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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1952
Page
1
The Shafter Press announces the early phase of its Every Body Wins prize subscription contest. Leaders are narrowly bunched and local interest grows as supporters campaign through the week. The maximum vote period continues, with final results expected later.
Gen erals halfback Andy Dnnard and Colonel Carl Beach earned top honors at the sixth annual civic football banquet held Tuesday night. Stanford coach C A Taylor spoke on faith in football and development through coaching as 250+ attendees heard awards and remarks, including Beach recognized as most valuable player.
Shafter Press runs an Everybody Wins contest offering 25 000 votes per 5 year full limit subscription at 12 50. Twenty renewals or new subscriptions earn 500 000 regular votes and 50 000 extra votes per 25 club, totaling up to a million votes to win a 1953 Plymouth 4 door sedan valued at 2538 20.
Festival committee and Chairman Edwin Wilson pursue sure fire methods to cover more ticket sale options. Directors expect to finalize last minute sales during the program with the 1953 automobile prize to be awarded only on the final night, likely around ten o'clock.
Salvage workers completed the dismantling of Shafter's 28 year old Women's Clubhouse after an earthquake left it damaged. Phil Chanpson crews steadily stripped the building to recover salvageable materials as the walls collapsed and the roof was removed. The project aimed to recover value from a structure built for about 7500 dollars.
Shafter 20 30 Club judges prepare to select top decorations in homes, businesses, and churches. Winners earn trophies or certificates, with judging aimed at boosting Christmas spirit. Open to any resident. contest criteria include three divisions and weekend judging.
Rolf A. Jacobsen, longtime Shafter area areca grower and SWID board member, announces retirement from the Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District. A petition for David M. Muir to fill the vacancy is filed. election set for February 4 with two other posts on the ballot. Jacobsen also serves on Shafter City Council and Richland School District trustee. He moved from San Francisco over two decades ago and lives with wife Rita and children at Manne Avenue. Secretary Allen Johnston notes filings due January 10.
The Shafter Press will publish early next week with the edition moved up one day due to Christmas Day. News and advertising deadlines are also shifted accordingly to fit the revised schedule.
Shafter residents prepare for Christmas with church programs, charity baskets, and toy distributions by the Fire Department. State Assemblyman H W Pat Kelly discusses Bay barrier study and budget issues, while Rev Menno Schellenberg and other churches plan musical Christmas events and nativity plays for the community.
Citizens of Shafter will vote December 29 to elect four representatives to the Community Chest board for 1953. Chairman Edwin Wilson requests attendance from local organization delegates to join the meeting. The 1952 agencies will receive their share of funds, with some proceeds placed in an emergency fund after the Red Feather drive surpassed its goal.
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