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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1955
Page
5
Shafter Press editorial lauds California 1954 progress with rising population by about two million in four years and record bank growth. Bank of America surpasses $9 billion in resources as savings and commercial accounts reach millions, signaling rapid economic expansion ahead of 1965 or 1975 projections.
The nation marks Printing Week January 16 to 22 with 164 million Americans urged to consider printing in daily life. The timing honors Benjamin Franklin born January 17, 1706, noting printing’s reach from birth certificates to death notices and everyday papers.
The second largest auto insurer in the United States announces a 40 percent reduction for women drivers under 25 in California and 35 percent for New Yorkers. The company cites fewer accidents among young women and notes similar benefits in other states. A sample rate drops from 97.60 to 58.60 for a daughter under 25 who drives the family car.
Dr. Parley Kilburn of Bakersfield College spoke at Richland PTA in the cafeteria. He reviewed The Quest for Community by R Nesbit, describing belonging as the quest for community. John Turner gave the evening devotional. students performed music and solos.
Sealed proposals to the Board of Supervisors of Kern County will be received until 3:90 P.M. on February 1, 1955 for construction of a Mule Work Pressure System at the Experimental Farm Chapter California. Plans and specifications are on file with the Public Works Department Bakersfield. Prevailing hourly wage rates apply for each class of workmen. Bids will be opened and read publicly in Bakersfield.
Public notice announces a special election in the Shafter Wasco Irrigation District to decide whether to enter into a contract with the United States for water supply from the Central Valley Project and construction of a distribution system. It details the contract terms, estimated costs up to 9 16 256 000, and precinct polling places and officers.
The National Foundation for In Taking care of a serious patient can cost as much as 000 m one year. The March of Dimes, with American support, helps patients meet overwhelming polio expenses and supports care.
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