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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1951
Page
10
Editorial praises Shafter's 1951 progress and urges community unity in 1952. It calls for bold leadership to push water development, expand local industry, improve merchant confidence, create year round recreation, and beautify the town with trees and landscaping.
A sombre Shafter Christmas marks a deadly highway period with a mother of four among the victims. The piece laments near millionth US traffic death and urges tougher driving care, school education, and community pressure to curb mass road killings.
Shafter named one of six California cities to honor Miss Allyn Smith the 20 year old Maid of Cotton who will compete for national honors in Memphis in January. A reception sponsored by the Shafter Chamber of Commerce and Wednesday Afternoon Club was held at the Channen home with Mr and Mrs Peter Channesson hosting. The community wishes her success at the national level.
Those backing a local hospital report the study continues under chair Elbert Franz of Wasco. The committee seeks financing options beyond taxation, reflecting strong local demand and ongoing community effort to fund the project.
Business Manager nee Managing Editor Printing Plant Superintendent Photo Director Established 1927 Entered as second class matter August 1 1925 at the Post Office at Shatter California under the Act of March 30 1879 Published every Thursday at 183 South Central Valley Highway Shafter Kern County California Subscription Rates One Year 3.00 Outside Calif one year 5.60
The Shafterey supports the Salvation Army with a $4000 goal for the current drive. The charity aids the down and out, brings God’s love, visits prisons, and assists unwed mothers, with workers whose dedication deserves broad backing.
Harley Martin of the Shafter High School Generals is praised by teammates for his football skill and character. Valley sports writers select him to the first string despite missing games late in the season due to injuries.
Clarence Neuman, a director, reports a Ween County Potato Growers Association resolution opposing government price ceilings on white potatoes. Directors warn of past meddling, note crop balance with demand, and say ceilings would cut acreage and raise prices, citing 1944 and wartime experiences.
During the holiday week guests stay at the home of Mr and Mrs B B Kimbriel on Orange Avenue. Notable visitors include Mr and Mrs David Hallmark with William Stanley Howard and Sue of San Jose and Mr and Mrs Floyd Compton and Charles of Santa Maria plus Mr and Mrs W M Compton of Waco.
A resolution and letter urging action on potato prices were sent to California Senators and Representatives, national trade organizations, and government departments as black market activities raised consumer costs.
A digest of Shafter and Wasco area items from July to August covers road resurfacing near Lerdo and Highway 99, tax rate adoption, cotton harvests, hospital plans, school enrollments, George Harrison Day events, and ongoing recreation programs. Vernon Unruh injury noted in Korea. several hires and retirements across local schools and chambers. mosquito control and water rights discussions also appear amid a flurry of civic actions.
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