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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1962
Page
1
Fragments show a city council meeting where Shaffer and Ernie Hofman urged establishing a full time program. The discussion mentions stepping back from drives and a need for stable space and planning while noting Nebraska travel and space care. The text is incomplete but points to local government agenda and staffing considerations.
Darrell Janzen, 15, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Janzen, escaped injury after a gas fire potentially sparked by a wiring short. The blaze involved a transfer gasoline line from a truck bed to field harvesting equipment, with investigation continuing.
Seven year old Melvin Atkinson son of Mr and Mrs J C Atkinson was injured when a crochet hook fell to the floor while he tried to catch it The incident occurring Sunday prompted a quick call to Dr Henry Voth who treated the boy at home or nearby clinic according to the report
The Richland Trustees meet tomorrow to discuss the board agenda including the opening of bids for school district insurance. Bid requests were recently sent to prospective providers.
City Council in regular meeting reviews a budget ready slate of activities after accepting bids for fuel and street surfacing. A competitive bid valued at 13 345 dollars covers gasoline and ethyl purchases, with quantities around 2712 gallons of ethyl sera.
A Shafter community event promises a day filled with fun for all ages. It features barbecue patriotic speeches games and a free fireworks display at the high school football field. A helicopter arrival and a parade led by a color guard of Marines and American Legion Post 213 will precede programs prepared by the Shafter Insurance Board. A city bid for a new road grader is noted in the issue.
A 17 year old driver and a 15 year old female passenger sustained minor injuries when a car went off a reservoir edge on Monday morning at the Neuman and Sons ranch one mile south of Merced avenue and a mile west of Poplar. No citation was issued. California Highway Patrol noted.
A tuberculosis skin testing drive at the North Shafter Labor Camp found only one positive result among 122 children tested. The county health unit also operated a mobile x ray unit. 164 adults received chest examinations. Dr DeWitte T rea end Seeagen as executive director urged adults to attend and bring children for testing.
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