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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1953
Page
8
The Shafter Press argues diversification will stabilize agriculture as price breaks hit cotton and potatoes. It urges expanding poultry, livestock, dairy, and eggs to reduce reliance on two volatile crops and capitalize on California’s growing demand and markets near Los Angeles and beyond.
Assemblyman H W Kelly pushes a 250000 state study of a salt water barrier at the Sacramento mouth to conserve water. Army Engineers indicate they will conduct a broader study. Public interest is urged to advance the project, building on the Reber plan and Kelly’s efforts to keep it alive.
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce launches a campaign to raise meeting attendance and strengthen the organization. It notes that major local gains come from chamber actions dating back to the Shafter Business Men's Association and emphasizes the chamber’s influential role in the community.
The historical piece recalls how a business group organized the volunteer fire department and formed public utilities, county park, memorial hall, and sewage disposal system. It warns that waning enthusiasm could slow progress and calls for renewed initiation to drive worthwhile community projects.
Pvt. Johnny Nickel showed colored slides at his brother Jonas Nickel’s home in Virginia after a family dinner. Nickel and his wife, visiting, flew to Washington for assignment at Walter Reed hospital. He recently finished five months of training at Camp Pickett Virginia. Guests included Mr and Mrs John H Nickel and Mrs Johnny’s mother Evelyn Warkentine.
A historical look at Maple Troop 77 which began in 1946 under Maple PTA sponsorship. It grew through leaders Ernie Schultz Ed Peters Walter Nicol and Ruben Siemens into a strong unit with Eagles earned in 1950 and a later split into Explorer Troop 277. The group enjoyed jamborees Mammoth Lakes and Valley Forge experiences and continues with Pack dens and den mothers guiding skits exhibits and awards.
Deceased veterans were honored on Memorial Day as the American Legion Auxiliary laid poppy wreaths on 46 graves at Shafter Cemetery. At the June 9 meeting in Memorial Hall officers will be elected and delegates named for the annual Long Beach convention in July.
Administrators from Kern County districts including Panama Union Cambell Minor Greenfield Union and Mark Linscott visited Richland School to view its unique physical education program. Roy Ferrell has led the program for seven years while Sid Hall reviewed it for another district. The note recalls UC versus Stanford opening game on March 19, 1892.
Albert H Hughes 24 of 137 Orange Ave is on a 30 day sick leave. He was wounded in Korea on March 26 and is married to Maxine Hall. Hughes served 16 months with the First Marine Division fifth regiment and has been overseas since last September. His leave expires June 15 and he will return to hospital at Mare Island.
A dealership touts a vehicle offering more room power and comfort than rivals inviting customers to visit drive compare and arrange terms.
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