Mitchells Honored for Bakersfield Civic and Business Work
Sanford and Dolores Mitchell, Beck's Bakery proprietors, are praised for leading Bakersfield progress. They own the main bakery at 2901 F Street and run retail outlets at Green Frog Market Alta Vista Bernard Frye's Market Oak and Chester Lane Dave's Food Basket Brundage Lane Myrtle Center Market Pumpkin Center Tops Market Wasco. They are lauded for community service and contributions to Kern County commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersfield
Sanford R. Mitchell
Beck's Bakeries
Shafter
Mitchells
Rothe
2901
F Street
Green Frog
Alta Vista
Bernard Frye
Oak and
Chester Lane
Dave's
Brundage Lane
Myrtle
Pumpkin Center
Tops
Wasco
Progressive Bakersfield Tree Surgeon Bomar Praised
R L Bob Bomar of Bomar Tree Service 2233 East California Avenue Bakersfield is profiled for progressive business efforts and exemplary public service in tree care including topping shaping removal and other services. The piece commends his courtesy reliability and community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L
Bob” Bomar
East
California Avenue
Bakersfield
Bob
Bob Bomar
Bomar
Jasper D. Mason A Bakersfield Real Estate Leader Praised
Jasper D. Mason, longtime Bakersfield realtor at 900 Brundage Lane, is highlighted for his civic mindedness and progressive impact on the Bakersfield trade area. The feature notes his 12 years in real estate, focus on homes ranches and commercial property, and public regard as a responsible community leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper D. Mason
Bakersfield
Brundage Lane
Jasper Mason
Brenton Cappell Recognized as Bakersfield Business Leader
Brenton L. Cappell owner of Tipco Co. Bakersfield is praised for expertise in heavy duty truck transmission and differential rebuilding. The feature highlights his civic spirit and local service. Cappell is depicted as a progressive businessman contributing to Bakersfield and Kern County with dependable service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenton L. Cappell
Tipco Co
Ok Street
Bakersfield
Tha
Cappell
Brenton Cappell
Kern County
Tipco
Bakersfield Leaders Honored for Local Furniture Trade Progress
A Bakersfield business group earns praise for shaping the area’s commercial life. Peter McCart Harold Bultman and Al Milazzo of McCart & Bultman 701 19th Street are highlighted for their decade of leadership and contribution to the community through distinguished furnishings and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter McCart
Harold Bultman
al Milazzo
Bakersfield
W. H. Bultman
McCart & Bultman
19Th Street
A.llfred Milazzo
Laroid Bultman
Pete McCart
James Nale Praised for Service to Bakersfield Community
The Petrolane Gas Service Inc with offices at 4020 Rosedale Hwy Bakersfield lauds district manager James Nale a prominent Wasco resident for his progressive policies practical ideas and strong honesty in serving farm home and industry in Kern County Bakersfield is hailed as a metropolitan center thanks to leaders like him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersfield
Petrolane Gas Service Inc
Rosedale Hwy
James Nale
Rura
Kern County
Wasco
Petrolane Gas Service
Nale
Jim Nale
Elden E Butler Drives Knudsen Dairy Growth in Bakersfield
Elden E Butler, manager of Knudsen Milk Products Co. at Norris Road and Highway 99, is hailed as a progressive Bakersfield businessman and civic booster. The feature credits his aggressive methods and service focus for Knudsen Dairy Products’ strong regional standing and improved customer relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersfield
Elden E. Butler
Knudsen Milk Products Co
Norris Road
Hwy 99
Kern County
Knudsen
Butler
Elden Butler
Knudsen Dairy
Red Star Industrial Service honors George Schneider in Bakersfield
Bakersfield community voices praise for George Schneider manager of Red Star Industrial Service at 110 Union Avenue. In eight months he has built trust by promoting towel and uniform rental dust control and continuous roll towel service while aiding city growth and community projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersfield
George Schneider
Red Star Industrial Service Kavakar Co
Union Avenue
Red Star Industrial Service
George
Progressive Bakersfield business leaders urged for support
