Shafter City Council Hears Road Clean‑Up Plan and Forms
City Council members discussed fixing crossings and cleaning streets after a new main line rail project. Clerk Bill Johnston will prepare a new complaint form with minor changes and have it available promptly. A resolution honored late E Gordon Smith for beautification work and a plaque will name the rose garden the E Gordon Smith Rose Garden. Utility lines for all new subdivisions must be buried.
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Sh Ter
Cler Bill Johnston
Johnston
E. Gordon Smith
Cotton Research Station
Shafter
Service Club
Welcome Sign Triangle
Public Utilities Commission Hearing Set for Pacific Telephone Rates
The California PUC has set a hearing for June 15 1970 at 10 00 a m before Commissioner Sturgeon and Examiner Carey in San Francisco. The initial hearings cover receipt of appearance opening statements and direct applicant presentation with later dates for public witnesses and Staff evidence.
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Public Utilities Commission OF
State OF California
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company
Public Utilities Commission
Sturgeon
Carey
Commission
State Building
McAllister Street
San Francisco
California
Utilities Commission
William ‘W. . Dunlop
Public Utilities Commission of the
Boy Hit by Car in Shafter Receives Hospital Care
Six year old Steven Lee Squires was treated at Kern General Hospital after being struck by a car while on a tricycle in a Shafter driveway near his grandparents home at 216 East Marengo Street. Driver Lela Painter said she did not see him until it was too late. He sustained head and side injuries requiring stitches and was told to return in a week for a checkup.
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Steven Lee Squires
Kern General Hospital
E. Marengo Street
Shafter
Lela Pauline Painter
Donald Squires
McFarland
Shafter Council Updates and Local Budget Talks
The Shafter council advances a Public Utility District plan to underground utilities downtown including City Hall and the library. Discussion covered a proposed Article 26 constitutional amendment on gasoline taxes for smog control and transit, with opposition from some members and supportive actions by others.
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Veterans Memorial
Stringham Park
California
Grundy
Carl Moyer
Norlan B. Black
Kern County
Citizens For Freeways and Highway Committee
Arvin
Tehachapi
Bakersfield
Chambers of Commerce
Greater
Kern River Valley
Shafter
Fred Ward
Shafter City
Ward
Philip Feickern
Western Employers Council
Johnston
San Gabriel
Hanley
Witcher
Bob Nixon
Police Department
Sacramento
Ronald Reagan
U. S
Melvin R. Laird
Buckingham Kinfolk Plan Hawaii Visit After Shafter Stay
Mrs Leota Adams of 327 Manuel Street visits her father Steven A Buckingham at San Joaquin Gardens Retirement Home in Shafter where he is recovering from a broken hip. Buckingham broke his hip visiting his daughter. Adams will travel to Hawaii to visit sister Mrs Eva Hall and nephew Robert.
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Leota Adams
Manuel Street
Steven A. Buckingham
San Joaquin Gardens
Buckingham
Shafter
Births and Family News From Bakersfield Area
Announcing the arrival of a second child Cynthia Renee Jantzen weighs six pounds eleven ounces born at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital welcomed by brother Jarred. Parents Mr and Mrs Lloyd Jantzen of Delano California. Grandparents Al Janzen Madrid Nebraska and Mr and Mrs Frank Jantzen of Madrid Nebraska. Also listed are births at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Nancy Michelle Westbrook seven pounds two ounces first child of Mr and Mrs Michael Westbrook serving with the U S Navy in the Philippines. Grandparents Joe Westbrook Shafter and J C Sanders Alhambra. David Douglas Fletcher born May 9 weighing seven pounds eleven ounces at 446 Cross Street Bakersfield. Parents Mr and Mrs Darrell Fletcher. Grandparents A B Hughes and Dale Fletcher. Also noted are extended family mentions and a 1964 1966 themed event with Mrs Hebel leading a march to a dining area with 1964 1966 colors and emblems.
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Lloyd Jantzen
Delano
Calif
Cynthia Renee
Cynthia
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Jarred
Sharon Janzen
al Janzen
Frank Jantzen
Madrid,Neb
Michael Westbrook
Shafter
Nancy Michelle
Westbrook
Hilipine Islands
U.S. Navy
Joe Westbrook
J. C. Sanders
Alhambra
David Douglas
Darrell Fletcher
Cross Street
Little David
Pamela
David
Caroline Anne
LaHabra
Bill Burch
Whittier
Opal Clarkson
Chester
Nelma
Elva Gray
San Dimas
Hebel
Bert
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Wenues
Cassady CO. Realtors
Ernie Hofman
Chester Avenue
Arley
Central Avenue
Electrolux
J.B. Ball
Shafter Area
Call Collect- Leech Music
Stringham’s Shafter Drug Store
James Farron Sanders
James Sanders Sr
DeWitte’s Paradise
Fresno Avenue
She Homes For Sale
Choice Homes & Farms
Lovely
F.P
Lge
Lerdo
Clara J. Schnaidt “Realtor & Lady Ins
Bakersfield Board of Realtors & Farm Brokers
Central Ave
Shafter PLC
Golden West
Shafter Realty
Atlantic
Poplar
MR. Tuerner
Poso& Walker
Rosalee
Wasco
Orange
Schwin
Dooley
Campty
Central Valiguana
Belvedere Electric
Frost
East Euclid
Central Valley Highway
Fred Montgomery
Camper City
Sprouse Reitz
Tallman Piano Organ Stores, Inc
Salem
Ore
F Street
C&c
Good Riding Horse & Saddle Also Horse Trailer
Riverside Drive
Bachalor
Munzer
Ibdr. Apt
Calif. Ave
Pacific
Voth Lane
Boy
Kern General
Avon
Eve Wednesdaih
Frost Publications
Central
Ue Shafter
Cal
Neasiars
Ghamer
J Frost
Puplicher
Bill Plummer
Emil Frost
Maneger
Bob Fi
Pauline Groves
Paul
Comerciat Printer
SyeseRirvon Fac
Euribe
Renn County
Disneyland
Kris Albright
Carla Taffera
Carlton Janzen
Shafter Avenue
Richland School
E. David Cooke
Pub
Moa Babys Ubrld
A.B. Hughes
Dale Fletcher
C. B. Willoughby
Center, Tex
Dottie Hebel
Richland Teachers Association
California Teachers Association
County Supervisors Association
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