Large Citrus Packing Shed Planned for Cawelo District
Citrus expert Harley Martin reports a new packing shed will be in operation for 1968 69 in the Cawelo area. The project could employ 150 to 200 workers for a nine month harvest pack cycle, with a total county orange plantings 8,090 acres and Camp Company expanding to 2300 acres. Net orange value estimated near 8 million dollars and packing plant cost around 1 to 1.2 million.
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Cawelo District
Cawelo
Harley Martin
L. A. Camp Company
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Shafter
Martin
United States
Weston Futrell
Chamber of Commerce
Shafter Cotton Research Station
Pat Kelly
Tulare Counties
Richland Shafter
Ben Grundy
Vernon Pierce
Shafter Airport
Minster’ Field
Minter
Fire Chief Reports Activities for Shafter Department
Fire Chief Clifford Ratzlaff told the City Council on Monday evening about the first quarter actions of the Shafter Fire Department. Records show four fire calls with a total loss of 250 and property saved valued at 77 845. The average number of firefighters at calls was 11.2 comprising two paid, 7.5 volunteers, and 1.7 county personnel. They answered three smoke in building calls, volunteer training averaged 6.1 hours per man monthly, with 170 total hours spent on fire prevention. Illness slowed progress on prevention work.
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Clifford Ratzlaff
Shafter Fire Department
CBMC Luncheon Names Bud Scott Speaker
Bud Scott assistant Youth For Christ director will speak at the Thursday Christian Business Men's Committee luncheon at Shafter Memorial Hall.
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Bud Scott
Youth For Christ
Christian Business Men's Committee
Shafter Memorial Hall
Additional Cut In Water Class
The Bureau of Reclamation announced a 7 percent cut in Class Two water due to drought. Districts served by Friant-Kern and Madera canals face reductions as precipitation in April ran about half normal. Shafter-Wasco reports 18 percent Class Two water left. no pro-ration planned. reservoirs fill slowly though overall supply remains adequate.
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Bureau of Reclamation
Friant-Kern
Madera
San Joaquin River
Bob Diltz
Shafter-Wasco
Millerton Lake
Shaver Lake
Huntington Lake
Shafter Merchants Offer Evening Sale and Social Visit
Shafter merchants invite residents to a casual evening gathering from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. where friends can meet and shop in a friendly community setting.
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Shafter
Metalight Ele
Auxiliary Election Announced at Wasco Veterans Hall
Mrs. Danee was elected president of Leslie Robinson Unit 213 of the American Legion Auxiliary at a May 3 meeting at the Veterans Memorial Hall. New officers include Mrs. Hetherington as first vice president, Grace Cox as second, Erma McCoy secretary treasurer, Bessie Kennath historian, Angie Heinlein chaplain, Sonja Baehr sergeant at arms, and Aline le marshal. Delegates to the Department of California convention in Bakersfield in June were Jeannine Hetherington, Yvonne Wipf, and Erma McCoy with alternates Iva Crace Cox and Algie Heinlein. The group plans a joint installation with Wasco American Legion. A Days of Remembrance and poppy program was noted, with Grace Annis hosting the meeting. Kern County Council potluck is set for Wasco on May 14.
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Danee Oe
Leslie Robinson
American Legion Auxiliary
Veteran’s Memorial Hall
Hetherington
Leon Morgan
Grace Cox
Erma McCoy
Bessie Kennath
Angie Heinlein
Sonja Baehr
Aline —le
Yvonne de Iva Jo Fos
Council Considers Recreation Funding And Budgets
The City Council discussed potential 1500 dollar loss for the Summer Recreation program and reviewed preliminary 1966 67 budget plans. Mayor Zenk urged divisions to submit wage and capital budgets while council members weighed highway crossing upgrades and board appointments.
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Ben Grundy
Allen Zenk
Lerdo-Central Valley
Scholarships Awarded By BPW Club In Shafter
Members of the Shafter Business and Professional Women’s Club met after the Achievement Banquet for their monthly meeting. Irene Tilley, Scholarship Chairman, announced two 1966 scholarships for senior girls Brenda D. Smith and Jaanita Salyards.
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Tet
Brenda Smith
Shafter Business and Professional Women's
Clu
Juanita Glass
Taft College
Brenda
Bakersfied
Sienite
Albert Salyards
Buttonwillow
Noel B. Smith
Shafter
Shafter Business and Professional Business Women’s Club
Richland
Delois Witcher
Irene Tilley
Brenda D. Smith
Noel B
Barbara
Smith
Pinestreet
Jaanita Salyards
P.O. Box
Richland Peel Set to Open May 21 for Recreation
Richland Swimming Pool will open for recreational swim on May 21 from 1 to 4 pm under the direction of Ray Wiley recreation director. The pool will run summer classes beginning June 13 with additional announcements to follow.
