Census shows 28 percent population gain for Shafter
A special census reports Shafter’s population at 3086 as of May 18, a 28 percent rise from 2207 in 1950. City officials note state gasoline tax apportionment will increase starting 1955 56, with costs totaling 635.62 dollars for the count.
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Shafter
Francis J. Daily
William H. Johnston
Johnston
Frank Shaw
Bureau of Census
Washington
Kern County Board of Trade
William F.r Johnston
Francis Daily
Daily
Memorial Day Closures for Stores Offices and Bank
A survey shows all stores government offices and banks will be closed on Memorial Day Monday May 30 a national legal holiday recognized by law.
Richland School Fashion Show Planned Friday Evening
The Richland School will host its annual fashion show Friday at 7 30 p.m. in the Veterans Memorial hall featuring eighth grade girls modeling homemaking class projects directed by Miss Burnis Morris. Music by the Richland School Beginners orchestra led by Richard Southwick and a specialty act by the Richland Hillbilly band directed by Robert Snively.
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Richland School
Veterans Memorial Hall
Richland
Robert Snively
Maple School to Graduate Sixteen at Evening Exercises
Doris Wilson named festival queen as Maple School hosts its annual graduation. Sixteen pupils will receive diplomas at 8:30 p.m. in the school auditorium with E. J. Peters delivering the commencement address. Musical numbers include a trumpet solo, brass trio, piano solo, and an eighth grade girls chorus. Reverend Paul Babbitt gives the invocation. Ralph Gribble and Herbert Loe win diplomas and awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple
E. J. Peters
Kenneth Gaede
Douglas Heinrich
Johnny Janzen
Beverly Ehrhorn
Paul Babbitt
Ralph Gribble
Herbert H. Loewen
Elmer Engel
Curtis Eugene Bergman
Carolanne
Kathleen Joyce Buhler
Chernabaeff
Beverly Joyce Ee
Nancy Lou Engel
la Vonne
Elaine Enns
Kenneth War
Condition of Bakersfield City Assessor Improves
Frank Shaw city assessor at Mercy hospital Bakersfield after a recent heart attack shows improvement and is able to receive visitors.
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Frank Shaw
Mercy Hospital
Bakersfield
196 to Be Graduated from Richland School Thursday
A total of 196 boys and girls will graduate from Richland school next Thursday at 7 30 p m Bruce Crawford district superintendent revealed today The exercises will be on the lawn behind the Richland Upper Grade building The speeches titled The World About Us include views from the regular eye microscope and telescope Tryouts selected Mike Panero as Master of Ceremonies and reporters include Margaret Osburn Karen Jensen and Beverly Tatum Musical numbers will be performed by the 7th and 8th Grade
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Richland School
Bruce Crawford
Richland
Girls Glee Club
Direc
Mike Panero
Margaret Osburn
Karen Jensen
Beverly Tatum
Parade, barbecue and dance anchor Pototo n Cot ton festival weekend
The eighth annual Pototo n Cot ton festival shifts focus to a giant parade at 10 a.m. with about 100 entries. Stores close 10 a.m. to noon, post office hours shift, and hundreds seek good viewing spots. Awards total 37 trophies and 12 rosettes.
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Gene Guenther
Shafter
Don Zachary
Zachary
Walter Kane
The
Bakersfield Californian
C. L. Gibson
W. C. Willis
John Loustalot
George Guenther
American Legion Committee
Co op Nursery Seeks Director in Shafter Play Center
A mother s cooperative nursery in Shafter seeks a director with kindergarten through early elementary teaching credentials or junior college background plus experience with young children. Contact Mrs. Ross Harrington at 892. Meeting May 20 at Richland school with 26 mothers. center to open in September with Mrs. David Hewes as active Bakersfield member.
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Shafter
Ross Harrington
Richland ‘School
Shatter Play Center
David Hewes
Bakersfield
First Annual Arts and Crafts Show Planned
Plans for the first annual Arts and Crafts show in conjunction with the Shafter Potato Nut festival were announced by co chairs Joseph Galante and Mrs. Fred Mason. The exhibit runs Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. at Richland school cafeteria with over 80 entries in three divisions Elementary high school and adult. Judges will be brought in from out of town. Entries include clocks jewelry textiles paintings stamps ceramics photographs and needlework. Admission is free. Entries must be delivered to Richland Cafeteria by 6 p.m. Friday.
