Debate on Proposition 14 to be Held at Shafter Vet Hall
A bi partisan committee in Shafter plans a Prop 14 debate at Veterans Memorial Hall Thursday at 7 50 p m with four main speakers two for yes and two for no. Frank Wisner will moderate and audience questions will be allowed on both sides. Dr H L Fuller and Clyde Verhine will speak for the No side, while Dean Gay represents proponents. The event aims to inform voters about the initiative with several hundred expected attendees.
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Shafter
Shafter’s
Veterans Memorial Hall
Frank Wisner
Shafter Press
H. L. Fuller
Bakersfield
Kern County Union High School
Clyde Verhine
Dean Gay
Fuller
Kern County
Isabella
County Medical Society
Kansas
College of the Pacific
Gay
Standard School
Bakersfield Realty Board Board
California Real Estate Association
Veteran's Memorial Hall
Kiwanis Halloween Parade Plans Announced by Bill Irvin
The Kiwanis Club outlines plans for its Halloween Parade on October 31 at 7 pm with meet point set for Top's Market parking lot by 6 30 pm. Prizes include 10 7 5 for individuals, 30 25 20 for floats, 25 for bands, and 10 to each entering organization. Registration available at Colvard Furniture Store. Judges are Lt. Gov Arthur H. Johnson and 1965 Lt. Gov Verdl Wilson, both of Bakersfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Bill Irvin
Irvin
Colvard Furniture
James Street
Arthur H. Johnson
Verdl Wilson
Wilsons
Bakersfield
Bakersfield College Names Cerol Anderson Tartuffe Lead
Cerol Anderson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Thurston Artierson, will star as Elmira in Bakersfield College's Tartuffe a 17th century satire by Moliere. A Shafter High School and Bakersfield College drama alumna she has appeared in The Importance of Being Earnest Ring Round the Moon and Arsenic and Old Lace. The play runs October 22 23 and 24 at 8 00 p m in the college theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Anderson
Thurston Artierson
Pine Street
Bakersfield College
Moliere
Miss Anderson
Elmira
Shafter High School
Martha
Thespians
Bakersfield College Theatre
Rick Swan Key Factor in Game
Miami battled to a 20 20 tie with Pittsburgh as Rick Swan helped drive a key drive from the Pitt 18. A 16 yard gain followed by a four yard pickup after a face mask moved the ball to the Pitt six for a first down and a Miami score. The Hurricanes next face Indiana Friday at the Orange Bowl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
University of Pittsburgh
Hurricanes
Rick
Miami
Pitt
Indiana
Michigan State
Carlton Speaker at Kiwanis on The Christian Athlete
Shafter High School athlete Carlton addressed the Kiwanis Club on The Christian Athlete. He represented the club at the West Coast Conference of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Ashland Oregon during August. Kerneth Anderson served as program chairman.
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Ken Carlton
Shafter
Kiwanis Club
Carlton
West Coast
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Ashland
Ore
Kerneth Anderson
Church Cancels Services for Missionfest Event
Ebenezer Reformed Church cancels Sunday School and worship on Oct 25 to participate in Grace Reformed Bakersfield Missionfest. Rev. Peter Brouwer of China Christian Reformed Church is the guest speaker. A noon luncheon follows the 11 a.m. service at Mt. Vernon Avenue Veterans Memorial Hall. Bakersfield and Shafter churches welcome attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer Reformed Church
Grace Reformed Church
Bakersfiel
Robert D. Stuebbe
Peter Brouwer
Christian Reformed Church
China
Mt. Vernon Avenue
Veteran's Memorial Hall
Bakersfield
Three In Hospital After Car Crash Sunday Night
Lorenzo C. Montecino Jr. was in a late Sunday crash at Shafter Avenue and Rodriguez. His car, traveling north, hit Ruby Jean Worley’s vehicle which reportedly had been stopped in a traffic lane. Montecino cited for excessive speed. Worley cited for stopping in a lane. Worley posted bail for trial.
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Lorenzo C. Montecino, Jr
Aote
Shafter Avenue
Rodriguez
Montecino
Ruby Jean Worley
Ruby Jean
Court of Honor Set for October 22 at Local High School
Bob Diltz announces a Court of Honor Thursday evening at 8 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. All ranks up to life scout will be presented with honors, with many awards earned earlier at Camp Kern.
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Bob Diltz
Camp
Kern
Clothing Stolen Reported in Shafter Home Line
Ed Sublett of 607 East Pacific told Shafter Police that clothing was stolen from the line at his residence Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Sublett
East Pacific
Shafter Police Department
Propositions on November Ballot Pros and Cons
Brief discussion outlines propositions 1 through 11 with bond totals and policy questions. Highlights include calls for 740 million in bonds for parks universities and schools, concerns over debt and pay as you go, and debates on tax, tax exemptions, voter rights, redistricting, and fund earmarking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of California and Colleges
Shafter Man Found Dead In Bath Tub
John R. Houlette a Shafter area resident for ten years was found dead in a bathtub at 240 Pacific Street Saturday night at 7 50 p m by Mrs Martin Anderson. He was an epileptic and likely suffered a seizure and died before Tuesday at the Agee Family Funeral Home for John Robert te 37. Remains were sent to Clovis New Mexico for funeral services in Clovis on Thursday. Houlette was a WWII Navy veteran and service as a 1st Class. he had a disability discharge. He leaves a widow two daughters and several relatives across New Mexico Arkansas and Texas. Agee Funeral Home handled arrangements.
