Shafter FFA Cotton Team Grabs State Runner-Up Title
The Shafter FFA cotton judging team finished second in the California state contest at California State University, Fresno on November 19. Team members were Stephen Lefler, Paul Zimmerman, Mike Ortega with Paul Hunter as alternate, finishing behind Sanger. Hanford was third and Monache of Porterville fourth. Lefler earned fifth place individually. Coaches were Robert Steinmacher and Greg Palla, with Art Parham as sponsor.
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Shafter
FFA
California State University
Fresno
Stephen Lefler
Paul Zimmerman
Mike Ortega
Paul Hunter
Sanger
Hanford
Monache High
Porterville
Robert Steinmacher
Greg Palla
Art Parham
Shafter High School
Future Farmers of America
Free immunization clinic set for Shafter December first
County Health Officer Dr Leon M Hebertson promotes immunizations as the best Christmas gift for children. A public clinic in Shafter on December 1 offers free immunizations for ages 2 months to school entry with no appointment needed.
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Leon M. Hebertson
Health Department
State Department of Health
Hebertson
Buttonwillow
County
East 1St Street
Shafter
Pacific Street
Bakersfield Delegates Named for National Cotton Council Meet
Local farmers named as delegates to the National Cotton Council 40th annual meeting February 6-7 in Houston. Bakersfield area delegates include Marvin Lane Fred L Starrh and Tom Akers Jr Hal R Smalstig Thomas W Smith and others from Shafter Buttonwillow Wasco Arvin McFarland and Gin ners are represented. California’s state unit includes 40 delegates and 20 alternates with chosen alternate producer delegates from Bakersfield and Arvin.
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National Cotton Council
Houston
Marvin Lane
Fred L. Starrh
Shafter
Stanley Willis
Arvin
T.N. Anderson
Wallace Houchin
Buttonwillow
John Barrentine
R.L. Chambers
McFarland
Tom Akers, Jr
Hal R. Smalstig
Thomas W. Smith
Shafter Receives 4265 in Highway Users Taxes
State Controller Kenneth Cory announced the November apportionment of highway users taxes totaling 75,266,053 to the state, counties, cities, and the Bicycle Lane Account. Kern County received 444,170 and Shafter City 4,265, with 18,662,310 allocated to counties and 14,009,230 to cities.
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Kenneth Cory
Kern County
Shafter City
Crocker Art Gallery Sanctioned as Oldest West of Mississippi
The Crocker Art Gallery in Sacramento is identified as the oldest art museum west of the Mississippi River, highlighting its historic status and cultural significance in the region.
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Crocker Art Gallery
Sacramento
Mississippi River
City considers time clock system for Shafter staff
City Administrator Bill Sheldon says Shafter may adopt a time clock for most staff to improve efficiency and accounting. Public Works workers currently use personal time cards, while police and fire log in via radio dispatch. only three city office workers would be affected. The aim is to save taxpayer money per City Manager.
City Council Names Prospective Candidates and Ballot Plan
The council announced prospective candidates will file by December 29. Mayor Bill Cummings said the Recreation Committee aims to place the Recreation District initiative on the June ballot for more preparation time.
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Bill Cummings
Recreation Committee
Typist Wanted for Shafter Press and Buttonwillow Times
Help needed to produce the Shafter Press and Buttonwillow Times. Must be a good speller and accurate. Apply in person Thursday and Friday at the Shafter Press Office 154 Central Ave. No phone calls please.
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Shafter
Shafter Press
Central Ave
Shafter Adventists Begin 69th World Service Appeal
Local Seventh Day Adventist members launch the 69th World Service Appeal on Sunday December 4. Volunteers will go door to door through Christmas aiding many communities with medical services from 136 hospitals and 261 medical units, plus free diabetes glaucoma and hypertension screenings. Funds are administered through existing church channels with no extra costs.
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Shafter Seventh Day
America
Shafter Church
Delta Kappa Gamma Chapter Meets in Delano
Beta Zeta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met at Fremont Elementary School Delano on October 25 1977 with Amanda Moore presiding. Laura Triplett presented an Honorary Deed for one square foot in memory of Charlotte Chichester.
Protection Council offers speakers on San Joaquin Nuclear Project
Dave Bryant, chairman of the San Joaquin Agricultural Protection Council, announced that speakers will be available to any organization requesting a local independent talk. The council opposes the project, citing FEIR concerns and risks to Kern County agriculture, and invites inquiries at the council office numbers 322-0752 or 322-2671.
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Dave Bryant
San Joaquin Agricultural Protection Council
Kern County
San Joaquin
Bryant
Ao Protection Council
Historic California Missions With Notable Features
Mission San Juan Bautista in Napa Valley style reports a museum of early objects and a regularly used church founded 1797. Mission Santa Barbara claims unique twin towers and an altar light never extinguished since its 1786 founding.
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Mission San Juan Bautista
California
Mission
Santa Barbara
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Lefler
Producers Cotton Oil Company
Csaf School of Agricultural Sciences
State Bureau of Agricultural Education
Joe
W. Bruce
Bakersfield
Carlton Hooper
Frank Rolin
Wasco
Euce
State Corner
James
State St
Shafter Motel
Beth Wagner
Beta Zeta
Delta Kappa Gamma International
Public Defender's Office
Holly
McGeorge Law School
Genevieve Cring
Ruth McMillan
Protection Council
Sorona
Smith-Corona
Shafer Office Supply
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