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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1947
Page
1
The piece argues big oil power fails to ensure wisdom as oil interests fight a statewide highway program. Despite broad public support and willingness to fund better roads, the assembly is poised to pass a modest measure amid pressure from oil companies.
Mrs. Joe Frizzell was elected to head the Shafter High School PTA for the coming year at a meeting held last Tuesday. She succeeds Mrs. J. L. Hill, who led the group since its formation. Other officers elected include Mrs. Paul Raney as vice president and Mrs. William Dalke as secretary.
Shafter business and farm leaders met with Kern County Union High School trustees and Superintendent Theron McCuen at Shafter High to review a proposed $6,000,000 bond issue over ten years to add classrooms and facilities for about 1500 students. McCuen cited wartime delays and rapid district growth and noted plans for Arvin high school plus upgrades at Shafter High including a cafeteria agricultural building and auditorium.
American Legion Auxiliary members and Legionaires hosted a mock ho bo camp themed 21st anniversary at the Legion Hall. A stew pot served as centerpiece while tin cups and hobo fare accompanied a festive cake in Legion colors, as members wore costumes and door prizes added to the lively celebration.
A large crowd is expected for the Shafter Farm Center gathering and dinner at Richland School Cafeteria tonight. The meeting marks the first regular session since Pearl Harbor with a focus on agriculture. Tickets are available from Al Eckman John De Vincenzo Harlan Wilson G J Siemens R C Sturges and others.
Birthday greetings note many local residents with March dates. Names include Mrs. Martin Anderson Mrs. Bert Cook Mylo Mettler Ned Smith Bob Neuman Al Anderson Hanley Witcher Orvin Mettler Maxine Sanders Irene Beese and others. Also wishes for Bill Thompson on his 5th birthday March 20 and Glenn Putman March 3 and Fred W. Mettler March 20 and William Goertzen March 21.
Mr and Mrs Bob Neuman spent the weekend at their cabin located at Meadow Lake Lodge.
Mrs Mildred Flory of Porterville state Chairman for Child Welfare of the American Legion Auxiliary headlines a dinner Thursday night. She will discuss child welfare work with Mrs True Etheridge 15th district president in attendance. Proceeds from the baked ham dinner at the Woman's Club building support local child welfare efforts.
Shafter High School students began a flight orientation course at Kern County airport. Wesley Linda teaches seven lessons and four hours of flight time with bus transport and a 40 cent insurance fee. Participants include Bob Albright Barrie Burns Clovis Cody Geo Cooper Don Long John Nickel Greg Channeson Bob Peters Minor Rootes Fred Starrh Don Zachary with two more possible if makeup work completed.
Central Valley Highway Association leaders met with the Shafter Chamber of Commerce and discussed highway development. A new sign on Highway 99 south of Cawelo has been approved by the Kern County Planning Commission and should be erected within a month.
Kathryn Johnson wed Thomas L. Holland in a March ceremony. The couple, from 239 Atlantic and Tallahassee, Florida, plan to reside at 514 while Holland completes studies at the University of Florida.
Recent visitors at the Bob Neuman home were Mrs Neuman's cousins Mr and Mrs John Miller of South Dakota and her brother and wife Mr and Mrs John Rueb from Alberta Canada. Mrs Neuman and her guests visited relatives in Lodi before returning home.
The couple welcomed a baby on March 19 in Wasco weighing 6 pounds 42 ounces. The newborn joins the family as proud parents celebrate the new arrival.
The Public Affairs committee of the Business and Professional Women discussed a proposed bond issue for a 50 by 110 foot school pool. Representatives from the recreation commission, city officials, service clubs and local taxpayers supported supervised municipal funding, stressing safety, recreation, and a potential 35 cent per person tax increase while noting last year’s defeat due to indifference.
Mrs. Fred W. Mettler hosted a surprise birthday dinner for her husband Thursday evening at their home. Guests included Sam Mettler and family, Roland Mettler and family, Alvin Weidenbach and family, Mylo Mettler and family, Marvin Weidenbach, Bob Mettler and Maxine Albright, and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Pfeifle of Bakersfield along with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kirschenmann of Cuyama Valley.
Neumans were vacationing at Santa Barbara for several days last week.
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