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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1957
Page
8
The article notes new downtown lighting to be installed within weeks, promising streets fifty times brighter at night. It credits psychologists and the utility company, urges the Chamber of Commerce to leverage the change, and commends city officials for advancing the lighting program.
A California subcommittee urges the Legislature to enact laws ensuring local governments function after a major disaster. It calls for alternate government seats in large cities and counties, coordinated with League of California Cities and county associations, and for early official education and state financial aid.
Features on bayberry candles including traditional use in New England. Describes Myrica pensylvanica characteristics, growth, and preservation of berries. Also covers candle making from berry oil and notes on California bayberry varieties and growing tips. Mentions high U S vehicle registrations, crossroads caution, and California wheat varieties.
Don Little has been re elected chief of the local volunteer fire department for a second term. A native of Shafter and engineer at the U S Department of Agriculture Experiment Station, he is noted for an outstanding public service record and active civic involvement.
Postmaster Genie Guenther and assistants plan rapid handling of Christmas mail with public cooperation. Hours run 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m until December 23 and 8 30 to 5 on Saturday. Multiple daily deliveries in residential districts expected as the office works to deliver promptly.
Shafter based Ogle Brothers win Kern County franchise to construct and install Esther Williams private pools throughout the county. The venture aims to meet rising demand as climate makes pools popular most of the year, following Shafter’s lead in public pool installations.
Local hunter Hi Lewis guides Alwin Benedict through the Appalachian hills. A skunk aroma bottle leaks, soaking Hi and his clothes. The prank ends with Hi burying the clothes and avoiding public wear after the scent incident.
A discussion urges responsible hunting and warns that careless sportsmen damage property and livestock. It notes landowners post No Hunting signs to protect their land, as laws govern weapon use and bag limits and negligence harms neighbors.
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