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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1961
Page
4
A narrator recounts cruising at 27,000 feet above an overcast when a two hour delay in Ft. Worth prompts calm reassurances from the pilot. A persistent stewardess insists the traveler disembark, forcing sleep interruption and a desire for simpler travel methods.
The Shafter-Wasco Soil Conservation District signs an agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture after a petition and public vote showing landowners desire agency support. The pact aims to cooperate and assist erosion control efforts.
Frances Smith becomes the County Farm and Home Advisor at Kern County effective July 1 1960 moving from an assistant role. She earned a June 1960 BS in Home Economics from UC Davis and previously lived in Escalon with 4 H Club activity spanning 11 years. She replaces Merna Borror who resigned to study textiles and clothing.
Postal receipts for the 1961 fiscal year at the Shafter Post Office increased 8.26 percent from 1960, totaling $88,242.40. Stamp sales contributed $65,083.24, the largest portion of receipts, with Postmaster Gene Guenther reporting the figures.
Two weeks starting July 24 at the College Center of the Brune State College. Hours run 8 30 a.m. to noon with two units of college credit possible. Dr James A Fikes will lead the program at the center located at 4021 Mt Vernon Avenue near Bakersfield Coliseum.
A scientist notes 43 researchers study cancer immunity aiming to reveal natural mechanisms that halt cancer growth. He cites a few verified spontaneous remissions as mysteries that could unlock a broader conquest if the disappearing factors are identified.
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