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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1952
Page
6
Mr and Mrs Clarence Brock hosted Gladys, Bonnie, Virose and Carolyn at 153 Beth ASL. They spent the weekend visiting Mr and Mrs Donald Brock and family in Pismo Beach.
K Wydledge principal Bakersfield High School told Shafter Rotary Club the United Nations is more than a debating arena for Russia and others. He cited UN successes from Palestine to Indonesian independence and the Berlin Airlift, arguing the US can advance world peace through the UN more effectively than its aid program.
A speaker recalls failed scare tactics that backfire by morning and urges open mindedness. He warns against cockiness in beliefs and promotes tolerance over contention while favoring beer as a refreshment. He advocates avoiding hooting and hollering through compromise.
A Shafter group traveled to Tulare for funeral services of seven year old Dorothy Louise Annis who died from a cerebral hemorrhage. She was the sole survivor of the 1948 auto-train wreck in Shafter that killed her parents Allan and Bryant Crump and relatives.
Continued coverage outlines candidates including Russell A a longtime councilman since 1935 from Texas now residing at 333 Cross St and Merrill L Thomas former banker of 22 years and secretary treasurer of L A Camp Co living at 23 Sierra St with Pancra family on Oak Street referenced in district notices.
Mr and Mrs Herbert E Howell longtime Fresno residents have taken over Sharp s Studio in Shafter The former owner Dan Sharp has moved to Burbank Howell a former photographer with the Bureau of Regulation came to California six years ago from Chicago and studied at Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara.
Members of the Shafter Kiwanis Club learned about the origins of Negro spirituals from Manley Johnson of the Carver YMCA. The program titled The Origin and Interpretations of Negro Spirituals highlighted the cultural roots and meaning of the songs. Guests included Jack Him and Theron McCoen of the Kern County Union High School District.
Judge Grant appears unopposed in the Shafter Township municipal district judgeship race. The report notes Grant filed as the sole candidate, making him a clear favorite to seek the office again under the municipal court framework. The statewide move to establish municipal district courts drives the election, with the local race shaping the policy court structure and jurisdiction.
The second awards assembly of the year at Shafter High School will be held Wednesday. A band and boxing tournament awards join A B and C basketball honors. Recipients include Franklin Bergman James Broom Harold GacdeStanley Hamilton John Notley Ken Roden Dale Seales Leland Crawford and others with team managers noted. Golden and silver glove awards are also listed for multiple players.
A Friday night boxing tournament at Shafter High School drew a large crowd. Notable first round knockout highlighted the eight match card held in the gymnasium, with Glen Hamilton losing to Notley in the semi final. Other winners included Nicto over Woodrow Wilson and Harris over Taber. A four man wrestling exhibition closed the program.
Members of the Lions Club Boy Scout troop undertook an overnight hike last Saturday to Mt. Abel. Scout master Fred Mason reported that participants included Larry Mullins Michael Steele James Waymire Bobby Neuman Leonard Duck Donald Trout and Bobby Trout.
Jim Eckmann celebrated his leap year birthday at home with a party for friends on Saturday afternoon. Guests included Michael Dalke Oscar Sepeda David Woodard Thelma and Patricia Kirschermann Leonard Vannatta Patsy Cornell and Mary Brown. The circus cake played on a music box as ice cream and cake were served with balloons as favors.
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