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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1953
Page
8
Editorial lauds Shafter sixth annual Potato n Cotton Festival as the best yet. Parade drew an estimated twenty to twenty five thousand. queen contest, historical pageant, barbecue, aquacade and dance praised. Neighboring communities and veterans groups contributed to a banner community celebration.
Voters in the Richland School district approved a 1.85 tax rate per 100 valua tion by nearly two to one. A university study led by Dr. Lloyd Orrisett praised Richland’s work and urged tax approval, noting the need to plan for rapid population growth. Dr. Frank Thomas lauded the district with an A for moral and spiritual values, highlighting the school’s role in restoring these values for the future.
The Central Valley Empire Association tried to relinquish the Cotton Capital of California title long held by Shafter, but the gesture failed to attract support and fell flat. The saga centers on a contested claim and the community reaction to the symbolic move.
An editorial notes Shafter County Park hosted a legal dispute over CVEA actions. Judge Grant prepared verdict as Reynolds failed to appear, resulting in a default win for the plaintiff. Shafter stakes its claim as California's Cotton Capital due to the Cotton Experimental Station and local growers.
Kern County Board of Trade directs a county wide Keep Our Roadsides Clean campaign aligned with a statewide effort to reduce litter along highways and cut annual debris cleanup costs. The drive aims to improve highway appeal and save about 450 000 yearly in scavenging costs. The group also plans education via press radio and billboards and urges motorists to carry bags for litter.
These notes express gratitude from Richland Elementary School District board member Mrs. Cosma for support and confidence. A Shafter Press x-ray survey collaboration by Wasco and Kern County TB Association members raised 2141 x-rays, with Richland printing 12000, and many volunteers aiding tuberculosis prevention efforts.
Art A. Lane of Sherman Oaks won a 1953 Pontiac Catalina as the top prize at the sixth annual Shafter Potato n Cotton Festival. Chase Bag Co of Los Angeles donated burlap for the barbe cue beef. A Bakersfield agent, C. E. McCabe, held the second ticket. Two planetarium hollow globes with holes were described for starlit sky effects.
Mayor Adolf Kirschenmann proclaims Friday and Saturday as Poppy Days in Shafter. The American Legion Auxiliary conducts the drive with Mrs. J. P. McCoy noting each coin funds aid for disabled veterans. The proclamation honors local service members in the century’s three wars and urges residents to wear and contribute.
Excitement builds in Tulare for the Dairy Fiesta and parade set for May 20 and 23. Poppies made by disabled veterans will be distributed by American Legion Auxiliary volunteers to aid veterans and children. Red Foley headlines the Fairgrounds show at 8 15 p.m. with a Dairy Fiesta Queen judging by popular applause and a parade dance featuring Dick Alexander and his orchestra.
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