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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1962
Page
1
A verdict of accidental death was returned for Mrs. Josephine Prewett of Beland as investigators reported a fire fatality. The jury decision followed an inquest held after local officials noted the disappearance of a daily visitor from the Shafter Police Department.
Pappy Swank writes in a light self deprecating tone about filling in for the regular columnist The note hints at political gossip a hornet nest stirred by weather and a possible secession joke about the United States potentially shrinking to 49 states The piece reflects a playful aside rather than a firm report.
Funeral services were held at Green Lawn Memories Chapel for Richard Rhoades, a Kern County industrialist who died January 17 in Casa Grande Arizona. He organized the California Growers Supply and Rhoades Manufacturing, served in World War I, and was a member of the Elks Lodge and Kern County Trade Club. He is survived by his wife Saribel and daughter Nancy, and his mother Marion Godbolt of Oildale.
Reverend and Mrs. Mel Krug and their two children Mikky and Debbie are honored at a church farewell dinner Friday at 7 p.m. in the Veterans Memorial Hall. The potluck event celebrates ten years with the First Baptist Church before Krug leaves for Riverside to become pastor at Magnolia Bapt. on Jan. 31. Bill Hildebrand will present a program reflecting Krug's decade of ministry in Shafter. Next Sunday, Jan. 28, marks the end of his tenure.
Albert E. Swank and partners sell the Shafter Press to Floyd Wisner and Emil Frost. Wisner plans to move the operation to Shafter with Mrs. Wisner and the Pistons settling there. Joe Snyder handled the sale with R. Robert Evans as consultant.
Christine J Neuman daughter of Clarence J and Mrs Neu man 694 Acacia has been selected to sing in the Burrall Choir at Stephens College in Columbia Missouri The Burrall Choir includes University of Missouri men and Stephens students and sings for the Sunday Burrall Class a non denominational service on the Stephens campus The choir also serves as the Stephens Opera chorus Miss Neuman a junior attends Stephens College with 1725 students from 50 states and 14 foreign countries
Daily maximum and minimum temperatures along with humidity levels reported from Shafter Experimental Station. Data covers the latest observation period and lists the noted high and low temperatures with corresponding humidity readings.
Fifteen Shafter High musicians were selected for the annual all County Orchestra concert to be held at 8 pm in Harvey Auditorium. Leader LaVerne Allen announced the SHS players and guest conductor Ralph from Compton College will lead performances of Britten Simple Symphony Beethoven Erieca and Bach Chorale and Invention arranged by Matesky.
A historic winter storm disrupts travel in Shafter causing U S 99 to close temporarily and later require chains while Highways 466 and 6 reopen. Residents recall prolonged freezing conditions with icicles and snow covering streets as officials assess impact on crops and water supply.
City Council voters approve installing warning signs on Manuel Pine and Elm streets to curb speeding. Junior Woman's Club proposes a school based safety program while Police Chief Witcher warns of strict enforcement and urges parental help to keep children off streets.
Ten days left to renew 1962 vehicle registrations at Bank of America in Shafter. State DMV reports 140 field offices and 140 temporary bank stations ready to issue renewal stickers with complete 1962 statement cards. motorists are urged to visit a station or traveling crew for prompt service and immediate sticker delivery.
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