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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1948
Page
7
As the 80th Congress convenes, lawmakers face the Taft inflation bill and the Marshall Plan’s Europe recovery. Washington eyes action to curb price rises, with labor unrest looming and broader debates on health, education, and military training.
Emory Wishon longtime Pacific Gas and Electric executive vice president dies at 1 15 a m at his Danville home following a heart attack He led PG and E expansion during the war years and oversaw a 350 million expansion program Wishon was born July 10 1882 in St James Missouri He organized the Coalinga Water and Electric Company and held top posts at San Joaquin Light and Power Great Western Power before PG and E He is survived by wife Martha daughter in law and two sons plus three grandchildren and a sister in Fresno Funeral services were held in Fresno with St James Episcopal Cathedral officiating.
Marie Abbott of Shafter won an $8,000 newly built home in Bakersfield. The home at Fourth and A Streets was constructed by Gannon Construction and awarded by the Bakersfield Catholic Mothers Club to fund Garces Memorial High School athletics. Percy Abbott and Mrs. Abbott reside in Shafter.
The article notes that Mr. West, a longtime student of prophecy, has accepted an invitation to speak at an upcoming event. Details remain sparse but imply a public address and possible audience interest.
Taft Wildcats beat Wasco 31 to 22 in a Friday night clash at Taft after Wasco led briefly early. Wasco’s B team fell 28 to 22 while Wasco C squad won 22 to 11 as Wasco midgets showcased strong floor play.
Guests spending Christmas Day with Mr and Mrs Arthur Dirksen of Shafter arrived from out of town. Mr Dirksen’s brothers the Wm Dirksen family of Mountain View and Mr and Mrs Ed Dirksen and their son from Los Angeles also visited.
The Southern California farm survey shows higher vegetable crop returns in December 1947 with a downturn in fruit marketing. scant rainfall increased anxiety about precipitation but overall weather was favorable. Frost damage was likely in cold areas due to frigid nights, heating needed in citrus orchards, and Navels opened at low prices before improving late December. Earliest Navels shipped from San Joaquin Valley, with Southland orchards expected to meet demand after mid January.
Mr and Mrs Herbert G Comfort visited Shafter for a day on Friday last week. They currently reside in Paso Robles and are noted as former Shafter residents.
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