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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1961
Page
8
The National Automobile Club notes that each product is unique with no two identical models, underscoring a market favored by collectors and enthusiasts seeking distinct offerings.
University of California Berkeley research finds students in top spending districts gain two months in fourth grade and five months by fifth year compared with lower spending districts. Crandall attributes gains to better instructional programs and curricular emphasis in wealthier districts.
Government statistics show that rising costs from farm to consumer are borne largely by growers. Farmers watch government labor actions closely as automation expands in canning and processing sectors.
Mr and Mrs Phil Clarken of Watsonville were guests last week of Mr and Mrs Al Anderson in Shafter. Clarken is a former manager of the Shafter Branch of Bank of America.
Dr Crandall notes results show the minimum state support level for elementary districts should be raised. He argues raising the foundation would provide more equal educational opportunity for children in areas with limited resources due to birth or circumstances.
A new exhibit at Kern Pioneer Village marks the dedication and opening of the Bena rail depot to the public. Attendees wore period costumes and toured restored features from the Southern Pacific gift, aided by Santa Fe and Western Union work. The ceremony included Rev Harry Leigh Pink, Civil Air Cadet color presentation, and a Sweet Adelines quartet.
Washington reports a designated area in the Shasta Trinity National Forest for summer home sites. Four marinas and boat launches are planned in the Trinity Unit of the Central Valley Project to support development through 1965. Funding of over 300000 for Forest Service facilities is needed, with additional sites near Weaverville Fairview Trinity Center and Kinny Spring awaiting studies and approvals. Regional Forester Connaughton says sites will be provided as studies finish.
Ten year old Laura Willett of Los Angeles shows remarkable civic initiative by petitioning for a stop sign at a busy intersection after nearby accidents. She gathered fifty signatures and the city installed reflective signs that glow in headlights. She polishes the sign daily to keep it bright and visible.
R. B. Christian personnelman third class USN son of Mr and Mrs Robert Christian of Shafter Calif is serving at the Naval Air Station Barbers Point Hawaii Before entering the service in March 1958 he attended Michie High School in Michie Tenn.
The article notes pines are generally unsuitable for tree displays except when young. Montrey Pine works when young and bushy, suitable for planting and decoration for a few years as children grow, then kept as an admired tree for its lasting qualities.
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