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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1966
Page
2
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Postmaster Gene Guenther announces Medicare supplemental application blanks are available at the Shafter Post Office lobby. The Social Security Administration distributed 31 million forms to 34 thousand posts. 16 million citizens age 65 or over have been contacted with most replying in favor of signup. The program costs 3 dollars monthly and covers doctor bills and related benefits. forms are preaddressed to Baltimore SSA. Citizens 65 before 1966 face a two year delay if not signed up by March 31.
Sugar beet growers from District No 10 California Beet Growers Association announce a machinery show on March 30 at the Sherman Land Company Ranch in Tulare County. The event, supported by the University of California Service and industry firms, will display sugar beet planters and related equipment. District No 10 includes Kern and Antelope Valley growers. the group emphasizes the crop’s prominence in the nation.
Mr and Mrs Jack Frost accompanied by Mrs Lyda Holmes aunt of Mrs Frost traveled to Hollywood Sunday to fetch Mrs Holmes from Shafter where she has stayed three weeks. A luncheon at 440 Faber hosted bridge games with Mrs Helen Se berg earning top score and others named. Other guests included several Bakersfield and area residents.
Judge John Jelletich warned that veteran organizations risk dissolution unless younger World War II veterans join and sustain groups like the Legion. The annual Past Commanders and Past Presidents dinner at the Veterans Memorial hall drew about 80 attendees, with many past leaders recognized and noted for long-term membership.
MAPLE Mrs C L Kendig hosted David Kendig’s eighth birthday party after school with cake ice cream and favors including false nails jail keys and sheriff badges. Guests included Deanna Peters Kathy Johnston Mary Clingar Randy Phillips and others. The Kendigs later visited relatives in Redondo Beach while Mr and Mrs W E Irvin visited Shafter friends in Aptos Santa Cruz area for several days.
The Richland school board considers implementing terminology for action on raises to 5800 starting pay and preserving current services within budget limits. They oppose a tax election and note teacher load rising to 30 percent with class sizes expected 25 to 45 students. The last action day is March 24 for a June 7 ballot, while real estate surplus appraisal remains unfinished.
The Shafter Fire Department conducted a pump test on the Crown engine Friday at the Kern County drafting pit in Bakersfield. Chief Clifford Ratzlaff and Engineer Vernon Pierce led the preliminary tests which were reported to meet standards, aiming to establish figures for the Shafter drive for lower insurance rates.
Announced city election voting sites will consolidate to two precincts. City Clerk Johnston says polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nominees include George H Ben Co Jaytee Wood Grundy Atkinson Oe shoe store owner Wiso on city commission and Merchants Association. James and Kent vie for City Clerk. Bert Ware seeks City Treasurer.
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