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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1965

Page

4

Federal Tax Burden Drops For Californians In 1965

California taxpayers saw a net decline in total federal, state, and local burdens for the year ending June 30 1965. Federal taxes fell from 1964 levels while state and local taxes rose, producing a overall drop of about 674.5 million from 17.3657 billion to 16.6912 billion. Per capita measures show federal share down to 0.56 of a dollar and state local shares rising, amid calls for economy and efficiency in government.

Congress Taxpayers’ Association Stu California Association

Bids Called Again for Bakersfield College Tennis Courts

Kern Joint Junior College District trustees approved revised drawings after rejecting initial bids for eight Bakersfield College tennis courts. New bids will be sought as the revised design reduces cost overruns. The board also approved services with China Lake Elementary for Desert Division mult ilith, hired classified staff, added instructors to the Evening Division, and authorized a fallout shelter license for the science engineering building.

Bakersfield College Kern Joint Junior College China Lake J. Paul Freed Laurice Jan Mensendick John Oglesby Domenico John Scatena John van Osdel Milton P. Wilson Lisbeth Lundstrom Margaret Buckley Theron L. McCuen Albert S. Gould A Junior College District Board of Trustees

Changes In Social Security Benefit Eligibility Rules

Embrey Bakersfield Social Security District Manager explains new provisions for children's eligibility under the Amendments Act. A child of a worker must have written acknowledgment or court proof of paternity or support to receive benefits. Widows and dependent widowers may remarry after age 60 or 62 and keep benefits, with the higher of the remarried widow's share or survivor benefits. For inquiries, contact Bakersfield Social Security District Office at 2619 F Street, phone 323-7676 extension 241.

Owen Embrey Bakersfield Social Security District F Street

CHP Urges Safe Labor Day Driving With Prep And Caution

CHP Bakersfield Area Commander Captain R H Barrett asks motorists what they would do if a crash seemed likely. He cites staying alert, remaining rested, and obeying driving laws as key protections, with officers on the road to aid.

R.H. Barrett California Highway Patrol Bakersfield Aleort Aleart

Kern County Union School District hires 12 more probationary teachers

The board discussed staffing for 1965-66 adding 12 probationary teachers but no net gain in openings. Four resignations were accepted and four more hires rescinded at instructors’ request. Also noted were reasons 60 candidates declined offers, and appointments of Charles Gates as Neighborhood Youth Corps director and Rulon Scott as Work Experience Program supervisor.

Kern County Union Charles O. Gates Shafter High School Rulon Scott Camp Owen Kern Valley School Theron L. McCuen Harry J. Ward, Jr Albert S. Gould M. Glenn Bultman W.C. Myers Mark Rainey

Wrestling Card Set for Bakersfield Strelich Stadium Show

A World Tag Team Championship rematch headlines a four match card at Strelich Stadium Bakersfield starting 8 45 pm The Assassins defend against the Kentuckians in a best of three falls within one hour Pedro Morales faces Billy Lyons in a best of three falls 45 minute match Toyonobori vs The Mummy is a one fall bout Luke Graham vs Yoshima Sato in a one fall match Toyonobori makes Kern County debut and Stretich Stadium sits at 22nd and V Streets Reservations 324 6681 after 2 pm Thursday.

Bakersfield Strelich Stadium Pedro Morales Billy Red) Lyons Toyonobori Japan Asia Mummy Kern County Luke Crazy) Graham Yoshima Sato Stretich Highway 99

College Students Receive Grants From Kern County Land Co

Three Bakersfield college students, Christina Tietze Cross Stoddard R Atwood and Steve Ladd, are among seven children of Kern County Land Company employees honored for academic achievement. They will renew financial aid for the 1965 66 academic year. Cross is a Whittier College senior majoring in home economics. Atwood, Pomona College senior, majors in economics. Ladd, a University of the Pacific junior pre medical student.

Bakersfield Kern County Land Company Christina ‘Jietze Cross Stoddard Atwood Steve Ladd

Learn How To Ride On Your Motorcycle

The Kern County Medical Society highlights motorcycle safety and training. It urges proper gear helmet gloves and crash protection plus practiced starting and balance on isolated streets before riding publicly. It warns injuries are highest in the first six months and stresses sobriety and focus while operating a cycle.

Osell

Sailor from Buttonwillow Aboard USS Sumner County

A Quartermaster in the US Navy, son of Mr and Mrs Boyd C Parker of Buttonwillow, serves aboard the landing ship USS Sumner County LST 1148 with the Seventh Fleet in the Western Pacific. This marks the ship’s second Western Pacific deployment this year.

Sumner County

Trustee Sale Notice on Property in Kern County California

Public auction set for October 1 1965 at Bakersfield to sell Lot 1 of Tract 1875 in Shafter Kern County California to satisfy the deed of trust held by Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association. The sale proceeds fund secured obligations including trustee fees and expenses.

