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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1946
Page
1
Paul Newel argues that Olivier's King Henry the Fifth film could revive national spirit and Shakespeare’s living energy. He contrasts old England’s health and adventure with modern socialist caution, urging Americans to embrace bold historic drama as guidance.
Public urged to enter the annual show at the Wednesday Afternoon Club House on April 17. Judge work ends at 2:00 p.m. with prizes awarded at 2:30. Potter of Bakersfield will speak on gardening. Betty Gene Dance Studio presents routines. Joyce Eastlund to sing. Displays welcome all, with rules on entry and judging procedures.
Wasco voters reelected the interim council and officers in an uncontested election. The complete city council along with the city clerk and treasurer were chosen, with council terms set at four years for the top two vote-getters and two years for the remaining three. Elected councilmen were Scaroni, Barker, Janzen, Clemens, and Fannin. city clerk Harold Swain and treasurer Fred Pritsche.
Ex service men Dave Edsal Walker Vernon Eugene Busby and Wilce Derosa were sent to a detention home last week to serve five years to life after second degree murder convictions for the beating death of Alphonso Rodriguez near Buttonwillow on January 28. A manslaughter conviction against Dana Richards was set aside and the murder charge against her dismissed.
Mrs. O. C. Hamrick reports a telegram from her son Pfc. Joseph F. Johnston, stationed at Keesler field Mississippi, stating he is being transferred to a new field and will spend a thirty day furlough at Shafter between assignments.
The second installment of taxes is due Friday April 20 at 12 noon. If unpaid, a 3 percent penalty and 50 cents for preparing the delinquent list will be added to the tax amount, per County Tax Collector J. Perry Brite.
Paul V. McClure and Adolph Kirschenmann were elected to the Shafter city council in light balloting. McClure received 103 votes and Kirschenmann 102, with John J. Gaede next at 84. Other write-ins and candidates trailed as two council seats opened. The newly elected council will serve four year terms.
Leaders from the national potato sector attend the Kern County Seed Potato Association annual meeting at Shafter High School Farm and the U S Experimental Farm on April 18. The event features display plots, fertilizer tests, and talks by A E Merker Knowles Ryerson Harry Umphrey J H Freidag Carl Metzger A Bodine R C Hastings and others.
Shafter Recreation Commission finalized plans for a large summer program to begin May 20 after elementary schools close. It includes five softball leagues, youth art at Richland, teen activities at the high school, and family night events. Leagues cover ages 10 through 18 plus a girls and open men league, with lighted parks at the high school and south of Richland. Morning and afternoon play for younger children starts May 20, and a high school program begins June 3, with weekly play nights featuring singing, stunts, concerts, and pet shows. Funding comes from the City of Shafter, Richland School District, Kern County Union High School District, and Kern County. A program director has not yet been chosen, with applications still being accepted.
International President Hamilton Holt headlined a district Kiwanis banquet in Bakersfield on Thursday night April 4 in the Palm Room of the Bakersfield Inn. Eleven clubs attended, led by Irvin Randolph of Bakersfield with guests including Lt. Governor Henry Suderman. The Masters of Ceremonies were Ken Rich and Florence Bayless provided dinner music as Holt tours the western states with Mrs. Holt.
The Ministerial Association schedules a three day Holy Week union with sermons at three churches. Tuesday at 7 30 PM First Mennonite Church Rev J J Toews speaks. Wednesday at Mennonite Brethren Church Rev John Bartel speaks. Thursday speaker to be announced. Bartel oversees all services.
The first Flame Cultivator for the San Joaquin Valley is on display at Burch Welding and Repair Shop in Shafter. The machine is inexpensive to own and operate for cultivating crops ditches and weeds. both trailer and cultivator attachment types are available from the shop.
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