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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1961
Page
1
A crowded, dramatic scene describes a subscription campaign reaching peak pace as results await in the second heat. The elimination process narrows contenders to the top go getters, with emphasis on a vital element for success and the promise of magnificent prizes to be awarded.
A letter from a California taxpayer promotes a free patio show at 2666 Mt Vernon Avenue Bakersfield on April 26 27 28 and 29 with engineers on hand and free refreshments. The piece references color ads valued by readers and urges subscriptions to support contestants in a Plymouth prize contest noting the final days ahead and urging timely efforts.
The April 21 to 23 event at Wasco Memorial Hall, sponsored by Kern County Parks and Recreation, displayed 595 pictures in several divisions. Winners included Shafter and Wasco entrants across elementary, high school, and adult groups with multiple ribbons awarded to individuals such as Dale Wohlgemuth, Deborah Sutton, Ted Gill, Janet Wedel, and Philip Stieber.
The Richland Chorus and Orchestra announce their Annual Spring Concert on May 2 1961 at 7 30 p m in Shafter High School Auditorium. Deborah Sutton a first grader wins a festival sweepstakes at Wasco. The program features bassoonist Sandra Nicol and guest artist John Dean with a mix of show tunes Latin pieces and a concerto for bassoon and orchestra.
Vacation church school at St Mark s Episcopal Church moved to June 5 through 9 with Rev Edward L Key directing. The St Mark s Day pot luck now set for April 30 at 6 pm followed by a movie. Sunday schedule lists Holy Communion at 8 am and Morning Vicarage at 9 30 with choir at 7 pm.
The first Monday in May is the final date for veterans to file tax exemption applications. Applications cover exemptions for veterans on personal, state, county, and city taxes.
The Women's Fellowship of Union Congregational Church invites all to an evening with Rabbi A. Kolach on the Dead Sea Scrolls Thursday April 27 at 8:00 p.m. Mary Martha Circle chair Mrs Lorena Fraley will oversee refreshments.
The Shafter High Youth for Christ Quiz Team won the County Championship at the Youth for Christ Rally in Bakersfield on April 22. Members Jeanie Reimer Evelyn Schellenberg Marilyn Schellenberg Mary Neufeld Linda Wilson Claudia Jones coached by James Webb. Reimer and Wilson named All Star Team from Kern County and will go to State Finals at Hume Lake May 19 to 21. winner advances to National Finals at Wonona Lake Indiana.
Shafter Junior Women win the district sweepstakes based on year long club participation and hours. The club earned first place in twenty one of twenty two divisions, with honors in Americanism Legislation and Resolutions Armed forces and Veteran's affairs Art Crafts Needlework Vogue Sewing Drama Health Press Religion Ethics Safety and most babies. The Shafter Press Publicity Book covering March 15 1960 to March 15 1961 was selected above Porterville Visalia Tulare Corcoran Wasco coverage.
At the April 24 city meeting Shafter discussed updating its fire rating. The 1952 rating, based on a population of 2,800, was issued by the Pacific Fire Rating Bureau. New rates could raise or lower insurance costs depending on the revised assessment.
Food Banks Inc clarifies it has not been sold. Loren McFarland Jr says Southern California offer failed and 95 percent of stock is employee owned. The chain operates 21 stores in the San Joaquin Valley with 320 employees and about a $2 million payroll. Management team includes Petersen Forbes Polachek and Wisten.
The Stencilette Club and the Textile Painting Club will include Duerksen Mildred Guenther Mattie Gorsching Kate Jensen Elizabeth Buller and Cecilia Martin in upcoming activities.
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