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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1954
Page
8
The 7th annual Shafter Potato n Cotton Festival honors Thurston V. Little, affectionately T. V., as parade marshal. A pioneer and early service station operator, his mechanical skill kept Shafter's water works running and aided neighbors. He restored antique clocks and contributed to the town’s spirit and unity.
Shafter earned valley wide recognition when its float took second place in the Lindsay Orange Blossom Festival parade. The event highlighted cross community goodwill and the need for unified action across valley communities to address common problems and foster cooperation.
The Shafter-Wasco Community Art Association gathers for a reorganization meeting at Richland School Cafeteria Dorsett with a pot-luck supper. Bakersfield artist Phillips will speak to the group.
A local program titled To Be Revived aims to stimulate interest in cultural activities within the community. Organizers plan workshops exhibitions and readings to engage residents and showcase regional arts.
Paul C. Newell and Florence J. Newell Jr. Standacher listed as General Manager team at the 1921 established publication. Entered as second class matter August 1, 1935, the Shafter Post Office serves via 183 South Central Valley Highway, Shafter, California.
The Standard thanks the editor for coverage of its 75 year anniversary and pride in the company’s accomplishments. A September 1937 visit to Rio Bravo at the Devin home included Mr and Mrs Spurgeon Reagan and their son Richard, and Mr and Mrs Ralph Tucker with son Tommy.
Robert L. Gates, a Shafter High school teacher, is one of three Kern County Union High School and Junior College District educators to win a fellowship. It funds travel in the United States and Europe and study at Columbia University. Gates, on the faculty since 1931, also served two terms on the Shafter City council, and will return with experiences for his students.
Sidney R. Ottman of Shafter High School authored a May Journal article titled Bored with Your Bulletin board explaining how bulletin boards engage students, guide research, and express ideas. He earlier described a student body election system in the California Teachers Association journal. Ottman resigns this year to pursue doctoral studies at Stanford University.
After a few days camping near California Hot Springs Mrs Sam Vaughn and her children arrived home on July 18 1926.
A collection of reader submissions from multiple papers discussing investigations of investigators, newspaper loyalty and anti Communist scrutiny, and reflections on nuclear science. The letters compare public trust, safety fears, and the enduring impact of new energy.
Shafter announces kindergarten eligibility for children four on or before December 1, 1953, and five on or before December 1, 1954. Pre registration for next year’s kindergarten runs May 19 and 20 at Richland Primary School, with principal Mrs. Letha Brock available to sign up children. A new four-room primary building is planned to open in September to expand classes and reduce double sessions.
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