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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1961
Page
1
Materials approved under the National Defense Education Act are paid for Richland again this year for science experiments at upper grades. Last year funds covered primary to upper grades including elementary science library books.
Gladden Trucking remains undefeated atop the Shafter Recreation Basketball League after a 47 to 46 win over Nick’s Drive Inn. George Love scored 16 points for Gladden, Jim Wood 14, while John Notely led Nick’s Drive Inn with 16 points. The narrow contest was tied 16 to pay when Love made late free throws.
The Shafter City Council met in the council room Monday evening January 24 at 7 p.m. with Mayor D H presiding. Present were Councilmen Lane Anderson Garlatz Boel City Clerk Johnson Police Chief Witcher Supt J W Harris City Attorney Mortimore and staff. Johnson reported a future street improvement project could cost an estimated 31944 54 from the gas tax and the County Engineering Department outlined Beech to Lerlo improvements.
The Shafter City Council met Tuesday and reviewed the Fire Department annual report for 1960 by Chief Edwin Bender. It highlights 71 hours in public relations, installing lights and address systems, and 7 percent of hours spent on county fire standby.
The Shafter Recreation Commission reports strong turnout across October to December activities. Elementary Saturday football drew 600 players and 350 spectators. basketball saw 750 players and 150 spectators. Adult basketball lists eight teams with 100 players. over 700 spectators attended recent games. The Chess Club had 180 participants with about 50 spectators. Programs extend into January to March with a Yo Yo tournament, a Kite Contest, and an After School Playground starting March 1 including ping pong, paddle tennis, and volleyball. Chairman Sehnaed leads the commission. Roy Farrell serves as director for 16th year.
Shafter Branch Library name April Mist is named one of ten runners up in the national Name Misty’s Colt contest. Harriet Mason announces the runner up selection and Rand McNally awards autograph books by Marguerite Henry.
A single vehicle collision occurred last Thursday evening at 9 03 in heavy fog, resulting in minor injuries and minimal damage. Police reported the accident was likely due to limited visibility.
The Kern County Junior Livestock Exhibitors Association has secured permission from the 15th District Agricultural Association to use the new Kern County Fairgrounds livestock pens for a September 28 to October 1 fall junior livestock show and sale. Pensinger says this allows juniors unable to attend the spring sale in June to exhibit and sell in the fall. Many exhibitors have already purchased animals, and buyers from previous years expect a strong sale, possibly better than last year.
The Shafter Press downplays sensational crime reporting amid a missing child case, stressing accuracy over hype and warning against harmful speculation while detailing a policy to protect the community from unverified stories.
John L. Petersen, president of the Shafter Lions Club, urges community participation in the Lions Community Calendar drive. Charles Van Blair leads the signature and date reminder campaign, with proceeds aiding local service clubs churches and organizations.
The Chamber committee selects the Man of the Year for the annual installation banquet scheduled tentatively for February 8. Full particulars and a definite date will be in the Shafter Press next week.
Joe Cornet Sr., chairman of Cornet Stores, announces a 14.42 percent rise in 1960 sales to 16.44 million dollars from 1959. Fourth quarter sales total 6.29 million, up 11.41 percent, driven by remodeling and expansion of stores in Oahu Hawaii Las Vegas Duarte and Bakersfield. Cornet notes the chain grew to 141 stores in 1960, adding 13 locations.
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