TATUM TOPS STAFF OF 35 WORKERS IN NEW MODERN MART
Robert E. Tatum leads a 35 person Safeway staff at the new ultra modern store in Shafter. Tatum, in charge of all departments, began with Safeway a decade ago and has managed several Kern county stores. Thomas Beam heads the meat department and has worked for Safeway since 1947.
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Tatum
NEW Modern Mart
Safeway
Shafter
Robert E. Tatum
Kern County
Thomas Beam
Beam
Safeway Opens Shafter Store With 35 Local Helpers
Shafter shoppers toured Safeway’s new ultra modern store at 336 Jackson as a three day grand opening began at 8 am. The 100 by 125 foot shop features a 40 foot pylon sign tower and no windows, powered by fluorescent lighting and full air conditioning.
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Shafter
Safeway
Jackson
Safeways
Richland Aquatic Center to Open for School and Public Use
Richland Aquatic Center opens Monday for school children and the public. Roy Farrell, director, says classes run Monday to Friday for Richland School children and the pool is open after school, 4 to 5 pm, and Sundays 2 to 5 pm. The pool is closed Saturdays for cleaning. Summer program begins June 4 with instruction 11 am to 12 pm and recreational swimming 2 to 5 pm and 6 to 8 pm weekdays, 2 to 5 pm Sundays.
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Richland Aquatic Center
Roy Farrell
Richland School
Farrell
Shafter
Bill Deckert Wins Gold Pot of Gold Prize
Shafter residents won cash during a Saturday drawing with Bill Deckert taking $50 Stella Tripp winning $30 and O Cecil Bergman drawing $20 Merchants award $100 in cash each week as shoppers spot the Pot of Gold sign and ask for tickets
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Shafter
Bill Deckert
Stella Tripp
O’cecil
Bergman
Morton Brown Wins Shafter Lions Club Speech Contest
Morton Brown son of Mr and Mrs E A Brown of Manne Avenue took first place in the Shafter Lions Club speech contest and earned advancement to zone competition.
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Morton Brown
E. A. Brown
Manne Avenue
Shafter Lions Club
Water Service to Relieve Shortage for South Shafter District
About 600 residents in the South Shafter area near Smith's Corner will gain a public utility water system for 99 acres after the California Public Utility Commission granted Sage Brothers Water Service a franchise. H L and W L Sage, local well drillers, pursued the project after health officials warned of dangers and prior pumps proved inadequate and costly.
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South Shafter
Smith’s Corner
California Public Utility Commission
Sage Brothers Water Service
H. L
W. L. Sage
County Health Department
Scout Benefit To Clear Debt In Shafter
The Boy Scout benefit show in Shafter on April 9 aims to wipe out the Scout Hall debt. Tickets are sold at the Shafter Press. the theater donated by Ernie Panero will host two performances with prizes after each show and a bale contest as a special feature.
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Shafter Theater
Shafter
Scout Hall
Ernie Panero
Mary Lou Collins
Ferrele Zachary
Sh.ter
Zachary
Shafter High School Junior Talent Show Finalists Named
Friday night finalists announced for the Shafter High School Junior Talent Show. Winners include 12 elementary acts and 11 high school acts with students from Richland Rio Bravo and other locales.
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Shafter High School
Tom Letizia
Mary Helen Moore
Rosedale
LaVenne LaVelle Stoller
Richland
Midge Miller
Anita Paslay
Loretta Bender
Betty Wilson
Anna Jones
Rio Bravo
Lina Lee Robey
Arlene Kadel
Raynetta Mann
Buck Thompson
Mary DeVincenzo
Terry Robey
Virginia Mendenhall
Carol Tipton
Geraldinge Stewart
Katherine Roberts
Norma Neuman
Elaine Stoller
Jean Smith
Rosalee
Shafter High School sweeps Wasco opponents 10 to 7
The Shafter High School tennis team defeated Wasco 10-7 in a competitive meet. Key players from Shafter led the squad to a decisive victory, showcasing strong serves and upbeat play on the courts.
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Shafter
Whips Wascoans
Shafter High School
Shafter Plans Annexation for 252000 Low Rent Housing Units
Shafter city council moved to annex the Duehren tract to enable the 35 unit public housing project estimated at 252000 dollars. The Kern County agency will begin construction once annexation completes. Public Utility District also plans to supply water and sewage services. A protest hearing was scheduled for 7 p.m. April 23 with little expected opposition.
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Shafter
Cea
Kern
Kern County To Mail Farm Survey For Defense Production
The Kern County Chamber of Commerce will mail a two page questionnaire to 2000 farmers this week to identify agricultural problems and needs arising from the national emergency. Data will feed a county wide survey to align farm resources with defense production goals and prevent production losses.
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Kern County Chamber of Commerce
Kern County
Com.c. T. Gilliam
Altadena
J. Edgar Dunn
Chamber
Dunn
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Butane Service Warned Over Tank Blowing Method
The Willis Butane Service facing a city warning for a dangerous tank blowing method at Central Valley and Lerdo highways. Shafter Fire Chief Albert Finkbeiner urged cessation and possible relocation of tanks within city limits if regulations are not followed. Action came via a motion by Councilman Earl Johnson.
