Community volunteers sought for float project in Shafter
Young people and adults are invited to volunteer for the Shafter parade float work at GPJ headquarters Beech and Merced. Call Pat Kelley 746 2600 Grady Bartlett 746 4046 or Dorothy Whisler 746 3961 to help with decoration September 9 10 11 and with refreshments for workers. Bartlett expects this year’s entry to surpass last year’s sweepstakes trophy winner.
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Shafter Chamber~of Commerce
Wasco
Bill Pitcher
Grow Plant Industries
Beech and Merced
Pitcher
Clifford Ratzlaff
Ed Reggle
Carla Taffera
Shafter High
Dorothy Whisler
Grady Bartlett
H.W
Pat) Kelly
Chamber of Commerce
Taffera
Whisler
Carla
Shafter
Friaey
Bartlett
10th Team Needed for Shafter-Wasco Bowling League
A ninth team already exists as the Shafter-Wasco league seeks a tenth for the fall season starting September 15 at 8 30 p.m. at Bakersfield Bowling Academy. Harlan Cramer urged interested players to call 746 2955 or Floyd Byrd at 758 6310.
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Shafter-Wasco Bowling League
Shafter
Cramer
Floyd Byrd
Bakersfield Bowling Academy
Keeping Food Safe To Eat Bulletin
Public health bulletin stresses careful handling to prevent foodborne illness. Highlights risks from egg rich foods meat poultry fish and dairy sauces plus homecanned foods. Emphasizes strict personal and kitchen cleanliness and keeping foods hot or cold to inhibit bacteria growth.
Kern County Raisin Crop Tops County Market Report
The cultural Commissioner's report shows a 1969 raisin crop of 3 720 tons in Kern County yielding about 949 000 dollars at 255 dollars per ton. Grape crushed totals jumped to 107 000 tons valued at 39 50 per ton, totaling 4 226 000 dollars, reflecting a shift from raisins to winery outlets. Gardener's checklist advises planting ground covers with upcoming fall and winter rains to establish a quicker spring and summer fill in.
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Kern County
Youngsters Vie For Honors In Poultry At Kern County Fair
Juvenile exhibitors under 19 compete in poultry and rabbit divisions at Kern County Fair. Lou Welch says the event offers 1527 dollars in cash premiums with egg laying contests and breed based judging. Rabbits follow American Rabbit Breeders standards with entry deadline September 5 for the 1970 fair running September 25 to October 3.
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Kern County
PPR
Raynon
Raymond
Lou Welch
Wells
Benn
Future Farmers of America
Rhode Island
New
American Rabbit Breeders’ Association
Kern County OKs Buena Vista Aquatic Recreation Project Funds
Kern County Supervisors endorsed a 7.8 million Buena Vista Aquatic Recreation Area with a 3 to 2 vote placing funds in the 1970 71 budget on a tentative basis. Initial bids may open in May or June. The 1500 acre park includes twin lakes over about 1000 acres, with the county share between 600 thousand and 1 million. Located 25 miles southeast of Shafter and 16 miles southeast of Buttonwillow.
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Kern County
Buena Vista
Niee
California
David Fairbairn
Milton Miller
Vance Webb
Webb
Davis - Grunsky
John W. Riley Dies After 30 Years as Camp Foreman
Funeral services for John W. Riley, 30 year Camp foreman with W. B. Camp & Son, were held at Greenlawn Mortuary in Bakersfield after his death last Friday. A Texas native, he served mainly as a ranch foreman in the Shafter area and leaves a son Rodger and several siblings in Texas. Rev. Alan Springfellow officiated with pallbearers Elmer Mark, Don M. Camp, Martin Jordan, Amos J. Trapp, Harold R. Jewett, Henry Jordan. honorary pallbearers included W. B. Camp Jr., Robert Tharp, James Sullivan, Sam Bailey, Bill T. Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Riley
Greenlawn Mortuary
Bakersfield
Mr. Riley
Texas
Shafter
Alan Springfellow
Elmer Mark
Don M. Camp
Martin Jordan
Amos J. Trapp
Harold R. Jewett
Henry Jordan
W. B. Camp Jr
Robert Tharp
James Sullivan
Sam Bailey
Bill T. Lewis
VA Hospital Changes Phone Number in Long Beach
The Long Beach Veterans Administration Hospital announces a new main line 498-1313 effective Saturday August 8 1970. Veterans in treatment or needing contact should note the number change for inpatient or outpatient services and other hospital contacts.
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Southern
California
Long Beach Veterans Administration Hospital
Mrs Keinath’s Daughter Dies in Santa Barbara
Mrs Marion C West 50 of Santa Barbara, daughter of Mrs Bessie Keinath of Shafter, died after several weeks illness. She traveled to Santa Barbara for the funeral with her son and daughter in law Jack Keinath and wife. Survived by husband and two children Donald and Floyd in Santa Barbara, plus her mother and son in Shafter.
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Marion.c. West
Santa Barbara
Bessie Keinath
Shafter
Keinath
Jack Keinath
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Lge
Central Avenue
Choice Homes & Farms
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Golden West
Clara
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Tulare
Need Farm
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Jieffman Dr
Exratapedo
Ann St
Han Cerne Cassady CO. Realtors
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Chester Avenue
Calif
Shafter Toll Free Enterprise
F Street
Golden Falcon
Cer City
Central Valley Highway
Sprouse Reitz
Central Ave
East Orange
Kirby Vacuum Cleaner
Singer Touch
Shafter Area
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E. Marengo
Mark Ave
ELEC
Tallman Piano - Organ Stores, Inc
Salem
Oregon
Thad
Wiscollanesas
Kersfield' Area
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Ingoashe
W. S. Ross
Olive Hill Road
Fallbrook
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Kern & Pacific Streets
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AVON
Paloma St
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Bill PI
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Pat Pa
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Scott Larson
Norman K. Ropes Commercial Printer
Lend
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