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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1951
Page
10
Editorial urges community support for the 1951 Shafter Potato Festival set for May 19. Festival leader William Stoller hopes Bay Meadows pacers return for a harness racing feature to boost statewide publicity, alongside queen contest parade aquacade and barbecue.
E. J. Peters president of the National Potato Council testifies with the American Medical Society that potatoes are not fattening. He notes a five ounce spud has about 100 calories while daily needs average 3900, urging advertising to shift public opinion and aid local farmers. He also leads the Maple Leaf organization of Shafter and Wasco.
C B Crawford, a Buttonwillow native who settled in 1895 and helped popularize tractors in Kern County, died two weeks ago. He farmed in Wildwood and was an early cotton grower and organizer of the Wasco Union High School District. He is remembered for advancing agriculture and his strong character.
Leaders urge immediate signups for Shafter Disaster Corp to build an effective emergency setup. Enlistments rise via two veterans groups, but manpower remains short for full operation. The appeal emphasizes service to the community and duty. The piece notes the Boy Scouts of America Federal Charter and large volunteer leadership, though specifics vary.
The Shafter Press and Shafter Progress announce editor and publisher Paul C. Newell and Florence J. Newell with Fritz Miller as art director. Paul Groves serves as printing plant superintendent. Established 1921 the paper is issued weekly from 188 South Central Valley Highway Shafter California with annual subscriptions listed.
Richland School in Kern county plans construction of classroom wings and administrative units as student enrollment grows. Trustees say current facilities are cramped for the superintendent and staff, and new quarters would relieve crowding and benefit taxpayers.
Sol A. Camp received honors for developing the harness racing industry in the United States. California Harness Horse Breeding Association members lauded his long string of horses and the talents of Prince Jay. Prince Jay was the fastest horse from the west in the 1950 season. Camp began and resides in Shafter, which is noted in the tribute.
Local youths enter a subscription contest organized by Gould C. Smith offering top prizes and commission earnings. Reading updates will be reported weekly as the price of the Shafter Press rises to cover production and newsprint costs.
An editor outlines a persistent unemployment insurance abuse known as the lag quarter racket. A worker laid off December 30 files January 2 for benefits using 12 months of earnings from the past 18 to claim the $650 maximum for 26 weeks, then faces another eligible claim a year later, illustrating ongoing cost to the reserve fund and the need to end the practice.
A writer critiques loopholes in unemployment insurance allowing six months of benefits in an 18 month period. He cites wage credits enabling maximum benefits during peak periods and argues this harms honest workers. Future installments promise corrective steps and broader fraud warnings.
James Stewart son of Mr and Mrs W W Stewart of South Shafter and Clayton Hutchings son of Mr and Mrs Cleave Hutchings of the Maple district left for Los Angeles to take final examinations before entering the Navy at San Diego. Both boys graduated from Shaf...
A Rio panel on Civil Defense at the community center will discuss how local groups can participate without state or federal funds. The 6 p m program features school Dr Fred A Zannon sheriff Tom Kelly and others with film on the atomic bomb and a 6 30 potluck in the cafeteria. election of officers and future plans also on agenda.
Shafter High School distributed an information brochure on atomic survival. Prepared by Dr. John Eckhardt, the sheet distills a government booklet and aims to dispel myths and guide actions during an atomic attack. Six main tips include shielding, lying flat, covering the face, avoiding immediate outside travel, protecting food and water, and not spreading rumors.
The Harold Brown Post No 1468 hosts a gala dance at Melody Bowl on March 24 with Ina Ray Hutton and her All Girls Orchestra providing the music.
After graduating with the class of 1950, Clayton began working for his father while James found employment with Em. H. Mettler.
Rio Bravo room mothers from the PTA organized an old fashioned Valentine exchange for their classes. Teachers planned activities and decorated the cafeteria with colorful valentine motifs. The group includes Mrs. Beeson, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Blair, Mrs. Forehand, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Carlder, and Mrs. Rice.
William Bogard, longtime Sulphur Springs newspaper man, tells how a vitamin supplement helped him recover from personal and financial hardship. He recalls a turning point at age 40 when hope faded and life seemed ruined, urging others to seek improvement despite past failures.
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