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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1954
Page
8
Editorial advocates education as the main driver for Shafter's growth noting four elementary districts Richland Maple Verdo Rio Bravo and the Shafter Union High School unit. It praises local administrators teachers and citizens who built a strong system shaping future community leadership and responsibility.
Kern County Chapter seeks 22000 emergency fund for Infantile Paralysis. Kiwanis Club chaired by Gaylord Fox organizes Shafter participation amid rising cases and vaccine costs. Community urged to join the ongoing battle against polio and support relief efforts.
Six Shafter local players were selected for the Kern County Baseball League playoff all star team. The town's decade long recreation program earns recognition for community leadership. Bill Carpenter, longtime Shafter resident, manages the league.
Community group in Shafter invites volunteers to design decorate and supply the 10 by 30 foot display for the Kern County Fair. Entries may include potatoes melons pumpkins and other agricultural items with awards for individuals and the community. Call to participate.
Clara B Howard lauds Chief Horace V Grayson for fairness in handling complaints. The Bakersfield NAACP branch leader notes the organization does not oppose law and order and condemns police brutality regardless of race.
Evaluation of the Shafter softball program and plans for improvements for next season will be discussed at a meeting of managers and sponsors from four local leagues Monday night at 7:30 in Richland School Teachers' lounge. Roy Farrell, recreation director, says the public is invited.
Recreation director Roy Farrell announced Richland Pool hours. The pool will be open from five p.m. daily for the remainder of summer and closed evenings due to cool weather. After school starts the hours shift to four p.m. to five p.m. On Saturdays the pool will be open from two p.m. to five p.m.
Mr and Mrs Larry McClure announce their departure from the area. Mrs McClure former Ruth Hilbert led Shafter High School art and history, then taught at Richland School and headed Kern County art events. Mr McClure served Bakersfield area schools and now joins Artesia City Schools. The family relocated to Artesia with four month old son Clyde.
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