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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1967
Page
4
In Shafter California readers vent about a sunlit county library failing to stay cool in summer due to a faulty air conditioner. They call for accountability and permanent fixes while residents also protest unlawful water runoff and a related citation from July 2 1967.
Bakersfield College unveils evening classes starting September 6 with Journalism 20A Introduction to Mass Communication taught by Charles Katzman. Additional courses in accounting, agriculture, data processing, geology, mathematics, and creative writing join offerings. Drama 30A Radio and Television Production and Anthropology 3 Archaeology also listed along with art and business classes.
Wasco hosts a hunter student school August 23 and 24 from 7 to 10 PM in court rooms. Pat Campbell game warden announces the program required for youths 18 and under who want a hunting license.
H. C. Massey of Shafter told the Shafter Police Department that a man’s suit was stolen from his residence.
The Shafter Play Center announces registrations for the new school year starting Monday September 1 at 9 a.m. The nonprofit facility licensed by the California Department of Social Welfare is directed by Mrs. Carol Hatcher with volunteer mothers aiding transport and support. Contact Anna Colvard Pat Stark Charlotte Maupin Virginia Nickelson or attend the Open House on Wednesday September 6 from 9 30 to 11 00 a.m. for enrollment details.
Mary Kay Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs William Rolin Wasco and James D Dobbs son of Mr and Mrs James Dobbs Shafter announced their engagement and upcoming marriage. A dinner party at 314 Walter Avenue honored them. The wedding is planned for early October with Mary Kay having studied in Wasco and James a Ridgecrest High School graduate. James works as sales manager for Lafayette Radio and Electronics in Bakersfield.
School Opening notes require polio immunization evidence for all children enrolling before registration. Parents with registration problems should call the principal’s office at Primary 746-4937 or Intermediate Upper Grade 746-4924. Class and teacher assignments will be posted on opening day. Miss Mary Snively and other California youth will attend a three day Christian Science student conference in Boston with students from 460 campuses.
The Roy Farrell family ends a Laguna Beach trip visiting friends in Costa Mesa Bakersfield and Bakersfield and makes several summer short trips. Mary Snively attends a three day youth conference in Boston with many international delegates and notable speakers including Dr Harrell Beck and Erwin D Canham.
Maria Lourdes McCoy 214 Walnut, wife of Ben McCoy, one of sixteen sworn in at Kern County courthouse Bakersfield Aug 16. Born in Horta Azores she came to the United States in 1959 and married Ben in 1961. The couple settled in Shafter in 1962 with their children Theresa and Michael. Theresa marked her fifth birthday during the naturalization ceremony.
Snow Irrigation Supply Co promotes Parkerizing to prevent rust and leaks in valves. The campaign highlights rust resistance and rubberized packing to seal against leaks, branding Snow Gates and Valves as exclusive, reliable products.
Maple 4-H Club held a pot luck picnic supper and swim at the Kenneth Nicol home after an afternoon farm tour. Members visited Allen Siliznoff ranch, Martin Wilcox, and Jack Nikkel estates to see sheep and steer projects. New year meeting set for September 5 at Maple School. enrollment open. leadership changes noted.
Dale Posnoff and Larry Frank Preston were riding a motorcycle at Lerdo and Manuel avenue when the kick stand allegedly came loose. Posnoff was taken to a hospital for evaluation. The accident involved two riders and occurred at a city intersection.
Burl Fain reports to the police that his pickup lost a wind wing and 8 00x14 tire and wheel, and a tool box were stolen from 112 Stone. The merchandise value is listed at 150 dollars.
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