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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1954
Page
1
Reports from four voting districts in Shafter show preliminary tallies across precincts. Officials await complete counts as results flow in, detailing mayoral and council contests and voter turnout indicators.
Mrs. Alice Brown a Richland grade teacher has been chosen as a delegate to represent the Richland Teachers Club at the NEA annual convention to be held in New York City June 27 to July 2 Henry Hornege is selected as alternate delegate The convention expected to draw about 20000 teachers and editors with 4400 delegates from states and associations The event features talks by leaders including John Foster Dulles Dag Hammarskjold and Eleanor Roosevelt and will use the United Nations General Assembly Hall for sessions on Education and the United Nations
A heated Kern County political contest emerged as unofficial results show former Sheriff John Loustalot and Captain Leroy Galyen advancing to a November runoff in a Sheriff’s race marked by intense public attention and party competition.
A roundup of local teachers and staff details diverse plans for the summer. Some will rest at home while others pursue travel, language study, and advanced degrees at institutions such as Cal Poly Occidental College San Jose State Stanford and Oregon State College.
The article reports the death by suicide of Wallace H. Babb, a prisoner in Shafter jail, who strangled himself in his cell amid mental distress after an assault charge. It also covers a proposed Bureau of Reclamation water service contract with the Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District for Central Valley Project water, outlining cost estimates, new distribution plans, and timelines aiming for a district vote by autumn 1955.
Shafter honors ninety four graduating seniors in colorful commencement exercises held before the gym. Dr. Grant W. Jensen praised faculty PTA parents and community support and stressed moral values. Diplomas were presented by Emil Bender as the band played Pomp and Circumstance. Rewards and performances followed including solos glee club pieces and remarks by students on education politics and values.
In the Shafter summer softball leagues at the Pri mary High School, high scoring dominated as Legion and Maxberry led the action. Legion routed Carolina Farms 17 0 in Low Pee Wee while King and Vine beat S A Camp 11 7 and Maple Leaf crushed S A Camp 37 2 in Pee Wee track time trials. King and Vine then beat Carolina Farms 18 3 to pull even, and Legion tied with King Vine after a recent win. In Pee Wee, Shamrock Cleaners edged Woodard Rockets 15 14, Lions Club beat Arrow Furniture 24 1, Maxberry blasted Stringham 34 4, and Shamrock added a second close win over the Lions.
The Holy Name Society of St Therese's Catholic Church hosts its third annual steak dinner on Thursday evening June 17 at the Veterans Memorial Building adjacent County Park. Co chairs Bill Brown and Alex Kloep pel oversee committees preparing to offer thick grilled steaks with sides. Adults 2.50 children 1.00, served 5 to 8 pm, inviting the public to attend.
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce hosts a Friday talk by H. G. Wood Fresno train master about Centralized Traffic Control. The system, installed years ago in Shafter, lets a Fresno dispatcher control all trains through the area.
The Altar Society of St. Therese's Catholic Church sponsors a rummage sale to aid the church building fund. The event is set for Saturday June 12 next to Food Town.
Wesley R. Staudacher general manager of the Shafter Press is in Bakersfield Hospital awaiting surgery after falling ill during the day. The report notes he was to undergo a planned operation.
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