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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1960
Page
1
The column blends personal birthday musings from Canney Evans with observations on city life. It notes wives’ daily contributions, the PAYG approach to street repairs, a balked million dollar bond issue, and a rumor of revisiting the plan. Anecdotes include Warry Knight and a grocery window scene.
The J W Wray family reports a string of vandalism starting April 1958 causing $1500 in damages. A 1955 Chevrolet was burned August 18 as gas was poured on a Pontiac nearby. thefts include 100 pounds of meat and cut telephones wires. The family posted a reward for information leading to arrests and convictions.
Ray Arnett announced he will attend the Republican National Policy Conference. He accepted an invitation from Vice President Nixon and will join the initial meeting Monday August 29 in Washington DC.
Shafter's Police Department loses Patrolman William Turner leaving eight regular officers. Chief Hanley Witcher cited personal reasons and no dissatisfaction. Remaining officers will absorb Turner’s duties while a replacement is sought from several applications.
Don Klingenberg, manager, holds the birthday cake as employees of Wasco Motors 2195 celebrate the companys first birthday this month. Norris Bingham and Lee Reese stand beside him. Klingenberg notes community acceptance and looks to future growth. Other staff include Jane Urban, Gary Hager, Perry Copeland, Freddy Hallmark, Lee Harrison, Ace Milner, and Frank Cross.
Richland School opens September 6 with seven new teachers including Ethel Roselle and Marlene Enns. New staff join Ruth Burrow, Winifred Head, Frances Kliewer, and Linda Rees, with ongoing training hosted by educators from state and county offices. The two day prelude includes workshops led by regional education leaders and Dr. Arthur L. Bietz on human relations.
After a closure of several weeks Larry's Steak House becomes Don and Nina's Cafe under new owner Don Salt. The cafe promises good food for the good people of Shafter and will open tomorrow.
Shafter city officials move to educate local business owners on a proposed gross receipts business license ordinance. Mayor Grundy backs the plan amid merchant input, with over fifty merchants already backing a flat-rate approach and calls for cost estimates under gross receipts for comparison.
A public auction will be held Wednesday August 31 1960. Equipment to be auctioned includes a V Ditcher a chisel a BG scraper and a sprinkler system.
Bakersfield firm Dicco Co won the contract to finish paving on Shafter Avenue and James Street. Bid total 17 303 dollars, 6 50 per ton, beating two rivals. Council demanded strict independent inspection to prevent plant mix stripping.
The American Legion and Auxiliary host a public Luau at Veteran's Memorial Hall on Saturday August 27 with palm decor and grass skirts. Lei presents guests on entry by Sherry Helms or Sonya Emerald hostesses, dress code sport or Hawaiian, social hour 7 to 8, dinner 8, Kay Millwee Studio of Modern Dance exhibition, multiple committees listed for tickets, publicity, and refreshments, tickets selling quickly.
Shafter firm Dalke Brothers awarded the contract to build St Mark's Episcopal Church at Beech and State Streets on the eastern city limits. Work to start before Sept first with a first unit including classrooms kitchen and parish hall. The parish hall will serve as the church until the full church is completed in four to five months. The church owns two acres and the building will seat over one hundred with air conditioning.
Rotary Hole Highs claimed first place in the Shafter Recreation Commission Service Club Golf League finals with an 8 1 0 record and a .889 percentage. Team members include captain Roger Thuman Jim Tucker Phil Channeson Lew Woodard. CBMC Dubbers led by Elmer Unruh finished second. Exchange Club Sweet Swincers, led by Tom Tucker, took third. Roy Farrell praised the season as highly successful.
The Richland Cadet Program will proceed into the next year with close work alongside building principals and the Director of Education. Mrs Todd guides cadet candidates toward becoming highly competent classroom teachers as they engage with staff and principal groups this week and next. The four cadet teachers are Mrs Ethel Roselle, Mrs Winifred Head, Linda Rees, and Herbert Pierce.
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