Officer Gives Chase at High Speed Friday Morning
Officer Tom Arnold on routine patrol pursued a speeding 1954 Ford eastbound on Lerdo and James. The vehicle fled through Beech and surrounding streets at 50 to 70 mph before stopping near Foster Freeze, then escaped toward Five Points before continuing on Lerdo.
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Tom Arnold
Lerdo
James
Arnold
Foster Freeze
Mish Funeral Home
Grape
Beech
Seaside
Stereo Tapes Taken From Car in Local Break-In
Stereo tapes were taken from Mike Ogle's car while parked at 242 Cross. The report was filed with the police department on Sunday May 5.
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Stere
Mike Ogle
242 Cross
Police Department
Snively Sets Shafter Swim Meet Record in Breaststroke
John Snively led Shafter swimmers at the South Sequoia League meet with a new record 1 09.0 in the breaststroke and a second place in the 200 yard individual medley. Teammates Eric Berger Paul Kodet and Don Gaither posted strong showings in multiple events. The 400 free relay team of Snively Berger Kodet and Gaither won in 3 59.0.
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Laird Parker Shafter
Generals
John Snively
Eric Berger
Paul Kodet
Don Gaither
Richland PTA Awards Music Scholarship Winner
Carol Carter won the $75 Richland PTA music scholarship in a contest judged by Mrs. Kathryn Mueller James Garner Mrs. Sandra Nicol and Lloyd Grizzell. Contest participants included Carol Southwick Karen Southwick Brenda Whitt Sammie Lott Tracy Thompson Mark Kennath and Rhonda Feil. Varsity honors went to Taft with Colonels taking class team honors and multiple golds including a 4:59.0 200 medley relay and ties in the 100 freestyle.
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Carol Carter
Richland Pta
Joe Maniaci
PTA
Carol Southwick
Karen Southwick
Brenda Whitt
Sammie Lott
Tracy Thompson
Clament
Mark Kennath
Rhonda Feil
Kathryn Mueller
James Garner
Sandra Nicol
Lloyd Grizzel
Taft
Colonels
Greg Wilcoxon
Phil Janzen
Todd Kodet
Randy Zachary
Shafter Wins League Track Meet at Arvin
Shafter clinched the league track meet at Arvin with standout marks from Tim Robnett who won the 100 yard dash in 10.1 and the 220 in 23.2. Laird Parker captured the 440 yard dash in 53.1 and the mile in 4:40.3, while Joe Janzen won the 880 in 2:03.1. Raymond Aaron won both the long jump and triple jump with 41 feet 8 inches, and Wasco Taft Garces Arvin teams competed.
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Laird Parker
Shafter
Arvin
Wasco
Taft
Garces
Tim Robnett
Mike Enns
Mike Bender
Joe Janzen
Luis Prado
Vince Rodriguez
Raymond Aaron
Richland PTA Meeting Plans Father Son Math Program
Richland PTA will hold a May 14 session in the Richland Cafeteria with R Jack son Scott, president of the Richland Teachers' Shop, presenting Fathers Bassoma Forth. Fathers will explain a new math approach to show its effect, competing against their sons in a learning exercise hosted by third and fifth grade representatives.
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Richland Pta
R. Jackson Scott
Richland Teachers Club
Richland
Cliff Robertson
Lloyd Robertson
Richland Teachers
Sho
Bisasoma
Scott
Glass Breakage Reported at Central Avenue Parking Lot
Eleanor Heinze reports car windows broken while parked at the Brown and Bryant office lot on Central Avenue. No further details available.
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Eleanor Heinze
Shafter
Brown and Bryant
Central Avenue
Richland District Considers Bonds for Music Building and Repairs
The Richland school board reviewed architect costs for a new music and administration building and a long list of repairs. A $280,000 bond plan could be reduced by trimming repairs or using $47,000 from the capital fund. A decision is due by the next two meetings, possibly June 3, with a September special election if approved. The board also weighs a pay scale increase for classified staff and ending overtime by folding it into regular wages.
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Richland
Shafter Generals Win Parade Trophy At Oroville Dam Dedication
The Shafter Generals earned a first place trophy in the Oroville Dam dedication parade and a $100 check from the Oroville Junior Chamber of Commerce. A band of 91 with eight chaperones traveled from Bakersfield to attend May 3 and 4 ceremonies, raising $4,000 to fund the trip.
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Shafter
Oroville Dam
Oroville
Bakersfield
Vern Allen
Neal Olsen
Charles Gates
Minnie Johnson
R. E. Dargatz
Milne Stearns
Buttonwillow
Southern California
Shafter Chamber to Hold Regular Board Meeting
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce Board meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Shafter Motel. President Wayne Wood announced the session.
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Shafter Chamber of Commerce Board
Shafter
Wayne Wood
School Band Parades in City as Gesture of Thanks
A school band plans a city parade on Monday to thank residents. The event follows a tour and dedication ceremony related to a major local project.
A H Bryant Dies After Long Illness in Shafter
Alva H Bryant 76 died at Bakersfield field hospital after a long illness. Funeral held May 6 with Rev Elwood Greer delivering the address. burial at Shafter Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include three sons Loren and Philip both of Shafter Audie in Bakersfield. two daughters Doris Goodin and Faye Tarver. two sisters Minne Hargis and Mattie Johnson. 19 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The A H Bryant and Sons farming operation ran a potato shed in Shafter. The Shafter dedication featured Governor Reagan and Chief Justice Warren with a band parade and reception. Robert Atkins died of a heart attack nearby.
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Alva H
Bryant
Bakersfield
Mish
Elwood Greer
Shafter
Blythe
Arkansas
A. H. Bryant
Doris Goodin
Faye Tarver
Minne Hargis
Culter
Mattie Johnson
Centerville
Gene Wilcoxon
Bill Hildebrand
Bill Bradley
Rowan Hall
Clyde Norman
Wesley Janzen
Shafter High School
Ronald Reagan
Earl Warren
California
Thomas Kuchel
Orville Auditorium
Oroville
Incidents at Richland School Reported
A report to the police described two incidents at Richland Primary School: outside lights shot out with a BB gun, and a storage building door clasp broken with two beer cans found inside. No items were missing.
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Richland Primary School
Beigle Elected Commander of Local Legion
Charlie Beigle was elected commander of Leslie L. Robinson Post 213 American Legion at a Monday meeting. Officers elected include Elvis Haskins first vice commander Tim Revell second vice commander Richard James sergeant at arms Grady Bartlett chaplain John Sloas immediate past commander and Jerry Brown historian. Richard James to represent post at Fresno district convention June 26 with four delegate openings announced.
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Charlie Beighle
Leslie L. Robinson
American Legion
Elvis Haskins
Tim Revell
Richard James
Grady Bartlett
John Sloas
Jerry Brown
Charles Johnson
Lee Thomas
Beighle
Jean Morgan
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