Shafter Press remembers 1954 1964 highlights and events
Recaps from The Shafter Press list October 7 1954 and October 7 1964 items. Highlights include Taft football at home opener Lerdo open house and water well bids by Reliance Drilling Co and Shafter Pump in addition to uranium hunt activities for boys ages 6 to 12. The 1964 Kern County Fair set a new livestock auction record while Kern County Water Agency hearings and local church political stances drew attention.
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Public Utilities Department
Shafter
Reliance Drilling Co
Delano
Shafter Pump and Co
Elwood Phil Larkin
Ed Warren
Clarence Neuman
Neuman
Shafter Press
Kern County
Kern County Fair
Kern County Water Agency
Feather River
Louis Brandt
Leland Freeborn
Cochairmen
The
Kern Citizens For Water and Growth
Hollis Roberts
Kern County Fair Board of Directors
War obsolete claim draws Bakersfield crowd at parish meeting
Wally and Judy Warner told 125 attendees at St. Philip the Apostle in Bakersfield that war is obsolete and a new thinking path is needed to save the earth and its inhabitants. Shafter Wasco locals joined Kern County residents to hear about a world beyond war and nonviolent programs to solve conflict. Women’s symposia are planned in October and November across Visalia and the state.
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Wally
Judy Warner
St. Philip the Apostle Church
Bakersfield
Shafter Wasco
Kern County
State of
Held
Im Visalia
Minter Field Profit Debate Drives County Airport Subsidy Talk
County officials clash over subsidies as Minter Field profits support the system while Rudie warns maintenance lapses and opposes further subsidies. Tehachapi and Shafter districts cited, with aviation director warning losses could cripple the county airport network. District leaders debate transfer terms and subsidy necessity amid fiscal pressure.
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Rudie
Shafter
Shafter Press
Minter Field
Tehachapi
Stephen Schmitt
Minter
John Mitchell
Shafter Group
Trice Harvey
Snafter Airport District
Noel Wilson
Barry
Rehabilitation plan eyed for school repairs and energy use
Swilke outlined an energy efficient rehabilitation plan while Kendrick will lead schematic design and present findings at the November 18 board meeting. If insurance settlement settles in time, the board may approve renovation. Dr. Stone noted a clearer financial picture after Kendrick’s six week study and ongoing talks over coverage. The district has received a $9,000 check with another $845,000 expected for south wing damage.
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Department of Education
Swilke
Kendrick
Stone
Kendricks
Richland Board reviews unusual grade appeals and subsidy talks
The Richland Board discussed allowing staff discretion to review unusual cases before assigning a failing grade. Talks continue on a subsidy transfer with supervisors and FAA approval, while delays strain district finances from fire-related costs. The board also approved community relations and expulsion policies and plans to revisit the exam grading policy.
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Wipf
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Generals
Taft
Iber
Buttonwillow
Wasco
Joe Galante
Boys’ Athletic Club
Kern Canyon
Eric Wein
Ray Warren
Dickie Koop
Bobby Collins
Johnny Kadel
Allen Poznoff
Louis Burnett
Tommy Caraway
Carl McClain
Eugene Neufeld
Lori
Douglas
Weisbaden
Germany
Shafter Dance Club
Veteran's Memorial Hall
Messrs. and Mesdarmnes Dan Weitz
Ray Duerksen
Merton Weidman
Orvin Mettler
Herb Neuman
Harold Miller
Starlight Circle
Emma Lachenmaier
Helen Neessen
Santa Ana
Della Kleist
Faye Barr
Dorothy Smith
Lillian Pritsche
Ruth Jacobsen
Myrtle Beckes
Beverly Colbert
Ruth Grisso
Pauline Camp
Eleanor
Shafter High School
Shirley Ballard
Toni Ogle
Ronnie McDonald
Bob Trout
Charles Tyner
Norman Knight
Shafter County
Kern
Yankee
Pudge Green
Phil Rizzuto
Pudge
Rizzuto
Ed Brown
Brown & Bryant
Vernon Wilson
Santa Fe
Union Congregational Church of
United Church Herald
United Church of Christ
Herald
Barry Goldwater
Deep Creek
Apple Valley
Richland Board
Federal Aviation Authority
Columbus Day
Hawaii
Islands
American Airlines
Walco
Los Angeles
Central Ave
Sun
Beno's
Reedley
MXL
Beno’s
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