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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1968

Page

3

Fourteen Named to CS College Bakersfield Foundation Board

Fourteen Kern and Tulare County citizens were named to the Foundation Board of California State College Bakersfield. Appointees include Larry Braden James Burke Louis Deadrich Adeline Frasch Jimmie Icardo Jake Jacobsen Robert Karpe Henry Mack Martin Zaninovich Dr Clifford Loader Hugh Mays Robert Bennett and Dr Carl Moore. Dr Paul F Romberg announced the appointments saying the foundation is essential to augment college programs for excellence in higher education.

Kern and Tulare County California State College Bakersfield Larry Braden James Burke Louis Deadrich Adeline Frasch Jimmie Icardo Jake Jacobsen Tehachapi Robert Karpe Henry Mack Martin Zaninovich Delano Clifford Loader Del

Clergy Conference Held by San Joaquin Diocese at Three Rivers

Rev. Bruce C. Spencer of St. Mark's Episcopal Church attended a clergy conference in Three Rivers from Sunday to Wednesday. The retreat was convened by Rt. Rev. Victor M. Rivera, bishop of the diocese.

Bruce C. Spencer St. Mark’s Episcopal Church San Joaquin Three Rivers Victor M. Rivera

Public Hearing Held On 7th Standard Road Plan In Kern County

The Kern County Commission approves and adopts part of the 7th Standard Road plan between Santa Fe Way and Route 5 as part of the county general plan. A public hearing was held before the Board of Supervisors on November 29, 1968, at 2 30 PM at Kern County Center Bakersfield. Vera K. Gibson announces the hearing date in Shafter with notices published October 29 and November 13, 1968.

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Minority Presidents Through Electoral Margins and Returns

The piece surveys historical U.S. elections with narrow margins from Harrison in 1888 to Garfield and Lincoln among minority presidents. It notes Cleveland’s 1892 comeback, Weaver’s People's Party run, and comments on Wilson and Truman as minority presidents with congressional majorities. It compares these to Nixon’s anticipated lack of a congressional majority.

Blaine Benjamin Harrison Cleveland Harrison James Weaver People’s Party James A. Garfield William S. Hancock Nixon Humphrey Woodrow Wilson Harry S. Truman Wilson Truman Congress

Almond Growers Council Plans McFarland Meeting

Final plans are set for a Thursday night Almond Growers Council meeting in McFarland at 7 30 pm in Palm Gardens Restaurant. Warren Carter president of the Almond Growers Council will chair and outline promotional possibilities as the group learns about expanding the California almond market.

McFarland Palm Gardens Almond Growers Council Warren Carter Carter California

John E Avants Funeral Services in Shafter

John Edward Avants died November 4 following a sudden illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 pm in the Chapel of the Chimes at Mish Funeral Home Shafter with burial at Shafter Memorial Park Cemetery. He was born in Ardmore Oklahoma and lived in Shafter 31 years. Survivors include a daughter and a son along with brothers, sisters, four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Pallbearers listed. Also graveside services for Michael Ruben DeLa Rosa 8 months were held in Wasco Memorial Cemetery with relatives named.

John E. Avants Mish Shafter John Edward Avants Shafter Memorial Park Avants Ardmore Okla Church of Christ Oklahoma Ray Cummings Tom Avants New Jersey Gene Avants Arizona Riley Avants Ventura Cecil Avants Noble Brittie Goodwin Pearl Dunn Lucy Noble Oklahoma Irene Evans Clyde Norman F.C. Nixon Charles Osborn William Cummings N. R. Boggs Marland Hiebert Mish Funeral Home Michael Ruben DeLaRosa Michael Ruben DeLa Rosa Ruben DeLaRosa W. Tulare St Wasco Memorial Cemetery Msgr Anthony Herdegen St. Johns’ Catholic Church Baby Michael Bakersfield Jeanette Simon de LaRosa Francisco Aguilera Wasco Robert L. Jones Wasco Funeral Home

National Potato Council Delegates to Bakersfield Meeting

The Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce agribusiness committee will salute delegates to the 20th National Potato Council meeting starting Wednesday November 13. The luncheon at Maison Jaussaud will welcome potato men from across the United States and is expected to draw about two hundred attendees with three prominent Council speakers.

National Potato Council Greater

Harvest Daze Dance planned by Kappa Nu Sorority

Kappa Nu Chapter Delta Theta Tau Sorority schedules the Harvest Daze philanthropic dance at Shafter Memorial Hall on Nov 16 with proceeds to Golden Hand Fund. Mrs. Thurston Anderson hosts final planning meeting. music by Bunky Valdez and his orchestra. decorations and invitations managed by listed members. notices include attendance by local residents. Also a legal notice on first installment of taxes due Dec 20 1968 and second due June 20 1969 for Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District with penalties, payment options, and office address.

Kappa Nu Delta Theta Tau Sorority, Inc Thurston Anderson Pine Street Shafter Memorial Hall Golden Hand Fund Phil Bryant Fields Caveness Dave Muir Gideon Mettler Bill Griffin Rolf Jacobsen, Sr J. L. Hill Dan Weitz Glen Putman Matt Haters Bryant Bunky Valdez Shafter-Wasco _ Irrigation District Distr Kimberlina Road Central Valley Highway Weeee Califa P. O. Box 158 California C. Velma Thompson Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District Shafter Press

United States Brewers Association Aims for Pleasant Beer Areas

The USBA promotes high standards for beer service nationwide. Field representatives meet with shop proprietors to improve atmosphere and quality in every establishment selling beer.

United States Brewers Association USBA America

Youth Group Plans Community Projects at First Southern Baptist

The First Southern Baptist youth group held a Sunday evening meeting at the Johnston home. Betty Wells presided as committees formed to recruit volunteers, including Wasco, for conv enescent home projects. Members named to the formation committee include Dwayne Armstrong Linda Johnston Charlotte Millard Carla Absher and Russell Wells. A Christmas party committee was set with Donna Bellows Mike Mendenhall Betty Wells and Cynthia Mouser. 20 attended refreshments followed. A short business meeting will vote on committee reports after the next gathering December 8 at Betty and Russell Wells.

First Southern Baptist Church Rick Linda Johnston Calloway Betty Wells Wasco Dwayne Armstrong Charlotte Millard Carla Absher Russell Wells Donna Bellows Mike Mendenhall Cynthia Mouser Betty

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