Local Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts Honored in Shafter Court
In Shafter on May 18 a Community Court of Honor honored local Cub and Boy Scouts. State Public Works Director James A. Moe announced contracts in Kern County for two projects. Pavement Markers, Inc., El Monte, won $7,886 to install plain and reflective markers along 6.3 miles of Route 58. A second project, about $25,000, will modify undertrack lighting at Wheeler Ridge Maintenance Station on Interstate 5 to address water and oil leaks.
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Cub
Boy Scouts
Shafter
Kern County
Sacramento
James A. Moe
Wheeler Ridge
Interstate 5
Moe
SHS 1960 Class Reunion Planned for June 27
Shafter High School class of 1960 plans a reunion at a Bakersfield restaurant on June 27. Tickets are from Dolores Tillman Robinson, 518 Poso, Shafter. The committee seeks current addresses for listed classmates and requests calls to 746-4222 for location details.
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Shafter High School
Bakersfield
Dolores (Tillman) Robinson
Shafter
Robinson
Carolyn Berthoux
Margaret Burgan
Lee Roy Conner
John Davis
Darrell Garrison
Alice Guerrero
Patsy Martin
Troy Mason
Bobby McDonald
Linda Ornelas
Marylena Savage
Buddy Titsworth
Charles Underwood
Quartet from Dallas to sing at Pentecostal Church
The Galileans, a Dallas quartet of young singers, are set to perform a program at the Pentecostal Church of God in Shofner Tuesday at 7 30 p m They include Danny Romas of Greeley Colorado Robert DeLaTorre and Paul DeLaTorre both of Dallas and Cheve Valdez of Del Rio Texas They often sing and preach in Spanish.
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Galileans
Dallas
Tex
Pentecostal Church of God
Shofter
Danny Romas
Greeley
Colo
Robert DeLaTorre
Paul DeLaTorre
Cheve Valdez
del Rio
Local Student Bryce Comstock Honored for Quick Help
Five year old Bryce Comstock son of Mr and Mrs J C Comstock and a Richland School fourth grader in Ruth Burrows class was recognized by teachers and peers for his quick thinking and swift aid to a fellow swimmer during a recent meet.
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Bryce Comstock
J.C. Comstock
Ruth Burrows
Richland School
1921 Sea Graves fire truck set for final run in Shafter
After years of service in Shafter, the 1921 Sea Graves fire truck bought by P. W. McClure for under $400 is prepared for its last run. Volunteer Firemen will tow it to Kern County Museum for display at Pioneer Village.
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Shafter
P.W. McClure
Seagraves
Kern County
Pioneer Village
Shafter Press Breaks Ground for New Plant
Groundbreaking for a new Shafter press plant on Central Valley Highway marks a key development toward a modern facility aimed at serving the San Joaquin Valley. The project includes a July completion goal and involves local leaders and workers in a town with upcoming events and redevelopment plans.
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Kelly
Bates
Warren
Shafter Press
Central Valley Highway
San Joaquin Valley
Tionocety
Mrs Curtis Bergman Heads MB Joy Fellowship Group
Mrs Curtis Bergman was installed as president of the JOY Fellowship of the Mennonite Brethren church on May 18. The slate includes Mrs Dick Unruh as vice president and others in key roles. The installation, held at the Unruh home in Wasco, featured a wheel illustration symbolizing the organization and its leadership. Refreshments followed as outgoing president Mrs Vernon Isaac led a brief meeting. Memorial weekend plans include trips by the Russell family and relatives from Santa Barbara and Fort Worth.
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JOY
Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church
Curtis Bergman
Dick Unruh
Arlis Feil
Jack Groves
Dave Ferguson
Norman Buller
San Luis Obispo
Cal Tech
Mert Wiedmann
Rotary Meet
Nettie Banke
Kenneth Johnson
Tabor College
Wm. Siemens
MB Sewing Circle
Leota Adams
Huntsville
Ohio
Phil Channeson
London
Engad
Art Kadel
Soneeneena Church
Ward Peters
JOY Fellowship
Mennonite’ Brethren Church
Ruben Siemens
Arly Feil
Siemens
Dennis Gaede
Allen Warkentine
Merle Lehman
John Enns Jr
Lawrence Handel
Art Penner
Willis Reimer
Kern Crest Manor
Norman Friesen
Henry
Morro Bay
Frank Russell
Wey and
Way
Santa Barbara
Jim Russell
Kenneth Russell
Fort Worth
Texas
Russell
Shafter
K. Russell
Hawaii
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