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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1948
Page
8
Landlords filed requests to raise rents on 190 dwelling units in Kern County during November. Area Rent Director A. J. Morris announced the action citing 13 grounds for individual adjustments including capital improvements and increased services.
A list of historical California milestones and observances for December. Highlights include the first wagon train over Truckee in 1844, Mission San Rafael Arcangel founded in 1817, S S Silvertown cable work in 1902, Bill of Rights Day on December 15, and the 1901 founding of the State Building Trades Council. Also noted are Kitty Hawk Day on December 17 and the 1913 Baker Act ratification affecting Hetch Hetchy power.
The office notes 190 cases filed with 134 disposed this period, 106 granted and 24 denied. Overall approval about 79 percent. Landlords may petition for rent increases and must file with the Area Rent Office. In Kern County 2920 dwelling unit petitions received. 2425 granted, 492 denied, 17 pending.
The Baptist Youth Fellowship at First Baptist Church conducted the Sunday evening service. Gwendolyn Hall led a song service while James Grumbles read scripture and Helen Anderson offered prayers.
UC professor John B Concliffe warns the world cannot afford an American economy breakdown. LA mayor Fletcher Bowron criticizes public servants who betray their country. Hollywood actor Errol Flynn laments a poor public appearance. Senator William Knowland says America cannot abandon global engagement. Raymond Swing notes foreign policy rests on a non existent world.
Funeral services were held at Shafter Cemetery for Francesca Cruz, the day old infant of Mr and Mrs Mateo Alvarado of Shafter. Survivors include three sisters Ramona Silvestre and Mary. Flickinger Janzen Mortuary coordinated arrangements.
Kern County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution directing Governor Earl Warren to order a survey of California farm labor needs before importing more Mexican nationals. Ray Conley of the Kern County Building Trades Council urged action as a private citizen. He warned California cannot currently house migrant farm workers and additional imports would worsen the problem amid Associated Farmers of California moves to secure foreign labor.
Receipts from the 1948 Christmas Seals sale in Kern County total $18 855 98 by the third week. Mrs Jane Causey assistant executive director of the Kern County Tuberculosis and Health Association Inc says less than two weeks remain to raise 26 144 02 to reach the 45 000 quota. She notes daily seal acknowledgments reveal public support and urges continued service funding. The program includes chest x ray surveys in all communities and ongoing health education. funds support the association and its activities.
The California Fish and Game Commission adopted new game management area regulations for 1949 50. The rules cut hunting season by 15 days and require private operators to plant at least one pheasant per three acres under permit. Commissioner William J. Silva led the meeting with Division of Fish and Game representatives, sportsmen, breeders, and operators.
More than half of cancer deaths among American men are due to digestive tract cancer, highlighting the impact on the male population and the need for awareness and screening.
The First Baptist Church choir under Robert L. Gates will present The Birth of Christ cantata on Sunday December 19 at 7 30 p m in the church auditorium. Harriet Gates and Annis Bundy return as accompanists with marimba and vibra harp. Rev Andrews will read the scriptures.
San Francisco authorities report water consumption at about 110 million gallons per day, reflecting citywide demand patterns and usage trends during the current period.
Robert Gordon Sproul president of the university on a California alumni tour will speak at a Bakersfield Inn dinner February 1. He travels with Mrs Sproul and university representatives and is supported by a city committee led by Louis Deadrich.
Over 500000 people in the United States live with cancer at any moment according to a health report. Wildlife such as quail peafowl and pheasants inhabit San Franciscos Golden Gate Park, reflecting urban biodiversity notes.
Dr. and Mrs. P. C. Guenther visited Tehachapi Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Abe Guenther, sharing a brief local social gathering in the December edition.
Guests from Wednesday to Monday included Mr and Mrs Alvin Madsen of Reserve Montana. Mrs Madsen and Mrs Holmes were childhood friends who had not seen each other for many years.
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