Veteran Retires After 39 Years in Shafter Fire Dept
The oldest member of Shafter’s Volunteer Fire Department retires after 39 years of service in Shafter and Bakersfield. He may be recalled to active duty in emergencies. The veteran has invested $400.00 and leaves a lasting legacy of dedication to the department.
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Shafter's Volunteer Fire
Bakersfield
Pioneer Village
Kern County
Seagraves
Vanmeter
England
United States
Ohio
Pifer
Shafter
Bakersmanera
Abs Seagraves
City of
Community letter honors Shafter Press coverage from Richland School Orchestra
A lengthy note from the Richland School Orchestra thanks the Shafter Press staff for extensive coverage this year. The letter, signed by about seventy students, praises the paper and reflects on local education and community activities in Shafter and surrounding Kern County areas.
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Richland
Shafter Press
Shafter
California
Evans
Rotary Elects New Proxy President Elect for 1961 62
Joseph A. Abey of Reading Pennsylvania was named president elect of Rotary International for the 1961 62 fiscal year at the 51st annual convention. The five day session drew more than 12 000 Rotarians and guests from 10 500 clubs, serving a nearly 500 000 membership across 116 countries.
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Joseph A. Abey
Reading
Pennsylvania
U.S.A
Rotary International
World-Wide Service Organization
Rotary
Coun
Vacation Church School Registration Opens May 31
Registration for the Union Vacation Church School begins Tuesday morning at 8 30 at the church. Two teachers Mrs R L Adams and Mrs C C Craig were selected for the seventh tract class. Meeting for teachers held at Mrs Paul Babbitt s home with Mrs Dick Fulcher and Miss Evelyn Diamond attending a Santa Anna conference. Pot luck follows and the evening program begins at 5 p m subject to schedule changes.
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Union
R.L. Adams
Date Fahsbender
C.C. Craig
Paul Babbitt
Summer ball opens with Shafter league schedule
The Shafter Recreation Softball Schedule starts May 31 and June 1 with Peewee and Low Peewee rounds on Diamond No 1, Lerdo versus Frank Russell at 6 45 p m. Kiwanis hosts Waynes Dairy on Diamond No 1. Richland hosts Lerdo versus Stringhims on Diamond No 2 with Drillerettes vs Buttonwillow also at 6 45. Junior baseball begins May 31 on J V diamond American Legion versus Garratz Pontiac and Var diamond 20 30 versus 7 Up with 6 15 infield and 6 30 game time. Men's League follows at Richland diamond Frank Prestons versus Ranch Market at 8 15 and home team third base bench.
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Shafter Recreation
Lerdo
Frank Russell
Kiwanis
Waynes Dairy
Frank
Richland Diamond
Stringhims
Drillerettes
Buttonwillow
J.V. Diamond
American Legion
Visitor Garratz Pontiac
Var. Diamond
Visitor
Frank Prestons
Schacht Named On South Team For Game
William Schacht Shafter High back and 1959 MVP is chosen as Shafter's South representative for a June 30 game at Bakersfield Memorial Stadium. The 17 year old, 5'6" 150 lb tailback quarterback from Shafter will join coach Marvin Mosconi in leading a 30 player South squad against the North. Proceeds support Kern County Fire Department Benefit and Welfare Association for retarded children. tickets $2. Garces High fields host start and Garces High cafeteria provides meals. J R Boone leads the North team with Sanger High coach coordinating.
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William Schacht
Shafter High
Bakersfield Memorial Stadium
Schacht
E. Tulare Ave
Shafter
Marvin Mosconi
Arvin High
Fresno
Kings
Tulare
Kern County Fire Department Benefit and Welfare Association
Kern County
Garces High
J.R. Boone
Sanger High
Sweet Swingers Set for June Matchups in Local Golf League
On Monday June 6 at 5 pm the Shafter Recreation Commission Service Club Golf League resumes with six games. The Sweet Swingers led by Tom Tucker face the Brassies captained by Bert Ware in the first match. Subsequent clashes include Middlecoffs vs Sam Sneads, Palmer Shit vs Niblicks, Walter Hagens vs Hogan Hot Shots, and Dubbers vs Hole Highs. Captains are urged to confirm start times with their teams.
