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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1963
Page
1
Figures presented Monday show capital outlay rising to 55 665 00 for 1963 64 from 11 785 00 this year. Police and fire capital needs drive the discussion as council considers using existing funds without tax hikes. The 80 cent operating rate with 10 cents for a police hall remains and a June 17 meeting will continue budget study.
Al Finkbeiner, chairman, announced that the 4th of July fireworks program would proceed as usual. The meeting noted that about 50th Anniversary brochures remain available and interested persons may call the Chamber of Commerce Office.
A pleasant evening followed a day of rain as Hart urged self discipline and a desire for excellence. Thomas Ware, senior class president, thanked parents, teachers and others after the speech to the 1963 class.
Police logs show incidents last week including thefts from Shafter Concrete Pipe trucks and damaged radios. E L Webb reports tire and wheel theft at 608 Central Ave. A minor with five passengers drives a foreign car in Redwood Sycamore area. J C Crafton notes rake stolen from Manne Park. Anthony Holdener reports a 3 inch 22 caliber magnum and other items valued at $55 stolen from his car parked near Poso and Walker.
The Regional Highway Study Committee of the California State Chamber of Commerce will host county meetings in the San Joaquin Valley from June 17 to 20 to discuss 1964 65 highway projects. Kern County will meet in Wasco on June 20 at 7 p.m. with local officials and business leaders.
A midnight Monday through Tuesday rain gave Shafter Research Station 0.35 inch. The season total stands at about ten years marked by unusual rainfall amounts, with July the only month lacking rain in the Shafter area. Off-season rainfall has consistently been light.
Joe Borton of 569 Olive Street Shafter was admitted to Kern General Hospital Tuesday morning after telling his wife he took sleeping pills. He was reported in serious condition early Tuesday.
The Shafter Recreation Commission opens the season with over 400 signups expected for swimming lessons starting Monday June 17. Beginner classes run 10 35 for N Z entrants and kindergarten eligible. Intermediate and life saving groups schedule through noon with adult slots in mornings and evenings. Roy Farrell returns for the 15th year to lead staff meeting Thursday at 9 30 with teachers including Bruce Branner.
Bennie C. Bishop drove a large semi with two trailers that jackknifed around a pole in front of the Shafter Fire Station last Thursday morning. Wet roads and a pivoting front trailer as hay trailer attempted a U turn disrupted traffic.
The Shafter Police pistol team defeated Tehachipi Correctional Facility Guards 972 to 944 at the local range. Sgt. Bob Nixon led with a 249 of 260 as teammates Miller 241 Wilson 237 Havens 229 and Nixon 249 contributed to the scoring.
Sheriff Dave Kaler arrested J. B. Bailey four miles south of Shafter on drunk driving charges. Shafter police charged Claude Allen Meeker of 1313 Wilson Apartment B Oildale with drunkenness and disturbing the peace. Luther and Leonard Webb were jailed for drunkenness and disturbing the peace. Hubert Clay Moore faces illegal entry and drunkenness charges in Justice Court Tuesday morning.
The beet growers plan a 2 p.m. Wednesday meeting at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Shafter. Malory of Wasco represents District 10 of the California Beet Growers Association.
Dan Costello of 450 Golden West reported to police that a solicitor was making door-to-door calls, prompting local authorities to investigate potential unwanted solicitation activity.
Frank H Wisner presents Shafter weather quirks and local politics. He notes June rainfall history at the Shafter cotton station and examines water negotiations involving the Feather River, Kern County, and Metropolitan Water District amid Governor Brown’s plans.
By Monday evening 1130 cars of potatoes had been shipped from Shafter for the season according to Santa Fe railroad records. Last year on this date only 856 carloads had been shipped from the station.
Officers of Leslie L. Robinson Post No 213 Shafter and the Auxiliary Unit were installed Saturday night at the Wasco Veterans Hall in a combined ceremony with Wasco. Heinlein, chaplain Ann Zen, historian Colene Trout sergeant at arms Lila Jones war post president.
Announcement reports a switch in speakers for the Friday flag burning ceremony at 7 30 p m in Civic Center Park American Legion rooms if bad weather. Richard Cotton KGEE radio commentator will substitute for Charles S Steve Foote. refreshments will follow under Mrs Irvin Fike.
The 1962-63 County Grand Jury confirmed prior conclusions on the Mary Lavers Home for Girls. It urged no county funds for operation and favored private or foster care options, with public hearings and a year of study if reopening is considered. It warned against taxpayer expense for further experimentation.
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