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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1950
Page
10
The Shafter Press argues that wars and revolutions fade, leaving small communities as conservers of old values. It notes leaders mainly arise from small towns, warns against neglecting schools and churches, and urges passing on tested values while embracing necessary change.
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce led by Dr. G Oblsson reports a productive year with projects to boost business. Initiatives included an acute industrial committee, a bus route proposal for Minter Village and Kern Homes, a weekly Pot of Gold contest, and a county fair exhibit. Critics note Lerdo road work awaits county action.
Shafter firemen and their auxiliary collected and repaired broken toys for local children in need. Residents and clubs joined the annual effort, showing community kindness. Richland schools added a 91 passenger bus to improve safe student transportation with modern safety features and a planned 20 year life.
Editor and Publisher Paul C Newell and Florence J Newell own the papers with Jack Fleming as Managing Editor Juanita Battaglia Advertising Fritz Miller Art and Photography Paul Groves Engraving Director Printing Plant Superintendent The paper was established in 1921 and entered as second class matter August 1 1935 Published weekly at 183 South Central Valley Highway Shafter Kern County California Subscription rates are 2.50 per year domestic and 3.00 per year outside California.
City officials and Streets Superintendent Jack Harris push a safety project after survey indicates a traffic island at Lerdo road and Central Valley Highway. They note similar hazards at CVH and Shafter avenue and urge state protection, while harness racing leaders from Shafter gain recognition and Miss Goldie Gipson is crowned Shafter High School Coronation Ball queen. The Seal Rocks sea lions are watched as wards of the Park Commission.
An editorial piece argues Europe needs a unified military force with a German contribution. It contends Berlin’s fate hinges on German premier Adenauer moving government staff to the capital, linking security to European defense and German equality in postwar economics and politics.
Richland School district faculty hosted a December 13 Christmas banquet in the school cafeteria. Bruce Crawford, the superintendent, chaired the all-male sponsors who served turkey with trimmings and led a carol sing along with a Christmas tree program. Guests donated toys for needy district children.
Letters praise Shafter Fire Department for toy drive aiding local children and thank the Shafter Press for cooperation. Another reader from Buttonwillow thanks the editor for Nov 23 article featuring Dr Gehlhoff and Germany, noting it spurred world friendship and inspired sending copies abroad.
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