15 Aug 1962
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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1962
Page
1
The fragment summarizes a coastal issue with sea tides and notices impacting a local settlement. Names and places are unreadable, but the piece hints at a return from sea service and ongoing civic notices affecting the town.
Retired Volunteer Johnson 0 Seas received recognition from the Ghofier Volunteer Fire Department for his years of service and contribution to pottery outreach. The department presented a gift acknowledging his dedication and community impact.
Fragmentary report notes Shafter High Station to be completed on the first day of the school year. The text contains unclear references to dates and sponsors, with mentions of August and related numbers, but does not provide a clear event outcome or full details.
The notice outlines registration for all children new to the district with exemptions for those already registered or attending last year. It emphasizes this registration is not needed for returning students.
A highway Patrol report details a man slipping or falling from a truck bed with a 15 inch ledge, the trailer wheel passing over his body. The notice cites a 9 a.m. briefing at St. John's Catholic Church in Wasco and states interment was at Shafter Cemetery.
Local resident Young Irwin, a passenger in a car driven by Leon Standridge and Eden, was asleep at the time of the incident. No other details are provided about injuries or charges.
Kiwanians announce the annual pancake feed to raise funds for club activities for youth groups and community programs. Last year a record 700 people attended the breakfast and consumed large amounts of food, supporting local post programs and Scouting units.
Members at the past meeting discussed a fair share program and urged businessmen to invest more in memberships. Dues could be split quarterly instead of a full payment. The next meeting will start at 5 a.m. at the Shafter Motel and adjourn at 8 30.
City council discussed H W Pat Kelly request to steer future insurance trans actions to Shafter Insurance Board. Er Cindy from Pop Crawford urged increased local dog potbd stipends to 50 per month. Council approved site plan on California street near Fire Department and Memorial Hall with city to assume building insurance costs and taxes during lease term. Financing expected to allow rapid construction while Pat Kelly objected to Manuel avenue resurfacing due to plant mix surface condition.
Last week a discussion between the Motor Vehicles Department, the Chamber of Commerce and the City Council produced an alternate location for the DMV building. E B Stringham proposed placing the facility in the park at Sunset and Central Valley highway, with plans to add off street parking. Stringham has commitments totaling $5 000 and seeks four more, aiming to proceed with plot plans and a rental proposal soon for February license plate renewal.
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