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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1963
Page
4
The School District board accepted most recommendations for a $9.8 million bond issue to fund two new high schools but postponed one project. Modifications reduced the Citizens' Committee proposed total by nearly one third.
Division and Class B marks from 1962 showcase standout performances. Lemoore sets 880 relay 1:29.4 surpassing Wasco’s 1960 record. Tom Smith vaults 24'1" in broad jump. Lemoore and various teams claim jumps, sprints, and distance records. Contenders include Jerry White Polo and Woody Wilson Shafter.
Tommy Franklyn McBroom 22 of Shafter escaped severe injury when a Santa Fe Chief train at 90 mph struck his car at the Fresno avenue crossing west of Shafter. He was treated at Kern General Hospital and released the same evening. the Highway Patrol cited excessive speed for road conditions. The wreck hurled a wheel onto the highway and the train carried the right front door for over a half mile before it was left behind a local shop. The engineer was Vernon 62 of Fresno, and the incident left uncertainties about whether McBroom stalled or drove into the path of the train.
City officials halt construction to allow an inquiry into an oil insurance matter affecting the alleyway widening. H. W. Pat Kelly attended the council meeting to thank staff for cooperation during the Shafter Golden Anniversary celebrations.
The article reports on contract talks between Kern County water interests and a state Agency. Spokespersons from the Water Association criticized closed negotiations, urging openness as a December first deadline nears, and arguing the Agency should disclose positions to taxpayers and stakeholders.
Funeral services were held May 8 at 2 p.m. in Armstrong Mortuary for Orra Belle Pereria who died May 6 in a Bakersfield hospital. Arrangements were by Armstrong Mortuary with Bucklew of Cutahema and two grandchildren mentioned.
The service for Henry J. D. Janzen, 75, of 145 Golden West, recalled his long residence in Janzen, Shafter, and Wasco. Survivors include daughter Gloria E. Knowles of Fresno and siblings Darrell L. Janzen Myron E. Janzen Wendell W. Janzen and Robert J. Janzen of Bakersfield. Honorary pallbearers listed include J. D. Ball and Lee Roy Allen.
Alcala passed away May 7 in a Bakersfield hospital. He was a native of Mexico and had lived in Kern County for 35 years. The rosary was recited Thursday and Father Patrick Breslin officiated the services. Interment followed at Shafter Cemetery. Armstrong Mortuary handled arrangements.
Henry P. Pressley age 69 will have a service today May 15 at Pentecostal Church of God with Rev Wayne Owen officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hills Cemetery. Pressley died May 12 in a Bakersfield hospital born January 18 1894 in Arkansas. He lived with his son at 421 Golden West and retired in 1961 after years with Jeffries Farms. Surviving are three sons Owen Shafter Odus Boron and Ray San Diego a brother Luther Pressley Oregon and two others.
Arthur A. Branson of 18488 Smith's Private Lane and Teddy Michael Worsham of 154 percent were taken into custody by Shafter officers on traffic warrant charges.
Police are investigating a motor theft reported at Allen's Norwalk station located at 296 East Lerdo. The incident involves a business property crime at the location and there are no details on suspects or motive available at this time.
George Barton Bakersfield Chamber general manager spoke at the Kiwanis Club meeting. Elbert Franz served as program chairman. Barton, a native of England, themed his talk Hershey Bars for Everyone.
William S. Wilson and William E. Wilson of Riverside near Shafter were arrested by Kern County sheriffs on autom otile theft charges. Offenses occurred in Wasco rural area Buttonwillow area and near Bakersfield. Two juveniles were arrested with them.
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