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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1938
Page
2
Emil Bender was installed as warden and A P Ohanneson as juror steward of Wasco Masonic Lodge No. 583 during a ceremony at Wasco Center arena. O. Lyle of Lost Hills was installed as worshipful master.
The Shafter City Council plans a sidewalk and curb project under the debt limitation act. Cards mailed to property owners explain assessments to cover costs and invite protest, with a 30 day return window starting December 27. If 15 percent demand an investigation, a 60 day extension may be required.
The Shafter Press adds substantial equipment to keep pace with city growth. New items include a newspaper folding machine a second job press and an extra paper cutter plus a composing room saw and mailing list. The overhaul required rearranging the plant and temporarily slowed service, but management expects improved speed and capacity going forward.
The tomato made headlines for releasing most of its breath through the stem scar rather than the skin, a finding noted as remarkable for plant respiration and fruit physiology.
Shafter high school plans to send 00 hogs to the Twelfth Annual Interstate Junior Livestock Show at Treasure Island San Francisco Bay during April 2 to 8 as part of the Golden Gate International Exposition. Advance reports indicate broad western state participation from Farmers and 4-H clubs. Premiums total 20000 dollars, the largest junior show award, attracting strong entries from the Pacific coast northwest inter-mountain middle west and south west regions.
Leslie L. Robinson Post No. 213 American Legion members meet in the Legion hall to back expanded Boy Scout activity for the rest of the school year and plan a larger future troop. They sign a $20 check for the community Christmas party, announce a January 14 dance, and pledge help for the Shafter Farm Workers camp party by policing grounds and directing during the event. A two week contribution to the party fund is also approved. A social Dutch lunch follows the business session.
A large group of mothers and fathers gathered at Rich land School Wednesday to watch the Christmas program by the primary grade. Old Saint Nick opened the show, followed by Nativity. About 450 children participated in the program. The eighth graders opened with an interlude as international groups performed Mischievous Mouse in Toyland.
The Bakersfield based Junior Chamber plans a Shafter drive to recruit ten members with a broader goal of 175 active members by the January 9 meeting. Board quotas list Bakersfield 75 Taft 325 Wasco Delano and McFarland 10 and smaller communities three each. The group now has about 40 members who will each bring four prospects to the January session.
Shafter high school debate team, last year’s valley champion, prepares to defend its title as members gather material for the league season opening late this January. Coach Lawrence Magee notes returning and new speakers show strong promise. Representing the squad are Marion Neufeld James Livers Amanda Johnson Hattie Mecham Clark Wiedman Harold Janzen Louise Livers Reuben Mettler Philip Haag Donna Gorsching Elmer Unruh and Jean Burns.
John McColl 44 of Redding a longtime advocate for the Central Valley Water Project died Monday in San Bernardino after a Cajon canyon crash. He championed water legislation in Sacramento and Washington and helped push the 1933 constitutional amendment and the state water plan association. He was a Renohlean and won elections in 1932 and 1936.
For rent a seven room house in Wall tract located three-fourths mile north of the high school. Inquire W. F. Mettler.
Shafter high school led the opening league games with two wins and one loss on Wasco court. The Colonels defeated the Blades 22 to 8, led by Kirschenmann with 10 points. Shafter B won 17 to 3 over Bakersfield, while Shafter C fell 21 to 5 to the Blades. Generals drew a bye as East Bakersfield starts A class play next month.
Landowners reject a compromise offer from the Alpaugh Irrigation District in the Delano versus Alpaugh suit. They urge pressing the case to a conclusion to prevent water from being sold outside the district. James Burke presided as plaintiff’s attorney. A 30 day appearance deadline was set for the Alpaugh district with 20000 acre feet annually at stake.
When checks failed to appear farmers turned the case over to Agricultural Commissioner Lewis Burtch ofersfield who called in the district attorney's office. Preliminary hearing for Brown set for December 27 as bail could not be posted. Investigations continue to locate more farmers who dealt with the prisoner. Santa Fe night train delays shift schedule with northbound departure at 10 31 p m from Shafter according to local agent W W Tannahill.
William Brown, 40, of Los Am e is jailed in Kern County on grand theft charges tied to a string of sales of corn valued at $5,000. Complaints by Shafter Wasco Buell Willow and Rosedale farmers allege Brown leased 4,500 sacks of milo to delay checks to a Los Angeles produce house.
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