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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1965

Page

8

Enter National Wool Needlework Contest At Kern County Fair

Local residents may enter the National Wool Needlework Contest via Kern County Fair judging September 27 to October 3. Winners receive cash prizes, a New York trip, and a special engraved trophy. Entries must be 100 percent wool or mohair, completed since January 1, 1965, and knitted or crocheted. For rules call Kern County Fair office Bakersfield.

National Hand Association Wool Council New York Kern County United States Kern County Fair South P St P.O. Box Bakersfield Vicki Vorhees Vicki

Maple Sth Graders Plan Trip to POP

Maple School eighth graders plan a Saturday May 22 outing with a picnic lunch for the morning and a supper on the return trip. Principal Clyde Johnston and eighth grade teacher Elmer Engel will accompany the group. Proprietors Mr and Mrs Penner, Mr and Mrs Nickel, Mr and Mrs Frantz, and Mr and Mrs Dobrenen sponsor the event.

MAPLE Maple School SN el Supon

Pacific College Accredited As A Senior College

Pacific College of the arts and sciences, funded by the United States Conference of the Brethren Church, is accredited as a senior college by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges on May 10. The first summer session starts June 14 offering three evening courses for working students in Colonial American History Modern Russian and Introduction to Philosophy with English Literature on demand.

Pacific College United States Conference of the Brethren Church

Dry Grass Fires Urged by Kern County Fire Chief

Chief John Woollames of the Kern County Fire Department warns that cool but dry grass easily ignites from careless smoking or poorly protected burning. Homeowners must clear debris from lots and alleys, install incinerator screens, and avoid open burning without a permit to prevent fires.

John Woollames Kern County Fire Department

Road Improvement Funds Benefit Federal Lands Across States

Fourteen states receive a total of 6.45 million dollars for road improvements on federal lands. Agencies note the funds support maintenance and access, with projects spanning multiple regions and involving federal land agencies and state transportation departments.

Open Forum Series Is Approved for 1965 66

The Kern County Union High School District trustees approve Bakersfield Open Forum series with alliances and misalliances as the theme. Four programs will be all color film lectures, one will be a straight lecture. Schedule lists fall and winter dates with speakers from Asia and Central Asia.

Bakersfield Kern County Union High School Bakersfield High School Harvey Auditorium Nicol Smith Morocco Ed Lark Ceylon Karl Robinson Hong Kong Alonzo Baker Siberia Central Asia

Film lecture lineup at Bakersfield forum features Morley Richter Walker

Thayer Soule introduces a Bakersfield forum series with John K Morley speaking March 17 on World 1966 Where We Stand Now Kenneth Richter discusses The Holyland March 24 Bali Java and Sumatra speaker Phil Walker March 31 Many speakers have appeared previously at the Bakersfield forum.

Thayer Soule Rch-10 Britain John K. Morley Kenneth Richter the Holyland Bali Java Sumatra Phil Walker Bakersfield

Kiwanis Luncheon to Feature Cotton Grading Talk

Glen Ratliff will speak at the Kiwanis Club Wednesday May 19 on cotton grading and classing Bert Ware serves as pro and the Division 33 meeting with the Worcester club hosting May 20.

Glen Ratliff Kiwanis Club Bert Ware Weschester Club

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