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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1964
Page
6
Kern County's total value for field crops and livestock rose to about 20 million dollars more than 1962, led by cotton with 82.181 million. Grapes and alfalfa hay also posted gains, while potatoes dropped from 1962 levels. Cattle and calves topped livestock income at 38.329 million, with 310,000 head counted.
Bank of America employees will conduct Founder’s Day ceremonies this Wednesday May 6 in memory of A P Giannini founder of the bank in 1904 in San Francisco. President Rudolph A Peterson will deliver a recorded speech noting Giannini as a modern banking pioneer and his customer oriented service philosophy.
Maple School hosted the Maple Cubs Pack Night on April 27. Den 3 showcased plants grown by the Cubs and featured a bleach bottle toss game. Several Cubs earned Gold Arrows including Joel Unruh Mike Bryant Billy Johnson Gary Broom Kevin Bergman Glen Kelley Douglas Unruh and David Siemens. David also earned his Bear Badge. Den 1 provided refreshments.
Four cases closed after Shafter police obtained confessions from three local juveniles in the Shafter High School agricultural farm burglary. Additional confessions followed during questioning.
More than 450 mourners attended services at Agee Funeral Home for E. B. Doc Stringham who died recently while traveling in the South Seas. Private family rites were held Monday afternoon at Agee with burial in the Stringham family plot at Shafter Cemetery.
The California State Chamber of Commerce opposes H.R. 10440, the administration’s anti poverty bill creating an Office of Economic Opportunity. It warns the measure would funnel vast funds through a new federal office, undermine local initiatives, add bureaucratic layers, and weaken existing local programs while stressing private capital and local responsibility for job training.
Andrew Baxter Self aged 61 of Lordo Highway Shafter died May 1 in a Bakersfield hospital. Funeral will be Wednesday at Assembly of God Church with burial in Shafter Cemetery beside his wife Frances. Survived by mother Martha Self, daughters June Wing, sons James, siblings Beatrice Mill, Bitha Curtis, Vina Cowans, Lena Oberlander, Irene Jackson, seven grandchildren, and three brothers. Agee Family Funeral Home in charge.
Shafter reports April building permits totaling 71890 dollars. Curt Carter issued four permits for homes on West Ash and Rodriguez, each 10500 dollars. Remodels and new homes listed for Hofman Court, Harris Drive, 170 West Ash, 456 West Ash, and 400 Atlantic. Visitors attend California Federation of Women’s Clubs convention in Los Angeles.
L Townsend received a county jail sentence from Judge Blake Witcher for resisting arrest. He must serve 30 days with the remainder suspended for one year. Phil Brown and Vernon McKee drew 90 day terms. 30 days to serve and 60 days suspended for a year after accusations they hidden Townsend under a bed during a search by deputies.
First Step Assemblyman John C. Williamson announces that the Department of Water Resources opened bids for preconstruction on the Kern County reach of the California Aqueduct. Worthington Corp 177138 dollars Pylon Inc 184900 Lupin & Hawley 186898 dollars. engineers estimate 201000 dollars. Water delivery to Kern County cited under contract with Kern County Water Agency.
Tommy Ray Sublett Jr was born April 21 at North Kern Hospital to Mr and Mrs Tommy Sublett of 144 California Street. He weighed 8 lbs 10% oz and measured 21 inches long.
A burglary report was filed with police on April 29. The incident occurred at a local shop, details incomplete in the damaged text. The investigation is ongoing.
Leonard Thomson, candidate for Assembly 29th District, charged Assemblyman John Williamson with bias over AB No. 181. He warned the bill would convert revenue bonds for the Feather River Project into general obligation bonds, forcing property tax increases countywide. Thomson urged voters to demand fair representation and warned against misrepresentation of bond mechanics.
The Business and Professional Women's Club of Shafter postpones its May 7 meeting due to the Achievement Banquet on that date. The next meeting is set for May 21 with installation of new officers.
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