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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1960
Page
8
Kern County farmers rally for Kennedy in Shafter Bakersfield area figures applaud Senator Kennedy for farm policy record. Advocates cite Kennedy to support farm co op tax relief milk price supports school lunch programs and wheat bill sponsorship.
Mr. and Mrs. James Burns announce the arrival of a daughter born October 21 at Mercy Hospital weighing pounds. Lora Michelle joins sister Charlotte and brother Donald. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Bob Burns and Mrs. Arcie Stewart. Great grandparents are Mr. A. C. Owens. Mrs. Burns is the former Wilma Swindford.
A 65 percent turnout is reported for the June Primary and a new voting record is anticipated. Kern County will run 587 polling places on Election Day with about 3,500 election officers. Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Registered voters total 44,972 in the Third Supervisorial District, 35,595 in the Second, 24,051 in the Fourth, and 8,602 in the Fifth.
Following a short Hallowe'en parade sponsored by the Shafter Kiwanis Club, prizes were announced in each division. Division I winners were Linda Wiley first, Joy Osborn second, and David Wiley received a first prize of $30.00 for a float themed Spirit of 1960 depicting election year with the donkey and elephant.
Rites held for Phyllis Smith daughter of Yepee J Smith of 266 Shafter. Reverend Steahart officiated at 10 a.m. in Union Congregational Church. Phyllis a freshman at College of the Pacific near Shafter High School was majoring in education and active in activities. Survivors include her parents and others. Doves were noted in California waterfowl sports.
A community notice invites residents to attend any church this Sunday, highlighting unity and local religious events. The message emphasizes inclusive worship options across multiple congregations in the area.
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