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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1964
Page
2
The Maple Park Board proposes a Monday night meeting to raise taxes to cover higher school costs. The year budget totals 106864 dollars with no extra grounds improvements listed and compares favorably to 11 Kern County schools in per pupil costs.
Raymond Mish reports progress on the Mish Funeral Home and Weer Lande project with a target completion date of February 17. Sidewalk work is done this week and the chapel nears completion. Agee Funeral Home adjacent to the Press plant also advances with the roof set this week.
In Rev. Nonhoff’s absence, Rev. Robert D. Stuebbe of Grace Reformed Church Bakersfield will lead Sunday worship at Ebenezer Reformed Church. The service starts at 9 30 a m instead of 11 00 a m with Sunday School after the service around 10 30 a m. The change applies just for this Sunday and all members are reminded of the earlier hour. Rev Mel Nanhef reports the public is invited to join this Christian ministry.
Enrollment at Richland School stands at 1836 a decline of 17 from last year Bruce Crawford superintendent told the Board of Trustees at their Monday meeting Donald Ruggenberg attended and a general discussion of auditing and transfers of funds followed Preliminary talks covered extra staff for next year and departmentalizing 7th and 8th grade subjects Crawford said the Knapp Library application had been made and acknowledged
A misaligned wheel wears tires unevenly and faster than proper inflation. The issue increases tire wear and reduces steering control, prompting repairs and more frequent replacements for vehicle owners.
Hollis Roberts of Roberts Farms Inc was elected to the Bakersfield Kern County Fair board as vice president for the 1964 term. Roberts, active as general livestock committee chair and member of buildings and grounds horse show implement city and rodeo committees, moved from Texas 25 years ago and now runs a farm growing cotton and 21 fruit and vegetable varieties. Outgoing president Joseph A. DiGiorgio received praise for leading the 1963 fair to record attendance and standard programs before indicating he does not seek reappointment. Robert Castle, Shafter High School teacher and Bakersfield resident, will serve his second year as vice president.
A number of Shafter residents are reported ill and the Press is asked to relay well wishes. Mrs. Oscar Rice of Enos Lane Rio Bravo is home recovering after a holiday hospital stay. Newton Holt of McCrumb Lane returned home last Friday after a hospital visit. Mrs. Maude Stafford of Tulare Street fractured her arm and hip in a home accident and is recuperating in Bakersfield. Mrs. George Eslick of 287 Marengo Street is in a Bakersfield hospital undergoing surgery this week.
Dicke Hacke resigns after six years with the Kern County Council of Boy Scouts of America effective January 10. He accepts a promotional transfer to the Sonoma Mendocino council in Northern California reporting January 15. A replacement will be chosen soon by the local council.
Carole Anderson and Vicki Laverty, former Kern County Queens from Shafter, were introduced at a gathering featuring Claude Gilbert of Bakersfield Junior College and the Reneg team with Ricky Swan. Principal speaker Lou Merrill spoke on Fairs Around the World, as past presidents including Lew Woodard and Bob Bann attended.
The council plans to answer a letter based on Shafter's local assessment reasons. Wade Hamilton asked about $50 for finishing a standby power plant for the Police Department and was approved. Pat Kelly sought clearer Tulare Street markings near the school and a new post office box across from the post office to prevent traffic violations.
The Ebenezer Reformed Church held its 45th annual congregational meeting on January 12 with Rev. Vin B. Nonhoff presiding. Raymond J. Mettler was reelected elder for three years amid other officer elections and a shift to pledge-based General Fund support.
The 1944 recognition marks a long record of service including 22 years of perfect attendance and a Legion of Honor plaque for 30 years in Kiwanis. Frizzell helped organize the Kiwanis Halloween Parade and served as its chair. He is active in his church and led the Holy Name Society. The couple resides at 217 Golden West Avenue with two children, Bill and Virginia Hitchcock. Other past honorees include H W Kelly 1956 and Rita Jacobsen 1963.
Kiwanis members from Bakersfield plan travel to the California Nevada Hawaii District Mid Winter Conference in Palm Springs on January 17 18. Officers Lt Gov designate Arthur H Johnson Clyde C Johnston and Mel Nowhof with spouses will attend with travel plans and hotel meetings at the Riviera Hotel. Bill Thompson of Fibber McGee and Molly is among the featured speakers at the event.
A bey was booked at Shaf ter police for petty theft at Richlementary school. He admitted taking $15 in lunch and milk tickets from lockers and was released to parents to appear before juvenile authorities in Bakersfield.
The Mennonite Brethren Church reported street barricades barrels and garbage cans dumped on church property likely Saturday night. Police were notified at 6 25 PM January 12.
The 20-30 Club of Shafter and the Shafter Jr. Women's Club thank the community for publicity, support, and donations. They note fundraising and a New Year’s Eve dance success enabling scholarships and continued youth work, emphasizing appreciation for merchants and the Press.
Dates of April 4 and 5 were chosen for an Art Festival at Veterans Memorial Hall Shafter. Planning was by the Shafter Recreation Commission with County Recreation and local schools Rich Maple Buttonwillow and Shafter. Roy Farrell, recreation director, invites all area children and adults to participate.
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