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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1962
Page
2
A chatty column reflects on the editor’s desk as a cluttered space where scraps and notes birth a newspaper. It frets at the delay in reporting breaking news, then shifts to a humorous anecdote about a train compartment in Rumania and a playful reflection on friendships with publishers Frank Wisner and associates.
High school announces 140 students named to second honor roll representing 15.5 percent of the student body. Girls dominate with 86 honors. four students earned straight A’s: Mardo Ohlsson Michael Dean Janice Vannatta Kenneth Mettler. Class-by-class breakdown and names follow.
Meet Your Mrs. Nancy Diltz a well known third grade educator active in school affairs since her Fresno high school and Fresno State College days. Nina Francis Primary Principal praises her happy disposition relaxed approach and strong work ethic making her an excellent addition to the Richland staff.
Jim Bishop, senior, won the 1962 Bausch and Lomb Science award. Principal Arthur Johnson notes the prize honors top science scholars in over 7,500 schools. The bronze medal has 1933 beginnings with 154,000 winners, and about 30 percent pursue science careers.
Notice of election held in Shafter on April 10 1962 for two city council members four year terms one city clerk four year term and one city treasurer four year term polls open 7 am to 7 pm dated January 25 1962 W H Johnston Jan 3h 2 to
Funeral services were conducted last week for Ben Little aged 75 of 164 Munzer at the Church of Christ. He passed away in a local hospital after a brief illness.
Rrales i Armstrong Mortuary was in charge of the arrangements.
Legal notice to all water users that by unanimous vote of the directors on February X, all applications must be received at the district office no later than January 31 and February 7, 1962.
Vicki Laverty daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben W. Laverty will attend Bakersfield College then UC Santa Barbara. She is a physical education major and scholastic achiever active in California Scholarship Federation and International Relations Club. Final elimination set for Saturday February 10 at lunch.
The piece extols printers and editors for their commitment to the craft, noting type setting machines as life like, presses as a symphony, and the unseen labor behind delivering news. It emphasizes pride, recognition, and the journalist’s connection to the town and its people.
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