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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1962
Page
1
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City of Shafter proclaims September 17 to 23 1962 as Constitution Week inviting all schools and churches to observe with activities and essays. Public ob by Mayor Harvey urges participation and recognition of the Federal Constitution with prizes and judge evaluation details provided for entrants.
Danny Joe Johnson, 25, joins the Shafter Police Department as a new officer. He is married to Kathlene Ann Ball. His parents remain living in Johnson. Details include his former affiliations and residence in Shafter.
The notice explains that electors not registered may register if they are 21 by election day and meet residency requirements in California and the United States. It directs Kern County voters to re register if they moved precincts or wish to change party affiliation, and notes exceptions for those already registered who have moved. Shafter residents may register at City Hall or county fire stations or with registration deputies.
City council acts on varied agenda including extending the DMV building lease for five years and approving a Manuel Street securfacing project. Earlier two weeks ago the council voted to delay the Manuel Street work pending outside engineer review to ensure the plan is sound.
The Episcopal Church schedules a carnival with booths, games, a pony ride, and a barbecue on September 8 led by Mr and Mrs Jack McMeans and Mr and Mrs Dave Anderson. Dinner committees include Mr and Mrs Douglas Judd and Mr Pat Cooke with Mrs James Paul and Dr Herbert Nice. A separate report notes discussions on lease terms, state approval, and gas tax project payments involving Johnston and Robert VanderNoor.
Mayor Harvey Gaede criticizes street work and urges caution on accepting the present condition. Councilman Elmer Anderson defends the street as satisfactory and challenges Gaede to find a better one in Shafter. The scene includes interruptions and questions about funding and contractor repainting during the business session.
A man identified as Little appeared before Judge Blake Witcher in the Justice Court. He was found guilty of petty theft and sentenced to six months. The case involved a used bookkeeping machine and included details of the seller and serial number.
Ninety enroll at Kern Academy as Leah directs ac See he the coming school year with degree goals at the University of Chattanooga. Mrs Kenneth Dunn and Mrs Laursen bring teaching and nursing experience from Missionary College and Union College. The Laur sen family includes four children Dennis Verdenne Earlenne and Lorenne with Norman Nelson and Florence Mulder helping as instructors in piano typing and more.
Richland and Shafter high schools set first day schedules with classes starting at 9 a.m. for Richland and 8:30 a.m. for Shafter. New or returning students must enroll in the building offices between 8 and 9 a.m. on the opening day, next Tuesday, September 4.
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