Shafter Shoppers Back J C Penney Store Bid
About 200 Shafter shoppers signed a petition urging J C Penney to open a branch in Shafter. Herb Howell, new Shafter Merchants Association president, said 1000 signatures target and feasibility from downtown shoppers. Central and James streets suggested as Penney site while Christmas plans proceed.
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J. C. Penney Company
Shafter
Herb Howell
Shafter Merchants Association
Penney’s
Howell
Cit
Penney's
Penney
Central
James Street
Tony Brown
Brown
A. G. Whitson
Art Hemmingson
Mobile X-ray Unit to Visit Buttonwillow in October
Kern County Tuberculosis Association announces a mobile X-ray unit will be in Buttonwillow Monday and Tuesday October 18 and 19 from 8 p.m. to 7 p.m. All farmers are urged to bring campers for X-rays. Babysitters will be provided at the unit. X-rays available for all residents over 15 years old.
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Buttonwillow
Kern County Tuberculosis Associations
Jensen Williams to Attend Kiwanis District Convention
Jensen Williams announced that the Kiwanis Club of Shafter California will be represented at the Kiwanis district convention. Delegates from 305 clubs with over 18000 members will join in three days of committee conferences plans for the coming year and officer elections at the Mapes Hotel. Elliott J Taylor California governor will preside.
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Kiwanis Club
Shafter
California
Oatvada
Ark
Leslie R. Will
Ams
Mapes Hotel
Williams
Elliott J. Taylor
Halloween Parade Sponsored by Kiwanis Club In Shafter
The 12th annual Kiwanis Club Halloween Parade will be held Monday evening November 1. Youth groups compete in four divisions with awards for best costumes decorated vehicles or floats. Parade entrants line up at Shafter High School gym at 6:30 p.m.
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Kiwanis Club
Shafter High School
Convention Attendees Named for Kiwanis Meeting
Grant W. Jensen president elect and Mrs Williams will lead a list of attendees at the convention. Others include Art Hemingsons Irwin Toews the Milton Johnsons and Mrs Jensen. W H Jenners have tentatively indicated attendance. Reed C. Culp Kiwanis International trustee and Salt Lake City businessman will be present.
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Grant W. Jensen
Williams
Art Hemingsons
Irwin Toews
Jensen
Milton Johnsons
W. H. Jenners
Reed C. Culp
Kiwanis International
Salt Lake City
Cotton Field Day at U S Cotton Field Station Shafter
The Cotton Field Day at the U S Cotton Field Station in Shafter will be held Thursday October 28 starting at 10 a m. Growers and others may attend to see progress in cotton production research and the year's results on display for visitors.
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U.S. Cotton Field Station
Shafter
Fort Advisor
George W. Ferry
University of California
Africa Near East News Dated Nov 1 and Oct 15
Brief items from Africa Near East datelines noting events on November 1 and October 15. The readable fragments reference regional updates and dates without full context.
Real Issue in Kern County Sheriff Race
Editorial endorses Captain Leroy Galyen for Kern County Sheriff. It argues the core election question is strict law enforcement versus lax enforcement and the influence of vice and gambling, citing past sheriffs Loustalot and Kelly and urging voters to choose based on issues.
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Leroy Galyen
Kern County
Galyen
Loustalot
Kelly
Five Injured In Head-On Collision Near Shafter
A two car crash on Central Valley highway one mile north of Shafter at 6 15 pm injured five people from Shafter and Wasco. Amos Walter Howard Deloma Fay Howard Linda Faye Howard Dora Mae Howard sustained minor injuries. all were treated and released. Rodrigo Romero 41 suffered a fractured left collar bone and was treated at Kern General Hospital. Romero was cited for driving on the wrong side of the road without due caution and operating a vehicle under the influence.
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Rodrigo Romero
Wasco
Jones Ambulance
Shafter
Central Valley Highway
Romero
Kern General Hospital
Amos Walter Howard
Deloma Fay Howard
Linda Faye Howard
Dora Mae Howard
Rodney Wood
Bakersfield Hospital
Rodrigo Rormero
Jones
Howard
Howards
Woods
Armstrong
Bakersfield
Nominees Sought For Shafter Chamber Board
Seven nominees for seats on the Shafter chamber of commerce board of directors are being selected by a nominating committee. The committee will present seven additional nominees at chamber meetings before the first Friday in November.
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Shafter Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Sea
Ae Inn
Bob Etn
Ernieman
Toy Display Opens at Central Hardware Open House
A showcase of American toy makers imagination and ingenuity is featured at Central Hardware today. Starting at 9 a.m. hundreds of Shafter residents and children view the display with refreshments served until 10 p.m., store manager Toby Brown said.
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Central Hardware
Shafter
Toby Brown
County Clerk To Speak to BPWC Group
Kern County clerk Vera K. Gibson will be the principal speaker at a Bosses' Night dinner for the Shafter Business and Professional Women's Club at the Cawelo Motel Thursday October 21. About 30 members bosses and guests will attend the 7 30 p m event.
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Vera K. Gibson
Kern County
Shafter Business and Professional Women’s Club
Cawelo
Prowlers Break In at Cornet's Store on Central Avenue
Early Monday morning suspects forced entry at Cornet's Store via rear door with crowbar but nothing appeared stolen. Police Chief John Riely and Manager Paul Drengwitz report the incident sentin away and Shafter police are investigating.
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Cornet's
Central Avenue
John Riely
Paul Drengwitz
Drengwitz
J.T. Dunkin
Central Avenue South
Central Market
Shafter
Float Wins Third At Delano Harvest Parade
A Shafter High School float featuring a cadre of participants captured third place in the Delano Harvest Festival Parade held last weekend in Delano.
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Shafter
Shafter High School
Delano
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