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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1962
Page
2
Town paper invites churches clubs and groups to submit meeting photos calendars and reports. Readers urged to send Thursday or Friday news to allow time for editing and layout. Open to diverse views with space for spokesmen from all sides and a public letter box.
The piece critiques the frequent labeling of political foes as liberal or conservative and the growing use of sublabels like ultra and arch. It warns that such labeling fuels factionalism and would split the nation into many splinter parties, urging clearer alignment of conservatives with Republicans and liberals with Democrats.
Wasco News reports the California Teachers Association argues schools must honor individual worth and integrity while promoting cooperative effort. CTA claims human values and achievements rest on individual achievement and experience, supported by most Americans.
A regional archivist spent four days reviewing historical Kern County school documents in the State Archives building, Sacramento. Anyone with early Kern County school materials or recollections is asked to contact him.
A roundup of Richland residents and community figures including Bruce Crawford Reg Hammond and Ervin Nephew of Richland school who pledge school news, Roy Farrell recreation director, Jack Janzen Legion adjutant, Joe Bradshaw, Gene Guenther Kiwanis leader, Mert Wiedmann, Doc Stringham Drug store, Pat Kelly Shrine club VP, Johnson store owner and ad manager Bill Pike, and City Furniture promoter Bob Godbey with mentions of local social ties and upcoming visits.
Kern County Health Department urges dog owners in Smith's Corner Myrick's Corner and Shafter areas to vaccinate and license dogs for 1962 at clinics on February 12 1962. Clinics run 9 to 5 with fees 150 for public clinics 250 at veterinary hospitals and license tags from 1 to 2.50 depending on location.
Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts from Kern County will gather in Bakersfield on Saturday for the annual parade beginning at 10 a.m. Groups will form on Truxton Avenue to march through the city.
Legion Post announces a planned event on March 17 with details pending. Community members are invited to attend and participate in ceremonies and activities oriented toward veterans affairs and local remembrance.
United States automotive factories produced 6,653,286 motor vehicles in 1961, down from 7,905,123 in 1960. Record shows year by year production totals for the domestic industry.
Ervin Nephew praised for success in upper grade reading and speed test gains. Last year’s eighth graders posted top reading scores in Richland School district, with program growth aided by new state resources and district book purchases. Board authorized Nephew to join a national conference, recognizing his contribution and potential impacts.
Funeral services conducted for Eula Bell Sexton officiated by Bart Gardner. Interment followed in Woodville Cemetery. A native of Alabama she had lived in Shafter for four years and left a family including three daughters Vicie Perdue of Texas and Minnie.
The piece notes the Chamber of Commerce aims to revitalize community activity, fostering plans to boost local projects and business. It urges residents to share ideas through the directors to shape upcoming community initiatives.
Father listens as a boy scratches a violin while a hound dog howls. The tale contrasts a girl’s sympathy with a woman’s idea of a millionaire and a man’s hope you will be before marriage. He asks the boy to play something the dog doesn’t know.
Attendees urged to buy tickets early as excitement builds over the appearance of Joe Walker X-15 pilot at the annual Chamber of Commerce installation dinner on March 2. President Art division hints at exciting plans for the year.
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