Pauley Station grand opening draws huge community turnout
The Pauley Station in Shafter opened with ten to twelve pumps and nine price blends. Howard Shadwick reports over 1800 cars and more than 8000 gallons of gas sold in 32 hours, with eleven employees and five receptionists managing demand. A large summer program is planned by Roy and a capable committee, aiming for a 94 610 attendance, with further coverage on Page 12.
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Oline
Shafter
Howard Shadwick
Howard
Agine
Roy
Neufeld inaugurated as Bethel College president in 1960
Dr. Vernon H. Neufeld of Shafter California was formally inaugurated as Bethel College president on Thursday October 1960. The investiture was by Dr. E. G. Kaufman who offered a 20 inch replica seat. Menno Sch chaired the ceremony and Dr. James of Princeton Theological Seminary gave the inaugural message. Ruth Neufeld accompanies him in this new role.
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Vernon H. Neufeld
Bethel College
E. G. Kaufman
Dr. Neufeld
Menno Sch
James
Princeton Theologica
New Jersey
Neufeld
Ruth
Shafter
California
The
Mennonite Biblical Seminary
St Mark's Women Plan Annual Rummage Sale
Fascinating rummage sale by St. Mark's Episcopal Church at 135 Shafter Avenue on Saturday, November 5 starting at 7 a.m. Mrs Roger Thuman chairs the sale with a preparatory work meeting on Monday October 31 at 9 30 a m at the church to sort items into classifications. Mrs Roy Charves presides over the Women of St Mark's.
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Robert B. McClaishafter
Richard Stiern
Kennedy
Robert B. McClaintie
John Peters
E. Tulare Avenue
Shafter
Walter Poznoff
Tom Rootes
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Shafter Avenue
Roger Thuman
Roy Charves
Women of
St. Mark's
Buttonwillow Banker Dick Monday to Lead Community Bank
R G Monday named head of Buttonwillow Community Bank with a long record in farming finance and civic service. He is vice president of the Buttonwillow area chamber, president of the farm bureau, and former Lions Club leader. The bank, organized in 1952 with $116000 capital, has grown to Kern County’s largest independent national bank with assets over $7 million.
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Buttonwillow Area
Chamber of Commerce
Farm Bureau
Buttonwillow Lions
Dick Monday
National
George Parker
Kern County
Monday
Jean Smith
Buttonwillow
Sherry
Jimmy
Who's Wrong in Publishing an Advertised Car Service
An advertising man negotiates with a publisher to feature a car service item on page one. Charley handles calls for free pick up and delivery, while the ad talks about complete checkups and invisible lines as part of the service pitch.
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Charley
Robert Neuman Dies in Bakersfield at 67
Robert Neuman born March 27 1893 in Romania died October 23 in a Bakersfield hospital after 36 years in Kern County. He lived at 134 Golden West Avenue Shafter and services were held at 10 am October 26 at a Seventh day Adventist church. He was noted as an adventurer and builder skilled in horse riding auto repair and steam tractor operation.
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Robert Neuman
Romania
Germany
Bakersfield
Kern County
Golden West Avenue
Shafter
Neuman
Treats for the Needy Canned Goods Drive
Budents from Kétn Junior High invite the community to a Monday o clock plea for canned foods. Grades 1 10 students will wear badges while asking for items to assemble Thanksgiving baskets for those in need.
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Budents
City considers gross receipts based business license in Shafter
Shafter officials review a sample ordinance that would set business license fees by average monthly gross receipts or a flat rate. The plan proposes per half year charges. for example a $40 000 to $50 000 gross could incur about $90.00. Outside businesses would pay higher. Business owners may submit suggestions before action.
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Shafter
Shafter Rolls To 66 7 Victory Over Corcoran
Shafter High School opened strong and dominated Corcoran in a 66 to 7 win, marking the Generals fourth consecutive victory and their first in South Sequoia League play. Cal Friehauf led the scoring as Shafter surged ahead early and never looked back.
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Shafter Wallops Corcoran
Corcoran
Shafter High School
Panthers
Shafter
Generals
Cal Friehauf
Fort Ord Generals edge Corcoran in high scoring clash
Fort Ord Generals beat Corcoran 28 6 as Dick Rodriguez returned a fumble 70 yards for a TD and Ed Cook added a score after a punt block. Bobby Moore led a 12 yard drive for another score with Roy Moten adding a 23 yard scoring run and three conversions. Next, Coalinga visits for a top conference showdown with standing room only anticipated.
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Swan
Wes Powell
Fiie- Rest
Andes Spectocsiar Cutch
Panther
Generals
Bob Irwin
Roberts
Roy Moten
Moten
Fortenberry
Corcoran
Shafter
Coalinga
Colonels
Shafter High Receives Five Year Accreditation
Shafter High School has been granted a full five year accreditation by the California Association of Secondary School Administrators. A school appraisal last year, led by Miss Jeanette Wheeler, found the educational program commendable with efficient staff and strong student community support. Recommendations included studying local vocational opportunities and adding a half time curriculum director to supervise and improve the program.
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Shafter High School
California Association of Secondary School Administrators
Arthur JH. Johnson
Jeanette Wheeler
Opie
Parts
Pobtaner
Accreditation Commission
Shafter
Lum
Johnson
California Department of Education
University of California
Eeegee
Califersia High
The
of California
University
C.A.S.S.A
Final Rites Held for E H Hofman
Private graveside funeral services were held Saturday October 22 for Ernest H Hofman who died October 20 in a Bakersfield hospital at age 79 He was born in Belgium May 15 1881 and remained a citizen of He Continued on Page
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Ernest H. Hofman
Hofman
Bakersfield
Belgium
Bazaar Plans In Readiness at St Therese Church
The Fall Bazaar at St Therese's Catholic Church is set for Sunday October 30. Activities include games for children, food, sweets and handmade items with adults paying 2.00 and children 0.75 for admission. dinner and sales continue until 7 p.m.
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St. Therese's Catholic Church
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Pauley
Big Sister
Shafter Press
College
Sor of Bible
St. Mark’s
Buttonwillow Community Bank
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Emil Kirschenmann
Reeves
City Furniture
Gordon
Fordal
Pine Street
Dalke Brothers
Bill Dalke
Shafter High
E.H. Hofman
Viola Misenhimer
He Sgtry
Viola
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