City's Radio Bid Denied After Civil Defense Negotiations
After months of talks with the Civil Defense agency the city’s request to buy radio communications on a matching funds basis was denied for not serving the primary civil defense purpose. Councilman Grundy was authorized to pursue another approach and to avoid misleading the agency about intended use. The council also addressed maintenance payments to a county employee and approved purchasing a new resuscitator. A Wasco game bonfire saw no incidents and Shafter High set a December 12 football banquet at 7 p.m. with Gil Bishop as guest speaker and tickets only by reservation.
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Civil Defense Agency
Shafter
Ben Grundy
Grundy
Jay Atkinson
Bill Whiting
al Mortimore
Cliff Ratzlaff
Shafter High School
Gil Bishop
Bakersfield College
Training Tower Planned and City Purchases Authorized
The City Council approved specs for a new training tower at the fire department lot and anticipated bid calls. They authorized eight light poles and lighting gear for Rodriguez Park, traded from Wasco High School’s lighting system for $200, and Lew Carroll will manage transport and install. Discussions covered Lerdo James and State drainage, a possible two year dog ordinance, and funding of dog vaccination control. Mayor Dick Zenk urged submitting names to fill Al Finkbeiner’s council seat vacancy, while Mrs. Jay Atkinson and Mrs. Lee Thomas were chosen to represent employees at the retirement committee meetings.
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Rodriguez Park
Delano
Wasco High School
Lew Carroll
Lerdo, James
State Streets
Bill Johnston
Dick Zenk
al Finkbeiner
Jay Atkinson
Lee Thomas
Hitchcock Auto Parts Burglarized Over Weekend
Thieves burglarized Hitchcock Auto Parts over the weekend stealing tools and parts valued between 300 and 400 dollars. Police are investigating the case.
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Hitchcock Auto Parts
County Parks Offer Cabins and Kitchens in Kern Parks
Kern County parks Tehachapi Greenhorn and Westside launch cabin dormitory lodging with cooking facilities and dining service. Open to organized groups only with advance reservations. Minimum charges from 5.00 dollars for county residents and 12.50 dollars for out of county residents. adjustments set for January 2 1967.
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Kern County
Mountain Parks
H. J. Evans
Department of Parks and Recreation
Tehachapi
Greenhorn
Westside
Evans
Golden Avenue
Bakersfield
Phon
Taft
District sells 1957 station wagon to Church of God
The Utility District Board sold a surplus 1957 station wagon for 102.50 to the Church of God on South Shafter Ave. Only other bid was 50 from Ray Rose. City Council approved the sale at its Monday night meeting.
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The
Utility District Board
Church of God
South Shafter Ave
Ray Rose
Rains Recorded by Shafter Cotton Research Station
The Shafter Cotton Research Station logged .09 inches of rain on Wednesday Nov 23 and .03 inches on Monday Nov 28. The report lists the corresponding high and low temperatures for those dates.
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Shafter Cotton Research Station
Morale drive praised by local clubs
Frank Wisner notes Optation Morale project by Shafter Woman's Club and Lions Club to boost servicemen morale. He mentions a list of names and addresses from last week's Shafter Press and adds more, suggesting readers write to at least one.
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Shafter Woman's Club
Lions Club
Shafter
Last Wek
Shafter Press
Additional Listing of Men in Service in Shafter Press
A compiled notice lists service members with ranks units and APO addresses including Freddie L. Thomas Ronald Mettler John H. Threadgill Leroy R. Walker Billy C. Hopkins John A. Kadel Thomas M. Francis John T. Caraway and others for Christmas letters and care packages.
Shafter High Honors Roll Tops 185 Students On First Grading List
Shafter High School announces 185 students earned straight A averages for the first grading period. Among honorees are Kenneth D. Perkins, Lawrence K. Dean, and Don R. Nikkel. Senior class leads with 64 on the list. ninth grade next with 47. To qualify, students must have a 3.0 GPA or higher with no grade below C.
