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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1946
Page
1
The article urges building living memorials for war heroes as a meaningful tribute beyond statues. It notes Kern County’s preliminary effort toward a county wide plan and a proposed bond to fund projects, risking opposition that could derail the initiative. It calls for community driven financing to preserve the memorials' spirit.
The region seeks about $50,000 for a new veterans building funded half by the county and half by the state under a recently passed aid plan. Construction would start next year on the current region hall site at James and California Avenues. A region fund drive will supplement the approved funds to furnish the hall. Local legion post initially submitted the request and it now awaits final approval.
Spud prices rise to 2.65 per hundred as Shafter’s 1946 potato crop faces a severe car shortage. Only 102 to 140 carloads shipped daily, with no relief in sight. Government purchases continue, while surplus potatoes move by truck to airfields and dehydration plants for Europe.
A second community night on the summer recreation schedule features music and dance at the high school patio Tuesday night at eight. Admission is free with the public invited to enjoy entertainment appealing to children and adults. Marion Crockett showcases musical talent. Betty Gene Dancing School led by Mrs. Little demonstrates dances. Robert H. Pop Childs performs on piano and xylophone.
A community meeting is scheduled for next Thursday at 8:00 p.m. in the Richland patio to decide Shafter’s living war memorial. The Shafter Recreation Commission urges representatives from clubs and all local groups to attend and state views. Kern county plans include a $10,000 budget for preliminary memorial surveys across 14 communities. Shafter has proposed options like an airfield or hospital, but the final choice will be determined at the meeting.
A street dance begins at 8 p.m. on Central Avenue near James Street, with the car award at 10 p.m. The prize is a 1946 Chrysler Windsor four door sedan, funded by the American Legion post building fund for a new hall. Tickets cost $1, and receipts exceed the car cost go to the construction project.
The Tulare Raiders visit Shafter to face the Recaps, a strong season rival in amateur softball. Lead pitcher Ralph Lacheniaier anchors the Tulare squad, which recently beat a Bakersfield all star team. Local fans expect a high quality matchup Wednesday night with Seaside and other local teams on the schedule.
Ball leagues in two sections near summer finish with Junior Pee Wee and Girls divisions plus a forthcoming men's league. First-half winners meet second-half champions for pennants. games at the High School Diamond with exhibition ties at Primary Diamond by Recap and Hi-Y teams. Schedule lists late June fixtures.
Bakersfield meeting of the Central Valley Highway Association outlines plans to push the new valley route to completion and advertise it to motorists. Paul Newell remains chairman with Don Miller as vice chair and Mack Wheat as treasurer. a wide-ranging slate of directors from Bakersfield to Selma is elected.
Construction on the first county units of the route in Kern and Fresno counties is scheduled to start this summer. Guests included E. T. Scott, state highway engineer.
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