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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1961
Page
1
Lynn Beerg wife Sharlet and two children with Debbie return to the United States by jet airliner after five years away from Shahter. The Beerg family resumes life in the United States following a long absence.
Governor Bert T. Combs cites a cowboy and burro tale to urge leadership for action. Pastor Baerg to complete seminary work, with family details from Shafter, Bolivia, Peru, and upcoming South American posting. Family ties include Lake Titi offices, J J Baerg, Bernie Baerg, and Jackie Baerg, with relatives from Los Angeles.
Jerry Garland and Odus Brooks of 157 Poso Street left their two story house and returned in 20 minutes to find it engulfed in flames last Friday afternoon. The fire, ruled probable caused by a portable television set on the second story, was under control in 20 minutes. The blaze did not reach the bottom floor. Forrest Woods of Santa Maria owns the building. Ed Bender noted the willing volunteer firefighters who served without pay.
The Shafter Play Center announces the unavoidable resignation of Mrs. Ruth Snively who was appointed director last spring. Due to ill health she will be unable to fulfill her duties in this position. Contact Nancy Rice at PI 6-6539.
The town reports a light week for incidents with the change box removed from a police box Saturday. Earlier, Central Machine and Pump was burglarized last Sunday for an unknown amount.
Doyle Adcock becomes associated with Chevrolet as sales staff at a dealership. The piece highlights new model displays including pickups and chassis cab variants and invites customers to visit and get acquainted with the lineup.
City officials report progress on the Orange Belt Stage Line parking in the lot behind Stringham's Drugs. No formal objections have been filed to the ruling, which City Clerk Bill Johnston says is working well with the store and police department.
At a special California State Highway Commission hearing in San, the California State Chamber of Commerce outlines proposed works for the Shafter area. John Sorensen presents Kern County recommendations as part of the San Joaquin Valley District study, with Irving Symons introducing regional chairmen.
The Wasco Chamber plans a softball tilt to recruit players for the Little World Series. Tickets are 50 cents as organizers promote the event. Hofman comments that they aim to ensure the show goes on and fits within Wasco's schedule.
The Fahsbenders returned from Illinois with interest in their travels. Steve, a member of lightning bugs and a locust to add to his entomology collection, brought home the locust after the lightning bugs escaped. Mrs. Fahsbender noted the heavy rain but said they enjoyed the trip and were glad to be home.
Early Saturday at 1 am a cooler overheated and shorted causing a fire that damaged the side of a house and part of the attic in Shafter. The county fire department said the blaze may have worsened if not for their arrival. The cooler was destroyed and water from a leaky fixture caused further electrical risk after a ceiling leak.
Buster Long celebrates the grand opening of Topper Men's Shop at 311 Central Avenue with a back to school sale. The store marks its third anniversary on August 24. Long has resided in Shafter since 1947 and opened the shop in 1958.
Ernie Hofman of the Chamber notes the impact of acquiring a state DMV branch in Shafter. He says it is hard to tell how the move will unfold as advocates weigh the office changes and local reaction.
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