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Willis Butane
Shafter
Albert Finkbeiner
Central Valley
Lerdo
Earl Johnson
Finkbeiner
Cadet Flight Training Proposal Looms at Shafter Airfield
Transocean Air Lines officials await word from the Air Force on a possible cadet flight training program at Shafter Airport to train about 600 cadets, with decisions expected by the weekend amid ongoing preparations.
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Transocean Air Lines
Air Force
Shafter Airport
Transocean
Lions Still Aim for Goal in Shafter Red Cross Drive
The Shafter Lions Club is about 765 short of its 2000 goal with 1235 raised. Campaign workers hold envelopes and advanced gifts are not yet turned in. The drive continues for at least one more week with a kickoff breakfast having launched the effort on March 20.
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Shafter Lions Club
Shafter
Lions
Dorothy Gaede Wins 1000 Points in Shafter Queen Race
Dorothy Gaede, a Shafter housewife, leads the festival queen race with 1000 bonus points as the first entrant. Betty Jane Stringer follows with 900 points after entering second. Contestants require sponsors and sell barbecue tickets to earn points and prize chances.
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Dorothy Gaede
Shafter
Shafter 20
Stoller
Barbecue Added To Shafter Potato Festival Plans
The 1951 Shafter Potato Festival committee voted to include a barbecue in this year’s celebration. Chairman William Stoller announced the decision after temporarily dropping the barbecue for a community picnic idea.
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William Stoller
Shafter Plans Fourth Annual Potato Festival Parade
Chairman William Stoller announced entries are open for the May 19 parade. More than 20 entrants already signed up including the PGE band, Bakersfield Drillers, McFarland Elementary, Cecil Avenue School from Delano, and Shafter High School.
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Shafter
William Stoller
PGE
Bakersfield Drillers
McFarland
Cecil Avenue School
Delano
Shafter High School
Community Jubilee Plans Parade and Ball in San Joaquin Valley
A coronation ball on Friday May 18 will crown a queen to launch the festivities. On May 19 a large parade starts the day, followed by a barbecue. An evening aquacade is planned at Richland School under Legion direction with barbecue proceeds and concession revenue supporting the event. Commander Jack Hare leads the American Legion coordinated efforts.
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San Joaquin Valley
Richland School
Fis Exp
American Legion
Jack Hare
Aquatic Show Aids Shafter Potato Festival
Bakersfield divers join the Shafter Potato Festival Aquacade on May 19 at Richland aquatic center. Roy Farrell the summer recreation director says the program will include exhibition divers Bill Finch Jack Finch and Jim Ryan with the Aquanettes and a dancing program by Shafter school children.
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Bakersfield
Roy Farrell
Richland Aquatic Center
Bill
Jack Finch
Jim Ryan
Shafter
Farrell
Patterson elected president of Kern County Potato Growers
Fred Patterson of Tehachapi and Edison is chosen as the new president of the Kern County Potato Growers Association at the initial session in Bakersfield. He succeeds Clarence Neuman of Shafter as leader of the growers group.
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Fred Patterson
Tehachapi and Edison Grower
Kern County Potato Growers Association
Bakersfield
Clarence Neuman
Shafter
Parking Clash at Lerdo Spurs City Council Showdown
The Lerdo street parking dispute erupts in council chambers as Robert Townsend of Flickinger-Janzen Funeral Home and Rev Bernard E. Andrews oppose parallel parking near a planned Lerdo supermarket. Andrews questions traffic hazards while officials consider fixes.
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Robert Townsend
Flickinger-Janzen Funeral Home
Townsend
Lerdo
Bernard E. Andrews
The
First Baptist Church
Zee Eee Ee
Floyd Cooper
Theurseryman
Alaheit
Hodges
Mr. Andrews
Summer program schedule with leagues and activities
A summer program lists legam ae crafts and playground events. Four softball leagues are planned: pee wee, trial, junior and men's. Team managers will be invited to shape the season. Swimming lessons run 11 to 12 at Richland Aquatic Center, with recreational time afternoons and evenings and Sunday 2 to 5. Arts and crafts are included and a North Camp recreation program is planned with concerts and music festivals at Veterans Memorial Hall.
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Legam Ae
Farrell
Richland Aquatic Center
Veterans Memorial Hall
Kiwanis Club Hosts Indonesian Cadets Meeting
Shafter Kiwanis Club members shared a meal with Indonesian cadets under veteran ce. William Lowe served as master of ceremonies with Jim Fowler arranging the event for Transocean Air Lines training program. Indonesian food was prepared by Bill Lee of Bakersfield.
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Shafter Kiwanis Club
Vetevan Ce
William Lowe
Jim Fowler
Transocean Air Lines
Bill Lee
Bakersfield
Fea
Shafter Press Announces Annual Subscription Price
Effective April 1 the year subscription price of the Shafter Press will cost 3 dollars. This update is announced by the publisher.
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Shafter Press
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