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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1953
Page
2
The Shafter Press argues the Declaration of Independence embraced new ideas over old dogma. It lauds the American dream of classless opportunity, cites scientific progress and atomic power, and warns against worshiping a dead past. The piece urges maintaining openness to bold ideas to sustain leadership.
Supervisor Woollames says the county may buy a central golf course site near Famoso to serve Shafter Wasco McFarland and Delano though funding would come in the next fiscal year. A four community committee including Shafter’s Phil Clarkin George Vine Dick Zenk and Bill Duerksen leads the project. The county already runs two public courses near Buena Vista Lake and Kern River serving Westside Bakersfield Arvin areas.
About 35 Shafter Chamber of Commerce members met at breakfast last Friday to start a drive to double the current roughly 100 members. The goal was to add 25 new members on the first day and reach all committeemen, aiming to boost the chamber’s active membership to around 200 for stronger community development.
The snippet lists staff roles and historical publishing facts for a Shafter California newspaper, noting Paul Newell and Florence Newell among staff, a photo director, and the 1981 establishment. It also shows postal entry as second class matter from August 1 1935 and a Thursday publication schedule with subscription rates.
The state will allocate 148 576 dollars to improve the dangerous Lerdo Road and Highway 99 crossing after Assemblyman H W Kelly announced the funding, pursued by the Shafter Chamber of Commerce and supporters. The measure aims to reduce fatalities and crashes by boosting protection for vehicles turning onto Lerdo Road.
Eric Hanson 16, son of Mr and Mrs Eyron Hanson, has a record of 20 A and 4 B grades from 24 this semester at Shafter High School. A junior, he attended Richland and Shafter since 1945, plays in the band and tennis team, is in the California Scholastic Federation and the Science Club, and aims for electrical engineering in college.
Private Carl A. Taylor son of Mrs Ada Jane Taylor of Cholsme joined the 45th Infantry Division in Korea. He entered the Army in November 1952 and was last stationed at Fort Ord. The division, from Oklahoma National Guard origins, has fought in Korea since December 1951 including major actions at T-Bone Hill.
2nd Lt. Donald W. Nicol son of Mr and Mrs W E Nicol Shafter receives the Purple Heart for wounds in action. He leads a platoon in Company B 179th Regiment 45th Infantry Division in Korea. Nicol entered the Army in 1948 and once attended San Francisco State College. The 45th Division, an Oklahoma National Guard outfit, has served in Korea since December 1951 and fought in the T-Bone hill area last summer.
Lions Club and Lady Lions held a joint installation at Maison Jaussaud. Betty Cox presided Lady Lions and Henry McCullan presided Lions. Officers installed include Allen Bottorff president Charles Parsons first vice president Kenneth Ringsdorf second vice president Walley Schroeter third vice president Bob Hughett secretary treasurer William D. Tracy tail twister. New board members are Nelson Lewis R L Jeffries Martie Becker Kenneth Wegis.
Army Pfc Frank C Coronado son of Mr and Mrs Mike Coronado Shafter is serving with the 28th Infantry Division in Germany He entered the Army in March 1952 and arrived overseas last August Coronado was a farmer in civilian life The 28th division is stationed in Southern Germany receiving intensive field training as part of the Atlantic Treaty Organization
Kern County Supervisors clash over user charges for county buildings including Shafter’s Veterans Memorial Hall. Proponents led by Supervisor Salzer urge fees for civic use while Supervisor Woollames argues halls should be free for citizens and compares costs to Hart Memorial Park cleanup. The dispute delays formal rental rules as Shafter forms a housing committee and the Chamber of Commerce takes on calendar duties. Veterans benefits noted for memorial hall use.
A Shafter delegation of 17 will join more than 125000 Jehovah's Witnesses at the International Convention opening July 19 in Yankee Stadium New York City. John Trammell assistant minister leads the group from various states and nearly 100 countries to the eight day event.
The text notes a memorial hall project with a veterans wing under total control of veterans and preference given to VFW or American Legion in planning programs for the memorial hall.
The display features 16 color ed star shells and eight pillbox shells with blue pearls violet bouquets rubies and delphinium clouds. Special shells include weeping willow and a mammoth comet spread. A typical storm thunder rainbow and Oriental shells will light the sky along with magnesium and aerial salutes. Children will receive instruction after the main display.
Miss Jimmie Faye Wittcher and Jack Thompson will marry at 8 p m Friday in the First Baptist Church. The couple plans a simple ceremony with family and friends.
Bruce Crawford Richland School superintendent attends a week long conference on school law and buildings at Stanford University focusing on legal and facilities issues for districts.
Cadet Robert Harold Merz of Wasco California, Stanford student and son of Mr and Mrs Martin R Merz, is among 1564 cadets from 83 colleges assigned to the 1953 ROTC Camp at Fort Lee Virginia for six weeks of field training ending August 1. The program emphasizes practical exercises to complement classroom study with a focus on weapons including carbine M 1 rifle and .45 caliber pistol.
Cadet Merz is slated for familiarization with sub machine guns grenades and rock launchers after attending Shafter schools. The plan includes a focused weapons course and related training.
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