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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1950
Page
2
The Shatter area development plan continues from the paving project. The Chamber of Commerce agenda for 1951 includes the following items aimed at improving the district and promoting growth.
Expansion of local industry and new business promotion along with defense contracts for Shafter. Improved county roads and traffic safety devices. Increased agricultural participation in the Shafter Chamber of Commerce and plans for a Shafter Airport. Acknowledgment of Kern County Chamber of Commerce guidance and City of Shafter officials support, with Phil Clarkin as president.
One of the last evacuees from China will address Seventh Day Adventists at 11 a.m. Saturday. Elder A V Bentz, pastor, announced that Chinese missionary Elder Oss is expected to share experiences as an evacuee from China with local members.
Maple youngsters presented The Shopmaker's Guest, a Christmas play with choral numbers and three tableaux at the Maple School Auditorium. Cast included Barbara Wiens as narrator, Robert Babishoff, Edward Davis, Leia Kelly, Willard Neufeld, and others. The program featured grades performing Christmas songs, solos, and pageant scenes with school staff thanked for producing the event.
Insurance representatives outline a plan requiring 75 percent employee consent and council permission before taking effect. Cost estimates run about 870 dollars monthly per employee, or roughly 4600 dollars yearly, with half funded by the city. The program includes 2000 dollar death benefits with double indemnity, 50 dollars weekly sickness indemnity, and off job coverage.
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