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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1952
Page
1
Shafter merchants prepare for Dollar Days as Bargainland opens tomorrow and runs through Saturday. L. J. Woodard of the Chamber of Commerce says the sales will draw shoppers home for low prices and big values on a wide range of merchandise.
The Bureau of Reclamation nears signing a contract with the Shafter Wasco Irrigation District. In a Fresno communiqué E F Sullivan says a date will be set when the contract will be available to SWID soon. He notes the Bank vs Krug case will not delay the SWID contract beyond necessary legal reviews.
Shafter Kiwanis Committee leaders Joe Frizzell Hanley Witcher Bill Johnston and Jack Manweiler distribute March of Dimes collection containers to local merchants. The drive supports funds for infantile paralysis research and local polio care facilities with help from area organizations and theaters.
The American Legion began honoring World War Dead with a flag pole erected at the Shafter Cemetery veterans plot. Commander Claude Camp said a marble memorial will be placed at the base to honor those who died in the wars. The design aims to symbolize peace and blend with the landscape.
Shafter plans a five cent tax on every dollar for amusement venues after a city council vote. The measure targets local theaters with Ernie Panero’s venue most affected by a rushed ticket supply issue and potential bookkeeping confusion. The ordinance exempts religious and educational events.
California’s traffic toll hinges on driver courtesy says Clifford Peterson commissioner of the highway patrol addressing Shafter Chamber members. He notes 5 400 000 registered vehicles and 60 billion annual miles, with about 3000 highway deaths yearly and 200 injuries daily, blaming behavior despite engineering enforcement and education efforts.
Board of trustees will re advertise bids for the Richland School cafeteria storage addition after bids exceeded the architect's estimate by more than 300. The lowest bid was 13 640 dollars, 3440 over the estimate, so portions will be eliminated to cut costs. A warehouse and 14 new classrooms with an administrative unit are due to be completed around April 1.
Firefighters report a Monday morning blaze at 30709 Martinez Street in Mexican Colony damaged a garage and two vehicles owned by Jose Sepeda. The fire, likely started by a short in car wiring, left the structure a total loss and the cars destroyed.
The Shafter area receives its first major rainstorm in years bringing relief to parched farms. The storm, starting last Saturday, drenched the region with heavy precipitation and lifted the water table as farmers note totals of 0.08 inches yesterday and a season total rising to 3.39 inches since September. Rainbows appeared across the area as residents welcomed the steady downpour that aided pastures and crops.
Driller Otis Sage 34 crushed when rig slipped from block at Sage Brothers yard Bakersfield area. Rushed to San Joaquin Hospital in Bakersfield in only fair condition with broken bones and internal injuries. Fellow worker Orville Roberts escaped. Sage family members from Pomona notified.
A plan to build two new homes on Sycamore Street in Shafter was presented by John Lachenmaier to the Shafter Public Utility District and city council. He seeks sewerage and water facilities and to purchase two lots from A W Eckman. If approved, Sycamore would extend to Fresno Avenue. water line adjustments and drainage easements would be required.
At the weekly Shafter Rotary Club meeting in Cawelo Tuesday President Fred Bryant reported two craft talks. The speakers were L. J. Woodard, an auto dealer, and Dr. George Collins, an optometrist.
Kern County potato growers meet in Washington D C to seek changes or postponement of Office of Price Stabilization ceiling rules set to take effect Saturday. Don Maupin of Bakersfield and J C Jacobsen Tehachapi lead the effort with E J Peters of the Maple District and Peters president of the National Potato Council. They oppose a 3 65 per hundredweight ceiling, arguing it reflects holiday demand and cold weather while supplies suffice for the new crop.
The Shafter Public Utility District directors approve repairs for the nearly 30 year old water tower. Engineer L P Bruce of General Tank Co Los Angeles recommends cleaning sealing lining and welding seams to prevent seepage and potential collapse. Bids will be sought for the job with high costs anticipated.
Shafter Chamber of Commerce votes to back the 20-30 Club special water meeting featuring John Reber the Bay area planner. The Jan 28 event at Veterans Memorial Hall will be supported amid talks on industrial district sites and future project groundwork.
Two sophomores, Vonnie Mae Collins and Carl Beach, won Color Day at Shafter High School for wearing school colors Blue and Gold. Collins wore a yellow suit with a blue sweater and school beanie, while Beach wore blue denim pants a yellow shirt a letter sweater a beanie and blue suede shoes with yellow socks. Judges included Dr. Grant Jensen Jeannette Wheeler Dan Bledsoe Wanda Culver Sally Jung and Harlan Hill.
Shafter 20-30 Club invites area growers and officials to Veterans Memorial Hall at 7 30 p m January 28 to hear James Reber outline a plan to store 30 000 000 acre feet of Sacramento and San Joaquin River water for irrigation. The proposal envisions rebuilding San Francisco Bay with two earth and rockfill dams crossing the bay and linking Alameda San Francisco Marin and Contra Costa counties.
Cpl. Lewis Doyle Patrick 21 son of Mr and Mrs William J Patrick Shafter was killed in action while serving with the 5th Cavalry Regiment. Missing in action was first reported Oct 17 He had been in Korea since June after enlisting in January 1951 A Shafter High School graduate from the Rio Bravo area was among the missing then confirmed deceased.
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