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John R. Houlette
Area
Pacific Street
Martin Anderson
Agee Fame
John Robert Te
Clovis
N. M
Mr. Houlette
Shafter
California
Shafter-Wasco
Shafter American Legion
United Navy
Houlette
Jers
Melinda
Eva
Augusta
Ark
Private golf tourney draws pro and amateur players
Dr Harold Revell hosts an invitation 9 hole golf event in California with pros and amateurs. The par 28 course features water hazards and blind holes to challenge players. Community notices urge attendance at Thursday night Proposition 14 debate and recall details of Boys’ and Girls’ State delegates dinner Saturday Oct 24. Ballots and explanations in this issue guide voters before the election.
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Harold Revell
California
United States
Prose Fragments Compare Drift, Cooperation, and Domestic Life
Quotations from Douglas Meador and Call Afton contrast ease of drift with rowing against current and praise snowflake cooperation on major tasks. The page notes a domestic aside about a wife and references continuation on Page 2.
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Douglas _ Meador
Matador
Tex
Tribune
Call
Afton
Wyo
Star Valley Independent
Legion honoring Boys and Girls State delegates Saturday
Leslie L. Robinson Post 213 American Legion and Auxiliary honor past Boys and Girls State delegates at a recognition dinner set for 7 30 p m Saturday Oct 24. Mark Herron of Manhattan Beach will speak on Teenagers Responsibilities. Tickets available from Legionnaires Auxiliary members or call organizers.
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Leslie L. Robinson
American Legion and Auxiliary
Legion and Auxiliary
Mark Herron
Manhattan Beach
Mark
California
Sacramento
Boys Nation
Washington, D. C
Herron
Legion Or Auxiliary
Legionnaires
Auxiliary
Dan Hetherington
Legion
Grace
Davis
Spon
Project America 11 Sews a Nation Back to God in Schools
Local residents join Project America II a three day campaign October 25 26 27 to press for a Constitutional Prayer Amendment. Churches will sermonize on A Free Nation Under God and a coast to coast rally airs from Bakersfield on October 26 with Rev David C Brown as conductor. The effort ends October 27 with house to house outreach and pamphlet distribution. Sponsored by International Christian Youth connected to the American Council of Christian Churches.
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Shafter
San Joaquin
Supreme Court
Project America II
America
Bakersfield
Police Auditorium
Truxton
David C. Brown
North Hollywood
Arlen Jacobsen to Sing in Bakersfield Charity Show
Arlen Jacobsen of Shafter will perform in the High Fever Follies of 1964 charity production at Harvey Auditorium Bakersfield October 23 and 24. The 8 30 curtain features 160 local performers under Ted Hook for Cargill Productions New York. Proceeds fund specialty medical equipment for Bakersfield Memorial Hospital.
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Arlen Jacobsen
Shafter
Harvey Auditorium
Bakersfield
Shafter High
Church Schedules Several Events
The First Baptist Church hosts a Women's Missionary Fellowship meeting Thursday at 7 30. Teenagers attend a Youth For Christ Rally in Bakersfield at 7 30 p m. A Western Region CBA meets October 27 to 29 at Twin Lakes Baptist Church in Santa Cruz. Officers election at First Baptist on November 4.
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First Baptist Church
Youth For Christ Ralley
Bakersfield
Twin Lakes
High School PTA Membership Drive Under Way
The Shafter High School PTA kicks off its member drive during Back to School night on October 20 with envelopes mailed to parents. Members can still join via the Advisory period and envelopes turned in by students. The top class wins free tickets at the Student Body Stand, with a second prize for the runner up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm High School
PTA
Elmer Richards
Frank Johnson
Shafter High School Pta
United Nations Day Proposed Across County
The League of Women Voters of Bakersfield asks county mayors to proclaim Saturday October 24 as United Nations Day. A resolution signed by Mayor Tony Brown of Shafter appears in this issue. Mrs Verlin Mouser is progressing nicely in hospital, while Mrs Ethel has remained there with illness.
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League of Women Voters of
Bakersfield
United Nations
Tony Brown
Shafter
Verlin Mouser
Ethel
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Vets Hall
Cerol Anderson
Jaylene Bowman
Richland
Miss Bowman
Kingman
Arizona
Fresno State College
Rick Swan
Court of Honor
Erties
Superior Court
Frank. Wisner
Grace Cox
John T. Everett
Fifteenth District
Steve Lopez
Armendariz
Mardo Ohlsson
Lynn Wiedmann
Karen Johnson
Christine Mattson
Brenda Boel
Carol Witcher
Verna Peters
Patsy
Thomas Schroeter
Anthony Vazquez
Mike Dean
Kenneth Mettler
Ray Dickie
Phil Anderson
Frank Ware
Jim McClure
Willie Kelly
Roger Tatum
George Larson
Johnny DeVincenzo
Morton Brown
Max Tudor
Layton Lynch
Harry Martin
J. C. Warneke
John Kelly
Tom Kelly
Tom Fletcher
Wayne Hill
Don Long
Rotary Club
Boys State
Dale Wiedm
Project America
Hospital
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