Growth themes dominate Shafter DMV dedication program
At the Shafter dedication ceremonies for the new Department of Motor Vehicles building at Sunset and Central Valley Highway on November 13, speakers including Senator Walter Stiern Assemblyman John Williamson Tom Bright and E K Ball addressed California growth and car numbers Bright noted smog device laws and phased installations Stiern Williamson and Ball highlighted county growth needs and DMV operations
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Shafter
Department of Motor Vehicles
Sunset
Central Valley Highway
California
Kiwanis Club
Walter Stiern
John Williamson
Tom Bright
The
Deaf Motor Vehicles
E K Ball
Senator Stiern
Williamson
Bright
DMV
Ball
Los Angeles
Roy Woollames
Ed Stitz
Everett Baker Named to Kern County Farm Bureau Executive
Everett Baker, a Shafter farmer, was appointed to the Kern County Farm Bureau Executive Committee replacing Harold Freer who sold his ranch in Me He and the seven member committee oversee Farm Bureau business and finances. Smith noted Stan Willis as first vice president and listed Howard as a member of the executive group.
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Everett Baker
Shafter
Kern County Farm Bureau
Smith
Baker
Harold Freer
Farm Bureau
Stan Willis
Howard
Shafter Chamber of Commerce 1963 Achievements and Local Happenings
Wayne Wood notes many townspeople are walking wounded after a saw accident at the Press. The 1963 Shafter Chamber list appears, challenging skeptics who say the chamber does nothing. Interest in basketball at Shof gym is rising as seating expands.
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Wayne Wood
Shafter Chamber of Commercce
Center II Opened at Kern County Cattle Center
Board of Trade officials observed a ceremony Monday marking the opening of Cattle Center, one of the nation’s most modern cattle auction enterprises. The Kern County site at the intersection of Highway 99 and Highway 466 in Famoso spans 33 acres and represents a $250,000 initial investment with 20 to 25 jobs. Supervisors Roy Woollames, Charles Salzer, and David Fairbairn attended along with Hayhurst, who helped plan the project.
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Board of Trade
United States
Cattle Center
New Kern County
Highway 466
Famosc
Roy Woollames
Charles Salzer
David Fairbairn
Hayhurst
Center
El Charaf Shrine Meeting Tonight in Buttonwillow
Announced gathering of El Charaf Shrine members tonight at Dino's in Buttonwillow. Details unclear due to fragmented text but event is a local shrine meeting with attendance expected from affiliated members.
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el Charaf Shrine
Dino
Buttonwillow
Foreign Exchange Student Thanks Shafter Community
A 1963 letter from a San Jose Philippines exchange student thanks Mr Wisner and Shafter residents for a year with the Panero family. The note praises the American Field Service program, Mr Guitar, and local families including the Irvins Walkers and Art Johnson, expressing homesickness and gratitude.
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Frank Wisner
Shafter
Central
California
San Jose
San Miguel
Bulacan
Philippines
Wisner
Panero
Ayet
Guitar
Irvin's
Ers
Walkers
Art Johnson
Cattle Sales Board Socket Industry Notes
Clemens highlights the new Board Socket feature as a distinct element in cattle sales and notes the industry’s effort to raise public awareness of established practices. The discussion signals an emphasis on unique yard features shaping local cattle markets.
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Clemens
Senior Citizens Invited to Join NAACP Retired Letter Carriers
Steve M. Lopez of the local branch 5163 of the National Association of Letter Carriers announced today that retirees in the Shafter area are invited to join the letter carriers at their new Florida retirement community Nalcrest. The notice highlights the move to a self contained community with plans for continued association.
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Steve M. Lopez
National Association of Letter Carriers
Shafter Area
Florida
Nalcrest
Kern County Fair Thanks Shafter Press for Help
The Kern County Fair board and staff praise the Shafter Press for aiding publicity of the 1963 Kern County Fair. They credit the news media with helping make this year’s fair the finest in county history. The note expresses gratitude for cooperation from the band, students, and publication.
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Tadekh
Shafter Press
Kern County Fair
Kern County
Neuman Named on Board of District 10 Beet Growers
Neuman is named to the District 10 Advisory Board of the California Beet Growers Association at the annual Bakersfield meeting. Re-elected officers include Greg ory Malory as President, Sam Wasco as Vice President, and Jack Van Tenningen as Secretary, with several others also reappointed. The group oversees about 23 000 planted acres with farm value near 7 million dollars in a state producing the nation’s largest sugar beet crop. California sugar beet figures show 300 000 planted acres, with state value topping 87.7 million and overall production value exceeding 150 million dollars.
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District 10
California Beet Growers Association, Ltd
Bakersfield
Gregory Malory
Wasco
Sam Wasco
Jack van Tenningen
Joe F. Banducci
John Camp
Lester Frick
Arvin
Stuart A Lewis
Onie Sanders
California Beet Growers Association
California
Richland District Postpones Summer School Plans
At the regular Board of Trustees meeting plans for a district summer program were postponed. Richland superintendent Bruce Crawford will write again to Steve M. Lopez of 30788 Burbank Ave Shafter California for further consideration at a later date.
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Richland
Bruce Crawford
Steve M. Lopez
Burbank Ave
Shafter
Calif
Horizon Club Plans for Holidays at Richland School
Horizon Club members meet at Mrs John Nee Eelc Ular Mapating president Marlys Rand Pat ie Peas for the holidays. On December 5 they plan a party by Camp Fire Girls at Richland School library from 3 15 to 4 15 p m.
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Horizon Club
John Ne Et
Eelcular
Mapating
Marlys Rand Patie Peas
Camp Fire
Richland School
Konoka Council Rummage Sale Announces November 23
Konoka Council No 294 Pocahontas announces a rummage sale Saturday morning November 23 at the A and W Root Beer stand on Central Valley Highway starting 8 am. Hattie Ransbury of Oildale and others visit Konoka Bouma November 26. Mrs Baker leads as general. theme First Thanksgiving.
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Konoka Council
Degree of
Pocahontas
A. and W. Root Beer
Central Valley Highway
Hattie Ransbury
Oildale
Great Third Warrior
California
Konoka Bouma
Jack Baker
Tejon Council
Bakae
Obi Ohate
Igat Team Leaden
Louise Brooks
el Tejon
Odd Fellow’s
Bakersfield
Bake sale and item pickup organized by members
Members will hold a bake sale on December 14 in front of String hangers in good condition. If you have items to donate contact any member or call Mrs. Walker and they will arrange pickup.
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S. V. Kinley
Jim Smith
Willow Times
Robert Bann
KWSO
Building Finance Associates
E. B. Stringham
Alex Ogle
William Lachenmaier
C. J. Vignolo
Jack Sill
John Dalke
Snow Gates & Valves
Church OF Christ
Phone Pioneer
Elephant
Eer
Shofgym
Wotastey Valley Publications Co
S. Central Valley Highway
Shafter'press
la Nae
Eeinia
Taft Highway
Thompson Eget
Center II
Neuman
Beet Growers
Don Camp
Richland A. Parent Education
Iman
George Globe
Liberal Credit
Chester Avenue
Drake Mh
Seal Lane
Roar Penol Y & K
Ses
Latert
America
Ambassador
Wasco Motor Sales, Inc
Seventh St
Danny Kaye
Cbs-Tv
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