Missionaries Plan Ghana Tour Fourth Africa Mission Trip
Rev. Bergen and family prepare for departure to Accra Ghana on their fourth Africa tour. They will travel via New York Germany to obtain a Volkswagen for the Ghana drive. Bernard will study at Biola. siblings Danny Douglas Lou Ann accompany. Local hosts from Bakersfield Wasco Shafter attend gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Accra
Africa
Bergen
Rev. Bergen
John N. Bergen
San Diego
New York
Germany
Ghana
Bernard Bergen
Biola
la Mirada
Danny
Douglas
Lou Ann
Alec Olsen
Pete Rose
Petker
Bakersfield
Rose Petker
Dale Knox
Harold Lynch
Wasco
Shafter
Festival Attendees Gather at Asilomer Gz Tee
A brief festival scene unfolds at Asilomer Gz Tee with crowds enjoying a weeklong square event. Organizers note local participation and activities enriching the community gathering.
Cancer Society Seeks $500000 Gift for Lifetime Research Professorship
Kern County American Cancer Society seeks a $500000 gift to fund a lifetime research professorship. Dr. Hugh V. OConnell notes 22 professors already work under similar arrangements with funds held in trust to support salaries and retirement. The donor’s name is attached to each grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern County
American Cancer Society
Hugh V. O'Connell
Bakersfeld
Dr. O'Connell
Charles Hayden Foundation
Life Membership Honors Dr McGrane Optometrist
Dr L T McGrane a Barstow optometrist recently received a life membership in the American Optometric Association. It marks his third life membership in four years following prior honors from the Mojave Desert and California Optometrists associations. He retires after ten years in Barstow and plans to live with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. McGrane
Barstow
McGrane
Los Angeles Medical School of
Opthomology and
Optometry
California
Shafter
George Collings
William E. Channell
MDOS
California Optometric Assoion
Food Spending Declines Share of Income Nationally
The Council of California Growers notes that Americans spend a smaller share of disposable income on food despite rising prices. ERS data for 1965 show about 18.4 percent of income going to food, down from 18.5 in 1964 and far below 1947 levels. farmers' take remains low as overall income shares shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
U.S
Council of California Growers
The
Onomic Research Service
US Department of Agriculture
ERS
Gears Needed on Grates On Steep Hill Drive
Drivers on steep hills struggle as brakes fail to slow vehicles on grade. The report notes risk on stretches with grated surfaces and urges gear use for engine braking to prevent runaway runs.
Announced School Lunch Menu At Shafter High
Valentina Valena, supervisor of cafeterias in the Kern County Union High School District, released the week long plate lunches and a la carte options for September 13 to 17. milk and assorted juices available. prices listed for milk at 6c per third quart. Meals feature Spanish spaghetti, pizza burger pie, turkey and gravy, creamed tuna, and side dishes with fruit desserts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High School
Toma Boise Valentina Valena
Kern County Union High School
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Central Ave
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369Th Medical Regiment
L. H. McGrane
Council
Brundage Lane
Foodland Super Market
Shafter Ave
Smith’s Corner
EATS
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K. V. Bacon
Bordens Quart
PUREX
Sien Soi
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