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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1973
Page
1
Emil Frost and Ben Grundy lead the revival of Shafter s festival with over 70 parade entries set to mark the four day event. Preparations began almost a year ago as the community aims for a bigger and better showcase than 1972.
Beno's Department Store opens in the former 12,000 square foot Safeway site in Shafter. John Hoffman, manager, says doors opened to let locals see the store and reports fantastic first week business. Eight new hires from Shafter-Wasco prepare for Thursday grand opening.
A brief heat wave in Shafter ended Sunday as cooler air arrived. Temperatures dipped to 42 degrees early Sunday and the day’s high reached 72 at the USDA Cotton Research Station in Shafter.
Services were held Saturday for 32 year old Shafter man Freddie Joe Jones who died in a single car crash on West Lerdo Highway near Reiker Street after his 1968 Cadillac El Dorado crossed into the eastbound lane and hit a parked truck trailer owned by Sigilfredo R. Gonzalez.
SHS junior Estella Espericueta 17, daughter of Ramiro and 30342 Riverside Drive, competes with eight others from Kern County high schools for Cinco de Mayo Queen at Bakersfield College representing Shafter High. She aims to be a social worker after education and is active in Spanish Club and United Chicano Club. Hobbies include sewing and horseback riding.
Robert Smith, Shafter pool manager, announced 1973 hours for the pool. The schedule covers morning swim team periods, lessons, life saving classes, and designated open times for the public, with a call for public input via City Hall.
City records show Beno's Department Store occupying the old Safeway building spent over $2000 on remodeling. A permits list credits Salter Caron Kern Inc and Reno's chain owner with 2300 to ready the building for opening. Total April spending reached 25050 across various projects and residences.
Four Shafter High School candidates compete for the Cinco de Mayo queen crown at the SHS auditorium on Friday May 4. The event includes a drama themed program Yo Soy Chicano with singing poetry play and fashion show followed by a dance featuring the East Side 100. Proceeds benefit the United Chicano Club scholarship fund.
The Carillon Choir known as The Bell Ringers will perform during Sunday services at Stringham Park on May 6. Director Mrs. Lois Johnson of the First Baptist Church Bakersfield leads the group which has existed six years and appeared at hospitals clubs and churches. Bill Hildebrand will be master of ceremonies for the Sunday afternoon program.
Great Western Shows kick off the Shafter festival with a Thursday carnival setup across from Stringham Park and runs through Sunday. Saturday features a parade led by Grand Marshal Al Nickel with entries from Wasco Chamber, Shafter, bands, 4-H clubs, and local organizations.
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