Shafter Recreation Program Cited As Highly Successful
At a Shafter Recreation Commission meeting led by Roy Farrell the year’s attendance rose to 94 610 from 92 485 in 1959. The swimming program enrolled 365 youngsters with 9 800 total parties and 275 earned Red certificates, while boating safety joined the Junior Life Saving Group.
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Shafter
Shafter Recreation Commission
Roy Farrell
Art Johnson
Harold Greene
Dick Larson
Bob Bann
Tut” Anderson
Bruce Crawford
Lorene Hill
Elmer Anderson
Stan Cook
Dale Handel
N. R. Boggs
Reed
Shafter Cub and Scout Programs Encourage Career Choices
A report on Cub Scouting and Boy Scouting in Shafter highlighting a year round home centered program for 8 to 10 year olds. The activity mix includes crafts, collections, games, stunts, nature lore and hobbies aimed at guiding youths toward future career interest.
Boy Scouts Drive Kickoff In Shafter Area
Harvey Gaede promotes Tuesday October 25 kickoff breakfast to raise funds for the Boy Scouts in the Shafter Maple Rio Bravo region. He notes 373 boys in 14 units with 120 voluntary leaders and urges strong support for the program.
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Harvey Gaede
Boy Scouts
Shafter-Maple- Rio Bravo
Harvey
Shafter
Shrine Game tickets predicted to sell out early
The Shrine Potato Bowl marks its 13th year with expectations of a full house in Bakersfield Memorial Stadium on December 3. Shrine headquarters offices open daily from 9 am to 5 pm, with tickets going fast and all seats reserved amid a big parade by 30 plus high school bands and the Bakersfield College Renegade group. Public urged to buy now to avoid disappointment.
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Bakersfield Memorial Stadium
Shrine
Masonic Temple
18Th St
Bakersfield
Bakersfield College Renegade
Pacific Coast
Bicycles Contest Heads to December 24 Finish in Shafter
Shafter Press reports a race for three bicycles with top finishers by December 24. Leader Roney Haney tops a list including Jimmy Northrop and Robert Herndon, with Mickey Wilson close behind as contestants display the prize bikes at the Press office. Supporters may attach credit notes when subscribing.
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Shafter Press
Roney Haney
Dacmadien
Jimmy Cotes
Kate
Robert Herndon
Mickey Wilson
Rosedale Boy Among 12 Nominated for 4-H Diamond Star
The University of California Agricultural Extension Service announces twelve candidates for the 4-H Diamond Star award. From these, four will represent the state at the National 4-H Conference in Washington, D. C., next spring. Keith Axtell of the Rosedale Ag 4-H Club in Kern County is named as one of the six boys.
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University of California Agricultural Extension Service
Washington, D. C
Keith Axtell
Rosedale Ag
Kern County
Absentees Must Register By Nov 3 For Ballots
Kern County voters may apply for absentee ballots for the November General Election. The deadline is November 3. Eligible applicants include those away from their precincts on election day eight voters with disabilities war voters and those unable to attend church or polls. Applications must be written to Kern County Clerk Room 204 Bakersfield include home address reasons and a personal signature. If the voter cannot attend in person the ballot mailing address should be provided.
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Kern County
Vera K. Gibson
Gibson
Kern County Civic Center
Bakersfield
Successful Softball Season and Community Programs
This season saw over 540 players on 29 teams with many volunteers supporting umpires, score-keepers and ground crews. Tess Norris led six weeks of crafts at Manuel Park and Rio Bravo, while the North Labor Camp program ran for ten years with Reverend and Mrs. Ummel guiding six volunteers.
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Tess Norris
Manuel Park
Rio Bravo
North Labor Camp
Chris Ummel
Farm Bureau Aims at 1800 Members for Kern County
Kern County Farm Bureau president Victor Cerro announced at a Region II rally that Kerr County aims to grow to 1800 members in 1961 after a year with a record 177 members. He cited gains in legislation public utility rates transportation and water and urged all farmers to join to strengthen united farm front.
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Victor Cerro
Kern County Farm Bureau
Kerr County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Northern Sportsmen Association Meets in Wasco
The Northern Sportsmen's Association holds its first official meeting at 8:00 p m on October 25 at the Veterans Hall Wasco to organize, raise game, restock areas, and improve Kern County hunting and fishing in cooperation with the California Department of Fish and Game. Attendees hailed from Wasco Shafter and Bakersfield as the group forms its board of directors.
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Northern Sportsmen's Association
Veteran’s Hall
Wasco
Russell Goodrich
Department of Fish and Game
Ocal
Sauia
Shafter
Bakersfield
Kern County
California Department of Fish and Game
Service Awards To 45 Kern Employees
Forty five Kern County employees will receive service awards in October totaling 475 cumulative years. Public Works Director Chester A. James earns 30 years of service while William B. Fate of the Kern Sheriff's Department receives 25 years. Other awards include one for 20 years, eight for 15 years, 22 for ten years and 12 for five years.
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Kern County
Chester A. James
William B. Fate
Kern Sheriff's Department
Community Bank Celebrates Second Anniversary Here
Community National Bank marks its second anniversary since opening on October 27. George C. Parker says customers will receive free printed checks and quarterly interest on savings. the bank has grown sixfold. The bank serves Shafter and nearby towns with plans for a Bakersfield branch opening in 1961 at 6th and Chester.
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Shafter
Community National Bank
Southern Fornia Gas Company
Community Bank
George C. Parker
Parker
CNB
Roger Thuman
R. L. “Dick” Adams
Lamont
Kernville
Buttonwillow
Bakersfield
6Th and Chester
Mennonite Brethren Mark Centennial With Reedley Conference
The Mennonite Brethren Churches in Shafter and across the world mark 100 years. A triennial North American conference will be held in Reedley California from November 13 to 16 with about 900 delegates and up to 6000 attendees for Sunday services commemorating the denomination’s founding. Services are planned in three locations.
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Mennonite Brethren
Shafter
Kern Street
Orange Street
Mennonite Brethren Churches of North
Anderson Heads Committee Against 15 Seats
Anderson, president of the Richland cooperative gun, warns a grave threat to Kern county and the San Joaquin Valley if State Senate seats are concentrated in one county. He cites Los Angeles gains and notes his Shafter roles in local affairs.
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State Senate
Anderson
Richland Cooperative Gun
Kern County
San Joaquin Valley
Los Angeles
Shafter
Reserve Police Force
Shafter Evants Club
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Ittel Cok Brecutt
Ee Ee
Jimmy Northrop
Donald Lundgren
Ronnie Martin
Rosedale
Ation
Go Jen State Lanes
Air Kool Aluminum Awning Co
Shafter-Wasco
Ruth Snively
Sportsman's Association
Kern
Shafterites
Shafter Lion's Club
Veteran's Memorial Hall
Lion's Club
Lion
John Peterson
Chuck van Eisie
Dave Merkel
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