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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1962
Page
2
A fragmented reminiscence on daily newspaper routine from coffee breaks to copy desks. The piece links work stress with civic clubs and local business scenes, ending with a call for Chamber of Commerce involvement and collective effort.
Private Harold D. Mahan is at Fort Ord undergoing an eight week basic infantry training program at the Monterey Peninsula facility. The course covers rifle marksmanship tactics first aid military justice and supply conservation with completion guiding next steps to advanced infantry training or Army specialist schools. Mahan is the son of Mr and Mrs Ed Mahan of North Shafter Camp California and a Shafter High School alumnus.
The Home Ladies Society of Ebenezer Reformed Church met at 7 30 pm January 10 in the home of Mrs Dan Schnaidt. Business discussed cookbooks for sale. Guest Sinikki Kettuinen from Finland spoke on customs. Refreshments served to 18 members and guests.
State Controller Alan Cranston reports total 7,886,243 dollars in motor vehicle license fee apportionments to California cities and counties for the 1961-62 fiscal year. Shafter receives 1,555.23 dollars based on 4,576 residents, with counties set by 1960 census and cities by adjusted census. Funds are for general local use after bond and DMV deductions.
A half mile detour near Greenfield on U S 99 facilitates West Bakersfield Bypass construction. Delays up to two hours may occur on U S 486 west of Tehachapi from 9 30 a m to 11 30 a m Monday through Friday due to blasting for freeway crossings and related work.
A driver ignored orders and continued on after a former resident claimed to have instructed him to halt. The man was identified as Summers, construction superintendent for E. V. Lane Corp of Palo Alto, builder of the Saigon Tan Son Nhut Airport runway, leaving behind his Vietnamese wife Phan Thi Bong.
A missionary will present tonight at 7 30 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church at Lerdo and Poplar streets in Vientiane. The program features a tiger skin on display and promises insight into missionary work. Pastor Wagner extends a cordial invitation to all.
A brief spotlight on a local Shafter businessman featured this week. The profile highlights the entrepreneur’s recent sales figures and community involvement in Shafter.
Rueben Kliewer the farm bureau tax and legislative chair calls a meeting of his committee and all farm center chairmen for Monday Jan 22 at 7 30 pm in the Farm Bureau office 2716 L Street Bakersfield The tax and legislative committee is described as one of the most important and 1962 preparations are to be organized stronger for member inter ear participation is invited
The event is co sponsored by an organization and runs most of the day starting at 9 30 am with a keynote speech. Activities include shops writing contests stations and tours. Reservations cost 1 and cover lunch in the North cafeteria and a free press pass to the Kern.
Airman Michael A. Bolderoff, US Navy, son of Mrs. Stella Bolderoff of 214 Walnut, is now stationed in Hawaii.
Congress awaits the Kennedy administration push as the State of the Union signals the start. The battle lines form over education aid and Congo policy with opposition expected on several issues. The president aims at concrete targets as Congress debates the reforms.
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