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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1961
Page
1
A former Shafter Press employee writes about unemployment insurance, noting the state fund surplus and looming employer costs. He recalls newsroom chatter, discusses job transitions, and hints at upcoming house ads and local real estate offerings.
Bakersfield to host Fourth of July fireworks at Memorial Stadium with proceeds supporting orphans widows and the Boy Scout movement. Mayor Gene Winer notes safety and asks families to enjoy a controlled display. Pre show at 8 pm gates open 6 pm tickets 125 for adults 50 cents for children available at fire stations.
Postmaster Gene Guenther announces new rates for postal money orders and special delivery fees to take effect July 1 1961. Money order fees range from 1 to 50 cents based on amount plus air parcel post up to 2 pounds 30 cents with higher rates for heavier items. Other Fortegn Post age rate changes are noted and local post offices will provide exact figures for different countries. Bills to increase postage on letters newspapers and magazines have been introduced in Congress and await action.
The High School announces a community event with visiting guests and dancing from 7 to 8 pm. Local residents are invited to attend and participate in the ceremony and activities.
A Shafter born meatman with Wasco High School roots rose from Wasco and Shafter shops to manage Justin's Meat Market from 1949 to 1951 and later joined Central Market in 1983. He has long specialized in curing and beef from the plains, with a brief two month vacation noted.
A northern Kern County club shipped a truckload of potatoes to the E Mharaf Shrine hospital, enough last year to stock the facility for a full year. The group plans to deliver more produce in the coming year to aid the hospital and its crippled children.
A burglary case in Shafter ended with an arrest after a neighbor noticed suspicious activity. A parked pickup was broken into last Thursday, and tools were stolen. The case remains pending as investigators continue.
Camp Fire Girls passed rank in a formal council fire event with Fire Makers Seeker and Wood Gatherers progressing. Blue Birds graduating into Camp Fire led the candle lighting ceremony. Glenda Saulsbury Pam Dean Lori Neuman among honorees. O-Ki-Ci-Ya-Pi Star group led by Mrs Boogs. Ser ena Bishop Jan Dargatz Colleen Diltz and others listed among participants.
Starry Gange, consult ant to Southern California Gas Company, will be principal speaker at Shafter High School football field for the annual free Fourth of July fireworks. He is a Tulare County olive grower and civic leader known for talks on Americans growth. he will address the crowd at 8:30 p.m. on fuel, water, transportation, schools, and California expansion. Announcer Bob Townsend will introduce him.
Tehachapi mayor Stephen Valdez Jr announces a joint Fourth of July event with Shafter inviting Kern residents. The celebration at Shafter High football field begins 7:30 PM with performances by the Army Band Bakersfield, the Salvation Army Band, and Boy Scout Drum and Bugle Corps. Fireworks expected after dark with local dignitaries and volunteers coordinating activities.
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