Educator Chosen to Survey Richland School System
Superintendent Bruce Crawford announces Dr Lloyd N Morrisett UCLA professor will lead a district survey from Sept 15 1952 to Apr 30 1953 at a cost of 9300. He will survey sites curriculum facilities and finances to assess needs and plan expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd N. Morrisett
University of California At Los Angeles
Richland
Bruce Crawford
Morrisett
Crawford
Santa Fe
Frank Thomas
Morrisett Survey
Shipment Of Spuds Peters Out In Shafter Market
A mass movement of Shafter potatoes to market slowed this week as both prices rose and shipments tapered. Growers were getting over 4.50 per hundredweight for U S No 1s early in the week while overall shipments declined with tail loads due in about two weeks. Total Shafter shipments reached 4352 cars by Monday, up from 3892 a year ago, as sheds begin to drop from the production line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
U. S
Office of Price Stabilization
Mortimore Named to Represent Shafter in County Chamber
A. G. Mortimore, local attorney and Shafter Chamber president, is chosen to represent Shafter on the Kern County Associated Chambers of Commerce. The Kern board sets aside 50,000 dollars for the new group to replace the old county chamber. Secretary Ernie Hofman will serve but chamber secretaries will not have voting rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Mortimore
Shafter
Kern County
Associated Chambers of Commerce
Shafter Chamber of
County Board of Supervisors
Chamber’ of Commerce
Ernie Hofman
Associated Chamber
20-30 Club to Install New Officers in Shafter
Sub District Governor Bill Brady of Bakersfield will install Edward L. Gaede as president of the Shafter 20-30 Club at a Sunday outdoor dinner in Hart Memorial Park starting at 4 p.m. Gaede succeeds Dick Larson. Officers include Hershal Rodgers first vice president James Jacobs second vice president Cecil Bridges sergeant at arms and new directors Marvin Lane and Merton Wiedmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Brady
Bakersfield
Edward L
Playoff Set In Softball Junior League
The first half champion within the junior league remains unresolved with a playoff between Al's Associated and Brown and Bryant after a 14 to 5 loss by Brown and Bryant to North Camp. Edward Schacht scheduled the playoff for 8 p.m. at Diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Brown
Ryant
Edward Schacht
Bryant
North Camp
Stringham
Buttonwillow
Rio ‘Bravo
Reuben
Yankees
Lions
Richland School District Prepares 1952 53 Budget Outline
The Richland district proposes a 532 146 budget with 324 400 for teachers and overhead staff plus 25 700 for administrative salaries including the superintendent. Nine new teachers bring staff to 75 and a 300 wage rise for credential personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland School
Bruce Crawford
Ralph Bush
Richland
Lanea
Coin Superintendent of Schools
Richland Board
Directors Eye Future Plans For ’53 Show
Shafter potato and cotton festival directors shape plans for 1953 celebration. The group seeks a new festival chairman as Dick Larson declines another year due to harvest duties. July 28 is set as the next session target to decide the leadership. Attending were Jack Janzen, Wesley Staudacher, George Vine, Hershel Rodgers, Bob Bann, Jack Fleming, Ernie Hofman and Larson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Dick Larson
Jack Janzen
American Legion
Wesley Staudacher
Kiwanis Club
George Vine
Fire Department
Hershel Rodgers
Bob Bann
Chamber of Commerce
Jack Fleming
Rotary Club
Larson
Ernie Hofman
Youth Is Scheduled For Court Appearance
Tommy Worsham Jr of Shafter is to appear before Police Judge Frank Shaw tomorrow on reckless driving and speeding charges. He was arrested early Sunday at a local restaurant according to officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Worsham, Jr
Shafter
Frank Shaw
City Assessed Valuation Climbs in Shafter
City of Shafter’s assessed valuation rises to about 3,793,914, up roughly 250,000 from 1951-52. Clerk Frank G. Shaw notes higher land values and home construction, with utilities estimated at 450,000 and property tax for 1952-53 seen at 1,800 more if the 75 cent rate holds. Revenue for 1951-52 was 26,560. projected 28,455 for 1952-53.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Frank G. Shaw
State Board of Equalization
Shaw
Council
General Reserve
Kids Learn to Swim in Shafter Summer Program
