Boys' Club Members Dig Shark Teeth on Mountain Trip
Six members of the Boys' Athletic Club visited Shark's Tooth Mountain north of Hart Memorial Park to dig for shark teeth and collect souvenirs. A Saturday hike in the Lebee area with a Fort Tejon visit is planned, inviting Shafter Wasco Buttonwillow Bakersfield youths ages six to twelve to join by calling Director Joe Galante.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Galante
Shafter Group
Kern Park
Athelic Club
Hart Memorial Park
Lebee
Fort Tejon
Ray Warren
Dickie Keep
Robbie Collins
Alan Poznoff
Carl McClain
Sidney Fowler
Shafter
Wasco
Buttonwillow
Bakersfield
Queen Contest to Highlight Potato n Cotton Festival
The Potato n Cotton Festival plans a Queen Contest next May under festival secretary Ernie Hofman. Ag Man of the Year selection, a parade, barbecue, dance, fashion show and Implement City booth display are featured with a large countywide program. Committee chairs and members from Kiwanis, BPWC, Legion, Merchants Association and other groups coordinate plans for this 1955 celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Hofmen
Hofman
Dee Jenner
Kiwanis
Margaret’ Smith
Business and
Tony Brown
Merchants’ Association
Esther Susoeff
Margaret Smith
BPWC
Vernon Pierce
Jack Stepp
American Legion
Pob Gann
Memorial Park
Proposition 4: The George McLain plan to raise old age aid
Proposition 4 is the George McLain proposal to increase old age assistance payments. The caption hints at a straightforward aim but suggests unresolved questions about funding and implementation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McLain
California
America
Shirley Prichett Enrolls at Central Christian College
Shirley Prichett daughter of Mr and Mrs O K Prichett 176 West Ash Ave a Shafter High School graduate of 54 is enrolled at Central Christian College in Bartlesville Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Prichett
O. K. Prichett
West Ash Ave
Shafter High
Central Christian College
Bartlesville
Oklahoma
Scamidt and Unruh Couple Tour Fresno for Business and Pleasure
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Scamidt and Mrs. Christina Unruh recently combined a business and pleasure trip to Fresno, visiting local sites and meeting colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Scamidt
Fresno
First Potato Shipments From Shafter District in 1925
George W. Jack and C. C. Duerksen sent out the first carload of potatoes from the Shafter district on May 18, 1925. C. E. Cain followed with the first truck load for the season on May 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Jack
C. C. Duerksen
Shafter
C. E. Cain
Highway Patrol Officers Seen as More Than Cops
California Highway Patrol officer David Seppi told Kern County chamber members that the force is more than just cops. He described officers as ordinary citizens and outlined a visual enforcement policy aimed at accident prevention and patrols in high accident areas until rates drop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seppi
California Highway Patrol
David.Seppi
Chamber of Commerce
Kern County
Highway Patrol
Tehachapi Quake Film At Noon Chamber Meeting
A Tehachapi earthquake film will be shown at tomorrow noon meetings of chamber members, presented courtesy of Fred H. Mose Southern Pacific traveling passenger agent. The subject covers reconstructions of tunnels at the Tehachapi Loop used by SP freight trains. Seppi notes traffic fines and state funding for driver education and 70 patrol officers in Kern County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tehachapi
Chamber
Fred H. Mose
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Tehachapi Loop
Southern Pacific
Seppi
Kern County
14 Candidates Vie for Chamber Board Seats
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce lists 14 candidates for seven board posts for 1954 55. Secretary Eunice Holman announces ballots will go to members early next week and be counted at the November 19 meeting to elect seven directors. The nominating committee chose seven candidates and membership nominate another seven. The seven board members plus ex officio Bob Bann will pick a chamber president at the Nov 19 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Sete Ty
Eunice Holman
Chamr
Chamber
Mert Wiedmann
Pete Channeson
Bob Summers
Tony Brown
Lowell Todd
Harlan P. Wilson
Bruce
Crawford
Don Ruggenbeg
Simon Mettler
A. C. Burnett
Merti Wedman
Phil Clarkin
Art Hemingson
Jack Austin
Lou Carroll
Jack Thompson
Bob Bann
Off Time Loser Edward Page Returns to Jail
Edward L. Page, 49, is back in jail after a long record of convictions since 1937. Judge E. K. Grant fined him 100 dollars or fifty days in county jail. His troubles include a recent complaint for operating as a labor contractor without a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Page
Page
E. K. Grant
Thrifty Shopper Update Highlights Local Beautician and Deals
Ilene, Shafter’s famed beautician, celebrates a second October anniversary at her modern salon. A visit reveals the latest gear and a hair wave shampoo. At Shafter Drug Store, Mert Wiedmann showcases a $249 stereo tape unit with two full hours recording, tone control, and mic. The shop stocks Bell Howell Eastman Kodak Argus and more, with Mort financing through Bank of America.
