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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1961
Page
1
City of Shafter announces a project to print and compile a 36 page book with all ordinances resolutions diagrams and charts related to construction and city regulations. The aim is to provide accurate complete information for contractors and the public. The Shafter Press will print the book with an outstanding cover.
Local groups led by the Shafter Junior Women's Club sponsor a March of Dimes drive throughout March. The Mothers’ March is slated for January 31, with Shafter and Bakersfield volunteers backing fundraising efforts aiming to exceed prior quotas and support polio research and patient care.
City Furniture moves its bargain annex as Bank of America expands its nearby facilities. The bank plans to enlarge parking and related facilities, prompting the relocation. During the move, City Furniture personnel will operate from both locations until the transfer is complete and customers are advised to contact them at either site.
December total building permits reached 106 330 dollars with 12 000 for William J Deckert Rosalee Avenue 11 000 for Walter Emerad Shafter Avenue 330 for Adolf Kirschenmann remodeling. The year’s total was 1 052 610 dollars despite nationwide curtailments. February led with 268 550 dollars and May posted 400 dollars.
Maple trustees seek voter approval for a 70000 bond to acquire land and build and equip new facilities including a kindergarten, shop and home economics wing, plus multipurpose use. Polls open 1 to 7 PM at Maple School on Tuesday.
Richard Leonard Adams, son of Richard and Nell Adams, appears in Who's Who in the West Volume 7 1960 for Insane contributions and service to his community and business associates. He married Leota Buckingham on April 14 1946 and attended Santa Barbara State Teachers College 1926-27.
Shafter Post Office reports total receipts of 96307.37 dollars, up from 79293.38 in 1959. The increase equals 17013.99 dollars or 21.5 percent. Money order receipts do not mirror growth due to wider use of banks and Christmas card reliance.
United Cigar Store has moved to a larger space at 350 Central Avenue. Owners Al and Iva Finkbeiner say the new location doubles their size and allows a wider range of merchandise including a sporting section, beverages, deli items, camera supplies, and a tobacco counter. They emphasize improved and faster service for the community.
Ernie Hofman, Shafter real estate and insurance agent active in civic affairs, takes over as Chamber of Commerce secretary after Harold Greene resigns. Hofman previously held the post from 1950 to 1954, and the transition was quiet with no ceremony.
C E Adams of Adams Hardfacing Co. of California Inc announces a comprehensive area study in the Shafter trade area. The firm, established in Shafter in 1956 and incorporated in 1958, operates a branch from Guymon Oklahoma founded in 1927. The public notice promises final details in the next issue of the paper.
The First Baby of the Year contest closes January 9 with Shafter area prizes for the earliest baby born in 1961 at Shafter Hospital. As of this note only one family has submitted details. parents, doctor, hospital, baby sex, weight, and contact phone are requested for any new arrival.
Two boys playing with matches are believed to have started a fire that damaged two gas meters and a storage shed behind Country Bay Market. Fire units from county and city responded at 1 10 p m Saturday December 31 to 300 South. Property owner is M E Faulkner of 620 Center Taft. tenants are Alvis Smith and Bob Tatum.
Leslie L. Robinson Post 213 in Shafter reports 160 members for 1961, up nine from last year, enabling expanded community service. Commander Bill Frizzell notes stronger Post 218 growth supports more manpower and finances to back youth programs, Blue Bird groups, a Junior Baseball team, an oratorical contest, and Boy’s State participation. The post funds Christmas baskets, Civic Football Banquet support, and veteran benefits protection as part of its service role.
Fragmentary OCR shows scattered phrases about making a name for oneself and supporting a family, mentions Uncle Sam and government, and references fringe benefits. The text is garbled with incomplete sentences and unclear context.
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