Shafter Student Neared Top in National Oratorical Contest
Jane Zachary, 18, a Shafter High senior, placed fourth in The American Legion 41st National High School Oratorical Contest at Mills Auditorium Klamath Falls Oregon. Debra Morris David Silva Neal Jones also earned scholarships 8000 5000 3000 while finalists faced eight to ten minute prepared speeches on the Constitution and off the cuff topics.
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Jane Zachary
Debra Annette Morris
Lawton
David Silva
Staten Island
N.Y
Neal Ray Jones
Smithfield
N.C
Klamath Falls
Roberta’ Jane Zachary
Shafter High School
Shafter
American Legion
Phillip E. Zachary
Zachary
American Legion Life Insurance Trust Fund
United States
Miss Zachary
Leslie L. Robinson Post
Shafter, Ca
Mills Auditorium
John R. Sollman
Silverton, Or
Sollman
S National Americanism Commission
Floodwaters Swamp Lerdo Area After Tuesday Storm
City Administrator Bill Sheldon described the storm as generating a lot of water, with rainfall estimates of about one and a half to just over two inches varying by district. The event included hail, strong winds, and a tornado near Buttonwillow, while officials denied reports of burst pipes or overflowing canals. Public Works Director Lewis Carroll noted most runoff came from farmlands northeast of Shafter, with 15 to 20 homes reporting water intrusion, especially along Lerdo Street from Mannel to Elm. Crews found a Santa Fe drain unclogged despite overwhelming flow, and both leaders said the city was stretched thin but acted promptly.
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Bill Sheldon
Sheldon
Buttonwillow
Public Works
Lewis
Carroll
Shafter
Shafter High School Ag Farm
Lerdo
Mannel
Elm
Hudson Parkette
Shafter Festival Days Set May 12 13 14 With Dual Pageant
Shafter Festival Days unfold May 12 to 14 led by Festival Chairmen Ben Grundy and Sharon Biloff. Friday hosts a two contest Queen Pageant at 7 30 p m in Shafter High School auditorium with Miss Shafter and Shafter Junior Miss. Parade Saturday at 10 a m along Shafter Avenue Central Avenue James Street State Street Lerdo ends at Stringham Park followed by a booster barbecue. Activities include arts and crafts booths Indian jewelry macrame leather antiques paintings pottery leaded glass toys and more. Sanland Brothers Kern Fiddlers perform. Shafter Tractor Pull at 2 p m at Poplar and Madera. tickets 2 00 adults 1 00 under 12. Sunday carnival by Butler Amusement. American Legion dance 9 p m Memorial Hall. To participate call Shafter Chamber of Commerce at 746-2600.
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Shafter
Ben Grundy
Shafter High School
Sharon Biloff
Shafter Avenue
Central Avenue
James Street
State Street
Lerdo
Stringham Park
Sanland Brothers
Kern Fiddlers
American Legion
Memorial Hall
Butler Amusement
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Shafter considers recreation district to fund programs
The Committee to form a Recreation District met at Shafter Library on April 25 with Steve Minton from McFarland in attendance. They proposed a .25 per $100 tax rate, a $119,000 base budget plus $122,289 from tax, with $12,000 extra from pool income and county contributions, to establish a district and hire a director, pursue grants, and add senior programs and new initiatives.
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Shafter Library
Steve Minton
McFarland Recreation District
Minton
Switfming Pool
Shafter
Delano
McFarland
Shafter Junior Miss entries spotlight four runners
Eight girls compete in Shafter Junior Miss with one chosen as Shafter Junior Miss and one alternate plus a Junior Scholastic Achievement Award winner. Four finalists highlighted include Carrie Lynn Beach, Melody Colvard, Judy Gonzales, and Sherrill Nixon, each sponsored by local groups and featuring diverse ambitions and activities.
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Shafter
Miss Shafter
Shafter Spirit
Shafter Junior Ss
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Library System
Skyway
Shafter Cotton Gin
Poplar and
Madera
Shafter Recreation District
the Shafter Jr
Lovelies
Carrie Lynn Beach
Carrie
Kenneth W. K
Johnsons Department Store
Melody Colvard
Adams Hardfacing
Jack Colvard
Melody
Cal State Bakersfield
Judy Gonzales
The
Mexican Heritage Club
She
Pete Gonzales
Judy
Campus Life
Burger King
Sherrill Nixon
Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
Bob Nixon
Sherrill
California Scholastic Federation
Representaive
Nixon
Banking
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