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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1947
Page
1
Emory Gey Hoffman, secretary manager of Kern chamber, has championed a textile mill proposal amid financing hurdles. If approved, it could bring year round employment to Shafter, supplementing existing farm equipment shops and offering work during off seasons.
This week the community extends birthday wishes to Kenny Gaede on March 2 and Sandra McCay on March 4, celebrating their birthdays with friends and family.
Ed Warren is named to lead the Red Cross fund drive for Shafter Rio Bravo and Maple districts. The national drive runs March 1 to 15 with a local three day push to meet a $3,000 Shafter quota. Last year’s Shafter goal was $4,500 led by Art Craig.
The county gained Minter Field as a veteran emergency housing site after a Monday morning conference with Stanly Abel of the FPHA. Plans call for converting the airfield into 400 family units with 90 percent financing from the state, while FPHA retains sewer and water trunk lines for nearby Kern Homes. More than 50 families are signed up and 853 veteran applications exist, with Veterans Non-Profit Organization of the American Legion planning to move in once approval is given.
Wasco varsity edged Shafter 35 31 in a tight opener as Victor Bender led Shafter with 3 points while Bobby Counts topped Wasco with 12. The Wasco B group won 32 12 and the C team edged Wasco 23 21 with John Kelly scoring 12 for Shafter. Games marked by close defense and spirited play.
Shafter police logged 11 new cases this week across Justice Court and City Court. Justice E. K. Grant fined Fred R. Sexton 50 dollars for drunkenness and disturbing the peace. Glen L. Gilbert received 30 days suspended and 35 dollar fine for drunkenness. Benjamin Carnsh pleaded not guilty to a battery charge. John Pinion fined 50 dollars and given 60 days for a drunk charge. Five youths aged 16 to 19 were cited on theft and inebriation after removing a case of beer from a storage area. 90 day suspended sentence given to all, four first offenses. Two cases remain pending dispositions.
The Tehachapi High School team clinched the Sierra league division title with a 21 to 11 victory over Shafter C's at East Bakersfield on Wednesday. The teams split the league, each beating the other in overtime games. Shafter underperformed and trailed throughout the payoff contest.
Maurine Schaeffer and Lor raine Kleinkauff motor to Taft on a sight-seeing tour, enjoying the trip and local scenery.
Doctor and Mrs. P. C. Guenther and Mrs. Ella Immel, mother of Mrs. Guenther, spent the weekend visiting relatives in San Luis Obispo.
Shafter High School players from the A B and C basketball teams will be guests at the 20 30 club meeting at Cawelo Motel on Wednesday March 5 Seniors Bud Anderson Don Long Victor Bender Harold Farr Keet Duke Jay Graves Bob Peters John Nikkel Benny Day DeVaughn Cheatwood Tom Fletcher and B player Harold Rikard will attend the event as the invited group plus the seniors from the year’s teams.
The Richland Teacher's Club Civic Banquet on March 12 features Dr. Theo dore Palmquist of Fresno delivering a keynote titled You're Only Human Once. Bakersfield attendees join locals for the evening with the Songsters under Blanche Patton providing entertainment. Roy Farrell chairs, Anne Hunter handles decor, Beuleh Bartlett tickets.
Construction begins on a new Big Chief Malt Shop No 2 east of Leo's Food Market near the Santa Fe tracks. Owner Leo Sullivan says the 20 by 40 foot parlor will offer ice cream desserts and short orders and be run by another party. It targets high school students and is near the potato sheds.
Last night in the local gym the Shafter high faculty faced East Bakersfield high faculty in a late night game. The Friday Press will carry complete details of the contest including highlights and key performances.
Mrs Ike J Peters hosted a Thursday dessert bridge party with guests Mesdames Elmer Anderson Richard Larson Harold Miller Dick Arnold Cliff Squier Ernie Hoffman and Phillip Jeffries. High score was won by Mrs Jeffries and low by Mrs Squier.
Silas Winters, owner and Arvin lot founder, opens Arvin Used Cars between Shafter Mercantile and Cousins Safe on Central Ave. He also runs a large Arvin lot and plans to move to Shafter, turning the local operation over to an assistant.
Johnnie Mayer opens Johnnie's Hobby Shop to share model airplane building with local youth. He left his job at Fike's Garage to begin preparations and foster a community of young enthusiasts attracted by the hobby.
Ray Smith, 15, president of Shafter Aero Modelers Club, showcases a 32 inch wing span balsa model with a Vivell 35 engine. The club, now 11 members, meets Thursdays at Johnnie Mayer's shop and Sundays at Lerdo school when weather allows.
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