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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1960
Page
5
The Bakersfield Review praises L Bledsoe and Dea C Daniel for their significant role in Kern County oil field development. They are credited with contributing to growth and progress, supporting projects benefiting the city, and advancing petroleum resources in the region.
Bakersfield readers are urged to note J. T. Milton owner of Bowe Kern Distributors at 1309 Vale. His extensive wholesale automotive products experience has raised him to prominence. Milton is civic minded and active in community efforts benefiting Bakersfield and the surrounding state.
Bakersfield business leader Robert E Meyers of Bob's Refrigeration Service and Big V Petroleum Products is highlighted for his role in regional development. He runs refrigeration services at 603 East 18th Street, distributes Big V automotive oil additive across Kern County, and teaches refrigeration in his third year to first year engineering students and Local 460 apprentices.
The article extols John A. Clees manager of Brown-Bevis Industrial Equipment Co 1419 Union Ave Bakersfield as a standout citizen. It notes his company supplies city facilities with Wayne Street Sweepers Hough Payloaders and Gorman-Rupp Water Pumps and lauds his untiring efforts promoting civic progress and community advancement.
Johnny and Virginia Soiv, owners of a Bakersfield dance school, are lauded for progressiveness and community service. They teach standard and modern dances, participate with Dance Masters of America, and Debonaire members won 30 first place trophies plus Southern California Championship trophies last summer.
In a review of progressive business and professional men of Bakersfield, K. R. Bundy, manager of the Rosedale Co-Operative Gin Inc., is commended for his civic efforts and contributions to local projects. His courteous and efficient management of the gin is noted as an example of loyal leadership and community progress.
The article profiles C. H. Brand of Brand Dry Ice Distributors Bakersfield praising his civic work and service to farmers through CO2 gas applications to irrigation aiding crop yields. It notes his wife Virginia assists in office duties and lauds the Brand family as progressive Kern County business people dedicated to public service.
Claude R. Blodget and his son Kirby S. Blodget of the Blodget Corp. in Bakersfield are lauded for their community leadership and vision. The tribute praises their real estate work across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors and wishes them continued success.
Bakersfield business notice credits John A. Foster of Foster's Air Conditioning at 423 Sumner as an aggressive, forward thinking leader in commercial, industrial, and residential cooling. The profile highlights his regional reach across Kern County and beyond, praising his service ethos and city promotion.
Ed Brown of Brown & Gage Floor Coverings at 1910 19th Street Bakersfield earns praise for integrity and service. He offers Armstrong floor coverings with professional installation and stable optimism about Bakersfield’s future. The tribute highlights his business success and public spirit.
Bakersfield honors Glen W. Anderson manager of the Brown Mud Co at 7th Standard Road and Hwy 99 for serving the oil industry with mud consultant work. The company develops Soil Sealer 13 a product that seals leaks in water canals and reservoirs. The notice praises their contributions to oil industry and local farmers.
In Bakersfield two prominent business figures, Stanley A. Kopp and Robert E. Hootman of Box and Lumber Co., are noted for leadership in their industry and civic involvement. Operating since 1957, they manufacture and sell lugs, boxes, tubs, cartons and related products, earning respect as community boosters and progressive civic supporters.
Mr and Mrs Johnnie Brown of the Buena Vista Sanatorium Bakersfield provide 24 hour nursing care and attentive service for the aged. They operate to high standards offering proper meals and courteous care while contributing to Bakersfield's growth and earning community esteem.
The piece lauds Don J. Davini of the Clar-Don Building Bakersfield for serving the public honestly and cheerfully. It notes his popularity among residents businesses and industries and credits his management style with Bakersfield becoming a regional business center. The article expresses confidence in Davini's continued prosperity with Clar-Don.
Clark H Wilbur of Clark's Sprinkler Service earns notice as a prominent business figure in Bakersfield and Kern County. He is a state licensed contractor specializing in complete lawn sprinkler design and installation and supplies for do it yourself projects.
The Blue Bird Trailer Park at 16 Ohio Drive earns high regard for its well kept grounds and hospitality. Owners Mr and Mrs Doyle B Haney receive praise for service, shade trees, and attentive management that supports tourists residents and business people.
Arthur H Perkins of the Canada Dry Bottling Co Bakersfield at 300 Brundage Lane receives praise for outstanding community service and leadership. The firm is cited for its reputation and progress under his management over the past year, highlighting his practical ideas and business judgment aiding Bakersfield’s standing as a regional center.
Don W. James, owner of Bob's Shell Service at Highway 99 and M Street in Bakersfield, has shown rapid commitment to service, improving lubrication and related offerings after six months of operation. His energetic drive and customer focus earn him local business recognition in Bakersfield's professional scene.
The Bakersfield newspaper honors Edwin C Bosworth owner of E C Bosworth Fence Co 3990 Peckham Avenue for his wide knowledge experience and technical background His work covers fences in redwood grapestoke chain link and block wall construction Bosworth is praised for community service friendly conduct and support of local projects described as a valued asset to the area.
Jerry L. Bryan of Bryan Electric 813 North Chester Oildale is praised for honesty skill and civic service in Bakersfield leading the local electrical contracting and maintenance sector. The tribute notes his year in business and prior electrical work across the region.
The Bakersfield feature praises Bill E. Mullins for his two months as manager of Brownie Muffler Service at 2231 Union Avenue. He has earned community trust, expanded Brownie Muffler Service in Nor Cal mufflers, and supported local development while aiming for continued success in Kern County.
John R Watts manager of The Borden Company Bakersfield 121 East 21st Street is praised for outstanding service and civic contributions to Bakersfield and Kern County. The tribute notes his efforts to benefit the public and his successful management over four years in the area.
The article commends Bruce Marchbanks for progressive civic involvement and outstanding service at Bruce's Chevron Truck Service located near Hwy 466 and Brundage Lane in Bakersfield. It notes wide public reliance on Chevron diesel products and highlights his readiness to fulfill civic duties and maintain strong community ties.
A Bakersfield tribute commends W. S. Brockway of Brockway Co. and his wife Mildred for decades of business leadership in fueling equipment sales and ice, noting their skill, public regard, and trusted practices. The message expresses admiration and hopes for continued support from their wide circle of friends.
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