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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1960
Page
1
A reflection on two years in Shafter notes ownership of the Shafter Press, census growth from 4167 to about 5004, and Wasco population comparisons. It suggests annexation of North Shafter and Smith Corner could boost Shafter’s figures and business vitality.
The Maple School Board reorganization names Paul Wiebe chairman Jonas Nickel clerk and Ruben Siemens member Wiebe will also serve on the county school district planning committee A preliminary plan for new units to house the shop home economics and kindergarten is approved with master plan drawings due by September Community input to Maple P14 is sought The district closed in June with 147 students and expected 160 in September kindergarten enrollment is 100 percent versus 75 percent state average Finances are sound with a current year budget of 111603 a decline of about 5000 from last year and a cafeteria fund showing improvement cash balance and inventory total 716 versus 463 a year ago
Shafter-W irrigation District confirms a purchase of 2, acre feet of Class one water, adding 8300 acre feet for August. This covers about 80 percent of normal demand, per Secretary-Manager Bob Diltz, with restrictions still in place to ensure fair shares. September and October remain tight, contingent on rainfall and Millerton Lake output. no new SWID orders since July 20 amid the emergency.
Miss Marie Wilson of Sacra tober 15 1915 died in Sacramento with burial in Shafter. Survivors include sister Mrs Holly Saddler of Sacramento and sister Mrs Edith Proctor of Shafter, brothers Lloyd and Floyd Edwards of Spirit Lake Town. Nieces and nephews Wanda Fowler Beverly Packard and Dale Proctor of Shafter.
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce postponed recommending a preferred relocation of the Central Valley Highway after landowners along two proposed routes voiced objections. State highway engineer William Welch said a statewide survey will be conducted in the next three months before the Chamber acts on the state’s guidance, as Gene Guenther and local leaders watched.
Welch warned no preliminary planning has been done for a Shafter freeway and urged early study of Central Valley Highway traffic. He noted an expressway step would need about 142 feet of right of way plus exchanges, with frontage roads needing up to 240 feet and possibly four to eight lanes.
Cheryl Muns of Bakersfield won Miss Kern County after a field of 44 contestants at Bakersfield College amphitheater. She measured 36 23 36 and stood 5 6 weighing 118, earning top marks from a 15 member panel. Alternate is Kay Shellenberger of Buttonwillow, 18, 36 25 37, 125 pounds. The top ten include Ward, Burke, Shellenberger, Wood, Rake, Bertholf, Daugherty, Stansbury, Reid, Pascua.
Brent Roberts, star Shafter High athlete, selected by Shafter Kiwanis Club to travel to Estes Park for five days for the Christian Athletic Youth Convention starting August 14. About 600 youths from 30 states will hear speeches from famed sports figures and coaches.
A petition led by General Al Finkbeiner seeks city approval of a flat rate business license. Finkbeiner aims for near universal merchant signatures and plans to present the document at the next Council meeting. Wayne Wood of the Chamber notes a postcirculation businessmen meeting to follow.
Building permits in Shafter for July totaled 10 950 50 dollars as reported by Building Inspector C H Pope. No new construction permits were issued. Two residence remodeling permits valued at 5050 dollars, one patio cover permit at 400 dollars, and one business remodeling permit at 5500 dollars accounted for the total.
Scout group Troop 53 tied for fourth at a talent campfire after a day of laundry washing with bucket and soap, skeet shooting with 22 shells where Mark Siemens scored 0 of 5, and a concluding campfire with the best singing group.
Kern County Marine Reserve unit the 4th 155mm Gun Battery departs Shafter July 30 for a summer training camp and returns August 13. Attendees include Lance Corporal Charlie C. Glenn Private First Class Gene D. Nichols Private First Class James O. Smith and Private First Class Bennie R. West.
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