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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1948
Page
2
The Arvin High School project progresses on schedule says Norman Pollasky, superintendent for the district. Piling on the unit is 68 percent drilled and poured as of December 8, sewer lines are in, unit 7a concrete poured, and two manholes completed.
A reader letter from the Shafter Press reflects on earlier editions and the enjoyment of Sounding Off. It includes a nostalgic jingle about horse and buggy days and a Christmas greeting. The letter ends with a safety message urging careful driving during holidays from safety leaders.
Shafter and Woodlake dominate the Tulare-Kern All Star team, Sierra Division, with four first team selections each. Woodlake undefeated and small schools champions of the San Joaquin Valley led the picks, with Shafter placing four players on the list and two on the second team.
The Regional Athletic Council of Kern County Recreation and Cultural Commission placed Shafter in District 1 as the 1948-49 athletic schedule was drawn. Bakersfield reported 95 city softball teams on eight lighted diamonds and 16 county baseball nines. umpire classes and certificate requirements were proposed. Districts 1 through 8 list the town groups, with District 1 including Delano and Wasco, and next meeting set for February.
A vacationer models a Shangree Telefonta as resort fashion trends rise. The Motlendl Cousa Council notes cotton dominates this season s sportswear fabrics while the national average cotton yield stands at 260 pounds per acre.
Shafter residents plan to attend two football bowls on New Year’s Day with Rose Bowl tickets highly sought for the California versus Northwestern game. Ribbed by ticket scarcities, fans await post Christmas distribution to curb scalping while Fresno’s Raisin Bowl offers an alternate clash featuring Occidental College versus Colorado A and M. Oxy’s Tigers boast an eight win perfect season and a 184 to 32 scoring margin.
Kern County Tuberculosis and Health Association reports $25 219 19 raised from the Christmas seal sale toward the $45 000 quota for the 1949 camp. Mrs H C Gardner, seal sale chairman, urged those who have not acknowledged their seals to send in funds, noting 12 150 letters mailed and suggesting a $1 per person contribution to reach the goal.
Wet slippery streets risk life and death on Christmas travel. Exercise extreme caution when driving or walking as one second can determine safety. Stay alert and avoid hazards to protect holiday plans.
Kern county reports a 34.6 percent rise in the 1948-49 property tax levy for general county purposes to 10,653,887 dollars, from 7,917,040 dollars in 1947-48. The statewide general county government levy totals 254,634,097 dollars, up 20.8 percent from 210,703,119 dollars.
Mr and Mrs H L Annis of Bakersfield former Shafter residents await the first visit of a grandson born Tuesday December 14 to Mr and Mrs Arnot Annis of Bellflower. Berry Maxton weights seven pounds at birth. Parents formerly lived in Shafter and hope to meet friends soon.
The Grange election report on page 1 last Tuesday's Press carried a misprint The new Grange Master is Kenneth Anderson not Kenneth as previously stated
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