23 Feb 1956
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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1956
Page
1
A local Heart Fund door to door drive aims to raise 3000 this year to fight heart disease. Volunteers will visit 15 to 25 homes each to collect funds for research education and community programs while supporting national heart efforts.
The will of John P. Fox, a Shaf ter grower who died March 1 1955 leaving $581 613, was admitted to probate. His two daughters claimed he was insane and under undue influence when he crafted the will seven days before his death. The court found he was not insane when he wrote the will.
The Kern County Union High School District board will hear a recommendation from District Superintendent T. R. McCuen regarding the appointment of a new principal from among district personnel. The chosen candidate will assume duties at Shafter High School in July, replacing Dr. Grant W. Jensen who moves to the proposed South High School of Bakersfield.
The Shafter Cubs host Corcoran C team Friday at the Shafter gym in the South Sequoia league decisively shaping standings. Garces and Wasco results, Generals tied with Exeter for second, five Shafter seniors close high school careers. Game starts at 6 p.m. with many Shamfer supporters expected.
The Building Committee contracts Dalke Brothers to add a three room brick structure at the rear of the present building for the junior department junior high and high school departments. Bakersfield architects Stuhr and Hicks design the project set to begin immediately and finish for autumn opening. The new parsonage has been purchased and equipped with draperies linoleum and curtains as part of the church expansion.
The Shafter Recreation Commission and Shafter Lions Club host a kite contest for all area children at the Richland School playground. Kites must be home made and judges will award trophies for largest smallest most beautiful and highest flying kites.
Two Shafter High School seniors Roger Tatum and Jack Robbins earned 1956 Bank of America achievement awards for science and liberal arts. Winners advance to district finals in Bakersfield with monetary prizes up to 1000 dollars. Other students received recognizing achievement in various subjects and civic leadership.
Shafter delegates John J. Peters Jr H W Pat Kelly E C Eckmann and Ted Thompson attend a state chamber of commerce water resources committee meeting in Los Angeles representing Shafter at the special session.
The Counts drag racing club of Shafter captured three trophies at Famoso race course. They won in the C stock class twice and in the C gas class for modified engineers. Bill Replogle of the Bakersfield Smokers set a world record speed of 153.91 mph from a standing start on the quarter mile.
Funeral services for Agatha Harder were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 at the Mennonite Brethren church with Rev Waldo Wiebe officiating. A native of Russia, she came to Shafter in 1933 and lived at 639 Pacific Avenue. She died February 29 at age 76. Survivors include her husband Bernhard three sons Henry J of Covina Bernard S of Giendale and Menno N of Sacramento one daughter Martha of Anaheim one brother Ferys Unruh of Reedley one sister Kathryne Suderman of Pasadena and 11 grandchildren. Interment will be in Shafter cemetery with Armstrong Mortuary in charge.
Myron Tisdel Visalia businessman and Republican candidate will speak at a joint Shafter Wasco chamber lunch on Friday March 2 at Lee's drive in. He will avoid campaign politics and discuss Kids in the School drawing on his school board experience and PTA ties. The event aims to improve cooperation between Shafter and Wasco chambers with Delano and Fresno leaders attending.
Houchins Blood mobile visit in Shafter, initially set for February 29, is rescheduled to March 14. Secretary Jack Janzen of the Shafter Blood Bank announced the change.
Voters in the Shafter area go to the polls Tuesday to decide if the Kern County Union High School and Junior College district maximum tax rate should rise from 1.16 to 1.60. Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Shafter High School administration building. The proposal earmarks funds for expanded facilities to handle growing enrollment and is expected to raise about a $5 increase per $1000 of assessed value.
More than 100 student representatives from Kern County high schools gathered at Shafter High School for the Kern County Association of Student Representatives convention. The event included a morning general session, group discussions on service clubs, honorary organizations, and club functions led by Shafter High School leaders Jack Robbins Norm a Hooks and Ed Chilla with planning by the executive board.
Denver Ellis has secured a $6000 building permit to construct a residence at 144 Rodriguez Avenue, addressing his home project.
Cub Scout leaders from five Packs in the Shafter area including Maple and Rio Bravo districts will meet Monday night to finish plans for the Blue and Gold banquet and training pow wow. The event runs March 2 and 3 with sessions for Cult leaders den mothers and assistants at the primary cafetorium starting at 12 30 and 1 00 and training finishing by 5 00 p m Vernon Wilson serves as chairman.
Varsity Coesh Gate Pe plans first interschool practice game January 7 at 3 15 p m against Arvin Pare notes returnees Dick Nieto a short stop and second baseman Ernie Estavillo center fielder Bor jon a outfielder plus a strong junior varsity crop Decent starters listed Benn West pitcher catcher Gane baseman Howard Gladden infielder Charles Mitchell infielder Billy Woods infielder Vaughn Taylor catcher.
A permit has been issued to Goertzen for construction of a six room house at 604 State Street. Building inspector E. K. Grant says the home, valued at 16000 dollars, will have 1645 square feet of floor space.
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