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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1964
Page
9
Jean Judd and Clint Perdera named Midway Bowl Stars of the Week at Twin City lanes. Judd excelled in high games while Perdera posted top series marking a strong showing for the local bowling scene.
Nomination papers submitted for assessor-collector-treasurer of the Shafter Wasco Irrigation District by incumbent Mrs. C Velma Thompson and rival Gerald Penner. Thompson lives in Shafter and filled the late John Muir term. Penner lives in Wasco and works in farming.
Kern County Agricultural Commissioner limits use of restricted and injurious insecticides near dairy and forage crops. Effective midnight Dec 31 1964 no restricted material including DDT DDD dieldrin endrin heptachlor toxaphene may be applied within one half mile of dairy alfalfa hay or other stock feed. Aircraft and ground rigs subject to permit terms and safety rules under Section 2462 California Administrative Code.
California highways show a lower accident rate from 1961 to 1963 while total accidents rise as travel increases. Governor Edmond G Brown cites safer modern freeways and enforcement, noting freeways saved over 400 lives last year, yet personal loss remains severe for families.
Shafter High School PTA Executive Board met on Monday December 14 at the school with President Frank Johnson presiding. He announced about 400 memberships have been received and urged any remaining parents to submit memberships via the school with the student or to Mrs Elmer Richards membership chairman. Nominations for recipients for
The Governor emphasized that enforcement and government actions aid traffic safety but stressed that ultimate responsibility lies with individuals when they get behind the wheel. He cited the statewide Traffic Safety Conference noting accomplishments and the ongoing need for personal accountability.
Life Memberships awarded to Mrs. John Turner. A committee to study a Senior Graduation party was formed with Mrs. Kenneth Wegis as chair. The May Achievement Banquet and February Coffee Hour were discussed. No January PTA meeting due to West Coast Opera presenting Butterfly at Shafter High School. Attendees included Frank Johnson and Art Johnson among others.
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