County road commission outlines revised stop sign plan
Vernon Smith and Ron Reutgers told the Chamber of Commerce board that the county road department will revise stop sign traffic in the Shafter-Wasco area increasing total signs from 197 to 243. LeRoy Jackson reported on a District One road survey and county officials discussed public safety and skip row planting.
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Shafter-Wasco
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Vernon Smith
Ron Reuttgers
LeRoy Jackson
Smith
Kern County
California
Gisela
Porterville
Rowlee Road
Stockdale Road
Highway 46
Camp Fire Board Plans Friday Meeting Activities
Camp Fire Board met in Richland teachers lounge after lunch to discuss plans for Friday night May 14 in Manne Park. The Grand Council Fire convenes Monday May 24 at 7 30 Cafetorium with four groups set to advance in Camp Fire.
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Camp Fire Board
Richland
Maude Handel
Roberta Schellenberg
Evelyn Little
Lou Sutton
Wilma Guenther
Manne Park
Grand Council
Hardest Holes Make Up Blind Nine at North Kern Course
The North Kern women golfers held a weekly tournament on May 7 selecting holes 1 3 6 9 10 13 14 17 and 18 as the hardest. Katherine Cesare Barbara Hill Maude Beavin Margo Sundberg Edith Henry Louella Russell Robbie Wingate Avis Dumler Grace Kaney led the day’s winners. North Kern members signed for the Kern River invitational on May 14 include Katy Ogle June Smith Ginger Somers Barbara Hill Barbara Cuth...
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North Kern
Katherine Cesare
Barbara Hill
Maude Beavin
Margo Sundberg
Edith Henry
Louella Russell
Robbie Wingate
Avis Dumler
Grace Kaney
Kern River
Katy Ogle
June Smith
Ginger Somers
Barbara Cutherell
Audrey Leigh Wisner
Camp Fire members honored for candy drive at April ceremony
The WiCaKa Camp Fire group planned an April 27 ceremony to present a play about Camp Fire. Girls who sold their candy and nut quotas received a bead and certificate as parents, friends, and Shafter Junior Women’s Club members attended. Members include Melinda Fuller and Deanna Gorsching among others. leader is Mrs Kenneth Handel with assistant Mrs Gene Guenther.
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WiCaKa
Eee
Shafter Junior Women's Club
Melinda Fuller
Deanna Gorsching
Judy Guenther
Kim Handel
Sharon Heal
Paula Lawson
Janet Merz
Susan Channeson
Debbie Ratzlaff
Swedish Dinner Funds Scholarships For Shafter BPW
The Shafter BPW club hosted a Swedish dinner with helpers Hasty Crawford Christensen and May poles. They renewed scholarships for Erma Chamblee and Rosa Garcia and sent funds for books and a Philippine scholarship. Evelyn Agee announced blood donations for Irene Tillie’s mother and the next BPW meeting is May 27 at the Shafter Motel with Miss Jeannette Wheeler installing officers.
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BPW
Shafter
Es Millan
Millys
Helen
Ann
Irene Tulle
Utlorcaio
Chen Man
Erma Chamblee
Teading
Erma
Rosa Garcia
Chet March
Bakersfield
Mexico
Shafter Group
Durnees
Evelyn Agee
Blood Bank
Irene Tillie
Mercy
Agee
Shafer
Shafter Motel
Jeannette Wheeler
Frank Wisner
Coronado
Car Noise Warning Signals Urgent Inspection Advised
A squeak or rattle in a vehicle is a warning signal. Investigate the source of the noise immediately to prevent costly repair bills later. Regular maintenance can avert major problems and expenses.
Maple-Clydeon principal accepts resignation of long time teacher
Maple-Clydeon principal iplallison announces the resignation of Roger C. Neufeld after years of service since 1962 at Maple School. Neufeld taught mathematics and science to fifth through eighth grades, coached multiple sports, and held leadership roles in the California Teachers Association linked club. He and his wife have two sons, David and Jonathan.