Hall of Records Bakersfield Kern State of California Continental ‘Auxiliary Bob L. Mears Sherry L. Mears California Bank OF America National Trust and Savings Association Kern County United States of America Shafter Pace Continental Auxiliary Company M. F. Aaring

Optimism Expressed by National Potato Committee Meeting

The National Potato Council Steering Committee met August 17 in Chicago at Holiday Inn O'Hare. Members from production areas reported a less pessimistic outlook, noting aging Idaho and Washington crops and expected processing expansion.

National Potato Committee Washinton D. C National Potato Council Holiday Inn O'Hare Chicago United States

BPWC Hosts Annual Fish Fry Dinner At Local Home

The Shefter Business and Professional Women's Club held its annual fish fry at Vernon and Mrs. Ross's home 217 Pacific. It was a pot-luck with salads and desserts. Members planned to attend the Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis luncheon on Sept 1 at Veteran's Memorial Hall. Next meeting Sept 9 covers 1965 National and International BPWC conventions.

Shefter Business and Professional Women's Club Vernon Ross Pacific The Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis Club Veteran's Memorial Hall BPWC Lila Gil Wasco Wasco Club Gil Central District Evelyn Agee Central Valley Highway Veteran’s Memorial Hall

Public Auction Notice of Shafter Property

TI Trust Company as trustee will sell at public auction in Bakersfield the real estate in Shafter described as Tract 1952. The note amount is 9283.00 with due payments and costs, to satisfy the deed of trust. Sale is at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, December 28, 1965, in the lobby of the Title Insurance and Trust Building, 1715 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield. The property is subject to the breach and default terms and the west 3 feet excluded from sale. Publisher: Shafter Press.

TI Insurance and Trust Company E. Burns Wilma D. Burns Xodes T of Kem California United States Title Insurance and Trust Building Chester Avenue Bakersfield State of California Shafter County Recorder of Said Said of Trust Skater Oh Title Insurance and Trust Company Richard A. Walter Shafter Press

Tax license notes for Shafter fixed business places

Section 20 fixes license taxes for city businesses at a fixed place of business in Shafter. Coctwane Automobile Wreck is taxed 100.00 per year, billiard tables 20.00, hyed table 100.00 per section. No license for butterd or other recreation tables.

City of Shafter

Key Personnel Meet Thursday At Kelly Home

The Kern County Council of Boy Scouts held a Key Three meeting at Pat Kelly's home on August 26 attended by district chairmen, commissioners and Darwin Bullough. They reviewed Fall Round-Up plans and the 1965 66 council program. Dr Reg Hammond was named Northern County district chairman. H W Pat Kelly presided.

Kern County Reg Hammond Shafter Northern County Wasco McFarland Delano H. W. Pat Kelly

Bid Notice for One Ton Truck from Shafter-Pale Irrigation District

The Shafter- Pale Irrigation District invites bids for a one ton truck. Bids must meet specifications and be submitted by 2:00 PM September 14 1965. Openings follow at 4:00 PM September 14 1965 at the Board meeting. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. September 16 1965.

Shafter- Pale Boxford Shafter Press

California Duck Hunting Season Opens October 23 1965

The 7 day hunt for ducks and gallinules runs October 23 to January 5 1966 statewide except northeast California and the Colorado River area. Local seasons vary with dates from October 9 to January 6 for the Lake area north and east of highways 99 89 and 40A and October 12 to January 9 near the Colorado River. Bag limits range five per day ten in possession statewide, four per day eight in north east California, and five in possession in the River area. Restrictions cap mergansers limits and designate allowable counts for wood ducks canvasbacks mallards and pintails.

Via Colorado River California

Mary Walhood Returns From Finland Trip

Mary Walhood daughter of Dr and Mrs V T Walhood flew home Tuesday from Finland aboard the SS Seven Seas returning by plane. She was greeted at Los Angeles International Airport by her parents.

Mary Walhood V. T. Walhood Finland Seven Seas Mary International Air Port Los Angeles

Notice to Contractors Kern County Highway Project Bid Opening

County of Kern issues a formal notice to contractors for bids on a water supply and road work project along Kimbertine Road between Wildwood Avenue and Palm Street. Bids due September 18, 1965 at 3 00 PM. Reading and opening in the Board of Supervisors Chambers. Labor Code wage determinations apply. Publication date August 24, 1965. appeared September 16, 1965.

Board of Supervisors Kern Civic Center Truxtun UN Ps Batt. Fr Board of Supervisors’ Chambers of Construction Kimbertine Road Wildwood Ave Palm

City of Shafter Legal Notice on Public Works Bid

Notice states no bid will be accepted unless meeting specifications and standards set by the Department of Public Works. Work must begin within 15 days of notice and proceed diligently to completion. Dated August 27, 1965. William Johnston listed as legal notifier.

Shafter Ander Department of Public of de- Goren Sena Es Jon Johnston

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