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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1938
Page
1
The Shafter potato industry sails toward 1938 with 10 000 acres expected, 66 growers, seed coming from Minnesota Oregon Idaho Montana Nebraska and California, and 19 cars of fertilizer arriving. Planting likely mid month with cutting of seed potatoes underway and custom cutting expanding.
Argentine petroleum engineers Socrates Broullon and Francisco Rappallini toured the Shafter field after arriving in Los Angeles. They noted the well depth far exceeds Argentina’s typical 3000 foot wells and discussed government involvement in oil production. Bruce Barkis of Lane Wells accompanied them.
The school for the training of librarians was established by Melvil Dewey at Columbia, New York City, in 1887. The program aimed to professionalize library work and standardize cataloging practices.
Principal Jack Singer reported to Maple P T A that the cement work on the new Maple grammar school building is finished and sidewalls and wood work are underway. He expects the current structure to be ready in about three months before old buildings are vacated and moved, then construction will start on the auditorium and other rooms of the second unit.
Wednesday afternoon Mr Hartley of the Hohner Company presented a harmonica program for fourth through eighth graders and teaching staff. His lively performance won enthusiastic appreciation from all in attendance.
A reception to Walker R Young for the 54th Tulare chamber of commerce banquet will feature prominent California water figures led by State Engineer Edward Hyatt. Other invitees include Clarence Breuner Senator Mixter A D Edmonston state senator John McColl Floyd Booe Arch Robson and local delegations from Kern Fresno Orange Cove Madera and Kings counties.
Friesen's Service station opening, set for today, is postponed to Saturday January 15. The new site sits at the corner of Santa Fe Way and Pacific Avenue. Ed Friesen, a prominent local truck line owner who will operate the station, cited bad weather delaying finishing work as the reason for the postponement.
The annual staff gathered at Herbert and Marvin Neuman’s home on Monday to set this year’s theme Forging Ahead. Refreshments followed, and Monna Latta’s home will host the next meeting.
Shafter high school nears completion of the final unit in a 62017 expansion begun in 1937. The three classrooms join a planned triangle on campus adjoining existing rooms and the science area. A $10000 central heating plant, brick building, is in full operation with future gymnasium expansions planned.
The seniors met Tuesday January 11 to discuss plans but did not finalize actions. They chose blue gowns for boys and white gowns with blue tassels for girls. Graduation is planned outdoors between the study hall and the new building, and a bench may be engraved with all graduates' names.
The Shafter Girl Scout troop will conduct tenderfoot second class and first class tests at today’s weekly meeting in the American Legion Hall. Leaders supervise knot tying and the five points of health as members advance toward their annual ceremony.
Two Shafter oil wells drilled by Superior Oil Co reach 6200 feet in Wagner No 1 and Gessinger No 1, both in section 35, 28-25, offsets to the Shafter discovery well. Wagner No 1 lies 900 feet south and 330 east of the west quarter corner, Gessinger No 1 northeast of the discovery. Superior touts latest gear and world‑largest rigs as they press ahead.
T. V. Little of Shafter received a gold prospecting pick tie holder at the Kern County Mineral Society meeting in Bakersfield. The award honored his roles as first president and past president. Paul VanderEike will receive a similar honor next month. Chief petroleum officer Paul Howard spoke on San Joaquin valley geology and Kern and valley oil formations.
Walter Kirschenmann was elected president of the sophomore class for next semester at a school event. The vote confirmed his leadership role among sophomores and set plans for student activities.
A two reel film titled Wheels Across Africa was shown to Shafter high school students on Tuesday. It follows two trucks and a sedan through Africa and depicts Arab lifeways, jungle tribes, and various wild animals.
In a Tuesday meeting the juniors decided to stage a play soon. President Marvin Potter formed a committee to handle the details. They also arranged a skating party to be held in Bakersfield.
Union Oil reports its second Shafter well at 5 340 feet, over a mile deep, with drilling progressing satisfactorily. The site lies 660 feet north and 660 feet west of the earlier Shafter discovery, while the same boiler plant and a super heater are used from KCL 1-34. The initial well bottomed at 11 302 feet.
The Kern County Chamber of Commerce announces the first Kern county conference on community needs to be held at El Tejon hotel Bakersfield on Saturday January 22. Registration starts at 1 p m with dinner included. At 2 p m W H Hitchcock presides as full assembly opens and five sections prepare reports.
The Wildcats lead the A division with 8 wins and 2 losses while the Golden Bears stand second at 7 2. In B division the Eagles and Cubs share first with 7 wins and 3 defeats each, with the Golden Bears at 5 3.
The federal surplus commodities corporation announced the purchase of 2,660,200 bushels of white potatoes and 3,326,000 bushels of sweet potatoes from the 1937 crop for relief distribution, according to press dispatches.
Shafter voters approve incorporation as a municipality in a special election held Tuesday. With 246 total ballots cast, the result surprised both sides as supporters and opponents react with measured optimism and pledge to make city government work. The board of supervisors will canvass results and certify to the secretary of state, completing incorporation and enabling the council to organize.
Phil Ohanneson and H Midgley led Tuesday’s city council race and will serve four years. O H Strom Glenn Nay and Norval Fair will serve two years. Ray L Dye won city clerk 109 to 88 over Jack Zimmerman. F L Hudson elected city treasurer over T P Payne 16 to 80. Total vote counts listed.
Anglo California National Bank released its statement of condition for the year ending December 31 1937 outlining deposits of 207 518 596 a year over year total deposits 121 818 666 and surplus and undivided profits rising 319 766 to 5 453 974 with total capital funds of 20 853 974 the largest in bank history.
The Shafter Generals and Colonels will travel to Tehachapi to face the Tehachapi Mountaineers in a Sierra League basketball game at 2 30. The Shafter teams were victorious the last time they met the Mountaineers but that does not guarantee another win.
Telephone linemen began work this week to erect poles and string lines along the Riverside extension. Installation will follow for subscribers along the new service route. Residents in the area have long sought telephone service and await the extension.
State Senator Jerrold L Seawell of Roseville Placer county was in Shafter this morning. Seawell seeking the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor at the August primary and spoke in support of his candidacy.
Harry Miller potato buyer for Weyl Zuckerman based at Shafter was hospitalized in Bakersfield after a motor mishap on the Grapevine weekend. His condition is not serious.
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