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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1968
Page
1
The Shafter Generals Band trip to the Oroville dam dedication on May 3-4 appears assured as of Tuesday. Band director Vern Allen said funds were only a few hundred dollars short, with tally to be completed on Monday.
Father Victor Rivera, after 22 years serving Visalia, is chosen as bishop of the San Joaquin Diocese at Fresno with approval pending from Anglican bishops and church committees. Rivera, a Puerto Rican with a doctorate, plans to move to Fresno. his retirement predecessor was Bishop Sumner Walters who is 70. Delegates from St. Mark's Shafter attended, including Dr. E. David Cooke John Kelly and Mickey Hair. A fundraising dance in Shafter, hosted by the Shafter Dance Club led by Mr and Mrs Dave Muir, featured the Debonaire Dancers from Bakersfield with Melanie Neuman and Penny Packard.
Mayor J C Atkinson told the City Council that he will seek periodic approval of citizen advisory committees. He urged cooperation with Kern County Cities for tax equalization, joint services with the county, and expansion of school-police efforts to rebuild moral values and respect for law.
The annual Achievement Banquet will be held May 23 at 7 p.m. in the Richland School cafeteria. Dr. E. David Cooke chairs the event with 10 Richland students and multiple squads from nearby schools honored. Phillip Zachary of the Richland District board will speak on The Goal is Excellence. Co sponsors include the Shafter Chamber of Commerce and many local clubs and PTAs.
Shafter native and former Shafter Police reserve officer Thomas C Johnson is assigned to the Buttonwillow Sheriff's sub station, succeeding Deputy Frank Williams who transfers to the Main Sheriff's office in Bakersfield. Johnson, who graduated from Shafter High School in 1962 and Kern County Sheriff's reserve school in 1965, is married to Susann and has two sons Martin and Ken. He is the son of Mr and Mrs C T Johnson of Lerdo.
Charles N. Albee has been hired by the High School Board of Trustees for the 1968 69 school year. The Board has accepted the resignation of Miss Kathryn Beenders from the Shafter High School staff.
Rotary Club guests will hear Dr. George B. Hibbard dean of Kern College speak at Shafter Veterans Hall June 5. Tickets are limited and at Stringham's Drug Store. Kiwanis will meet June 5 and join for the luncheon to hear the address.
The Shafter Community Improvement Council, a chapter of the Shafter Chamber of Commerce, approved its by-laws at a Thursday April 25 meeting in Veterans Memorial Hall. Thirty-two attendees included Mayor J C Atkinson and councilmen Ben Grundy and Dick Larson, with committees named for planting, trash, lighting, hospitality, and teen center work.
The Shafter Merchant Association will honor each graduating girl from Richland District with a corsage on graduation night. Principal John L. Peterson says the ceremony is set for June 5 at 7 p.m. on the Richland school patio.
Gordon Woo a Shafter High sophomore wins a Gold Key and Honorable Mention in the Scholastic Art and Photography Regional Exhibit for Southern and Central California Entered January 6 his watercolors landscape and Shafter raise road station now advance to New York for potential national recognition and possible purchase by Hallmark Strathmore or Grumbacher.
A columnist voices opposition to college professors and some student groups demanding freedom for the academic community from community responsibilities. He criticizes the idea as privileges without accountability and argues for balance with the broader campus.
Due to illness of Shafter area Heart Fund chair Mrs. Bessie Keinath a February campaign was canceled. A special permit allows a mail campaign May 1 to 10. The fund supports heart research and aims to save lives with public donations.
The Shafter High School class of 1948 reunion committee urges reservations by May 15. Information and reservations may be sent to Mrs. Earl Lynch at 470 Walnut.
The Shafter Booster Club will meet May 7 at 7:30 p.m. in city hall. Wimpy Bender, club president, says the open house at Shafter potato sheds during packing season is the main topic. The club has received commendations from Supervisor LeRoy Jackson and the Kern County Board of Trade.
Kern County total agricultural value reached 297 175 730 in 1967, down 3 percent from 1966. Cotton, beef cattle, grapes and potatoes were major items with beef cattle at 57 430 000 and cotton at 54 230 000. Pink bollworm concerns led to eradication efforts as cotton yield fell 16 percent.
Private Thile J. Copeland aged 20 completed an artillery fire direction control course at the Army Artillery and Missile School Ft. Sill Oklahoma. He finished the eight week program as an artillery observer, earning certification April 18. His mother Mrs. Annie R. Copeland resides at 110 N. Shafter Ave. Shafter.
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