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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1954
Page
2
Shafter Press argues against keeping 50 000 acre feet behind Isabella Dam for a year round lake. It emphasizes flood control and irrigation, warning that Kern County agriculture must not divert water to recreation. Proposes underground storage to aid dry years and notes boating could risk crops.
Curtis Graves president of Kern County Farm Bureau urged Shafter Chamber of Commerce to copy the Lions Club model. He cited Buttonwillow facing poor turnout while the Lions Club drew large weekly attendances, suggesting strong local participation could revive a struggling chamber.
A proposal discussed by Shafter leaders would merge one Lions Club meeting per month into a Chamber of Commerce session open to all townspeople. Graves noted local Farm Bureau attendance struggles and suggested inviting agricultural leaders and merchants to Farm Bureau gatherings via Chamber support.
Shafter High Generals defeat Bakersfield Drillers 43 to 40 in a hard fought late rally. John Thompson scored 20 for Shafter while Leroy Thompson added 16 as the Drillers faded late. Bakersfield’s Kenny Sarver led with 13 points.
The Birthday Club gathered at 521 Sunny St to honor Mrs. Albert Neeley on her birthday. Refreshments included birthday cake hot chocolate and coffee. A popcorn popper was presented to Mrs. Neeley by members Mesdames Olin Fenderson C E Firkins Albert Neeley Francis Michaels Russell Hamman Leroy Allen Bill Bradley G H Grundy Blake Witcher Darby Day and Lester Reeves.
Educators use intelligence and achievement tests to gauge a child’s progress. Schools plot scores against grade levels to identify normal, over, or under achievers and guide remedial or supportive strategies for each student.
Dr. H. D. Barker chief of the division of cotton at the United States Department of Agriculture Washington visits the Shafter experimental station this week to review programs and meet local researchers.
Lemoore Five led 16 to 7 after one quarter and stayed ahead as Shafter Generals scored 15 in the second. George Love top scored for Shafter with 15, while Palomares led Lemoore with 23 points including 11 free throws. Lemoore also beat Shafter B squad 47 to 36 with Smith scoring 16 for Lemoore.
Five Points leads the league with 33 wins and 19 losses as Austin Wikoff posts 192 single game and 525 series for Singleton. Evelyn Tiberghien bowls 192 and 521 for Shafter Motel, which falls 3 to 1 to Shafter Bowl. Sportsman's, Shafter Bowl, and Shafter Motel follow.
Thirty two Golden State School children will receive First Aid certificates during a Kiddie Carnival program on KERO TV Channel 10. Robert Townsend, manager of Armstrong Mortuary in Shafter, will present the awards after training with the youngsters in Bakersfield over six weeks.
Richland fourth through eighth graders visited the Kern county Civil Defense rescue unit in Shafter for three days last week. The tour, arranged by the Richland School Parent-Teachers Association, took place Friday with classes touring separately. Reg Hammond supervised the activity.
Rev. Harry Woodard of North Hollywood filled the First Baptist Church pulpit Sunday during the illness of his brother in law Rev. Melvin Krug. The Krugs will host family this weekend including Alvin Krug Pamela Denny and Sherry of Visalia and Roy Woodard of Los Angeles. Deborah Krug celebrates her second birthday Sunday with relatives attending.
The Kern County Civil Defense director Charles R. Pierce thanks the newspaper staff for yearlong coverage and support and asks for continued assistance. In Woodville a Church of Christ revival was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Westbrook Rodgers and Walter Rodgers. Billy Burton, 22, pastor at Stonewall Oklahoma led the event.
The article discusses future plans to move the primary school to the upper grade campus after construction completes. It describes extending the upper grade area southward with new lavatories and adequacy, plus homemaking, shop, and music facilities under consideration. Officials may extend the estate to add space for more students as classrooms reach capacity.
A driver recalling a late night trip to Centerville reports his car ran dry before reaching a gas station that was closed. He coasted in hoping to refill but found the service shut. No injuries or other details provided.
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