Richland graduation set for 218 seniors next week
The Richland ceremony themed Education-Our Future will take place Wednesday at 7 pm with 218 graduates. Speakers include Jerrilyne Ohi sson, Don Nikke, and Kristina Johnson, as the band plays Piano Concerto for Band and Recessional. Bryce Putnam will be master of ceremonies.
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Richland
Jerrilyne Ohisson
Don Nikke
Kristina Johnson
Arthur Johnson
Richard Rogers
Samuel Rosseau
Bryce Putnam
Flag Burning Ceremonies Set For June 14
Flag Day events are planned in the bandstand at Civic Center Park with discarded city flags used for the ceremony. Main speaker will be Steve Foote of Van Nuys, former state commander, as Leslie L. Post urges community participation and support.
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Shafter
Civic Center Park
Steve Foote
van Nuys
Bartlett
Leslie L. Post
Everett Named Commander At Legion Post 213
John T. Everett was elected commander of Leslie L. Robinson Post No. 213 of the American Legion at Monday’s meeting. He previously served as commander in 1958-59 and 1959-60 and will be installed June 8 at Wasco in a joint meeting with auxiliaries. Everett is the first vice commander elect for the Fifteenth District of California.
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John T. Everett
Leslie L. Robinson
American Legion
Everett
Wasco
Calif
Second Reading on Ordinance at Monday Meeting
Shafter's Ordinance No. 153 will have its second reading at the council meeting Monday the 27. The council will also consider the coming fiscal year budget including garbage disposal and parks.
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Shafter
City Council Agrees 10 Year DMV Building Rent Plan
At a May 20 special meeting the City Council authorized a 10 year lease with E. B. Stringham for a building to house the State Department of Motor Vehicles at 325 dollars per month. The resolution adds a five year extension starting September 1, 1973 with a renewal option in 1978 if the state continues rental, allowing DMV use of the building.
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Notiee al Cout Department Motor Vehicles
E. B. “Doc” Stringham
Stringham
State Department of Motor Vehicles
120 Register For Richland Kindergarten
Richland officials urge parents to enroll their children early as 120 registrations stand to date. Local education leaders emphasize early sign up to secure placement and plan staffing for the upcoming school year.
Richland PTA Holds Annual Board Meeting and Reports
Mrs. Henry Voth chaired the Richland PTA Board meeting in the Teachers Lounge. The 1963-64 budget was presented. 17 planks in the legislation platform were reviewed and delegates were authorized to vote per the local PTA wishes. A Kern County bond issue and a venereal disease control seminar were noted.
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Henry Voth
Richland Pta Board
Ed Nikkel
Legislation
Richland Pta
W. B. Camp, Jr
PTA
Nikkel
Kern County Union High District
Sew
Memorial Day Services To Be Held By Legion
Memorial Day rites start at 11 a.m. at Shafter Cemetery with Rev. Robert Longden delivering the address. Commander Morgan notes the GAR origin in 1868 and the Legion’s role in continuing observances. He urges wide turnout and displays of the U S flag by homes and businesses.
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Legion
Shafter Cemetery
Robert Longden
Morgan Said
John A Logan
Grand Army of the Republic
Maine
GAR
American Legion
Morgan
Shafter
United States
53rd Eureka Classis Annual Meeting Hosted by Shafter Church
The Ebenezer Reformed Church in Shafter hosts the 53rd Annual Eureka Classis of the Reformed Church in the U.S. from May 29 to June 2 with co host Grace Reformed Bakersfield. Delegates from outside California attend. events include worship services, theological examinations, ordination planned for Sunday at 8 p.m.
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Sun+set
Jamess Streets
Shafter
Eureka Classis
Reformed Church
U.S
Grace Reformed Church
Bakersfield
Shafter’s Reformed Church
Robert Grossmann
Re- Westminster Theological Seminary
Philadelphia
Walter Grossman
Christ's Church
Raymond J. Metter
Harlin P. Wilson
Adolf Kirschenmann
Raymond J. Mettler
California
Shafter Press
Richland PTA Fashion Show Showcases 1890s Styles
Richland PTA held its annual fashion show at Memorial Hall dedicating the event to Mrs. Julia Potter and Mrs. Jessie C. Kattenhorn. Seventy-one models from Richland 8th graders presented garments created by the students under Miss Burnis Morris with escorts, piano narration, and a musical program. The evening also served as the Richland PTA business and installation meeting with Irvin Nephew delivering the installation address.
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Richland Pta
Memorial Hall
Julia Potter
Jessie C. Kattenhorn
Shafter Pioneers
Richland
Miss Burnis Morris
Wilma Jones
Lily Mejia
Anna Froese
Norma Bittle
Barbara Gallagher
Elida Carrasco
Kathy Kattenhorn
Jerri Ohlsson
Bonnie Flynn
Leoma Jones
Kathleen Agee
Millie Barrow
Pat Dunkin
Donna Mullen
Bonnie Osborn
Pam Boyd
Carel Bender
Carlotta Norman
Linda Denny
Donna Little
Cathie Clark
Lisa Handel
Joni Handel
Barbara Sutton
Cynthia Mouser
Mandy
Maria Berancutt
Kelly Bergen
Valerie Roselle
Melba Hight
Sharon Hopkins
Dianne Reaves
Darlene Schultz
Sharon Kelly
Rebecca Foreman
Barbara Jacobus
Gaede
Don Nikkel
Larry ‘Er
Jeff Catherell
Mark Franz
Betty Bergman
Judy Dick
Marty Laverty
Joan Heller
Tony Heller
Ruthie Gleckler
Dan Gleckler
Richland Pta Music
Ball Schedules Appear on Page 2
Shafter's softball and baseball programs open this week for scheduled play in five leagues with 32 teams. Complete schedules appear on page 2 for reference when needed.
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Shafter
Frankly Speaking by Frank H. Wisner
Wisner notes a sunny Saturday, recalls rushing to a track meet without a straw hat, and plans to fetch one at home. He hints at a mile race, with casual reflections on the day and everyday life.
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Frankly Speaking
Frank H. Wisner
Two Shafter Residents Get Citizenship in Bakersfield
Become Citizens Guadalupe Lucy Banuelos and Emilia McDowell were admitted to citizenship in a Bakersfield Superior Court ceremony on Wednesday May 16. Both are former Mexican citizens and reside in Shafter.
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Guadalupe
Lucy) Banuelos
West Ash
Emilia McDowell
P.O. Box
Shafter
Superior Court
Bakersfield
Mexico
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