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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1954

Page

4

Shafter High Names 34 Staff Members for 1954 55

Shafter High School announces a 1954 55 staff of 34 certificated teachers and administrators. New hires include Bev erly Speich teaching Spanish and English, Odile M Stannard directing speech, and Charles Tyner handling publicity and journalism. Returning members include Moroski, Hill, and others as the school nears September 3 4 registration with about 650 students enrolled.

Shafter High School University of Southern California Joe Galante Beverly Speich University of Wisconsin Ida May Collett University of Idaho Odile M. Stannard University of Washington Charles Tyner Berkeley University of California Charles Easterbrook, Jr Dennis Foreman Los Angeles State Los Angeles United States Evelyn Micheletti University of Minnesota Shafter Sam Creswell Colorado State College of Education Greeley Wilma Wright University of Redlands Martha Ellen Hitech Stanford University Henry Moroski Harlan Hill U.S Gave Pare Don Murfin Wilson Stone James Wilson Hal Williams Dan Bledsoe P. L. Arnold Thelma Painter David Marsh Kenneth Fahsbender

Not All Youths Ready At Same Time For School

The article argues children vary in physical, emotional, and mental development and thus are not ready for school at the same age. It suggests nursery school for better adjustment but warns against forcing attendance if the child is unhappy.

Special Requests For Deer Hearings Too Frequent

California Fish and Game Commission notes requests for hearings on special deer hunting seasons are overdone and under documented. Commissioners traveled statewide to hear appeals from sportsman and landowner groups. Some groups that asked for hunts attended hearings to oppose them.

California Fish and Game Commission

Pie Penbrink Seeks Alfalfa Market in Los Angeles

Mr and Mrs Fred Pie Penbrink travel to Los Angeles in June 1925 seeking buyers for their alfalfa hay. Their 65 acre crop is described as a splendid stand.

Fred Piepenbrink Los Angeles

Parents Ready Youngsters For Opening Of School Year

As the 1954-55 school year nears, a record enrollment of over 30 million children is expected. Parents should ensure good health checks, discuss needs with children, and prepare supplies and clothes to boost confidence and enthusiasm for learning.

Citizns

Homes Now Have Own Personality

A Southern California Plastering Institute study on home fashion trends notes houses are designed to reflect occupants personalities. Exterior distinctiveness through color, landscaping, and texture, with interiors shaped by furnishings, accessories, and space use. Plaster is highlighted as a flexible background material adaptable to changing owner tastes.

Southern California Plastering Institute Institute

Santa Barbara Set For Racing Weekender at Airport

Well known amateur auto racers sign up for road races planned Labor Day weekend at Santa Barbara Airport. Early entries include Bill Stroppe with Kur tis 500, Sammy Lamoreaux, Ed Kretz, Cy Yedor in the Black Bomb MG, and Ray Frug as race chairman with Joe Weissman as course marshal. A Sunday victory dinner and trophies follow, with a Monday Concours d Elegance at the Biltmore Hotel. Anne Evans handles official entry blanks.

Santa Barbara Bill Stroppe Stroppe Sammy Lamoreaux Ed Kretz Torrey Pines Willow Springs Sammy England Cy Yedor Ken Miles California Sports Car Club Ray Frug Santa Barbara Road Joe Weissman Restaurante del Paseo Hillside House Biltmore Hotel Perry Peron California Anne Evans Secre

Beggs Buys Central Avenue Lots From King Lumber

Jim Beggs purchased two Central avenue lots owned by King Lumber Co in January 1925. The property was then the residence of C A Campbell and his family. Beggs planned to build on the site.

Jim Beggs Bakersfield Central Avenue King Lumber Co C. A. Campbell Beggs

Car Club Spotlight on Hollywood Boulevard

Local sports column notes a California car club operating near 4949 Hollywood Blvd in Los Angeles. The brief mentions community activities and suggests a spotlight on the club’s events.

Tary, California Sports ‘Car ‘Club Hollywood Blvd Los Angeles

Traffic Violators Reflected as Signs of Mental Illness

California Highway Patrol statistics show that over time more than one quarter of highway accidents in unincorporated areas are caused by dangerous driving acts. Commissioner Caldwell says such behavior, if not mental illness, reveals a social illness of great magnitude and a marked lack of judgment and responsibility.

California Highway Patrol Highway Patrol B. R. Caldwell Ac Ment Caldwell

Composite traffic victim profile for California in 1953

The National Safety Council highlights a male driver aged 25 to 34 as the typical California road fatality for last year. The death occurred on a Sunday in December between 6 and 7 p.m. in a two-vehicle collision between intersections, per the California CHP Annual Statistical Report.

National Safety Council California California Highway Patrol

Church Youth Groups Prepare Summer Programs

The Lower Junior department will present A Little Church Service, and the Upper Juniors have a skit titled This pre group will wind upthe pre Is Our Church. The Young Program features a puppet show Store of the Christian Church.

Our Church

Keratolytic Fungicide Ad Promises Fast Foot Relief

An ad touts Keratolytic Action T-4-L from McClure Drug claiming to slough tainted skin within an hour and kill fungi on contact. It promises a 40 cent refund if not satisfied.

McClure Drug

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