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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1968
Page
1
The Shafter Cotton Research Station reports daily weather data including temperature, precipitation, and wind conditions. Observations indicate current temperature ranges and any notable rainfall or dry spells affecting cotton research activities.
Paso Robles farmer and former businessman William M. Ketchum announces candidacy to defend the 29th District seat he won in 1966. He says public life has been gratifying and expresses honor in representing people in government.
The Kern County Housing Authority led by Mrs. Lila Little asks the City Council to approve a project for 50 duplexes in Shafter housing 100 low income families. The plan proposes $497,090 in loan funds and $497,000 in grant money from the Farmers Home Administration, with council approval. the resolution was taken under advisement.
Donald R. Maupin, 29, of 302 Walker Street, named by council to replace Patrolman Thomas Johnson who resigned. Maupin, a Shafter High School graduate, is married with two children and previously worked for Pacific Telephone. He is an Army veteran with an honorable discharge. A nearby low income housing project of 100 homes was proposed at Shafter Dam with $1,778,600 in grants and loans but failed to gain Board of Supervisors approval. Rev and Mrs Ummel attended the meeting.
Agnes Keller and Don James of the Christmas Basket Program reported to the Shafter Chamber of Commerce on the need for the program. Last year 55 baskets were distributed for 80 families, with baskets lasting several weeks.
In Kernville's Whiskey Flats parade on February 24 Raymond Lester of Shafter claimed first place with the Old Cowboys Never Die entry a buckboard donkey and staged hanging. Ray Saniger a stunt man known from Bonanza and Gunsmoke helped. More than a thousand attended the annual celebration.
Mrs. Lawrence Kattenhorn received the PTA Honorary Life Membership from Shafter High School PTA for outstanding service to children and youth. She has led Camp Fire groups, Blue Bird and Cub Scouts roles, taught at Richland and Shafter high, and served as past PTA president. Attendees included several local officials and Laird Parker spoke as guest.
Robert C. Brown, ex executive VP of the California Taxpayers Association, addressed a Washington conference noting a federal finance study found one live rat for every two Californians. He warned officials we may miscount federal money flowing to states.
Burglars burglarized Growers Ag Supply between Shafter and Wasco last week, manager Tommy Tucker reports stolen items include a camera, projector, three company checks and a bank deposit stamp. The Shafter Wasco Gin also was hit, manager T N Anderson says nothing of value was found.
Scouts ask for scrap metal donations to Scout Troop 953. Call Jack McMeans at 746 2525 by March 2 to arrange pickup. metal will be cut into movable pieces and collected by March 9. Scoutmaster John Bingham leads the group.
St Therese's Altar Society announces its annual St Patrick's Day Mexican dinner on Sunday March 17 at Therese's Church Hall 399 West Lerdo. Serving runs 3 to 7 PM. Chairwoman June Rodriguez leads a group including Daniel Escalante Ramona Contreras Constance Aguilar Rosemary Butler Blanch Stepp Toni Van de Valk and Mickey Paloma. Tickets available from any Altar Society member or Don James at 746-6534.
Luther Bonds of 31191 Fast Lerdo Highway was taken to Kern General Hospital by City Ambulance after a Tuesday morning accident on Lerdo Highway. He was riding a spray rig for Jack Sill Farms when struck by a car, suffering a fractured left leg and multiple lacerations.
The Public Utility District board agrees to trade portions of lots in the Christensen Subdivision with Don Christensen. The district will give 15 feet off the south side of the present area for a larger area on the east and receive 3,000 square feet in exchange for 1,125, moving the present tank at a small cost. An easement across the Weinberg property from Rodreguez Parkette to Shafter Avenue is accepted. Work must be completed by March 20. A sewer line will be installed to serve rest rooms at the Parkette. Bids opened March 11 for pipe and March 25 for a ground level storage tank.
H J Evans of the county parks and recreations department said Monday that the deadline for all entries is Friday March 1. Entries will be displayed at the Wasco Veterans Hall March 30 and April 3 from 1 to 5 p.m. Blue ribbon and first place winners advance to a May 4 to 25 display at Cunningham Memorial Art Gallery in Bakersfield.
Campaign chairman Dr. David Cooke announces the Red Cross Drive set for March 11 to 17 to fund 1968 1969 programs. The goal is 121 million dollars with the SOS servicemen theme amid heightened Vietnam needs. captains H W Pat Kelly and Wayne Wood lead collection teams.
Pacific Tel announces the purchase of a 7500 square foot parcel at 534 James Avenue Shafter for facility expansion facing Pacific Avenue. Local manager Rod Middleworth says the project supports growth to meet rising local service needs and anticipates doubling population over 20 years.
Doro thy Banks of 30510 Orange avenue listed in fair condition after Thursday crash at Highway 43 south of Wasco. Passenger Wilamae Fox of 333 Atlantic listed as in satisfactory condition. Velasco car occupants Eulilia Velasco and Leopoldo Velasco were injured in the collision.
Eileen Smith a Shafter High School junior and daughter of Mr and Mrs E Gordon Smith 540 Hoffman Court was named the candidate for the 25th annual California Girls State to be held June 24 to July 2 on the Davis campus of the University of California The alternate is Jan Lachenmaier 17404 Beech Avenue The selection process emphasizes leadership character scholarship service and citizenship with final approval by the high school principal and local American Legion Auxiliary units The program aims to teach government operations and citizenship
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