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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1961
Page
9
Richland School held an assembly featuring a gyroscope demonstration. Students watched a gyroscope display during the program funded by the annual student body card drive directed by the Student Council.
Senator Walter Stiern will speak at Shafter High School P T A meeting Tuesday evening on Educational Legislation 1961. The event includes a 6 30 p m potluck in the school cafeteria, with parents notified by mail what to bring. Carl Wells will chair the program as the public is invited.
Turkey becomes a year round staple in Bakersfield area high school cafeterias. Supervisor Valentina Valena notes increased turkey consumption due to modern production methods. Thanksgiving holidays close schools on Nov 23 24. menu for week of Nov 2024 begins Monday with hot plate lunch and Tuesday features Roast Turkey in Gravy with celery dressing and cranberry sauce.
State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Board reviews a cost analysis by Donald Jensen showing that crankcase and exhaust emission controls could cost under a cent per mile, about 47 dollars annually for the average California driver, a figure Jensen says is fair given health and economic benefits. He notes current costs include tires, insurance, and parking, and calls for a public hearing on the device costs while stressing the goal to reduce air pollution.
A newspaper style dining listing shows a Wednesday meal with pie tossed green salad jellied peach mold raisin bread and butter and milk.
Mrs Lloyd Lorbeer of Wasco, guest of Mr and Mrs Walter Nicol, was honored at a Saturday dinner with Wasco guests Mr and Mrs Alvin Raven Mr and Mrs John Muir and Mr and Mrs John Prueitt. She leads the Women's Fellowship of the California Southwest conference and spoke Friday to Wasco women. She filled the pulpit Sunday for Women's Sunday observance.
The National Automobile Club reports 638 982 cars entered California in September 1961, up 14 469 from September 1960. The figure reflects continuing cross state traffic growth and patterns.
In Minter Village Smith's Corner and Wasco residents seek news editor Tyler for interview arrangements. The plan includes coordinating access and scheduling with community leaders.
A traveler recounts a visit to Bakersfield California and a KMPC broadcast by Ole Tumbleweed Texas. He praises friends Minnie Moustrie and Pasqualle while describing boxing ring like fights, a craps game, and a late night Barn Dance with Country West music, ending with a note on fictitious names and a beef ad.
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