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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1952
Page
4
Mr and Mrs Robert Fink Beiner are spending a week in Shafter visiting his brother and wife Mr and Mrs Albert Finkbeiner of Lawrence South Carolina He is vacationing in the West where he has been visiting relatives.
Second grade teacher Miss Lila Ault of Buttonwillow School underwent surgery Wednesday morning at Mercy Hospital. Mrs Frances Selvidge will serve as substitute until her recovery.
Funeral services were held Monday for Gottlieb J. Ricker 52 pioneer of Shafter who settled there 27 years ago He founded the Ricker tract of Lerdo highway and was active in baseball team management He died Saturday at his home of natural causes Survived by widow Anna brother John and two sisters all of Eureka S C Interment in Shafter Cemetery Funeral arrangements by Armstrong Mortuary.
The article contrasts large-scale growers with marginal farmers facing Uncle Sam taxes and volatile markets. It cites inexperience, improper irrigation, late planting, and pest costs as key causes of losses in the cotton boom, while noting some improvements as farmers learn proper techniques and heed farm advisers. Weather and planting progress set near-term prospects.
Dr H Kilburn Bakersfield College counsellor urged stronger ties between schools and families at Shafter Rotary Club. The talk preceded Public Schools Week after Richland School Glee Club performances directed by Martha Gloeckler. Kilburn linked home affection to security and freedom, saying music and art aid self expression and may curb juvenile delinquency.
Ernest Driver, who runs a public speaking school in Arizona, will deliver a free lecture at the Veterans Memorial Hall Tuesday night at 7 45 p.m. He will answer questions on defying God, divine creation, and rising degenerative diseases.
Michael Steele will serve as president of the Richland School upper grades student body next year after his election on Tuesday, replacing Edward Ellis. Other officers elected include Gervis Robey as vice president Linda Robey as secretary Robert Funk as treasurer and Mary Brown as publicity chairman. They are to be installed in May.
Officials say neither the administrative unit nor two new wings will be ready by the specified date, but by semester end. Nine teachers will join Richland to manage extra load. Dr. Melbo of USC brings extensive expertise, literature, and WWII service, aiding the district’s education program.
Kern County Cancer Drive reports 13958.40 in contributions toward a 25000 goal for the Kern County American Cancer Society branch. Communities including Arvin Buttonwillow and Westside Campus lead with local chairs guiding efforts as April is Cancer Control Month.
Administrative unit dedication runs 6:30 to 8 p.m. with supper in the Rich land Cafeteria. Open house 7 to 9:30 p.m. displays in every classroom. Daily schedule includes kindergarten to seventh grade demos, band and choir items, and a May festival.
Mrs Chester Brown and Sharlene of 184 Stone Street spent Friday in Weedpatch visiting Mrs Brown's cousin Mrs Calvin Black.
Harness era headlines note Sol Camp’s Prince Jay and other top standardbreds among the day’s features. Neil Boardman Ken Carthal and Joe O'Brien signaled entries Freeman Hanover Poplar Wayne Carrol Dale Sherry Lee Scotch Princess and Atomic Lee. Camp Lachenmaier and Neuman attend to help with Kern County Day festivities at Santa Anita Park.
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