Rosco T Hindman and George W Karrer of Kern Valve Service Co at 1401 36th St Bakersfield are praised as community leaders. Owners of the Starlight Roller Rink at 30 Kentucky, they back youth groups skating and local welfare, with ongoing contributions to irrigation and oil field work in Kern County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Karrer
Roscoe T. Hindman
Kern Valve Service Co
36Th Street
Bakersfield
Starlight
Kentucky
George Karrer
Roscoe Hindman
Kern County
Newell B Meyers Exemplifies Honest Service in Bakersfield
Bakersfield honors Newell B. Meyers owner operator of the N. B. Meyers Service Station at 1751 Union Avenue and Texaco Station featuring Marfak lubrication. He has led with courtesy and efficient service for 22 years, earning patronage and contributing to the city’s business prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersfield
Newell B. Meyers
N. B. Meyers
Union Avenue
Texaco
Me J
Bakersfild
Newell Meyers
Bakersfield couple praised for business and civic work
Mr. Virgil D. Clark of Kern Appliances and his wife Rosie Lee Clark of The Figure Mart are highlighted as active Bakersfield citizens contributing to local business and community life with service areas including 3743 Niles and 2025 Chester Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersfield
Virgil D. Clark
Item Appliances
Niles
Rosie Lee Clark
Figure Mart
Chester Avenue
Kern County
Burns Praised Bakersfield Businessman Ralph P. Burns
In tribute to progressive local entrepreneurs, Ralph P. Burns of the B and W Garage at 345 Union Avenue Bakersfield is commended for business skill in truck repair welding and fabrication. His civic spirit and fair methods earn community admiration and long continued support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersfield
Ralph P. Burns
B&w
Union Avenue
Bob
Bob” Burns
Beckey Brothers Earn Civic Praise for Picker Repair Service
Wayne N. and Rex E. Beckey of Beckey Bros. Picker Repair on Rosedale Hwy are lauded for high standards and reliable service. Their attention to detail and problem solving sustain a strong local business while supporting civic activities and earning community respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersfield
Wayne N
Rex E. Beckey
Beckey Bros. Picker Repair
Rosedale Hwy
Rosedale
Beckey
Thmselves
Rex
Wayne Beckey
Franceschis and Pierucci Honored for Public Service in Bakersfield
Angelo Pierucci Arcangelo Franceschi and his son Joe are praised for progressive leadership at Kern Valley Distributing Co in Bakersfield. The family is credited with valuable service as distributors for Miller High Life and Lucky Lager and for dedicating time to public interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelo Pierucci
Franceschis
Arcangelo
Pop
Joe
Kern Valley Distributing Co
Sumner
Bakersfield
Kern Valley Distributing
Miller High Life
Lucky Lager
Pierucci
Bakersfield business leader Jean Vaughn praised for civic work
Bakersfield recognizes Jean O. Vaughn district manager of Metropolitan Life Insurance Co in the Haberfelde Building for his aggressive yet genial leadership. His efforts helped establish Metropolitan representation in the Shafter area and he plays a significant role in local civic projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersfield
Jean O. Vaughn
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Haberfelde
Vaughn
Jean Vaughn
Karpe Family Shapes Bakersfield Real Estate Legacy
Bakersfield gains recognition as a metropolitan trading center due to civic vision and business leadership. Elmer F. Karpe Inc. has served Kern County real estate since 1926 and Robert W. Bob Karpe works with his father at 920 Chester, along with his sons, to boost the city and region’s growth and prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersfield
Elmer F. Karpe
Kern County
Robert W
Bob” Karpe
Elmer F. Karpe Inc
Chester
Keyser Brothers Prominent in Bakersfield Fire Service
Harold M. Keyser Gerald W. Keyser and Ivo S Buck Keyser of Keyser Bros Trucking Co are praised for their civic activity and leadership. The piece lauds their optimism, business ability and dedication to public safety and community service in Bakersfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersfield
Harold M
Gerald W
Ivo S
Buck” Keyser
Keyser Bros. Trucking Co
Ming Road
