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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1963
Page
4
Local volunteers organized annual Christmas food baskets delivering pounds of potatoes and beans and financial support. The effort involved Kin Cheb American Legion and Auxiliary members and pickup trucks for distribution to needy families.
Dennis Revell marks his 10th birthday on ember 24 as friends gather after a football game. The Shafter Wasco rivalry heated the match at the high school stadium before the party at the Revell home.
Mrs. Robert Neuman joined a family Christmas dinner at her son Clarence Neuman's home with Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Neuman and family, Mr. and Mrs. Herb Neuman and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Neuman and family.
The two girls, reported missing after being seen with an unknown adult, returned to Shafter, California. They walked into the Shafter Police Department with their parents and stated they had traveled to Oakland before returning. Deputy Knoy released them to their parents pending further investigation.
The Shafter Press previews weekly broadcast topics with questions for viewers. It urges parental involvement and clear instructions on what to do if best efforts fail. The notice emphasizes preparedness and community guidance.
Three pickup trucks were the donation from Em H. Metter Company. Drivers on the trip were Hoyett Smothers, John Camp and Herb Neuman. Harold Southwick and Mel Headrick chaired the coordinating committee.
Shafter and eight other Kern County cities split about $1 million from the July September sales and use tax period. Kern County and its incorporated cities received $1,082,289 with Shafter at $21,240 Tehachapi $7,647 Wasco $20,803 McFarland $87,414 and other towns noting varying allocations.
The County Clerk’s Office mails notices canceling voter registration to 25,127 affidavits. Declared totals include 17,571 Democrats, 6,819 Republicans, and 686 declines to list. Voters may restore registration within 30 days by signing and returning the notice. otherwise re registration is required. War voters or friends have 60 days to notify the Clerk.
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