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Shafter Recreation Commision Service Club
Exchange Club
Sweet Swingers
Tom Tucker
Kiwanis Club
Brassies
Bert Ware
Middlecoffs
Sam Sneads
Palmer
Niblicks
Walter Hagens
Hogan
Ten Year Reunion Celebrates Shafter High School Grads
Five decades after graduation, fifty 1950 Shafter High School graduates gathered for a ten year reunion with tiki torches lighting the lawn. Colorful fish paper tags, fruit arrangements, and a Hawaiian themed dinner framed the event as guests recalled old times. Continued on Page 3.
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Shafter High School
Largest Richland class to graduate in 1960
The Richland School District will graduate 206 seniors on Thursday evening May 26 at 7:00 p.m., the largest class in district history. The program features the Richland School Band, a Pomp and Circumstance processional, songs by the Richland Girls Glee Club, and presentations by district officials.
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Richland
Richland School
Bob Snively
Edward Elgar
Merle Isaac
Henry H. Dick
Marde Ohlsson
Oy Dorothy
Whisler
Richland Girls Glee Club
Bethy Mertz
Country
al Jacobs
Lerdo Grads Enjoy 2 Days at Catalina
The Lerdo School eighth grade class of 27 students and five adults spent two days on Santa Catalina Island. They traveled by SS Catalina from Los Angeles area docks to Avalon, enjoyed cabins, lunch, sightseeing, a bird park, and a marine life view. They returned by bus via Wilmington, stopping for burgers and malts. the trip was school-sponsored with students funding their own expenses.
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James A. Northrop, Jr
Lerdo
Santa Catalina Island
Old Miller
Los Angeles
Wilmington
Catalina
Avalon
Lerdo School
Avalon Docks
Wilmington Harbor
Shafter Opens Emergency Hospital From Civil Defense Gifts
Shafter becomes Kern County's first city with a full emergency hospital set for disaster use. The unit valued at 100000 includes X-Ray gear and 700 items donated by the Office of Civilian Defense, stored in new quarters at the city yard. Mayor Grundy praises the step. The city lists a population figure near 4567 as of April 1 1960, with census updates anticipated.
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Shafter
Kern County
Grundy
Office of Civilian Defense
Shafter Avenue
Repeal of Tax Asked By California Chamber Leaders
The California State Chamber of Commerce Tax Committee chair urged repeal of the excise tax. Continued on page 2.
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California
State Chamber of Commerce Tax Committee
Explosion Damages TV and Furnishings in Mrs Bailey Home
An explosion damaged a television and household items in Mrs E E Bailey’s living room shortly after she left. Glass and debris filled the room setting a small fire and smoke. Firefighters responded to the alarm at the Bailey residence.
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E. E. Baily
Aoree
Woollomes Denies Resignation Rumors in Kern County
Roy Woollomes, candidate for re election as County Supervisor First District Kern County, denies rumors he would resign to favor August Panero if elected. He calls the story absolutely false and affirms he will serve his full term.
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Roy Woollomes
Kern County
August Panero
Woollomes
Train Collides With Truck After Driver Drives Onto Tracks
A pickup driver pulled onto railroad tracks about 210 feet from an approaching train. He alerted his passenger, a collision followed, the truck suffered total loss but the men escaped, and the conductor said the train was about 60 mph.
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Doyle Shaw
Fresno Avenue
Central Valley
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P. V. McClure
Teneo
Richland School Orchestra
Dilley
Doug Allen
Manle
Rio Bravo
Ened
Tas
Gloria Yamamoto
Art Johnson
Carl Wells
Shafter High Ag
Isabel Vasquez
Isabel
Tony
Ralph Gribble
Clyde Johnston
Kiwanis Vocational Guidance Committee
Yotes
Lerdo Grads
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