More than 150 children and 15 mothers are enrolled in Shafter's summer swimming instruction led by Acting Director C C Dusty Rhoads. The program runs through July 18 culminating in the Richland Aquacade. Mothers' and beginners classes are taught by William Benton Patsy Kelly and Mickey Perry with daily sessions from 10:30 to 11:05 and 11:25 to 12 noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
C. C
Dusty) Rhoads
Richland
Rhoads
Roy Farrell
San Jose State College
Farrell
Richland School
William Benton
Rio Bravo
Patsy Kelly
Benton and
Mickey Perry
Eddy
Lions Installation Slated Saturday in Shafter
Robert Somers of Shafter will be installed as president of the Shafter Lions Club Saturday night at 8 p.m. in the El Adobe Bakersfield. O. D. Handel passes the role after leading since the club’s inception. Deputy district governor Malcomb Goode of Oildale leads the ceremony with Lions and their wives attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Somers
Shafter
Shafter Lions Club
O. D. Handel
Lions
el Adobe
Bakersfield
Malcomb Goode
Oildale
Dick Rhoads
A. J. Smith
Eleo Cordoni
Kenneth Pipkin
Alex Kloeppel
Edward Schacht
John Sanderson
William Benton
Harry Thompson
Police Chief Seeks Aid In Drive for Spotters
Police Chief John Reily asked the Shafter Chamber of Commerce to help recruit volunteers to man a local ground observation post. Maj. Gen. Walter M. Robertson ordered a 24 hour alert beginning July 14, with 12 spotters needed daily for two hours each. A committee would notify spotters and schedule shifts to watch for enemy aircraft along the coastline radar system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Smith
Scott Barrows
Kern County
Civil Defense Corps
Assembly H. W
Pat) Kelly
Shafter
County Assembly Hall
John Reily
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Walter M. Robertson
State Office of Civil Defense
Reily
Jack
Manweiler
Peter Channeson
Chamber of Commerce
Layman Board Gets Plan to Fill Planning Commission
Shafter City Council approves an ordinance to shift from a mandatory three councilman seating rule to a layman dominated planning commission within 30 days. The change, supported by a majority, allows optional council membership and affects three incumbent members George H. Grundy Rolf Jacobsen and Robert L. Gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter City
Planning Commission
George H
Ben) Grundy
Rolf Jacobsen
Robert L. Gates
Donna Weitz Named Senator at Girls State
Shafter High School senior Donna Weitz has been elected to the state senate of Girls State in Sacramento, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Dan Weitz of 296 Cross Street and was sponsored on the Girls State trip by the Shafter auxiliary unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Weitz
Shafter High School
Girls State
Sacramento
American Legion Auxiliary
Dan Weitz
Cross St
Donna
Shafter Auxiliary
Shafter Council Sets Location Rules for Carnivals
The Shafter City Council adopted a policy requiring sponsoring groups to secure council permission and locate a suitable site before signing carnival contracts. The rule aims to curb neighborhood objections after disputes over the American Legion carnival forced relocations near Lerdo and Walker. If no complaints arise, local groups may still obtain carnival permits in the city in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
American Legion
Lerdo
Walker
State Promises Road Safety Measures at Lerdo and 99
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce reports the state division of highways will study the Lerdo and 99 intersection and may install safety measures by March after a recent accident death. Officials also request consideration of a four lane Bakersfield to Central Valley Highway segment and widening at Rosedale. Local mention of CVH Shafter Avenue Lerdo crossing is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lerdo
State Division of Highways
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Ernie Hofman
Cawelo
State Department
Chamber
Hofman
Bakersfield
Rosedale
CVH
Shafter Avenue
Lerdo Highway
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Bates Dewey
Edward L. Gaede
Lions Club
Sia
Board
Ucla Education
L. N. Morrisett
Mortimore
Yanks
Champs
Kiwanis
Baptist
White Sox
Baptists
Kirschenmann
Walnut Street
J. L. Dandy and Co
Adolf Kirschenmann
Howe
Nolunteer
Anal
Absa
Shafter Planning Commission
Cawelo Crossing
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