New California transplant starts Shafter column
Bill Plummer recounts his move from South Dakota to Shafter with Jack Frost Publications. He notes initial friendly reception and his plan to cover Shafter news, while sharing a welcome tone about California life. Also reports on Richland school receiving copies of US historical documents and portraits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Plummer
Shafter
South Dakota
Jack
Emil) Frost
Laura
Shafter Press
Buttonwillow Times
Frank Wisner
Jack Frost
United States
Richland
Don V. King
Bakersfield
John L. Brown
Wasco
Randy Franz
John Peterson
Patrick Henry
House of Burgesses
Abraham Lincoln
Edison District Potato Harvest Gets Under Way
Potato digging has begun in the Edison area with first shipments totaling about 115 cars, including 60 Kennebecs. Maturity regulations slowed early activity, but good weather is expected to boost field work next week. Prices opened at 5.50 to 6.00 for whites, later dropping to 4.00 as earlier crop carried No 2 quality. Picking in Shafter is not expected to start for another month.
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Edison
Kennebecs
Ludwig
Shafter
Bomb hoax at Shafter High School thwarted by police
Shafter police stopped a bomb threat at Shafter High School on Thursday. Two juvenile suspects admitted writing the note and were turned over to authorities. Police Chief Hanley Witcher said the arrest prevented a shutdown of the school and a city Fire Department search of the building.
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Shafter High School
Shafter Police
Hanley Witcher
Robert Banks Wins Army Commendation Medal for Bravery
Specialist 4 Robert A. Banks of Shafter received the Army Commendation Medal with the V device for heroism in Vietnam. While leading a squad on a January 14 1969 reactionary force mission in Company C 2nd Battalion 22nd Infantry the unit faced a heavy enemy attack. Banks deployed his men and braved enemy fire to safeguard others.
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Shafter
Robert A. Banks
Vietnam
Department of the Army Headquarters
25Th Infantry Division
Banks
22Nd Infantry
Republic of Vietnam
Incorporation Driveed for North Kern Drug Abuse Council
The Drug Abuse Council of North Kern plans incorporation under California law within two weeks and will hold an annual meeting in May for member election of officers. Jack Stepp said legal steps are under way with Mortimore the Shafter attorney donating services to set up the corporation.
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Drug Abuse Council of
North Kern
California
Jack Stepp
Stepp
Mortimore
Shafter
Check Before you Burn Your Trash in Shafter
Shafter residents are urged by Fire Chief Clifford Ratzlaff to call the city Fire Department for a burning permit and to check daily air pollution regulations before burning debris. He notes morning burning is unlikely and urges clearing vacant lots to prevent fires, with contact at 746-2934.
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Shafter
Clifford Ratzlaff
Shafter City
Ratzlaff
City Fire Department
Groundbreaking Planned for Richland District Upgrades
The Richland School District board approved a 300000 construction and remodeling program funded by a 288000 bond, with bid opening on June 2 and a groundbreaking during commencement week June 9-13. Major works include a new music building a district administration unit remodeled upper grade building and classroom cooling system installation. A special meeting May 23 will open bids for reroofing primary and upper grade schools and a proposed inservice education program for 1969-70.
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Richland
Board of Education
Shafter Press
Shafter Ave
David Cooke
Local grocer nabbed intruder after stakeout
Harvey Weinberger of La Estrella grocery store in Mexican Colony set a weeklong stakeout after three break-ins. He spotted Herbert Aburto of Shafter breaking in, turned him over to Kern County authorities, and Aburto pled guilty. The Shafter court imposed 60 days plus a suspended 120 day term, and ordered $125 restitution for damage and stolen wine.
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la Estrella
Harvey Weinberger
Robert Osborn
Wasco-Shafter
Kern County
Traffic Signal Rules Clarified By CHP Captain
Bakersfield California CHP Captain R H Barrett clarifies red flashing signals require a full stop before entering intersections with yield of right of way to vehicles in or near the intersection. He adds that flashing yellow signals allow proceeding with caution and a careful approach without a full stop.
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R. H. Barrett
Bakersfield Area
California Highway Patrol
Bicycle Stolen From School Lot in Richland
Jimmy Jones reports a bicycle theft from the Richland Intermediate School lot on April 30. The theft was discovered about 4 30 p.m. and occurred while the youth was in school.
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Jimmy Jones
East Marengo
Richland Intermediate
Shafter Key Club Ramps Up Dystrophy Drive May 12 16
Shafter High School Key Club members join a nationwide muscular dystrophy fundraising campaign. Division 33, part of the California Hawaii Arizona District, targets $1000 with actions in Buttonwillow and Shafter schools. Campaign leaders include Jerry Jarrett and officers Mike Bender Ted Wiedmann Greg Wilcoxon and Gary Somers.
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Shafter High School
Shafter Club
Kern County
Gary Somers
Greg Wilcoxon
Jerry Jarrett
Ted Wiedmann
Mike Bender
Taft
McFarland
Bakersfield High School
Bakersfield North High School
Bakersfield East High School
Delano
Arizona
National Muscular Distrophy
Kiwanis International
Buttonwillow
Shafter
Shafter Kiwanis Club
Shape Summer Session For Richland District
Preliminary plans outline a five week summer program for Richland Elementary District with sessions 8 a.m. to noon for grades two through seven. Enrollment open to two through seven, curriculum covers language arts math social studies and enrichment. Dates set June 23 to July 25 with venue details to be shared, and a proposed 45 minute pool use with Recreation Department on weekdays.
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Richland
Lawrence Schellenberg
Richland School
E. David Cooke
Schellenberg
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Huron
Shafter- Buttonwillow
Don King
Wasco Masonic Lodge
Ed Olsen
Gordon Laiblian
Ted Houghman
Edison District
Ludwig of
Rosedale
Balkersfield
Robert Banks
Drug Abuse Council
Nual
Maya Nine
Richland Board
Cooke
Shafter Key Club
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