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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1960
Page
5
A department introducing well established and new Bakersfield business and professional people. It thanks citizens who helped make the feature possible and notes editor’s observations of local conditions.
Bakersfield merchant Paul Falkenstein, known as a commercial cotton sampler, is praised for his leadership in civic growth and agricultural development. The article commends his contributions to Bakersfield and Shafter, noting his commitment to the city’s welfare and business integrity.
A Bakersfield tribute highlights Bob Morehead of Morehead Transfer & Storage 221 North Chester Avenue for his optimism and community involvement. He runs the agency for Republican Lines, values courteous service, and supports local civic life, earning the brief commendation used to recognize his business and public contributions.
Don and Florence Moyle, operators of the Ninety Nine Car Wash on Highway 99 south of 24th Street in Bakersfield, are praised as progressive local business people. The article commends their civic support and continued success in the Bakersfield business community.
Ted Batt operates Norwalk Service at 805 Knotts Bakersfield for two years. His station uses a new blending fuel pumps and has grown volume through steady public service. He fulfills civic duties with cheer and earns strong local support among customers and friends.
The Bakersfield Review praises John D. Riehl manager of National Auto Glass Co at 23rd and K Streets for eight to nine months of operation. It lauds his energy friendly service mindset and civic involvement enhancing Kern County auto glass service.
The Bakersfield firm Minner & Mitchell Realty led by Douglas G. Minner and Donald D. Mitchell is praised for progressive outlook and deep knowledge of real estate values. Their aggressive methods and civic involvement are credited with aiding residential and commercial growth in Bakersfield and surrounding communities.
Dan Cheeseman, owner and manager of Cheeseman's Garage at 120 19th Street near Hwy 99, is praised as a progressive business leader. His shop offers motor tuneups engine rebuilding and 24 hour service while he supports community projects and civic initiatives.
The note lauds James O. Brimer known as Jack Brimer for his influential role in Bakersfield's business life. It praises his ventures including Jack's Trailer Rental at 224 Brundage Lane and outlets in Shafter and Lamont, noting services for local and one-way moves and equipment like cow paint sprayers.
Bakersfield's John R. Boyd owner of Modern Paint Co at 325 19th St is highlighted for his prominent paint industry role. The piece notes his knowledge reliability and service to Kern County residents, with Colorama paints and decorating advice offered and Boyd praised for civic minded activities benefitting Bakersfield.
W W Woody Mitchell owner of Mitchell Distribu ting at 105 South Union Bakersfield is praised as a progressive Kern County gas and oil distributor. The tribute highlights his public service minded business ethics civic activities and reputation for honest transactions. He is congratulated and expected to continue serving Bakersfield and the region.
The Bakersfield community highlights Lee E. Morland of Lee Morland's Welding at 3818 Pierce Road for his contributions to local development. Since 1952 he has built a thorough welding and fabrication service emphasizing quality and customer care, earning public esteem in the Bakersfield area.
Bakersfield’s John E Crown owner of C and W Auto Wrecking five miles north on Hwy 99 receives praise for progressive business practices 24 hour towing repair and complete used auto parts service while being active in community projects and civic work praised for integrity and public spirit.
George C Pearson of WO Golden Drive Bakersfield is hailed as a leading masonry contractor. Known for stone work and distinctive fireplaces he also embraces civic duties and community service, contributing to Bakersfield and Kern County as a progressive local businessman.
A Bakersfield profile salutes Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Tognini owners of Brundage Pharmacy and Brundage Variety. It credits their organizational skill and initiative for strengthening the local business sphere and notes their community work and contributions to Bakersfield and nearby areas.
Clif Paxson, owner and manager of the Nehi Beverage Co. in Bakersfield, is praised for progressive leadership in Kern County bottling and distribution of Nehi and R C Cola. Maurice Merriott is named new sales manager as the California Nevada Carbonated Beverages Association recently held a Bakersfield board meeting.
The Bakersfield tribute profile highlights James K Montijo owner of Montijo Bros Trailers Campers at 2600 Chester Avenue. It praises his industry knowledge, community support, and friendly service while noting his promotion of leading trailer brands and Camp Master Pick-Up Coaches.
In Bakersfield a group of progressive business and professional people props up the city’s commercial strength. Robbie Robertson and Bernie Marston, owners of Music By Muzak at 708 Belle Terrace, bring 24 years of nationwide background music service to Kern County clients. Robbie, former chief engineer at KWSO Wasco, helped elevate local business prospects. The Bakersfield Review applauds their accomplishments and wishes them continued success.
Bakersfield business leader Dale W. Duncan, manager of E. O. Mitchell Inc., 1610 East Truxton, is highlighted for his civic involvement and role in promoting regional commerce. The firm is a key Massey Ferguson farm equipment hub serving Kern County and surrounding trade areas.
A Bakersfield community feature lauds R R Chrestensen known as Chris, owner of City Akenda Studio at 3900 Chester Avenue. The piece praises his progressive, reliable work as an auctioneer and furniture dealer and his civic contributions to Bakersfield and Kern County.
In Bakersfield business and professional circles Ellery Mulock of Mulock's Distributing earns praise for leading beer distribution and aiding civic projects in Kern County. The feature lauds his progressive stance and reliable service to local firms and the community.
Gooch H Motley, owner of a Bakersfield auto business, is praised for direct action in business and community projects. At his new 21st and N Streets location he offers a modern showroom, repair shop, and auto body refinishing, reflecting his optimistic, value driven approach and civic involvement.
In Bakersfield, Ray and Beulah Beck of Beck's Gift Shoppe are praised for civic leadership and business success. The feature commends their role in local progress, community support, and expansion of Kern County business activities.
Bakersfield area businessman Cline Steele owner of Cline's Texaco Service at 1222 Golden State Hwy has 16 years of service background and nine months running the station. He specializes in brake work and motor tuneups and is noted for reliability, cooperation, and dedication to public service in Kern County.
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