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Maple — Clydeon
Iplallison
Roger C. Neufeld
Eufeld
Ee Biblical
Neufeld
Maple School
California Teachers Association
Lemanario
Lerdo
Maple
Norris
Bravo
Ma‘Ble
Mennonite Brethren Church
Shafter
MB Church
Neufelds
David
Jonathan
Carolyn SiejMens
Ernest Sie- Menses
Larslan
Montana
Maple School Board approves budget transfers and resignations
Maple School Board moved funds from reserve to administrative expense and to transportation at a Monday meeting. Roger Neufeld, sixth and seventh grade teacher, submitted his resignation with regret. Clyde Johnston to commend him for service. Board approved county data processing contract for state testing. Jonas Nickel to represent the board at the meeting. Siemens and Wiebe attended. Nickel absent.
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Maple School Board
Roger Neufeld
Clyde Johnston
Maple School
Jonas Nickel
Oante
Ruben Siemens
Paul Wiebe
Spring Concert for Band and Choir This Thursday
Cathy O'Brien from the Wy organizes a spring concert for adults and students with admission at 50 cents. The event features a joint program by the band and choir and is a regular spring music department showcase.
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Cathy O’brien
The
Dale Siemens Named Student Officer At Tabor College
Dale Siemens son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Siemens of Shaf was elected treasurer of the College student association. He will serve on the 6 man executive committee of Hillsboro Kansas based student body. A junior he plans to graduate next year with a music major and has been active in soccer concert band and student newspaper work.
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Dale Siemens
Ernest Siemens
Shaf
College Student Association
Siemens
Hillsboro
Kansas
Tabor
Tabor College View
The
Blue Jay
Pi Wre
a_freshimian
Seniors Honored at Church of Nazarene Banquet
The Young People of the Shafter Church of the Nazarene at 411 West Lerdo host a Friday night banquet for all seniors. Reuben Welch will speak as guest of honor. Rev. Leonard Hall handles reservations. Banquet price is 1.50 dollars.
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Shafter Church of the Nazarene
West Lerdo
Reuben Welch
Leonard Hall
Dr Hyman Appelman Speaks at Kiwanis Luncheon
Dr Hyman Appelman spoke on world problems at the Kiwanis Club luncheon in Shafter held Wednesday May 12. George Jones served as program chairman as the First Baptist Church and the Mennonite Brethren Churches sponsor his preaching mission.
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California
Cotton Oil Co
Pat Kelly
Grey
Central Valley Highway
Central Avenue
Bill Hildebrand
Rev
Klint
Hyman Appelman
Shafter
First Baptist Church
Kiwanis Club
Appelman
George Jones
Mennonite Brethern
Rock Hounds Celebrate 30th Anniversary Gem Show
Kern County Mineral Society Bakersfield plans a May 15 and 16 exhibit at the Kern County Fairgrounds for its 7th annual Gem and Mineral Show. The event features crystals fossils jewelry and a new Hall of Giants display plus swap booth snack bar and kid activities. Visitors welcome at Veterans Memorial Hall meetings month to month.
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Kern County Mineral Society of
Bakersfield
Kern County Fairgrounds
Casa Loma
So P Street
Hall of Giants
Sharkstooth Hill Doorie
Kern County Mineral Society
Veteran's Memorial Hall
Wilson Road
Crossing signals receive railroad approval at Santa Fe
Supervisors order signals at Cherry Ave and Santa Fe to halt until Santa Fe Railroad grants approval. The move requires official clearance before signals can be activated.
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Santa Fe
Cherry Aveve
Santa Fe Railroad
1964 65 Waterfowl Season Records Ducks Geese Coots
The 1964 65 waterfowl hunting season saw over 67 000 hunters bag more than 108 000 ducks along with nearly 11 000 geese and about 3 000 coots.
Guth named service manager at Fike's Pasadena dealership
Guth, appointed service manager at E. Fike, brings 11 percent years in Chrysler Plymouth service and prior work with Harger Haldeman in Pasadena. He and his wife and two children moved from La Canada to Shafter, after starting as a line mechanic and later becoming service writer. He studied diesel in Los Angeles and served three years as a marine corps truck mechanic and instructor.
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E. Fike
Guth
Chrysler-Plymouth
Harger- Haldeman
Pasadena
Lisa
Shafter
la Canada
Verne Ort Agency
Harder-Haldeman
Los Angeles
National Trade School
Marine Corps
Church Organ To Be Dedicated At Sunday Services
Mrs. Ronald Clark, organ recitalist and teacher from Bakersfield, will perform at Sunday services on May 16 at 4 00 p.m. The organ is a memorial gift to the church from the friends of the late John H. Fuller.
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Ronald Clark
Bakers
John H. Fuller
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