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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1951
Page
1
Pvt. Manuel T. Henley, back from Korea, commends the American Red Cross for its work on the front. He notes the harsh cold and challenging conditions during service, describing the frequently extreme temperatures faced by troops.
Four-year-old Brian ONeill of Rio Bravo beat polio after July 1949. He relies on braces and crutches while therapy continues as the March of Dimes campaign expands in Kern County to raise funds for treatment and research. Ginger the dog is part of family life as the effort backs victims.
Kern County Potato Nation president Neuman announces a 7 p.m. Monday general meeting in Memorial Hall Shafter to discuss 1951 prospects for potato growers. Two speakers are Jesse W. Tapp Bank of America San Francisco and Frank C. Kniesner Atlantic Commission Los Angeles.
The city council plans a special meeting to authorize bidding for Shafer Avenue improvements including walks curbs and gutters. Engineer John Reeves urged state involvement and a timeline places bids advertisement in the next week at the site Five edition.
Dr. John Revell announced new inductees Bruce Crawford Lord, Ed Kirschenmann Anderson at the Shaffer Rotary. The club discussed safety steps in case of an attack during the meeting on Wednesday.
Willow youngsters Barbara and Donald will represent Kern County at the 4-H Club All Star conference March 19 to 21 on the University of California Berkeley campus. Barbara breeds 26 registered Aber Angus cattle and Donald completed several projects including hogs. The agricultural extension service hosts the event with talks by UC faculty, bay area tours, and entertainment.
Floyd Hobbs of Shafter was elected reporter for the Central Valley region, California Young Farmers, at a recent meeting in Luton. Other officers include Walker, with plans to improve Lerdo Highway from Palm to Juniper and nearby segments. The Shafter area budgets total 28,152 for county road work including shoulder and surface improvements.
The county detailed expenses including Shafter Airport welfare load costs, officer rentals and wages during the June elections. Three branch library staff cost about $2,400, library books valued at $7,140, furniture and equipment estimated at $3,275. Chamber of commerce secretary salary $125 monthly plus potato festival support. Fire department salaries total about $21,199. From July 1 to Nov 30 expenditures reached $10,882.
E K Grant Jr a Navy veteran who completed a seven year hitch remains on active duty for six more years his father World War II torpedo ship gunner earned recognition in the service and Grant heads overseas as the Spring talker reports he is now in the Navy air force program awaiting assignment return.
E K Grant obtained authority to arrange the razing of a dilapidated garage behind 216 Connets Ave. Council meeting approved the destruction after concerns over safety and structural decay were cited.
Postmaster G George Guenther reports the Shafter office sold 39,393.08 dollars in postage in 1950, short of the 40,000 needed for first class. If 1951 totals reach the target, the station would gain first class rank with more staff and better equipment. A slight manpower cut is noted, but six new collection boxes were added for increased pickups.
Mary Contreras won $50 first prize at the Pot of Gold draw on Saturday night. H. Little took $30 for second, and Jim Taylor earned third amid buzz over his repeated wins. The note invites more ticket holders to attend weekly draws at County Park despite recent poor weather.
Arthur Corey executive secretary of the California Teachers' Association will speak at the Richland School Club civic banquet February 15. The program begins at p.m. Corey has served CTA as director and executive secretary since 1938. Previously he was a teacher and executive officer in Los Angeles suburban schools.
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