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Richland Swimming
Ray Wiley
Shafter Juveniles Arrested After Beer Party
Twelve juveniles were arrested by Shafter police after a reported beer party at a private home Friday night. Others involved fled before officers could detain them.
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Shafter
Kindergarten registration announced for Richland District
Bruce M. Crawford district superintendent says next year's kindergarten registration will be held in the Primary Cafeteria from 1 30 to 4 p m Wednesday May 18 for last names A through G and Thursday May 19 for last names H through Z Parents should attend with child to help school officials place them before September The notice also covers children moving to first grade and those not yet in kindergarten Birth certificates immunization dates including polio are required for health records
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Bruce M. Crawford
Richland
Ool
Emil Stoller In Mercy Hospital Intensive Care
Emil Stoller, owner and operator, is hospitalized in Mercy Hospital's intensive care unit. In-law Mr and Mrs Jack Stapp accompany him, with family arrangements noted in the report.
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Emil Stoller
Mercy
Hospital
Opera
Anaes Ae
Mrs
Jack
Stapp
Bine Stoller
Mayor Zenk Invited to Seth Elias Dinner Fundraiser
Bakersfield Mayor Allen L. Zenk will join invited guests at a May 17 fund raising kickoff dinner for the Bob Elias Hall of Fame. The event at the Holiday Inn on the Bakersfield bypass includes top Kern County officials as organizers and supporters.
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Allen L. Zenk
Shafter
Holiday Inn
Bakersfield
Russel V. Karlen
Kern County
Belabored Questions on Campaign Literature and School Budget
Frankly Speaking questions Bert Betts about whether campaign literature was mailed at taxpayers expense and whether he will answer. The Shafter Press covers Richland School District finances and the Citizens Committee recommendations, including special education costs and line items.
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Bert Betts
Bert
Shafter Press
Richland
Citizens Committee
Sevenien
California Teachers Preview Bill of Rights Teaching Reform
A new program to revolutionize Bill of Rights teaching in California high schools arrives this fall. It includes detailed lesson plans, live issue contexts, and a massive source book from the State Department of Education. CTA and Constitutional Rights Foundation prepared preliminary materials for workshops this year.
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California
State Department of Education
California Teachers Association
CTA
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Richard C. Maxwell
Ucla School of Law
Birch Society
Thomas W. Braden
State Board of Education
Braden
Charter Member Receives 50 Year Button at Wasco Lodge Meeting
Wasco Lodge 583 F and A M honored charter member Leland F. Brier with a 50 year gold button at the May 3 stated meeting. Worshipful Master Fred Hammons presided. Eight original members remain alive: William Paul Scott of San Jose and Silas L. Wright of Santa Cruz were unable to attend.
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Leland F. Brier
Wasco Lodge 583
Wasco
Fred
Jack B. Hammons
Officers Association
Fornia
Arthur S
William Paul Scott
San Jose
Silas L. Wright
Santa Cruz
Scott
Wright
Brier
Grove
Summer Thursday Night Baseball Meeting Set at City Hall
Ray Wiley recreation director announces a 7 30 p m Thursday summer baseball meeting at City Hall. The meeting invites managers to discuss participation and arrangements for the summer season.
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Ray Wiley
Shafter Public Board considers pool sewer connection plan
The Shafter Public Board discussed draining streets and alleys, reviewing a method proposed by Lewis Carroll to connect a swimming pool to the sewer to direct water properly. The Board urged Carroll to inspect a nearby well casing for abandonment and considered district-city cooperation on assessments and county collections.
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Shafter Public Triet Board
Lewis Carroll
Carroll
Special Speaker Announces Reverend A G Education Director
The Reverend A G director of Education fornia Council on Al lems will speak at a council of 30 nations including Baptist groups. Mr Hanners joined staff in 1954 after 12 years in prior work. He is linked with Yale Summer Alcohol Studies and the Alumni Institute. His talk on Christian Conscience is Conostn et.
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A. G
Education Fornia Council On
Allems
Baptist
Hanners
Isen
Yale
Association For the of Instruction
Shafter Weather Reaches Seasonal High Amid Warm May Week
The Shafter Cotton Research Station reports a warm May sequence with temperatures peaking at 101 on Tuesday. Other highs ranged from 79 to 83 for the seven days, with no precipitation recorded during the period.
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Shafter
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George W. Neill
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