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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1951
Page
10
Shafter Press argues the 1952 issue is not party but a demand for honesty and efficiency. It cites graft and waste in federal administration, urges a leadership crisis response, and compares current failings to Lincoln era resolve, envisioning a leader who restores fundamental virtues.
A hospital study by an expert has been submitted to the Shafter and Wasco Chambers of Commerce. The report suggests hospital construction may not be feasible now but urges continued, united effort. A larger joint committee including dissenting voices could guide a careful plan for the community.
Residents near Shafter rise in favor of annexation as Edwards tract shows solid support. Proponents cite police and fire protection trash disposal and street improvements as benefits of city incorporation and lower service costs for unincorporated areas.
Public notice from Shafter California detailing weekly publication schedule and subscription rates. The item notes issues published every Thursday at 183 Southral Valley High, with a one year rate of 3.00 within California and 3.650 outside. The notice appears as a standard postal matter from 1935.
Cooperation by merchants in Shafter’s Dollar Days drew broad customer support and strong bargains. Merchants organized strong selling teams while shoppers viewed the event as public service. Merchants Division of the Shafter Chamber of Commerce plans another sales event soon to expand Northern Kern County’s shopping leadership.
The Palace of Governors in Santa Fe is the only royal palace built on American soil. More Americans hunt and fish than any other sport. Maryland leads in river frontage among states. National monuments total 4,491 acres.
The Altar Society of St. Therese's Catholic Church publicly thanks all volunteers and supporters who made their recent ham dinner a wonderful success through outstanding cooperation and effort.
The Rio Bravo Parent-Teacher Association plans its traditional Christmas Treat for the Kiddies. Volunteers prepare colorful bags of candy and nuts to be distributed to all community children by Santa Claus.
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics projects gross farm income at about 37.5 billion dollars this year, up 14 percent from 1950, with commodity volume up four percent and livestock output two percent higher. Net income to farmers should be around 15 billion dollars as expenses rise. 1952 projections expect higher gross income and expenses but similar net income.
Richland School District Superintendent Bruce Crawford addresses Rotary Club members. He discusses internal educational challenges and stresses the need for local understanding of school policies and programs.
Extensive tests by Julius H Freitag of the University of California show Pierce's disease infects 75 plant kinds beyond grapes and alfalfa. The virus spreads via three sharpshooter insect types feeding on plant sap, with many grasses and ornamentals acting as carriers.
Shafter High School drama department will stage three comedies in the gym at eight o clock on December 7. The Ring and The Look stars Clarence Kastner with Midge Miller Shirley Lauderdale and Mary Colvard as love interests. The Red Lamp features Aunt Mathilda played by Karen Burnquist with Jeannie Trantham and David Muir as relatives. Nobody Sleeps centers on burglar Spike portrayed by Charles Carter tangled with the Busley sisters Joyce Bartel Anita Paslay and Deloris Higbee with Mrs Busley Emma Mansfield delivering the final blow.
California Cotton Cooperative Association manager Russell Kennedy says daily cotton intake in the San Joaquin Valley reaches a new peak with Calcot plants in Bakersfield and Fresno handling 3 to 5 thousand bales daily from about 3 000 members. Trucks and rail move cotton for domestic and export use to India, Japan, England, and Germany as U.S. production dips and prices rise.
County figures show Kern and California aid to families averaging $117.58 per family in September 1951, 61 percent above the national August average of $73.10. Nationwide August average was $73.10 with California at $114.30 for September and $11.71 for August as the highest state level.
California production is forecast at 4,000,000 pounds up from 2,300,000 last year with 4,000 acres harvested. The state will yield 1,700 pounds of black variety and 2,300,000 pounds gray-striped seeds, while U.S. total reaches 6,800,000 pounds, eight percent above 1950. Harvesting began by late October with a strong per acre yield.
Rio Bravo Parent Teachers Association members voted to contribute to the CARE UNESCO children’s book fund to buy a book shelf unit for delivery to Japan as a living memorial to Corporal Arthur Tregeau, Rio Bravo School alumnus killed in Korea. the unit honors his memory and supports children overseas. The note mentions Yavapai Indians of Arizona who once cultivated tobacco.
The Siemens family postponed their celebration so all could be together on Nov 23. Present were Mr and Mrs Ernst Siemens and children, Mr and Mrs Billie Siemens and sons, Mrs Justina Miller of Canada, sister of Mrs George Siemens, Miss Juitai Ree from Berkley, and Miss Riegel a seminary student from Germany.
Bill Turner, 50, of South Shafter, pleaded guilty in 16th Township Justice Court to contracting for labor without a license. He was ordered to repay two victims about $3,000, with a suspended sentence and a prohibition on future contracting until licensed.
Mrs Joe Neumann of Shaft caught a 26 percent pound striper while trolling Raed Walnut Grove. The Delta Herald notes the fish measured 37 inches long. She plans to return to Germany as a missionary after training completion.
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