SHS Seniors Awarded Scholarships at Annual Assembly
High School seniors received scholarships and awards at the annual SHS assembly. Steven Richardson, auto mechanics instructor, presented special awards to Billy Clark and Tom Johnson. Community organizations funded cash awards to named seniors including Vicki Laverty, Patricia Henry Rice, Joe Hearon, Gene Guenther, and Henry Voth.
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CSF
Janice Vahnatta
Raden Fortenberry
Steven Richardson
SHS
Billy Clark
Tom Johnson
Delta Theta Tau District
Vicki Laverty
Grant
Shafter Junior Woman's Club
Patricia
Henry Rice
Shafter Club
Joe Hearon
Gene Guenther
Shafter Lions Club
Fortenberry
Henry Voth
Shafter
Fragmented Surnames of 1960s Actors Sparked Rumors
The readable fragments mention Saget and Caan alongside Bud and Watch, suggesting a gossip snippet about actors. Details are unclear, with incomplete names and phrases, leaving the exact event or context unresolved.
Lerdo Orchestra Concert Prompted Tomorrow
The Lerdo orchestra announces a forthcoming performance with details pending. The notice emphasizes the event date as tomorrow and highlights the ensemble’s local cultural role. Further specifics on venue and program are not provided in the excerpt.
Annuéd Church Convention to Meet in Shafter Next Year
About 75 to 100 visitors are expected for the annual ecclesiastical assembly in Shafter. Rev. Nonhof says the convention emphasizes maintaining the church as a living witness to Christian truth.
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Shafter
Ths
Nonhof
School Enrollment Clarification Sought From Families
The district requests immediate confirmation from families about enrollment for next September to prevent confusion and streamline the process. Officials emphasize returning forms promptly and avoiding delays in class placement.
Eight Graders Graduate From Kern Academy
The Kern Academy eighth grade graduation was held on May 24 with Pastor Mathew Depp of San Jose as speaker. The class motto was Christ, Our Pilot, and Through Space to Eternity, guiding the address. Doris Wax was valedictorian and Fran was salutatorian. several graduates spoke briefly.
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Kern Academy
Mathew Depp
San Jose
Christ
Doris Waxclass
Franeach
Douglas
Ene
Shafter High
Exchange Student Arrival Awaited
Jesusa Ramos a 17 year old girl from the Philippines will stay with Mr and Mrs Ernest Pan ero as she attends Sh after High School next year forming a cross cultural student exchange arrangement.
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Jesusa Ramos
The
Philippines
Ernest Panero
Shafter High School
Rotary Convention Heads to Los Angeles June 3
An undetermined number of Rotarians will attend the Rotary Convention in Los Angeles from June 3 to 7 with the club scheduling delegates to participate.
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Rotary Conventio
Los Angeles
Shafter-Wasco Irrigation Reminder On Payment Due Date
A reminder issued this week by the Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District warns that payments are due by June 20. The notice addresses potential gaps in distribution of prior notices and urges timely settlement to avoid penalties.
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S.wld
Shafter-Wasco Irri
El Charaf Shrine Club to Hold Sixth Annual Shishkebab
El Charaf Shrine Club members plan their sixth annual Shishkebab at Lachen mailer ranch next Friday June 1 with top entertainment and a possible appearance by Eddie Peabody the king of the banjo. Last year the event raised about 1300 dollars. Club members Sarees and Shafter in attendance.
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el Charaf Shrine
Legion Officers Elected for 213 Unit
Leon Morgan was re elected commander of the Am aoe Seen Eee Be 213 at a recent meeting. Directors William Frizzell Dick Zenk and Richard Scott were chosen. A flag burning ceremony will be held in the park adjacent to the Memorial SF en.
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Leon Morgan
Amaoe Seen Eee Be
The
Organiza
Gent-At-Arms
William Frizzell
Dick Zenk
Richard Scott
SF En, Ee
City Council Hearings on Incoming Truck Salesmen Protests
Representatives from Helms Bakeries and Overstreet Tateting Service spoke at Monday's City Council meeting to rebut earlier complaints about import truckers in Shiafver. They argued they are not nuisances and merely seeking to earn a living while noting no sales tax burden on customers. The council has not acted beyond promising to look into the issue as discussions continue. The meeting also discussed renting out an aged grader to cover a month, with rental proceeds potentially applied toward replacement.
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Helms Bakeries
Overstreet Tateting Servied
Shiafver
Harvey
Busnessmen
Two Accidents Under CHP Investigation In California
The California Highway Patrol investigated two non injury crashes. Troy Lester Aday of Shafter and Henry Lynen Riggs of Fresno were involved at an Orange Avenue and Poplar Street intersection. Aday says he saw Riggs approaching but could not avoid the collision. Riggs says he did not see the other car. Riggs was cited for failure to yield.
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Californ
CHP
Troy Lester Aday
Route 1
Shafter
Orange Avenue
Aday
Henry Lynen Riggs
Fresno
Riggs
Poplar
Flower Girls and Ushers Play Roles in Graduation Ceremony
Twenty two flower girls and eight top junior boys will lead the graduating seniors as the procession opens the ceremony. Head flower girls Diane Putnam and Brenda Ellis along with Lynn Wiedmann Sharon Peters Martha Carrete and Diane Kelp will participate. Ushers will hand out programs and guide visitors to seats.
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Diane Putnam
Brenda Ellis
Lynn Wiedmann
Sharon Peters
Martha Carrete
Diane Kelp
Poppy Days Draw Large Turnout At Legion Sale
American Legion Unit 213 reports strong community support for Poppy Days on December 24 25 and 26. A total of 1225 poppies sold netting 184.04 dollars to aid child welfare education and veteran rehabilitation efforts. Mrs Buster Oxford poppy chairman thanks volunteers including Kadel Annis Earl Wipf Pete Buller and Lee Thomas for their help.
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American Legion
Buster Oxford
Poppy
Kadel Annis
J. P Earl Wipf
Pete Buller
Buster Lres
Lee Thomas
Bill
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