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Shafter High School
Kenneth D. Perkins
Larry Dean
Don Nikkel
Lawrence K. Dean
Donald R. Nikkel
Colony Seeks Sewer Hook On To Shafter Utility District
Shafter Public Utilities District discusses Mexican Colony request to hook onto the sewer line. Board authorizes attorney follow up with colony’s attorney and county and federal agencies. Also approves Santa Fe pipeline lease under Euclid tracks and well-site lease specs for high school land.
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Shafter Public Utilities District
LeRoy Jackson
Chet James
Public Works Department
Jackson
Santa Fe
Euclid Street
William Johnston
Lew Carroll Reit
Missing Color Television Set From Packard Home
Mr and Mrs Roy Packard of 272 Golden West found their color television missing upon returning from a Thanksgiving vacation Saturday. Entry by burglars through a bathroom window, they removed items from the TV top, cut the lead wire, and left by a locked door.
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Roy Packard
Golden West
Local Hunters Bag Ross's Goose From Moscow Band
During the weekend of November 17 to 20, a Ross's goose banded in Moscow, Russia, was hunted near Yule Lake by Gene Guenther Bruce Crawford Dan Crawford Jack Thompson and Par ky Parkett. The party reported limits of three Ross's geese and about a dozen snow geese. They sent the band to the California Department of Fish and Game and expect a Russian reply.
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Ross
Moscow
Russia
Shafter Hunters
Gene Guenther
Bruce Crawford
Y Ule Lake
Bruce
Dan Crawford
Jack Thompson
Arvin
Parky
Parkett
Ventura
Association Urges Yes On Referendum For Cotton Fightback
The Western Cotton Growers Association of California urges growers to vote yes on the December 5 referendum to fund a national promotion and research program with $1 per bale from each grower. They warn synthetic fibers have captured major markets, urging universal participation to protect acreage and markets through self run promotion, with refunds available on request.
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Western Cotton Growers Association of California
Cotton Producers Institute
Shafter Dog Ordinance Seeks Resident Cooperation
The Shafter City Council mails a notice detailing Ordinance 116 requiring dog registration for all dogs over four months, rabies vaccination proof, and licensing. It bans dogs at large, outlines impounding rules, penalties, redemption, and directs residents to contact Animal Wardens or Police during day hours for stray pickups.
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Shafter City
Shafter
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Ratzlaff
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Fire Department
Auto Parts Store
By Frank Wisner
Los Angeles Dodgers
Maury Wills
Freddie L. Thomas
Ronald Mettler
John H. Threadgill
Trans. Co
APO
San Francisco
Leroy R. Walker
Calif
Billy C. Hopkins
John A. Kadel
Inf
Cal
Vietnam
Thomas M. Francis
BTRY
MSL
6Th Army
New York
N. Y
John T. Caraway
16Th Armored Group
Fort Knox
Shafter High
Kris A. Albright
Kenneth W. Allen
Larry Antongiovanni
Sharon Ballengee
Janice Barulich
Mike G. Bender
Eric L. Berger
Philip Bragg
Steven C. Bower
Carl J. Camp
Margaret Freyberger
Barbara Hearn
Linda L. Hearn
Freddie Hinojosa
Mike D. Holt
Mike D. Judd
Holly E. Kliewer
Russel T. Kodet
Richard M. Krocker
Mary E. Miller
Tod N. Mo
Georgette Jones
Mary M. Junger
Patricia J. Kelley
Paul R. Kodet
Jan Lachenmaier
Randy Mosley
Cora S. Nickel
Cynthia A. Paul
Nellie Pino
Linda Quary
Linda D. Rateliff
Patrice A. Rodgers
Jennie Sanford
Patricia A
Ruthie A. Gleckler
Kathy A. Grassis
Jeannie L. Guenther
Tim W. Hagg
Carol I. Hamman
Naomi R. Harder
Joe P. Hein
Joan E. Heller
Joey K. Janzen
Larry D. Kennath
Ronald D. Koop
Janet E. Kroeger
Karen J. Leach
Walter G. Lee
Oscar S. Lopez
Randy R. Luchett
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