Trustees Postpone Committee to Tackle School Finances
Richland Board of Trustees delayed for two weeks the start of the Citizens' Committee on school finances. Named lay members include Leonard Gaede George Haworth George Jones B Jack Thompson Pat Kelly Mert Wiedmann Alma Nikkel Maudie Handel Caroline Merz and Jack Nikkel. Educationist nominees include Dollie Blanton Ken Heywood Verte Heller Ruth McMillan Berniece Berkebile with Blanton selected by Supt Crawford to lead the balance of the committee. The panel will examine special services teacher pay ratios transportation cafeteria capital outlay and salary schedules with a report expected by early March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Board of Trustees
Citizens’ Committee
Leonard Gaede
George Haworth
George Jones
Jack Thompson
Pat Kelly
Mert Wiedmann
Alma Nikkel
Maudie Handel
Caroline Merz
Jack Nikkel
Wo Nemed
Dollie Blanton
Richland Teachers’ Club
Ken Heywood
Verte Heller
Ruth McMillan
Berniece Berkebile
Supt
Crawford
Miss Blanton
California State Bonds Fund Major College Expansion
State Treasurer Bert A. Betts sold an 80 million construction bond issue to finance a 138 019 junior college expansion in Kern County and partial funding for 21.6 million of junior college and 63 million of University of California projects this fiscal year. Proceeds split UC 44.5 million state colleges 10 million junior colleges 8 million with rest to other state facilities. A 25 million park and recreation bond was also sold. Bankers Trust led the winning bids with net costs of 3.424 percent for construction bonds and 3.3598 percent for park bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert A. Betts
California State
Kern
University of California
Betts
Bankers Trust
State college site criteria discussed for Kern County
State college officials outlined ten criteria for selecting a Kern County site for a new four year college. Factors include development potential, community support, site beauty and atmosphere, proximity to housing and services, transit access, land shape, noise, natural features, utilities, and availability. The Bakersfield meeting reviewed land acquisition timelines and noted free land could cut construction lag from five years.
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Kern County
Shafter
State College
Bruce Crawford
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
State College Committee
State College Board
College Site
Bakersfield
Glenn S. Dumke
Harry Harmon
Ellis McCuen
Clay Hale Named Kiwanis President in Shafter
O. Clay Hale vice principal at Richland Elementary School was elected president of the Shafter Kiwanis Club and will be installed in December. Vernon Ross was named first vice president and Burl George second vice president. Board of directors named are Kenneth Anderson Frank Preston Sam Becker Clyde Johnston Philip Dearing Bill Hildebrand and Harold Corrie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. ‘Clay Hale
Richland Elementary School
Shafter Kiwanis Club
Vernon Ross
Burl George
Kerneth Anderson
Frank Preston
Sam Becker
Clyde Johnston
Philip Dearing
Bill Hildebrand
Harold Corrie
Clay Hale
Richland
Air Force Seeks Former Airmen for 300 Career Fields
Former Air Force personnel are urged to rejoin in nearly 300 career fields across the United States and overseas. Major need focuses on jet mechanics and communications electronics, with many openings in construction. Sergeant De Michele at Bakersfield recruiting office says qualified veterans can leave immediately, but opportunities may not last.
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Air Force
Ose
Joseph W. de Michle
Oear Force Ter
1729
19Th Street
Bakersfield
de Michele
United States
Services Held For Resident Ida Wesley 74
Funeral services for Ida Wesley 74 a Shaft resident of 19 years were held at 3 Monday at the First Church Rev Dale B Klint officiated She was born January 4 1891 in Muscatine She moved with her parents to Outlook Washington June 1910 and married Frank V Wesley They later moved to Shafter in 1946 Survivors include sons Genn A Wesley and Wesley both of Washington daughter Fern Perkins of Shafter brothers Frank R Wm and Lewis Lowery all of Yakima sister Lila Wagner of Coos Bay Oregon grandchildren and several relatives Pallbearers were Merrill L Thomas C Raymond Howe Ernest Schultz P L Arnold Ben Giesbrecht and B W Costello Agee Family Funeral Home arranged the services
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Wesley
Muscatine
Outlook
Washington
Frank V. Wesley
Shafter
S Ave
Genn A. Wesley
Later
Sn Wesley
Warden
Fern E. Perkins
Frank R. Wm
Caanes
Lewis Om. Lowery
Yakime Washington
Lila Wagner
Coos Bay
Oregon
Gerald A. Wesley
Fresno State College
Bakersfield College
Michael Wesley
Lyman Wesley
Duane Wesley
Kenneth D
Keith D. Perkins
Karen A. Morgan
Wester
Paere Union College
Angwin
Calif
Merrill L. Thomas
C. Raymond Howe
Ernest Schultz
P. L. Arnold
Ben Giesbrecht
B. W. Costello
Agee Family Funeral Home
Trace of Rain Falls Saturday
A trace of rain fell on Saturday September 18 affecting raisin growers with crops drying in the sun. The sun returned bright for the next few days and no major loss was reported. Weather notes include the week’s temperature range.
