Five girls compete for Shafter High Homecoming Queen honors
Five candidates vie for the 1964 Shafter High Homecoming Queen title at halftime ceremonies as the town plans a festive homecoming. Nominees include Linda Wait Janice Webb and others with roles in student government and activities. The event features a coronation by Mark Roberts and balloon decorations.
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Toni Johnston
Shafter High School
Toads
Janice Webb
Susan Walker
Eileen Grassis
Barbara Betti
Linda Wait
Shafter Center of Industrial Growth in California
George Parden of the Mare County Board of Trade speaks at dedication ceremonies predicting Feather River Project completion in 1968 will widen Shafter's business area. State Senator Walter Stiern Assemblyman John Williamson Assemblyman Jack Casey and others attend as the town is hailed as a hub of California distribution near Highway 99.
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Pacific
California
George Parden
Mare County Board of Trade
Feather River
Walter Stiern
John Williamson
Jack T
Rotary Club Observance Promotes Foundation Work Worldwide
The Rotary Club of Shafter joins more than 13 500 clubs in a world wide observance of Caubiatesapoletion to foster interest enthusiasm and support for The Rotary Foundation. Dr Tom Leigh president notes the goal is understanding among peoples through projects such as Rotary Foundation Fellowships.
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Rotary Club of
Shafter
Tom Leigh
Shafter Club
Rotary Foundation
Man Arraigned on Kidnap and Reported Incident Charges
Elmer McCoy and an associate appeared before Superior Court Judge Roy Gargano on charges of kidnapping and related offenses. The defendants face court-ordered psychological examination and are to report back to the court on November 26. District Attorney Kit Nelson provided the charges and scheduling details.
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Elmer McCoy
Shatter
Superior Court
Roy Gargano
Lascio Tigeero Shatter
Kit Nelson
Richland Board to discuss summer school program
The Richland Board of Trustees will discuss a possible summer school program at the Wednesday meeting on November 13. They will review reports and consider allocating extra funds from this year's budget to the program. Other items include bids for a jeep and tires the school is selling and routine matters. The next meeting is November 22.
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Richland
Franks Wisner on Kern County water contract and Shafter building
Frank H Wisner writes as Kern County voters weigh water needs amid a controversial pamphlet alleging reform issues. He argues farmers may not gain cheaper water and notes the DMV building in Shafter is now a reality with Wednesday ceremonies.
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Kern County
Aear
Water Agency
Board Members Elected For 1964 Chamber
Bruce Crawford Irvin Fike Al Finkbeiner and Weston Futrell were elected to the Shafter Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. They will take office at the annual meeting January 7 1964. Pat Kelly announced a breakfast meeting November 19 at the Shafter Motel for the new board to elect officers. Wayne Wood said the 1964 drive is under way. Frank Wisner spoke on a Bakersfield Air Force procurement luncheon attended by seven businessmen. The luncheon signaled local firms could handle Air Force work. A 1964 select-a-man committee was named with Forrest Long Carl Moyer and Frank Wisner on the panel. Harvey Gaede will advise. Al Finkbeiner has chaired the Veterans Hall Committee for 14 years.
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Bruce Crawford
Irvin Fike
al Finkbeiner
Weston Futrell
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Pat Kelly
Chamber
Shafter Motel
Frank Wisner
Air Force
Bakersfield
Shafter
Forrest Long
Carl Moyer
Harvey Gaede
Veterans’ Hall
Five Men Apply For City Job In Public Works
Five men filed written applications with the City Clerk for the post of Superintendent Of Public Works in ao. Names include Ralph E. Baehr Edwin F. Bender Linus A. Cobb Allen J and James Henderson. The winner may also head Shafter Public Utility District per prior practice. City Council discussed a new Business License Ordinance and heard reports from department heads. Council scheduled special report on tax and eo study by Allen Zenk as part of a busy agenda.
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Tees
Ralph E. Baehr
Edwin F. Bender
Linus A. Cobb
Allen J
James Henderson
Shafter Public Utility District
Connt Allen Zenk
BMW Office Hours Ste 5 Closed Vehicles Office in Shafter
The BMW office in Shafter will operate daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday except holidays. Manager John E. Matthews states the office serves the entire northwest area.
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BMW
Ste
Shafter
John E. Matthews
Northwest
Matthews
Minor Auto Accident on Walker Street Cited
Jerry McCright cited for a minor auto accident on Walker street in front of Camp Gin office. Billy Squires drove the other car. Damage reported as minor.
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Jerry McCright
Walker Street
Camp Gin
Billy Squires
Two Boys Improve After Severe Accidents
Reports indicate Dentus Giannini and another boy, both in serious accidents ten days ago, are improving while the Weinema ion Rey event was noted and corrected.
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Weinema Ion Rey
Corre
Herons Eos Oh
Dentus Giannini
DMV Building Is Accepted by City in Ceremonies
The City of Shafter dedicated the new Department of Motor Vehicles building at Sunset Avenue and Central Valley Highway at 11 am on Wednesday November 13. City, state and local officials attended with remarks by Al Mortimore state leaders Sen. Stiern Assemblyman Williamson Supervisor Woollames and DMV representative.
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DMV
Senator Stiern
Williamson
Woollames
Department of Motor Vehicles
Kuhlman
Wasco
John Cauzza
Buttonwillow
Harvey Gaede
Shafter
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Linda
Couster
Mr. and
Mrs. Kenneth Wait
Mrs. Louis Bet of
Mrs
John Who
Janice Wess
Jowell Webb
Mark Roberts
Block S
Kenneth Wait
Linda Shafter
American Field Service
International Relations Council
Speech Club
Lions Club
Dramatics Club
Lowell Webb
Girls’ Athletic Association
Center For Industrial
Businss
Casey
Roy Woollames
David Fairbairn
Duane Evans
Californa State Chamber of Commerce
Cary
U Ae
Lecee Ee
Sori Gaede
Wally Ter
I Treaties Chamber of Com
Merce and
Frankly Speaking
Frank H. Wisner
Wayne Wood
E. B. Stringham
Alex Ogle
William Lac
C. J. Vignolo
Charles Sill
Ben Grundy
William Johnston
Pat Garrod
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