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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1958
Page
1
In Richland School District voters approved a 45 percent tax limit increase to $2.30 per hundred dollars, 269 yes to 256 no. Clarence Neuman and Harold Miller were re-elected to the school board, unopposed, with two absentee ballots yet to be counted.
Richland School will host graduation exercises on Friday May 30 at 7 00 p m in the patio Principal O Clay Hale announced 219 graduates comprise this year s class an increase from last year Student speakers have been chosen and are preparing their remarks for the ceremony.
H M Holloway Inc. announces expansion of gypsum mining and milling to 3500 tons per day to meet rising soil corrective gypsum demand in Wasco and central San Joaquin Valley. W Bleecher joins as public relations adviser with background in Los Angeles journalism and farming.
A campaign to brighten Shafter spreads as four local potato sheds receive fresh coats of paint. The Lachenmuir Brothers Sheds, the Dave Muir shed, and the Brown and Bryant Shed are included, along with recent work on the Safeway store.
The public is invited to the 11 30 morning groundbreaking at the James and Pacific Street site for Community National Bank of Shafter. Bank president George C Parker says Joe Sales will preside and turn the first shovel of dirt with Mayor Ben Grundy Assemblyman H W Pat Kelly and city officials among expected attendees.
Judy Kenneston of Arvin won a $250 scholarship from Ace Ammonia Service Bakersfield in a county contest that drew top entrants. Catherine Ellen Kendrick of Shafter was a runner up and ranks fourth in a 125 student class. Kendrick wrote on higher education and pioneering opportunities shifting to the mind.
Shafter rancher and hunter John Lachenmaier spoke to the Shafter Kiwanis about his world trip in search of a tiger. He shared life in India and Pakistan and displayed big game, including the tiger he bagged. He said all animals would arrive mounted in November for display in his trophy room.
Alex Wald of Beverly Hills bought Kern Homes for 141000 as the top bid of five. The Public Housing Administration confirmed the sale of the 85 unit project and said Wald will assume title before July 1 with no changes to rentals and staff. The county will extend sewer and water service from Minter Field for two years post July 1.
"Good Ship Shafter" entered by the Merchants Division of Shafter Chamber of Commerce won top award in the Wasco Spring Festival parade. The chamber received a loving cap. Planned by a committee chaired by Jim Tucker the float con-
Shafter's class B swimmers captured the divisional meet with 76 points, edging Sanger and Exeter as Enns led in the 200 yard relay and Swan topped the 200 yard freestyle. Philip Anderson won the 75 yard I M and 50 yard butterfly, plus the outstanding performance trophy. In girls division, Shafter finished third as Sanger and Exeter led. Peters won the 75 I M and 50 backstroke. A cotton week display and local promotions accompanied the observance.
Lawrence Schellenberg was installed as president of the Richland Teachers Club for 1958 59 at a garden party with picnic supper. He succeeds Tom Flanagen. Bruce Crawford district superintendent acted as installing officer and offered best wishes. Others installed included Vince Sakowski Pat Boyer Alice Brown Marjorie Smith Burns Morris Judy Binder Dolly Blanton and Janice Husband.
Fire Chief Don Little publishes fire regulations for Shafter urging citizens to read and cooperate with prevention and not hinder fire equipment. Prohibited acts include dumping dirt rubbish and filth in streets and failure to remove such debris within four hours after notice. Burning allowed only 6 am to 4 pm in approved containers unless a written special permit is obtained. Entry to the designated line is restricted to firefighters.
Three persons sustained minor injuries in a Friday night crash at the Central Valley highway and Lerdo avenue junction in Shafter. Darlene Mitchell 22 Clyde Armstrong 20 and Jerry Madden 22 were involved. Armstrong was treated at Kern General Hospital and released this week while Mitchell Madden were treated locally. Police say Douglas Mitchell drove the other car. No citations were issued.
A reflective note on voter mood amid critical elections. The piece hints at party labels guiding county leaders and readers, aiming to spur constructive action despite uncertain sentiment.
A PAUL NEWELL overview notes the June 3 primary significance for local and state races. It highlights trust in individuals over party labels in nonpartisan offices, the governor’s race between Knowland and Brown, and crowded contests for Lieutenant Governor and State Attorney General. It also covers congressional and senate races, mentions Goodwin Knight and George Christopher, and notes eight candidates in the county recorder race with a runoff in November.
California Long White potato prices hovered near 2.50 per hundred early this week with expectations for a stronger price by next week and into June. Markets remain pressured by ample old potatoes, Florida shipments peaking, and slower Shafter sheds. Sizes are smaller with lighter yields as Kern County moved 279 rail cars and 150 truck cars on Monday.
Mr and Mrs Dan Schmaidt and family held an open house on Lerdo Road last Sunday afternoon from 2 to 5. About 45 friends attended from nearby and as far as Lodi to wish the couple well. Guests were served punch and cookies and a donation funded a lounge chair and floor lamp.
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