Shafter Press highlights 1964 local events and business
Front page features Ed Brown and Vernon Wilson at Brown and Bryant as they begin a new chemical fertilizer blending plant on the Santa Fe Track in Shafter with total investment around 100000. The firm supports 50 area families. Also noted are God and Country awards for seven Scouts and posthumous honors for Gregory Mettler, plus cheerleaders, sorority patroness Mrs Camp, a dinner party, and social page birthdays and trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Brown
Brown and Bryant
Vernon Wilson
Santa Fe
Shafter
God Am Country
Mennonite Brethren Church
Paul Unruh
Douglas Reimer
Bryan Siemens
Bryce Carroll
Mark Franz
Dennis Kroeker
Darrell Unruh
Gregory Mettler
Orin Mettler
Theta Tau Sorority, Inc
A. Camp
Louise Fox
Jitteryvin Narrowly Tops Generals in Close Clash
Shafter High prepares for undefeated South High after a 27 25 win in a tight Friday game. Building permits surge to 284 875 for the month. Junior Women Fashion Show set for October 15. Fire Prevention Week theme guides local department open house. Mrs Dan Weitz page note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jitteryrvin
South High
Bakersfield
Shafter
Plans advanced for new radio station by Maple Leaf Industries
1949 Shafter Press note reports E. J. Peters of Maple Leaf Industries plans construction of buildings for a new radio station in Wasco and Shafter. The Kern County Fair crowned Dee Wilson of Shafter High as champion steer in the Future Farmers Reserve. Richland PTA Bar-B-Q Carnival scheduled tonight at 5:30. Shafter Gridders face Woodlake and Shafter High opens season with a victory. Local market reports top county fair animals. Conee tops Garces 2 6.
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E. J. Peters
Maple Leaf Industries
Wasco
Shafter
Dee Wilson
Shafter High School
Future Farmers Reserve
Kern County
Richland Pta
Woodlake
Shafter High
Advice on Medicare for Those Nearing Age 65
Social Security district manager Marvin Hitt urges people nearing 65 to visit the Bakersfield Social Security office at 2619 F Street. Apply in the three months before turning 65 to ensure Medicare coverage starts at 65 and avoid gaps. Medicare has hospital insurance and supplementary medical insurance with monthly premiums and wide service coverage.
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Social Security Office
F Street
Bakersfield
Marvin Hitt
Social Security
Hitt
California
Building Permits Total $22,998 in Shafter September
Building permits totaling 22 998 were issued in Shafter in September per the city building inspector. Six projects were listed including one new residence, two business remodels, and three home remodels. The largest permit went to Henry Hooge for a new residence at 360 S Valley for 13 702.
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Shafter
Henry Hooge
S. Valley
H. B. Cooper
Wey and Way
Pete Gonzales
Shafter and Wasco Clash in High School Football Since 1960s
Shafter and Wasco exchange scores in a varsity game with Shafter 6 0 6 0 and Wasco 6 0 6 12. Shafter's Stephen Corcoran and Wasco's pass and runs are noted with players Pino Wilcoxon Johnson Flores Richards Thompson Lopez and Wheat among scorers and rushing leaders.
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Shafter
Pino
Wilcoxon
Johnson
Flores
Richards Tim Shafter
Wasco
Shafter - Thompson
Thompson
Lopez
Richland School BoardNames Acting Assistant and Hires Staff
The Richland School Board voted to appoint Deval Rawlins acting assistant director of buildings and grounds after Goossen resigned after 27 years. Rawlins has served as building custodian and bus driver and oversees the swimming pool. The board also hired Mrs. Ruth McMillan and Mrs. Betty Horn as home teachers and approved substitute teachers for the term. Police reported J H Thornton of 30512 Riverside Avenue was taken into custody after a downtown Shafter incident, charged with intended assault with a deadly weapon following a fight.
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Goossen
Shafter
Deval Rawlins
Rawlins
Richland
Ruth McMillan
Betty Horn
J.H
Billy) Thornton
Thornton
Riverside Avenue
Shafter Generals Tie Corcoran Panthers 6–6 in Hard-Fought Home Game
The Shafter Generals battled Corcoran to a 6–6 tie on their home field after a season of unbeatens and no wins. Quarterback David Freeborn, despite an injury, rushed 74 yards for Shafter’s only TD and totaled 143 yards on 16 carries, plus two receptions for 6 yards. Mike Bender added 33 rushing yards as the defense held Corcoran late, with key stops and a fumble recovery by Woody Colyard.
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Shafter
Freeborn
Bender
Paul
Stepp
Corcoran
Shafter Generals
Generals
Corcoran Panthers
Jer
David Freeborn
Mike Bender
Panthers
Woody Colyard
Invaders
Gary Somers
Rick Paul
Don Stepp
Tom Hill
David Schultz
Johnny Moore
Woody Colvard
Robert Marler
Gardage
Assession
Gary Huckaby
Flood aid expansion for California reaches sixty million
Congress confirms an additional 15 million in federal relief for California flood recovery, bringing total authorizations to 58 million since January 26 disaster declaration. Funds target public property repair, health measures, with Kern and Tulare counties highlighted for aid. future allocations may reach 90 to 100 million.
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Washington
Coufessman
Bob Mathias
Nixon
California
Office of Emergency Preparedness
Santa Rosa
Mathias
Kern
Tulare
Colonels Blanked 6-0 by Corcoran Cubs in Night Game
Corcoran Cubs shut out Shafter Colonels 6-0 as Corcoran defense stifled passing and forced turnovers. Young backs Jesse Pino and Greg Wilcoxon led Shafter rushers, with Doug Thompson connecting for key completions before Corcoran sealed the win at their 8 yard line. The Colonels seek 2nd win at North next week.
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Thompson
John Martinez
Jesse Pino
Shafter
Corcoran
Colonels
Jets
Bucks Rallies To Edge Wasco In Freshman Clash
The Bucks, largely freshmen, upset Wasco Kittens 16 12 as Shafter players Kruger Lopez and Thompson powered the attack in the first half. Thompson scored twice and Lopez added yardage with Nashe Dobrenen and a key late run sealed the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Albee
Bucks
Wee
Wasco Kittens
Billy Cargill
Kittens
Shafter
Keith Kruger
Kruger
Domingo Lopez
Sco
Lopez
Dave Thompson
Thompson
Gen
Advantag
California Board Completes Seventeen Wildlife Projects
The California Wildlife Conservation Board reports seventeen projects completed in the 1968-69 fiscal year ending June 30, totaling 690,965 dollars, with 14 projects worth 4,233,029 dollars in planning or under construction. Ray J. Nesbit notes 253 total completed projects in 22 years, including 147 by local government in 56 counties and 30 cities.
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Fish and Wildlife Conservation
California
Wildlife Conservation Board
Ray J. Nesbit
WCB
State parks cut camping and boat launch fees in half
Beginning October 1 through April 30, 1970 the State Parks and Recreation Department will reduce camping and boat launching fees by about 50 percent at most park units. Director William Penn Mott Jr cites a strong summer season and aims to boost off season use by retirees and travelers, with year round camping available at many park units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Department
William Penn Mott Jr
Mott
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