05 Jun 1963
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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1963
Page
1
Dr Clark Kerr announced Regents Scholarships covering 253 Ag and for study across six University of California campuses. Recipients include 144 first year, 98 continuing, and 11 beginning their junior year with inter campus transfers.
A garbled message advises residents to secure property after a departure and return. It emphasizes leaving shades open, closing and locking windows and doors including the garage, arranging lawn care, and using pin-tumbler cylinder deadbolt locks. It also mentions mail collection and a storage box for valuables.
Shafter High School held its Senior Awards Assembly on May 29. Gail and Dale Nickel received the Native Sons of the Golden West Speech Award. John James and Donna Chronister earned Bank of America certificates in mathematics and science respectively along with several other students receiving cash and club-sponsored honors.
The weather ad notes new flags replaced old standards to be flown on lamp posts in Shafter. Flag burn in ceremony described with a ritual following the replacement event and public display.
Clem Albert Wesley of 18474 Shafter Avenue was arrested by Shafter police on a drunk driving charge. He posted bail of 579 dollars and awaits trial in the justice court, with a hearing set for June 12.
The brief notes cover a sermon from Shafter focusing on a passage related to 2 Corinthians 45 and its implications for faith and practice as carried in the church on the page continuation. The item notes themes of exhortation and reflection for readers.
Information lists two sessions from June 17 to July 26 with dates split in June and July and hourly time blocks for adults beginners and intermediate. Activities include swimming lessons for different age groups, lifeguard training and youth programs at the high school with crafts and story time offerings.
On June 3 an additional 100 cars were started to market from Shafter. The move expands the local launch, signaling a broader rollout and increased inventory for regional buyers.
Shafter City Council to present preliminary budget figures at the 7 pm meeting in the City Hall council room. Mayor and all residents are invited to attend.
Shafter police arrested a suspect after reports of prowlers at three addresses including Kathleen Warren at 339 Markee cat and 258% E Euclid Cortez Grange all reported. Authorities investigated the incidents and took the suspect into custody.
No arrests were made and no suspect was identified after watches were found in a car in the Rieker tract.
Frank H Wisner comments on a big graduation week for Shafter High School seniors predicting a standout group. He notes entertainment from a shish kebab event at Bill Lachenmaier ranch and invites readers to browse a box of Shafter Press photos kept for rummaging.
One hundred fifty students form the 1963 class at Shafter High. Commencement is set for 8 p.m. June 6 in the high school stadium with Donald M. Hart of Bakersfield delivering the address on Concern for Individual Attitudes. Class president Thomas Ware will speak, T L McCuen will respond, and Shafter will present diplomas. The senior song Alma Mater closes, followed by the Shafter High School band performing March of the Priests. Flower girls are listed among the ceremony details. This marks the 33rd graduating class of Shafter High.
The college students produce a literary magazine preserving excellent writings. Senior editor i ilyn leads the team with Dorothy junior and Audrey Evans among editors. Other contributors include Martha Artists Bennet Vazquez Layo Lopez Judy Taylor and Barbara Mettler.
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