11 Jul 1962
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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1962
Page
1
A brief line from Frank Wisner invites readers to drop by for a cup of coffee or discuss things over a phone call. The column uses direct, informal tone encouraging reader interaction.
A speaker describes poverty with incomes under $1,000 yearly and a distressed area. She notes most wives do not work and criticizes aid distribution rules, refusing to support letting people starve while opposing current aid eligibility. The passage emphasizes dissatisfaction with present methods.
The Shafter annual Independence Day event attracted about 5000 for a free high school fireworks show and a barbecue at Manne Park drawing 650. Activities began around 1 30 with dancers, a women s band, a watermelon eating contest and sack races. Vicki Laverty Miss Kern County arrived by helicopter to present a bouquet, and the Shafter Community Band was invited to perform at Kern County Fair later this year.
A final hearing on the Shafter High District is submitted for review with additional portions of the case referenced. Proceedings address overarching district matters and potential actions as recorded.
The Richland School board of trustees filed a preliminary request for 1 005 000 with the Kern County Superintendent of Schools to operate the 1962 63 district. The plan centers on salaries for staff and other admin costs with a large share for instructional needs.
Kern County Assessor released totals showing a countywide assessed value as of 1962 at 637 543 410 up 391 570 from 1961 with land improvements and personal property contributing to the rise. Tax rates will be set by the Board of Supervisors later in August, exemptions lowered the gross by 22 340 790. Bakersfield Delano Taft Shafter Arvin Tehachapi McFarland Maricopa all posted gains in their local rolls.
A brief item notes the final July Fourth celebrant with a lit sparkler in hand caused concern but resulted in no injuries or further danger.
City Council considered a 10 year lease for a new DMV office with the city to insure the building and an annual one dollar rent. The vote and discussion touched on contractor return on investment and the option of extending the lease, while a large mural at the Shafter Press office was highlighted and opened to visitors.
Shafter Wasco churches join hundreds of Central California congregations to mobilize an army of about four thousand workers visiting 200 000 homes this week. The Billy Graham Central California Crusade comes to Fresno Ratcliff Stadium July 15 to 22 with tickets sold through local ministers. Round trip Santa Fe rail fare is 3 85, trains depart Bakersfield 5 p m reaching Shafter 5 20 p m with return about ninety minutes after loading. About 13 000 unreserved seats will be available to individuals not in a group and 12 000 seats reserved for groups of twenty or more from across California.
The notice discusses raising membership dues to fund the body's work. Also on the agenda are several items to be discussed at a 7:15 meeting at the Shafter Mote dining room. Hofman invites all, especially businessmen, to attend.
Two accidents investigated by the Highway Patrol occurred near Sherwood, one at Magnolia and Pogo intersections and another nearby. Richard P Alviar 29 of Wasco and Roy Ratlaff 39 of Wasco were the drivers. both sustained moderate injuries and were taken to General Hospital for treatment.
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