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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1952

Page

2

California Reaches All Time Revenue High for 1951 52

State Controller Thomas H Kuchel announced California posted a record 1 0859 billion in revenues for 1951 52 up 6 54 percent from the prior year This marks the second billion dollar year in state history The retail sales and use tax led with 41 692 674 followed by motor vehicle fuel taxes and licenses 162 076 195 and other major receipts including personal income tax 90 094 281 inheritance taxes 27 775 966 and alcohol beverage revenue 25 986 823

California Thomas H. Kuchel U.S Richard Nixon Kuchel

Four Shafter teachers win new assignments at North High

Four veteran Shafter High School instructors including coaches Jordan Eliades Dusty Rhoads Ernest Graf and Richard Heber have accepted appointments at the new North of the River High School in Oildale. They will join Principal Jack Hill next fall to lead math music social studies and drawing departments and coach roles. Principal Jensen noted the move preserves top teaching talent for Shafter High.

Shafter High North-of-the-River Oildale Jordan Eliades Ernest Graf Richard Heber G.C. (Dusty)Rhoads Jack Hill North ‘High Hill Share ‘High Grant Jensen Shafter North High School Eliades Turk Rhodes North High Rhoads Dusty Shafter High School Kansas State Teachers’ College Emporia Kan University of California Los Angeles Jensen Ly Dick ‘Smith North of-the-River Dick Heber Ernie Graf C. C Dusty) Rhoads Jordan Turk) Eliades

Students favor soft music aid at Shafter High

After three days of study with soft music the plan gained overwhelming approval. ASB officers voted two weeks ago to test recorded music in study halls to improve atmosphere. Donna Hare and Morton Brown buy long play records for minimal changes. Librarian Mrs Theodora Richard notes improved study attitudes while a few dissenters oppose hillbilly tunes.

Donna Hare Morton Brown Theodora Richard

Mr and Mrs Bert Ware Family Birthday and Travel Mention

Mr and Mrs Bert Ware with Frank and Tommy of 233 Atlantic St depart today to spend Christmas with Mrs Frank W Mixter in Exeter and visit Frank Ware's grandparents Mr and Mrs J W Ware in Porterville. They celebrated Frank Ware’s 11th birthday Sunday afternoon with movies followed by ice cream and cake.

Frank Ware Bert Ware Atlantic St

State Still Boasts Bank Balance Despite Expenses

California reports a cash balance of 95.6 million in the treasury as of October 31, with a 171.7 million balance the prior month, and a 92.7 million figure for October 31, 1951. Revenues for the first four months totaled 198.7 million, while expenditures rose to 200.3 million, reflecting cost increases in schools and taxes with some reductions in liquor and pari mutuel fees.

California Thomas H. Kuchel Kuchel Treasury

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