Shafter Hosts Sequoia Divisional Track Meet
Shafter High School hosts the Sequoia Divisional meet with 400 boys from 17 schools at the Shafter oval on Saturday. Lemoore’s Tommy Smith headlines events including the 100 yard dash and broad jump, and Wasco’s Sherilf Boyett stars in sprints and hurdles. Malcolm plans full squads across three classes, with multiple entries and ongoing changes.
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Shafter High School
Sequoia
Shafter Oval
Lemoore
Tommy Smith
Tommy
Wasco
Sherilf Boyett
Jesse Bradford
Shafter
Bob Seaman
Reedley
Fred Teixeira
Washington
Rafer Johnson
the Star
Secrecy Debate Over Water Negotiations Heads to June
The Kern County Water Agency Association and local districts spar over secret talks following a Shafter Press report quoting executive secretary Bill Mead. They say a June deadline for a contract seems unlikely and discuss four negotiation points including total water allotment and growth rate. two items show progress while two remain unsettled.
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Kern County
Feather River
Kern County Water Agency Association
Shafter Press
Bill Mead
Kern County Water Asso
Shafter Chamber
Kern County Water Agency
Warne
Kern
County Water Agency
Kern district votes next Tuesday on $6,930,000 bond
Voters in the Kern County Union High School District will go to the polls next Tuesday to decide on a $6,930,000 construction bond. The Citizens' Study Committee projected enrollment growth to 1968 70 and concluded additions are needed at seven schools. The committee said the bond will not raise the current bond tax rate and may lower it. the 1953 bond will be paid off this June.
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Kern County Union High School
Citizens’ Study Committee
Bakersfield
Citizens’ Committee
Poppy Days Planned in Shafter May Weekend
The American Legion Auxiliary of Shafter announces Poppy Days on May 24 and 25 led by chairwoman Mrs Grace Cox. Funds raised are split evenly between veterans rehabilitation and local child welfare work, with most money staying in Shafter for area relief.
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Shafter
Grace Cox
American Legion Auxiliary
The
Legion
Auxiliary
John McRae
Flanders Field
Ers Field
Music Concert at Shafter High Auditorium Thursday Eve
May 16 at Shafter High School Auditorium a music concert directed by Laverne Alien will begin at 8 p.m. A 50 cent donation is requested at the door.
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Shafter High
Laverne Alien
Overparking Chief Sets 120-Hour Parking Limit
Chief Hanley Witcher states the ordinance allows a car to be parked for a maximum of 120 hours before tow actions. This is the official limit guiding enforcement and penalties in the city.
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Hanley Witcher
Story behind the story in Shafter Press notes Wayne Woods theft
Frank H. Wisner reports a routine incident where Wayne Woods had his fishing boots stolen from his car parked at a shoe store back door. Chief Hanley Witcher urges readers to remove keys from vehicles. Wayne rode with Tony Brown, so he used Tony’s car while Wayne walked.
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Wayne Woods
Hanley Witcher
Shafter Press
Wayne
Tony Brown
Tony
City considers business ordinance and new recreation plans
City Attorney read a business ordinance in full with no objections to license pinball machines. Council approved its introduction on a Garratz Forrest Long motion and it will be read again next session. Target date is July 1. The Kern County Recreation Commission contract remains at $2105. Everett Barnett plans a recreation and hobby shop with a bar in the former Johns TV building on Central Avenue. opening tentative July 1, 1963, upon licensing.
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al Mortimore
Garratz
Forrest Long
Shafter Press
Kern County Recreation Commission
Everett Barnett
John’s TV
Central Avenue
Registration Starts Today For Richland Winners
Registration opens today for participants in Richland activities from 11 30 to 4 for children with last names beginning A through F. The event invites families to enroll and participate in the community program.
PTA Meeting With College Singing Group At Shafter High
Shafter High School Auditorium hosts a PTA program on May 2 at 7 30 featuring Bas tilles a Bakersfield College folk group plus Marcia Jacobsen from Wasco. The event includes PTA business and the installation of new officers for 1963 64.
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PTA
Shafter High School
P.T.A
Bastilles
Bakersfield College
Marcia Jacobsen
Wasco
Jim Woodard
Reg Hammond
Los Angeles Police Arrest James Cook on Warrant
James T. Cook of 16834 Beech, Shafter, was picked up by a local police officer on a warrant issued by Los Angeles County.
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James T. Cook
Beech, Shafter
Los Angeles County
Stolen Bakersfield Car Seen Parked at Post Office Lot
Officer Bob Wilson observed a stolen car on the Post Office lot on Saturday. The vehicle was traced to Bakersfield.
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Bob Wilson
Bakersfield
Shafter Wins Third Leg to Claim Permanent Pistol Trophy
Shafter police defeated Wasco 944 to 94 at Wasco Thursday morning to seize permanent possession of the pistol trophy. Scores listed include Wilson 222 Smith 239 Nixon 244 Funk 242 Miller 231 Neumann 225 Johnson 247 McGower.
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Wasco Police
Wasco
Shafter
Shafter Wasco Wilson
Smith
Nixon
Funk
Miller
Neumann
Johnson
McGower
Sie
Poze
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