05 Dec 1962
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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1962
Page
1
Framing up a playful note from Wisner shows excitement about Doc and a friendly greeting. The short snippet hints at affection and a casual newspaper vibe linking Wisner to a lighthearted moment.
The opening foe of the season greeted the home audience on Tuesday morning. Aimed at constructive suggestions, Bill Johnston endorses proposed changes and shows willingness to help and perform well.
Question to Pat Kelly asks how many people cited the contrast or comparison between Contra Costa and Long Beach in the Potato Bowl. The note seeks count of mentions in public discussion or coverage.
A remark claims a sewing circle is a place where women come to needle others, prompting local amusement over the playful misinterpretation of the group’s purpose.
The Kappa Note held a rummage sale during a recent meeting at Mrs. Clarence Neuman’s home. The sale will take place December 8 on the lot between Nick's Drive-In and Food Town Market.
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce in a special session yesterday approved a Golden Anniversary program. Directors authorized a financial plan for parade staging and Miss Shafter contest publicity. The celebration committee will coordinate local clubs and arrange for proceeds to support chamber programs.
The local Chamber received permission from the Chamber of Commerce to hold a decorating contest. All locals are eligible to enter. Kelly noted that no forms or phone calls are required to enter. A committee will finalize details for the Shafter area and provide updates as completed.
In Shafter Judicial Court four men faced arraignment this week. Ether Brisco of 141 E. plead guilty to drink driving. Brown received 110 dollar fine and five days for prior convictions. Anders fined 56 dollars as first offense. Melvin White of Fresno fined 110 dollars plus five days in jail. five days required by law on second or subsequent conviction. One business partner had previously pled guilty and paid 105 dollars.
TheAnnual Christmas Basket plans coordinate new participants from individuals or businesses and invite cash checks or money orders to Community National Bank Shafter Box 1357. Student bodies and Key Club members at the high school assist sorting and distributing food to families.
In a classroom exercise on international relations students simulated the United Nations. Each class elected a Secretary General and officers, drawing names to assign real world roles, then formed a Security Council and drafted a U.N. chapter for study.
Godbey announced Christmas shopping hours begin December 14 with lapel tag ceremonies for merchants at 6 p.m. on the same day.
Three Shafter youths ages 14 to 16 were taken into custody early Tuesday, clearing a string of local auto thefts. Officer Earl O’Brien spotted a red Corvette and blue El Camino at Cherry Avenue drag strip after linking them to a theft reported by Bill Mande. The suspects led police to a third youth, later taken into custody, and all were transported to juvenile hall in Bakersfield.
The Shafter Rotary Club voted at its Tuesday meeting to assist dictionaries or Books of Knowledge for a literacy program. Russell White spoke on Africa where he has spent many years. Clarence Neuman was announced as speaker for December 11, and the next meeting will be the annual Christmas party.
Plans completed for the 15th annual art contest set for March 28 to April 1. District 1 chairman Miss Bernie Morris says the event will be at Shafter Veterans Memorial Hall with entries from Richland and Lerdo elementary and Shafter high and Buttonwillow elementary. New District 12 includes Wasco Lost Hills Maple and Semi Tropic with Shirley Amaro as chair. Judging groups cover kindergarten through sixth grade.
Leon Ramey aged 56 of 877 Central Valley highway died in a fire that gutted his small wood frame home shortly after midnight. Neighbors Joe and Mrs. Hill reported discovering the blaze and attempting to reach Ramey who was found unconscious on his bed. The cause is undetermined with heaters or discarded cigarette possible factors. this marks Kern County’s 11th fire fatality of the year.
Army Pvt. Forest W. Roark of Shafter participated with the 6th Division's 505th Infantry in a four day Germany maneuver to test unit combat effectiveness. He entered service in March 1962, trained at Ford Ord and arrived overseas last September. The 1962 Shafter High School graduate is 18.
A-O-Wa Ki Ya Horizon will hold a car wash on Saturday December 8 at 10 am. Donations are 1.50 dollars per car.
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