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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1955
Page
1
Shafter merchants report weekend bargains attracting more foot traffic since the Double Dollar Day promotion began six weeks ago. Some businesses claim boosts up to 50 percent and pledge continued below cost pricing with an Easter special, while a few note parking issues on Central Avenue and restocking of in demand items.
William C. Schneider of Shafter is chosen to represent the Interstate Narcotics Research Foundation in the area. The mayor, San Bernardino police chief James W. Ellis, Lt. Arnold Yost, and Chamber of Commerce secretary-manager William F. Hauser endorsed him. He will interview civic and youth leaders on the foundation plan for fact finding, publicity, and narcotic education.
Children playing with matches were believed responsible for a Sunday morning fire that damaged a four room vacant house on Los Angeles street a half mile east of Shafter avenue Kern County fire department said the interior of the wood frame building was burned T. F. Beese of Santa Ana owned the home and county fire trucks responded to the call.
A Shafter High School production Friday evening presents Night of January 16th with a student cast member facing a jury of 12 from the audience. The play unfolds a secretary accused of murder in a Broadway style courtroom drama set in New York City.
The annual Father and Son Banquet of the Future Farmers of America will be held in the Shafter High School Cafeteria next Tuesday night March 22. John Turner of the Shafter Experimental Station will speak, with Fahsbender and the Pen Band providing music for about 250 attendees.
The American Legion Auxiliary hosts the Past Commanders and Past Presidents dinner Saturday at 7 pm in Shafter Memorial hall. Musical numbers by Mary and John De Vincenzo of Shafter High school. District Commander J McCarty to present citations. Dinner chair Mrs. Jim Lassiter with committee Isabel Crawford L G Heinlein Louise Bellows Cathy Morgan.
Greetings are sent to Father Collins of St Marys Catholic Church Button Willow wishing many more birthdays. The note notes his Irish roots and his Saint Patrick birthday on March 17 as a favored servant of God.
Unofficial survey by City Clerk William H. Johnston places Shafter's population at 3150, about 150 more than earlier estimates. The census is expected to bring in additional gasoline tax revenue, with expenses covered by city funds.
An 11 year old Shafter youth was arrested for attempting to shoot another boy claimed molesting him. Police stopped the gunman and charged him with possession of a deadly weapon a 22 caliber revolver. Constable Blake Witcher said the suspect a parolee was hell bent on revenge and on his way to the other youth’s home when stopped. He signed a complaint at the station leading to the other boy’s arrest.
The Kiwanis club announces annual Blue and Gold Day on April 23. Boys and girls will work in local stores to gain vocational experience and observe store management. Students receive addressed postcards inviting friends to visit the workplaces.
The Shafter Generals start the South Sequoia League season Friday against Exeter after a strong practice run. Coach Gaye Pare’s squad, coming off a 7-11 last year and led by holdovers, aims at the league title. A vehicular accident on Lerdo Highway injured Dwayne Duncan and Eva Eli, both briefly hospitalized, as police investigated.
A Shafter civil defense survey begins Monday to assess how many disaster victims and dispersed persons the community can shelter and feed in private homes. Volunteers will conduct house to house visits with no names or addresses collected. results will show general capacity and willingness to provide meals if groceries are supplied.
Tony Brown president of the chamber of commerce urged members to return votes this week on a proposition to rename the chamber. A two thirds majority is required for approval and if accepted the organization would be known as the Shafter chamber of commerce and agriculture.
The Shafter American Legion unit is moving toward hospital aid items adding a hospital bed a wheelchair and crutches while a volunteer keeps the devices available for loan Jack Janzen the adjutant noted the legion will buy another bed if needed and urged those in need to contact him to reserve the aids
William F. Blattenberg a 50 year old welder pled guilty to a reduced petty theft charge after passing a bad 15 dollar check at Kay Baileys grocery near Smiths corner. He was fined 25 dollars and given a 60 day suspended sentence by Justice of the Peace FE Grant, on condition he repay the 15 dollars. Constable Blake Witcher and deputy Glenn Holt arrested him on Bailey’s complaint.
Kern county supervisors hear an in person request for drainage funding as $10,000 is budgeted for construction. The meeting aims to secure the larger amount for the drainage work.
The drive for new members will close this weekend. President Mrs. J J Peters says responses are encouraging. Membership chair Mrs Harold Greene notes four concerts planned this season after a kick-off dinner Monday at Richland school.
Bonnie Howell was named chairman of the queen contest committee for the Cotton N Potato festival to be held May 8. Her committee includes Mrs. Marge Brown and Mrs. Virginia Hitchcock. They will meet to finalize decisions as voting tickets go on sale April 1 and contestants are urged to file entries at the Potato Festival headquarters and Howell's photography studio. The article also notes the Richland school board actions including new principal H. R. Hammond and other staff changes.
Lieutenant Kenneth Willis of the Kern County sheriff's office will present a narcotics film at Maple School on Monday March 21 at 7 30. Boy Scouts and Explorer Scouts from Shafter Wasco and Buttonwillow are invited to attend and hear the talk. Parents may also attend. Maple Scouts will host the meeting at Maple School on Fresno Avenue west of Wasco Road.
Police investigate after six dogs and a cat were poisoned in a single block of the Adventist settlement. A dog bite on an 8 month old and a 3 year old prompted veterinary checks. Officials say the owner family was not responsible and a suspect is being pursued.
Jack Harris, superintendent of streets, announced the city will begin an alley cleanup starting Monday and it will be the final such removal for eight months. Residents should leave waste and unusable objects in alleys and place grass cuttings in receptacles for haul away. Workers will not pick up loose piles.
Shafter seniors toured Valley Packing and the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph main office in Bakersfield on Career Day. The Shafter Business and Professional Women's Club hosted activities and a 7 PM pot luck at Union Congregational Church. Mrs. Ethel Teves led home decor tours of Shafter residences.
Floyd E. Aydelotte, 38, of Field, was fined 150 by Justice of the Peace E. Grant after pleading guilty to driving a car while intoxicated. Officers Claude Mitcheell and Les Reeves arrested him near Lerdo and Central Valley highways for reckless driving.
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