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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1968
Page
1
Weather A8s reported by Shafter Cotton Research Station details include wind, temperature, humidity, and soil conditions affecting cotton growth. The station monitors daily climate variables to guide farming decisions and crop management practices.
Richard Larson, elected to the City Council, resigns from the Shafter Public Utility District Board after Monday’s meeting. An attorney ruled a conflict of interest allowed one person to serve on both bodies. The board discussed contracts for the ground level storage tank and other electrical work with Crom Pre stressing and Schallock Construction, with work to start within 14 days and finish in 18.
W H Pat Kelly appointed chair of the Recognition Review and Program committee for the California Aqueduct Dedication on May 17 attended by celebrities from across the state. The event will be on the east bank of the Aqueduct south of Lost Hills. Ray J Mettler named to the Budget and Ways and Means Committee for the event.
A local listing names sponsors and supporters for a General's trip. It details 5 STAR SPONSORS Assoc and Shafter groups, 4 STAR SPONSORS including Top's Market and Bank of America, down to 1 STAR SPONSORS with George Berkebile and others.
Shafter High School band sponsors contribute to a drive for the On To Proville Funds. Band director Vern Allen notes supporters as the group prepares for a trip to Oroville for the Feather River Project dam dedication, marking a key phase completion.
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce votes 500 to the Shafter General's Band for a two day trip to the Oroville Dam dedication May 3 and 4. A 500 donation to accompanying Kern County Water Agency ceremonies and 25 for May 17 events are approved.
Forrest Patrick Boles, 57, of Kern Homes, died in a room at the Shafter Motel on Wednesday April 17. The county coroner listed the death as apparent suicide by shotgun after his body was found at 10 a.m. by motel employee Laura Crane. Boles had been ill with rheumatoid arthritis and staying at the motel for two days.
Eva M. Harris of 644 Fresno was cited by Shafter police for failing to stop at the stop sign at the intersection of Central Valley Highway and Central Avenue.
Ruben Siemens, state president of the Cemetery Association, chaired and was elected president for 1968 69 at the California Association of Public Cemeteries gathering in Fresn o Tropicana Lodge. 135 attended as panels discussed legislation, safety, endowment care and costs.
Clint Parker reports an evening robbery at Clint's Liquor Store on Central Avenue. Two young men 19 to 20 entered, bought two cakes, then demanded Parker's money and fled with a sack. Parker chased them to James Street where a car with a third man fled. Amount stolen unspecified.
The Department of Fish and Game says California’s general trout opener on Saturday April 27 should be excellent if mild weather continues. It notes many mountain lakes opened early, streams run clear with low flows, and the season runs through November 15 with a 10 trout daily limit. Anglers 16 and older must carry a basic license and two stamps.
Mayor J C Atkinson announced his department head slate at a council meeting including Carl Moyer fire chief Richard Larson planning and recreation Bill Hildebrand police chief Ben Grundy public works and Atkinson finance head A citizen's advisory committee will aid planning A zoning ordinance hearing was set for 7 30 p m and ordinance 178 was adopted The council also approved a planning commission recommendation to resolve zoning conflicts A sidewalk survey was ordered and $1000 was approved to light Rodriguez Parkette for summer softball play
Those planning to attend the pot luck dinner Thursday evening sponsored by the Shafter Community Improvement Committee are asked to call Mrs. John Hanner to anticipate numbers. The meeting will be at the Veterans Memorial Hall at 6 30 with Mrs. in charge.
The Shafter Wasco Irrigation District warns of a drought year with potential water shortages by late August or September. Snowfall is about 60 percent of normal, Hunting ton Lake has no snow now vs 65 inches last year, and no current cuts in deliveries are planned. District manager Robert Diltz asks users to transfer water back and schedule 10 percent irrigation after October 1 to balance supply and demand. Emergency line Wasco 758 2667.
Paul Kodet was elected president of the Shafter Student Body with Travis Self as outgoing president announcing the result. Bill McKinley chosen as vice president, Kodet representing Boys and McKinley from Buttons Willow. Barbara Witcher named secretary, Cora Nickel PR commissioner, Debra Hair finance commissioner. Jacque Freeborn to head girls athletics while Fred Herkimer serves boys athletics.
A columnist contrasts HHH RFK and JDR as cash spenders in politics noting JDR offered 150 billion for rebuilding cities, while lacking detail on farm troubles minority pacification or foreign aid and questioning ownership of funds. The piece recalls Rockefeller era spending and hints at continuation on page 3.
The Post Office Department invites competitive bids to build and lease the main post office at Buttonwillow. The site at Main and First streets will be deeded to the winning bidder who will construct per specs and lease to the department for 10 years with a 20 year renewal option. Local taxes paid by owner. Bidding documents available from Saul Cedro Regional Real 591 Soa Angela 20068. Bids due 2 p.m. May 27, 1968.
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