and Buttonwillow. Counselors explain graduation requirements and insurance matters while students see campus traditions and student government. Tours and a Studio music performance are part of the visit day planning for class schedules.
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Shafter
Buttonwillow
Ghétite Court de Whelth
Souter Gand
Shafter High
Family Visit to Tehachapi Highlights Ill Brother Abe Guenther
Mrs. Art Kade accompanied by her parents Mr. and Mrs. George Guenther spent Friday in Tehachapi. Abe Guenther, ill and formerly hospitalized there, was visited by relatives including his sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Clay Jenkins.
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Art Kade
George Guenther
Tehachapi
Guenther
Abe Guenther
Clay Jenkins
Gospel Assembly Church Moves to New Location
The Gospel Assembly Church relocates from 889 Central Valley Highway to North Wall and Golden West, in the former Brethren building. Services begin this week with 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 morning worship and 7:30 evening service. pastor B G Martin. Prayer meeting Tuesday 7:30. youth Friday 7:30. revival starts Sunday April 4 at 7:30 with nightly prayer for the sick.
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The
Gospel Assembly Church
Central Valley Highway
North’ Wall and
Golden West
Brethren
B. G. Martin
Glen Kattenhorn Visit With Family Noted
Glen Kattenhorn visited here Friday night with his grandmother Mrs. Jessie Kattenhorn and other relatives.
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Glen Kattenhorn
Jessie Kattenhorn
Kern County Trade Board weighs highway advertising plan
Kern County Board of Trade directors study a highway advertising sign project tied to the upcoming Centennial celebration. Richard Ledwidge and A B Newby will meet Supervisor John Holt to discuss the effort. Robert Marshall notes a proposal to coordinate signs with the county's centennial. James Radoumis is tasked to explore producing signs at Tehachapi Corrections Center to cut costs.
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Kern County Board of Trade
Kern County
Richard Ledwidge
Mojave
Bakersfield
John Holt
Robert Marshall
Kern
James Radoumis
California Corrections Center
Tehachapi
Frankly Speaking on Mason's Oak and the town
A fragmented reminiscence recalls Mason's on Oak with neighbors and children and a scene of a weeping willow in a front yard. It mentions beans sugar and rice from a bin and shifting fashion rules for shoes trousers and bloomers. The passage contrasts past customs with modern TV choices.
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Mason's
A Foolish Idea A Day Keeps The Mind Alert
A short quip notes that one foolish idea each day may sharpen the mind, suggesting humor as a mental exercise. The line implies a lighthearted routine to stay mentally active.
Kern County Starts 1965 Strong in Construction and Finances
Kern County reports a 33 percent rise in activity in February with a total of 5,601,280 dollars, up from January's 3,806,929 dollars. The County Board of Trade released the figures, highlighting construction growth and improved financial indicators as the year begins.
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Kern County
Board of Trade
Jes
Elected District PTA Officer Highlighted Convention
Mrs Ed Nikkel was elected to office in the district PTA at the Bakersfield convention. The session featured honors for Dr William B Smith and Mrs William Stubblefield with awards and hours of remarks by J J Oliphant and others. Delegates numbered 282 with plans for future district meetings and ongoing PTA literature displays.
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Ed ‘Nikkel
PTA
Earl Roper
William B. Smith
Delano
William Stubblefield
Cuyama
J.J. Oliphant
Grant Jensen
K B. Strange
Bakersfield
Earl Moore
Ed Nikkel
Shafter
First
Hubbard Russell
Grant
Jensen
Brooks Cook
Peter O
Aancolor
Onger
Pias
Anthe
Education Center
Kern Union High District faces tax increase to 1.75 per 100
Enrollment continues to grow with 16 340 regular day students and ADA totaling 17 104 21 after adding adult and special education. The board reads a letter from Lowell E Fowler stating the Central Labor Council endorsed the proposed tax hike from 1 25 to 1 75 per 100 assessed value, to be voted April 20. Only part of the 50 percent tax maximum rise will be needed for 1965 66.
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Kern County Union High School
Dist
Theron L. McCuen
Lowell E. Fowler
Kern, Inyo
Mono Counties
Central Labor Council
Board of Trustees
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Dave Hubbard
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National Trust and Savings Association
Faderd! Deposit Insurance Corporation
Dr. Smith
Boy Scouts
Paul Kao
Bakersfield Council
Harry Blair
S/O
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Standard Oil Products
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