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Ilene
Shafter
Shafter Drug Store
Central Avenue
Mert Wiedmann
Wiedmann
TDC
Stereton
Uit
Bell and Howell
Eastman Kodak
Argus
Revere
Keystone
Exacta Graflex
Beusch and
Lamb
Mort
Bank of America
Leathercraft Class at East Bakersfield Evening School
Leathercraft, unique to Bakersfield adult education, is taught Thursday nights at East Bakersfield Evening School by Mrs. Ollie Richardson. The course offers one on one instruction from 7 to 10 p.m. for men and women, with no enrollment fee and limited tools for student use. Registrations are accepted at East Bakersfield High School business office evenings. contact Dan Reed at FA 5 7443 or call the evening school office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersfield
East Bakrsfield
Ollie Richardson
Richardson
East Bakersfield Evening School
Dan Reed
East Bakersfield High School
Blain Seeks Deep South Farmers Help in San Joaquin Valley Drive
Al Blain, a district congressional candidate, argues Deep South farmers are targeting the San Joaquin Valley to influence farm rates. He praises valley growers for marketing innovation, warns against overreliance on government supports, and calls for expanded markets at home and abroad.
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al Blain
Congress
Deep South
San Joaquin Valley
Blain
San Joaquin
San Joaqquin Valley
Blaine
Surpl
Fari
California Femers
Merchand'siing
Thei
Hospitality Days draw Bakersfield ladies in fashion
BAKERS ASFIELD COUNTY CLUB'S ladies group hosted a Hospitality Day with cocktails at noon and lunch. Many ladies played bridge or canasta after, showcasing their finest attire. Mr and Mrs Don Osbourne hosted an after game party last Friday celebrating a probable East Side win with guests Jackie Patterson, Jim Wilson, Johnny Nelson, and Frank Ballard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakers Asfield County Club
Don Osbourne
Bakersfield High
Jackie Pattersons
Jim Wilsons
Johnny Nelsons
Frank Ballards
Inyo Kern Dust Devils Host First Drag Meet
Lee and Fike report the Inyokern Dust Devils hosted their first drag race at Inyo Kern on October 24. Albert Hill set a Class record in C-Gas with a 73.86 mph run in his 1929 Chevy. Bud Coons presented the trophy as Wally Parks photographed the event. Kenny Melvin and James Crabb retired from Street Roadster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inyokern
Albert Hill
Hill
Bud Coons
National Hot Rod Association
Wally Parks
Hot Rod Magazine
Kenny Melvin
James Crabb
Shafter Committee Backs Powers in 2% Gubernatorial Race
Assemblyman H W Kelly says the Shafter Powers committee urges voters to reelect Lieutenant Governor Harold J Butch Powers. The group includes Coberly West Co Adolph Kirschenmann mayor Dorothy Eckmann Ike Peimettler Mettler Neue Sol Camp and others backing the candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold J
Butch” Powers
H. W
Pat' Kelly
Powers
Kelly
Shafter Powers
Charlie West
Coberly West Co
A. P. O'Hanneson
Dewey
Adolph Kirschenmann
Dorothy. Eckmann
Jackson
Cob- West Co
A. P. Channeson
Jacobson
John
Ike Pei Mettler
Mettler Neue Sol Camp
Emil
Ben
Bill
Local Socials Highlight Layette Shower Attendees
Mrs Ben Stinson Jr and Mrs Everett Blackford hosted a layette shower at 526 I St with guests including Mesdames Robert Hedrick Ray S Ben Stinson Sr Charles Stinson Bruce Campbell J W and G E Oto J W Beck James ell and Pierce Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Stinson Jr
Everett Blackford
Stinson
Layette Hower
Robert Hedrick
Ray S Ben Stinson, Sr
Charles Stinson
Bruce Campbell
J. W. Ancl
G.E. Oto
J. W. Beck
James |Ell
Pierce Miller
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Jack Janzen
Cawelo
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Charles B. Shattuck
Southern California
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West Eighth Street
Los Angeles
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Frank Hornkohl
Truxtun
Arabelle Jeul
Sieiudines
Famous
Washington Forge
Safeway
Terry
Marchaunt
Mert Weidmann
Sterotone
By Lee, Fike
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Pat’ Kelly
Bakersfield Colle
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Piute Packing Co
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Joe Giannini
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Holger Fsen
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