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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1961
Page
7
Gleanings PTA promotes the “Keys for Education” motto as a drive through Oct 20 to boost membership for the 1961 62 season. Hardy Hair says Buttonwillow can reach full participation with Halloween Carnival Oct 28 and a spaghetti dinner plus a raffle.
Shafter High School hosted a regional forensic meet with 242 student competitors who had not previously participated in speech contests. An additional 60 students from rival schools judged the event while 25 Shafter students served as timers. Bakersfield High School led with several first place trophies awarded by Clyde Allen, the meet coordinator.
Members of the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness Committee report Kern County cotton as the brightest spot in the farm economy. They note excellent quality and strong demand, with prices above government support levels, while potatoes show a dark outlook and the 1962 spring crop faces another poor year due to ample supply and weak markets.
SHAFTER SHS Future Farmers of America returned from the Kern County Junior Livestock Show with a hatful of ribbons including the grand championship. Kenny Mebane won Grand Champion with a heavyweight steer, a repeat feat after a state fair win last month, marking the first Kern County youth to win both titles. Steer sold for 3.25 per pound. Kent Hamilton earned Reserve Grand Champion with a middleweight Shorthorn. Other winners included Tommy Cross Skip Ogle John McClellan Bruce Bryant James Smith Billy Mills Charles Nelson and Andy Sharp in various heavyweight and middleweight classes. Sheep entrants also earned Choice ribbons.
The Third Annual International Sports Vacation and Travel Show runs March 2 to 11 1962 with exhibit space under allocation by producer Fred J Tabery. The event uses the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Sports Arena and adjacent grounds. Honorary committee members include Governor Brown and dignitaries such as Richard Nixon and Governor Eligio Esquivel.
Notice calls for writers in Failow Comer and Wasco areas. Positions open for local reporters and copy editors. Applications requested from residents with journalism experience and Oregon addresses.
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