Franks Wisner notes on misnaming in Scout dedication
In a Frankly Speaking column Frank Wisner apologizes for misnaming individuals in a Scout dedication. The piece corrects Orin Mettler to Orvin Mettler and Greg rather than Jay, noting confusion caused to the Mettler family.
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Orin Mettler
Greg
Jay
Wutegory
Orvin Mettler
Orin
Mettler’s
Traffic Violations Noted In Shafter Court
Manuel Martinez Gota of Bakersfield pled guilty to driving with a suspended license and admitting four prior violations with an open container. He received 165 days in county jail. Frank Earl Davis of Wasco pled guilty to DUI and faced 60 days in jail or a 330 dollar fine. Van C Hartley of Miraleste forfeited bail of 56 dollars for alleged 85 mph on Highway 99. Stephen Maitland Bushby of Coalinga posted 166 dollars bail for 110 mph on U S Highway 99 and reckless driving at extreme speed.
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Manuel Martinez Gota
Fruitvale
Bakersfield
Gota
Frank Earl Davis
Wasco
van C. Hartley
Miraleste
Calif
Stephen Maitland Bushby
Coalinga
California Highway Patrol
Gift Day For Mennonite Home Aids Community Support
Gift Day for the Mennonite Home for the Aged is set for Tuesday September 28 with a home visit and an evening barbecue at the Mennonite Brethren Church. Tickets cost 150 for adults and 75 cents for children, with gifts to the home and barbecue funding the only outside contributions. The new wing project has cleared the first stage, adding a bed convalescent area and a 24 bed ambulatory section, while the home continues to serve a broad area including New York and local Mennonite communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mennonite Home For the
Mennonite Brethern Church
Mennonite Brethren Church
Head Start Review and New Program Considered by Board
Mrs. Rheba Ummel reported to the Richland school board on summer Head Start at North Shafter Labor Camp and The Colony. Enrollees reached 237 at North Shafter with checks done, while crowded Richland Primary complicates entry. A new preschool plus work study center at camps may provide homework space and potential adult training with federal funds. Crawford to present a 50 percent federally funded plan with a full report due next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rheba Uummel
Richland
Ummel
Bruce Crawford
North Shafter
Kern County
Wasco
Arvin
Crawford
Annual City Golf Tourney Seeks Reservations in Shafter
The 10th Annual City of Shafter Golf Tournament will be held October 6 at Kern City Golf Course with tee times from 11 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. and a banquet at Ewings Stockdale Inn at 7 p.m. Dan Bledsoe, 1964 champion, defends his title. Prizes include net score flights, putting, hole in one, longest drive, and door prizes. Tickets $7.50 for combined golf and dinner. $4 for golf or dinner. Reservations due by October 4 via Lions Club committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Kern City
City of Shafter
Service Club
Lions Club
Sentenced to 100 Days in Jail on Assault Charges
Ivan Denny 21 of Shafter received 100 days in county jail with 50 days suspended for a year on assault and battery charges and a further 10 day fine or $56 for public intoxication. Hearing held in Shafter Justice Court on a local drive in incident involving Don Firkins as victim. Six in the fight. four at large on bail. Nine Mexican youths from Wasco in a gang fight on Ash Street. eight adults and one juvenile arrested after calls to police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Denny
Shafter
Wasco
Ash Street
Richland School Board Reviews Cafeteria Lunch Results
Supt Bruce Crawford reported on the cafeteria program showing meals served fell sharply but higher prices increased revenue by 34.47. Enrollment rose to 1825 with shifts by grade level. resignations and new hires were approved. summer training stipends authorized for 12 teachers. bus route and crossing concerns were discussed. contracts for student exchanges and visually impaired training were signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
Bruce Crawford
Richland
Monnday Night
Fred Mason
Geraldine E. Stewart
Crawford
Lease At Shafter Port Signed In Bakersfield Deal
Supervisor LeRoy Jackson announces the long awaited industrial lease at Shafter airport is consummated. Bryan Coleman and Associates of Bakersfield will take over the lease, which previously overlapped with the old Rhodes arrangement after months of negotiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Jackson
Shafter Airport
Bryan Coleman and Associates
Bakersfield
Rhodes
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Shaft
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Frank Wisner
Mark Roberts
Wonshur
Tom Ware
Michigan State
UCLA
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Brent Roberts
Tulsa
Stan Cook
Jerry Higbee
Shafter Justice Court
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Shafter Port
Veterans Hall
Phil Dearing
Ben Grundy
Gene Wenino
Ioh Gribble
Cochairman
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