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Don Knowles
Don
Memorial Hall
Lew Woodard
Richland
Jane Whitson
Art Hison
Earl Job
Jack Stepp
Legion
Shafter
Joseph Galante
Fred Mason
Galante
Richland School
Shafter Avenue
Richland Kafeteria
Legion to Hold Memorial Day Services Monday
The Lielie L. Robinson post of the American Legion will conduct Memorial Day services Monday afternoon at Shafter cemetery from 2 p.m. Opening prayer by Earl Wipf and introduction by Rev. Richard Smith. After flowers presented by 15 organizations, a firing squad salute and taps follow. Participating groups include the Legion, Legion Auxiliary, Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary, 20-30 club, Shafter Chamber of Commerce, Banks, and Boy Scouts. Steve Lopes directs the observance.
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Lielie L. Robinson
American Legion
Shafter Cemetery
Earl Wipf
Richard Smith
The
Legion
the Legion Auxiliary
Kiwanis
Lions
Rotary
Club
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Timetable for May 7 Festival Parade and Events
Saturday May 7 timetable lists parade assembly at 8 am and parade at 10 am. Memorial Park barbecue at noon followed by awards at 1 pm and an Ag Man of the Year event at 1:30. Billy Mize and orchestra perform from 2 to 5 pm, with a festival dance at 9:30 pm. Arts and Crafts show runs noon to 8 pm at Richland Cafeteria with concessions and children's rides all day.
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Legion Auxiliary
Charles Castro
Kern County
John J. Peters
Bill Mize
Pam
Memorial Park
Shafter Eighth Annual Potato N Cotton Queen Crowned
Doris Wilson, Shafter High senior, crowned queen after 81 000 votes in the Eighth Annual festival. Betty Maupin and La Freda Bridges finish as princesses with 300 and 200 prizes, other contestants awarded. Doris will reign May 27 28 and ride on the chamber float in the parade.
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Doris Wilson
Shafter
Miss Wilson
Shafter American Legion
Betty Maupin
la Freda Bridges
Shafter Police
Bobh Enterline
Beverly Tatum
Richland School
Tony Brown
Shafter Chamber
Mayor Buys First Poppy to Launch Vet Fund Campaign
Shafter mayor Adolph Kirschenmann, released from Mercy hospital, bought the first memorial poppy on Friday. The fund aids disabled veterans and needy children of veterans as American Legion Auxiliary volunteers distribute poppies on May 27 and 28.
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Adolph Kirschenmann
Mercy Hospital
Bakersfield
American Legion Auxiliary
Kirschenmann
Donna Bellows
Donald Bellows
Shafter Legion
Shafter
Lulie Donna Bellows
VFW
Ross Harrington
Elmer Eckert
Dona
Don Bellows
Baccalaureate Set for SHS June 5 at Mennonite Church
Shafter High School will hold its baccalaureate on June 5 at the Mennonite Brethren church. Barbara Hardwick notes about 100 seniors will graduate. The service features five ministers including Rev Krug, with Invocator Rev Ernest Schroeder and benediction by Rev Waldo Wiebe. Choir songs and senior class readings complete the program.
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Attea
Mennonite Brethren Church
Shafter
Barbara Hardwick
Sona
Shafter Ministerial Association
Hacealaureate
Krug
Ernest Schroeder
First Mennonite Church
Waldo Wiebe
Doris Wilson
Patsy Cook
Joyce McDonald
Jim Engle
Charter Night for Shafter Key Club Dinner
The Kiwanis club of Shafter sponsors a Key Club at Shafter High School and will hold a dinner on May 31 at 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Guests include Ron Coaren governor of Key Clubs in California Nevada and Hawaii, Charles Harris district chairman, John Graves lieutenant governor of Division 18 Key Clubs, Dick Susa lieutenant governor-elect, Francis Gage district official, and presidents of North High and Shafter High School Key clubs. Art Hemingson chairs the dinner. Milton R. Johnson is program chairman.
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Kiwanis Club of
Shafter
Shafter High School
Ron ‘Coaren
Key Chibs
California
Nevada
Hawaii
Charles Harris
John Graves
Dick Susa
Francis Gage
North High
Art Hemingson
Milton R. Johnson
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Maple School
Her TY
Doris
Co-op Nursery
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LaFreda Bridges
Lloyd Oxford
Mmes
Frank Annis
Peter Buller
Maurice Connell
Sidney Crawford
W. C. Davis
Albert Finkbeiner
Floyd Heinlein
J. W. Lassiter
J. P. McCoy
Leon Morgan
Floyd Raney
Elmer Richards
O-Ki-Zu Camp
Mrs. L.A. Willis
Lisa Sage
Sharon Hubbard
Julia Todd
Glenda Young
Ronnie Evans
Laydean Cardin
Sandra Beaver
Pamela Hendricks
Cheryl Roberts
Penny Willis
Cecelia James
Hanna Joe Pulcher
Faye Stewart
Shirley Baxter
Mary Sisson
Ruby Glass
Carolyn Smith
Key Club
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