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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1968
Page
1
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Fresno Pacific College senior Bob Nikkel is listed in the 1969 Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges for scholarship leadership and extracurricular activity. A 1965 Shafter High School graduate with a 3.78 GPA he is a psychology major on the tennis team organist and co editor of The Viking.
Wayne Wood, president of the Shafter Chamber of Commerce, says the annual banquet and meeting is tentatively set for January 20 at the Veterans Hall with catering by a local church group. Plans also aim to expand the Fourth of July celebration to an all day event featuring Legion barbecue at Stringham Park, a Miss Shafter winner advancing to the county contest, and booths from invited organizations.
The County Board of Supervisors approved the merger of the City and the District likely to take effect by year’s start. District manager Lewis Carroll was asked to finalize unfinished matters and report at the December 23 meeting. The board noted completion of a 750000 gallon water tank and accepted a two year bond due to gunite wall issues found by sample tests and contract specifications.
The Department of Motor Vehicles mails 1969 renewal notices to 12.5 million owners following last year’s precedent. Directors urge December and January renewals to avoid crowded deadlines. Early renewals save time and money. counters at banks will be available in January. silver 1969 license plate stickers will be applied to the rear plate.
Frank Wisner notes the Shafter Public Utility District faces closure following the County Board of Supervisors approval of the merger with the City of Shafter. The district traces to the 1923 Shafter Business Men's Association which helped establish water and sewage systems. The last board includes A. Kirschenmann as chairman, Dr. Henry Voth, and Dick Zenk. Continued on page 2.
A letter of commendation from the commanding officer of the 35th Engineer Battalion honors Spec. 4 Johnny Lucas Jr. for alert guard duty on Nov. 8 that thwarted enemy plans near Camp Ham O. The award recognizes his five observed enemies and reporting action that directed fire, aiding security while his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Lucas Sr. of 29902 Burbank, and Shafter High School alumnus, now serves in Vietnam.
Cathy Morgan chaired the Leslie L. Robinson Unit 213 meeting at Veteran's Memorial Hall on December 3 in President Arlene Beighle's absence. The unit displayed the District awarded Unit of Distinction certificate for membership among three units. 23 units exist in the District.
Funeral services are planned for Friday at 10 30 a m in Shafter for Leonard Williams 64 of 136 California Ave Shafter who died Tuesday in a Bakersfield hospital Rev Ted Stone will officiate Burial will follow at Cayucos Morro Bay District Cemetery Williams born June 2 1904 in Mulberry Arkansas moved to California as a child and later lived in Huntington Beach where he married Elizabeth A McKinney on January 1 1925 The family moved to Shafter 23 years ago He was a head gas engine mechanic for Superior Oil Co Rio Bravo for 42 years Survivors include his wife Elizabeth a son John R Hewitt Norton A F B San Bernardino three daughters Melvina Rowell Placerville Barbara Humbert Morro District 15 Shafter and others An earlier district meeting note and local notices follow including resignation of the marshal and a Christmas potluck plan for the American Legion and Auxiliary
The Shafter City Council postponed the Monday session due to a quorum lapse and scheduled a Tuesday night meeting. The agenda includes annexation talks for the General Potato and Union Distributors plant area at Beech and East Lerdo with water and sewer service requests from the Public Utility District, which cannot expand its boundaries yet. The Local Agency Formation Committee favors annexing Tulare and areas west of Willow Street and recommends proceeding without notice and hearing. Also on the agenda is the city’s administration of mobile home parks.
Adults interested in playing, sponsoring a team, or coaching are invited to a meeting at the Richland School library at 7 p.m. on Wednesday December 11. Ray Wiley oversees the recreation program and will place any adult not yet on a team.
John H. Brown of Wasco was elected master of Wasco Masonic Lodge and will be installed with officers January 4 at 8 p.m. at the lodge hall. Thomas A. Tucker of after was elec Senior Warden and James D. Paul of Shafter was elected Junior Warden. Jack B. Hammons of Shafter was reelected treasurer and James W. Johnston of Wasco was reelected secretary. Both Hammons and Johnston are past masters of Wasco lodge.
Richland PTA Student Welfare chairmen thank donors for clothing. The Primary Division seeks warm coats and jackets, especially for boys. Deliver to the Richland Primary School office or call Mrs. Jerry Britt at 746-2432 to arrange pickup.
Shafter's new dog ordinance takes effect Thursday December 12 with stiff penalties for dogs roaming on public grounds and for owners of unvaccinated dogs over four months old. The rules also prohibit female dogs from roaming during mating season and urge cooperation to enforce the county and city measures.
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