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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1946
Page
1
The article argues that while recreation programs cannot erase crime, they can deter delinquency by providing engaging environments. Key factors include a fun sponsoring group, strong leadership, and adequate funding to sustain activities, with emphasis on joyful community involvement around youth sports.
King Abbe owned by Bill Lachenmaier won the $5,000 Long Beach Pace as Shafter Racing Stable sent four runners with three winners on opening day of the Grand Circuit Harness meet at Santa Anita. Frontiersman claimed the 7-Bar Trot and Skychief took the 6-Bar Trot in a meet billed as the richest harness event in the West with $400,000 in purses and runs through May 18.
The Agricultural Conservation Association sets May 1 1946 as the deadline for Kern County farmers and ranchers to file soil building and range practices plans. Secretary Clifford E. Craig notes the importance of land use history and requires all history be registered at 2405 M Street Bakersfield before the deadline.
A group of high school students including Joan Crawford Jerry Maotes Don Nikkle Paula Rainey and Robert Roscamp spent Sunday geete-tiking in Kern Canyon, enjoying a day outdoors away from school activities.
Mr. and Mrs. S. Tucker of Shafter and Mr. and Mrs. Ben H. Tucker of Hughes Arkansas spent three days in San Francisco visiting friends. The Bennet Tucker couple had been in Shafter for two weeks and returned home Saturday.
Granddaughter visits Los Angeles Reverend Bonnie Harper at the Harper home for a week. She plans to return with her parents for Easter Services on Sunday.
Shafter residents Mrs Redon Baber Mrs Baber and Mr Vernie L Grose attended a model airplane contest at Bakers Field on Sunday.
American Legion post tickets for a new car giveaway are selling well as chair Tip Henderson sets June 20 as the award date. Proceeds boost the building fund for a new legion hall to replace the overcrowded present site. Nominations for commander include Claude Camp Guenther Jack Hare Tip Henderson and Ralph Janzen with adjutant hopefuls Pete Bender Glenn Nay and Ralph Tucker. More candidates expected at the next meeting.
Shafter High School baseball team travels to Delano for regional games Friday and Saturday. They open against Roosevelt High of Fresno Friday at 10 AM, with possible second round vs East Bakersfield if they win. East Bakersfield defeated Shafter 15-4 here last Saturday. EB juniors beat Shafter 11-0.
All schools in Shafter will be closed Friday April 20 and Monday April 22 for Easter vacation with normal schedules resuming Tuesday next week. Richland Grammar School leaves May 17 for graduation held that night in the High School gym. seniors graduate later in May.
A new resident of Shafter begins employment at the Shafter Radio and Appliance Company, marking a noted local hire in the community. The move highlights growing local business activity and employment opportunities in the area.
The upcoming annual three act comedy by the school's dramatics club will be performed on May 4 with an all student cast in the title play That Crazy Smith Family.
The annual Community Flower Show at the Women's Club House featured judging by Miss Dorothy Hall and Mrs. Maude Eley and prize awards across multiple categories. Winners included Mrs. Jake Siemens for rosebush first place, Mrs. Rolf Jacobsen for climbing roses, and Mrs. A. W. Eckman for polyanthus roses, with numerous other recognitions in iris, bearded iris, perennials, potted plants, and miniature arrangements.
The notice states the primary registration deadline is April 25 and the June 4 election date. It requires residency in the state for one year and in the county for 90 days, along with any change of residence reported.
The junior class box social at Shafter High School last Thursday night netted 38.50 to help cover prom expenses, per James Wilson.
Shafter business district expands with a complete new cold storage locker plant and self service meat market at the Central Market. Grand opening planned for Saturday with open house April 22 to 27 and a big program to showcase new features.
Two newly elected councilmen Paul V. McClure and Adolph Kirschenmann were sworn in at a special meeting to canvass ballots. Outgoing Mayor Henry Neufeld administered the oath to City Clerk Frank G. Shaw, who then swore in the newcomers. The vote was officially approved and the new council will elect a mayor at their first regular meeting next Monday night.
Clothing valued about 200 dollars burned in a closet fire at 173 West Lerdo in the apartment of L. M. Thompson. The fire department stopped the blaze before it spread. Owner W. C. Grose of Shafter lists the building. Slight damage occurred at a Tulare Avenue home due to an overheated water heater pipe igniting the porch roof. The residence is owned by D. Hampton of San Francisco.
The Business and Professional Womens Club of Shafter will meet for dinner at 7:00 tonight at the Womens Club House. The Legislation theme is led by Mrs. Lucille Crawford and committee. Guest speakers are Herbert, candidate for State Assembly, and John Reily, Shafter Chief of Police, discussing community problems.
Deadline for the second installment of property taxes is Saturday April 20 at 12 o'clock noon. Delinquent taxes incur a 3 percent penalty and 50 cents per line for preparing the delinquent list, per County Tax Collector J. Perry Brite.
Preparations are under way for the Grand Opening of Shafter Car and Home Supply, a Goodyear exclusive store on Central Avenue. Owned by Bill Goertzen with Fay Whitney as manager and Bill Pierce in charge of the tire department, the shop features a brake department under Abe Thompson and modern showcases. The opening will run 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with prizes at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
Local residents Mr. and Mrs. August Bender of Lodi California and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Mettler with their son were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Aduel Mettler on Friday.
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