Keyser Brothers
Gerald, Buck
Harold Keyser
Keyser
Henry A. McGregor Kern County aviation pioneer and officer
Henry A. McGregor of Mc Gregor's Automotive Shop Bakersfield is noted as a progressive businessman with a wide reputation for honesty. He built and flew Kern County's first airplane fifty years ago and is known for serving as Bakersfield's first motor policeman, reflecting civic leadership and community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. McGregor
McGregor
South M Street
Bakersfield
Pikersfield
Kern County
Henry McGregor
Shafter Press Card Promises Local News Update
Local brief from Shafter reports community happenings and upcoming events with brief notes on schedules and public notices for readers on September 7, 1960.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Bakersfield Pioneers Mitch and Ron Pecarovich Honored
Mitchell and Ronald Pecarovich of the M. P. Oil Co. Inc. are praised for their role in Bakersfield Oildale progress. The article commends their lab and field work in oil reclaiming services under Valley Waste Water Disposal and their contributions to the community's growth and welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersfield
Mitchell Pecarovich
Ronald
M. P. Oil Co. Inc
7Th Standard Road
Oildare
Oildale
Mitch
Ron
Bakersfield Leaders Leo Meek and Albert Bateman Highlight Civic Service
The Bakersfield business pair Leo Meek owner of the Leo Meek Automobiles and Albert Bateman general manager of the business are commended for civic responsibility. Meek operates at 2711 Chester Avenue Bakersfield and 600 North Chester in Oildale. They are noted as authorized sales and service for the English Ford and are praised for honesty friendliness and community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersfield
Leo Meek
Albert Bateman
Chester Avenue
Oildale
North
Chester
Ford
Progressive Bakersfield businessmen Jim Kinnard and Mac McCorquodale
Two prominent Bakersfield area entrepreneurs James E. Kinnard and Glen P. McCorquodale of K M Construction and Bakersfield Roofing are praised for reliability and wide construction expertise. The men are civic minded, contribute time to community plans, and serve Kern County with notable business leadership and public spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laxersfield
James E. Kinnard
Glen P .McCorquodale
K & M Construction Co
E. Brundage
Bakersfield Roofing
Jim
Mac
Bakersfield
Kern County
Mac McCorquodale
Jim Kinnard
Tribute to W Clark Castor Oil Co Manager in Shafter Area
A tribute notes W Clark, manager for Castor Oil Co., recognized for his work in Shafter and his past farming experience. The article highlights his background as Milham Films foreman and state agronomist, now guiding local farmers on improving castor bean yields with proper methods.
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Ness
Shafter Area
W. Clark
Castor Oil Co
George
Milham Feilms
Snead
Eea Arizona
Clark
Baker
Reon
Natore A
Edna Kennedy and Charles Gibson Honored in Bakersfield
Edna Kennedy and her nephew Charles Gibson, proprietors of the KC eatery, are saluted for their bold community booster role. The tribute notes their 21 years in business at the House on 630 One Avenue, praising excellent food and service and Kennedy family continuity after Robert E Kennedy’s passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersfield
Edna Kennedy
Charles Gibson
Kennedy
Robert E. .Kennedy
Eee
Gibson
Oae Avenue
Harvey Miller of Bakersfield Honored for Civic Service
The Bakersfield note lauds E D Harvey Miller founder of the Miller Flying Harvey for long service since 1946. It commends his civic interest, progress support, and courteous efficient operation benefiting the Kern County area and local rural communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersfield
E. D. Miller
Harvey
Kern
Miller
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Sanford and
Dolores Mitchell
Sanford
Commercia
Bakerfield
R. L
Pete
Harold
Leywood -Wakefield
Rosco T. Hindman
Mrs
R. P
Bob”’ Burns
Beckey Brothers
Arcangelo Franceschi
Joe Franceschi
Mr. Karpe
Mitchell and
Ronald Pecarovich
Leo Meek and
Mr. Meek
Mr. Bateman
al Bateman
James E. Kinnard and
Glen R. McCorquodale
Edna Kennedy and
E. D
Harvey) Miller
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