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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1951
Page
1
Rolf Jacobsen and Clarefite Annin from Wasco area push for bureau readiness. Allen Johnston cites GIL 762 on hand and $4000 spent on engineering and legal consultants as the district discusses funding and immediate steps for an assessment.
A weekend storm ends a long dry spell in the San Joa Valley, delivering 91 inches of rain to Shafter and risking hail damage to young crops. Despite damage fears, agricultural experts say the rain overall benefits the valley’s growers, aiding crop development in many cases.
Bruce M Crawford attends a California School Business meeting hosted by Héberg's in Lake At Peat, with Richland Aacastrompf listed among attendees.
Shafter defense council expands to include Myrick's Corner Smith's Corner and nearby settlements. With Reily as chief coordinator the drive aims to recruit 3000 volunteers and coordinate city rural workers fueling recruitment at Cherry avenue Meridian Magnolia Seventh Standard Road.
The Rev Gordety Baker will lead a dedication vesper and sermon at the new Congregational church in Shafter. Music features an anthem by the choir directed by Margaret Greene and a prelude by Cathryn Putman. Sunday School begins at 9 45 a.m. with classes for all ages led by E Gordon Smith. Dr Daniel Aldrich of Riverside will give the afternoon address at 4 p.m. for the dedication program.
Softball managers study a summer loop program with four divisions Pee Wee Low Pika Won Umar and Men s Leagues. The season splits into two halves with fall playoffs for the championship. Teams drawn from Buttonwillow Rio Bravo Tupman and Shafter. Opening day to be announced and games set at three diamonds two at the high school and one at the primary school.
Ned opposes a double man agership with a general manager and an administrative director. The chamber backs basic changes including an associate director from the chamber or road district for a two year term and a steering committee to oversee the plan.
The Kiwanis Club sponsors the first annual Blue and Gold Day on May 12, inviting local merchants to host students from Shafter High School. Stores will operate as usual and students will be assigned to participating locations chosen by principal Jack Hill. Dress will be optional, with students expected to wear attire suitable for their tasks.
With two weeks left, four hopefuls race to become queen of the annual Shafter festival. Betty Jane Stringer leads in barbecue sales for the Shae Lions Club, while the Rotary Club backs Mixon and other contestants. The winner earns a throne ride in Saturday's parade and a corona ball crown, plus portable radios for the princesses.
A power craft event and large historic observance near completion will greet the waterway. Governor Earl Warren is expected to lead a group of dignitaries including Jack Rodner of Fresno district manager of the Bureau of Reclamation and G. W. Hunt chief engineer of the Santa Clara Valley Water Conservation District. Continued on Page 8.
Inclement weather delays the May Day program planned by children at the school. Principal Mrs. Letha Brock announced the event will be officially observed at 9 10 a.m. in the morning.
On Support speaker Peters opened by recalling Kern County potato farming roots and his father’s beef and grower links. He traced the potato picture to 1936 when California potatoes moved east after crossing the Mississippi, then criticized government price supports and their impact on growers.
Jimmie Faye Witcher, Shafter High School senior and daughter of Mr and Mrs James T Witcher, wins the Shafter 20 30 Club college scholarship. The award supports continuing education and is paid in instalments, with the reception planned at the June 1 commencement.
Parade officials announce more than 90 entries and seven bands in a major local festival procession. Grand marshal Harry West leads a route overseen by Clarence Neuman and Bates Dewey, with more details on the aquatic show at 7 30 p m following the parade program.
Shafter's cemetery has grown up with work nearly complete. The chief features a cutting through the core of the site, creating plots laid out along a green lawn that adds beauty and prepares the area for future use.
The Rev. Bernard Andrews was elected president of the Ministers Association. He will lead the group for the coming year with support from officers including the Rev Orval Seago of the Church of the Ni. The Rev. Mr Seago is pastor of the First Baptist Church.
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