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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1947
Page
7
The October month at the local library saw 5100 books issued, an all time high. Librarian Mrs. Thomas Wedge notes the record, with Hanley Witcher assisting and praised for her capable, charming service attracting young and adult patrons. If the trend continues, Witcher may become full time.
An advertisement for Joe's Topper Bakery touts luscious, fragrant donuts. The brief copy emphasizes aroma and appeal to entice customers.
Assistant Chief Harley Witcher pursued intoxication detainee Joe Rodriguez after a jail escape attempt. Rodriguez leaped from a patrol car and fled, prompting a high speed pursuit. Witcher, described as six foot two and 200 pounds, slipped during the capture but regained footing and jailed Rodriguez. Rodriguez received a $50 fine and 60 days suspended. Witcher suffered minor bruises.
A 50 ft football sign used to announce the upcoming game was removed by Don Long a high school student while his car was being advertised for sale. The buyer tracked down Don through the buyer’s son and retrieved the sign with the car. The high school got its banner back and the buyer kept the car.
The Kern County Tuberculosis and Health Association held its quarterly Board of Directors meeting on November 4, 1947 in the Green Room of the Hotel El Tejon. The program covered Health Education, Case Funding, Christmas Seals history, and next year Seal Sale plans with reports from Bakersfield and several local communities.
Mrs J Foth and Mrs George Guenther hosted a surprise birthday gathering for Mrs Bert Hebel last week. Neighbors joined in with refreshments including cake and ice cream and many thoughtful gifts were given.
The Shafter community welfare committee met at the county building assembly hall Friday evening. Officials reviewed the group’s origin and past activities and made recommendations for the future. Plans for a heavy winter workload were outlined and a new member was welcomed. Dan Loewen of the Kiwanis Club joined, replacing Bert Ware who resigned due to other commitments.
Bakersfield College sponsors and Renegade Rip staff join Renegade Raconteur for an after game dance in Bakersfield High School gym after the Dixie clash. Gwynn Slack orchestra provides music as Frank Anaya and Miss Marce line Newcomb plan arrangements. Reduced dance price offered to Raconteur buyers before Friday close.
Mrs. Robert Stockton is back home and fully recuperating from a recent appendectomy performed to address surgical concerns.
Saul Camp, owner of Camp’s Farms and ginning concern, paid 42000 at Hanover Shoe Farms Hanover Pennsylvania for White Hanover a yearling standard bred colt sired by Spencer Scott 1 57 1/4 dam Calumet Aristocrat who also produced Bill Gallon 1 57 1/4 winner of the Hamiltonian in three year old class Camp traveled from Shafter to take part in eastern auctions.
At the Wednesday Afternoon Club meeting last Wednesday a motion picture titled Telephone Hour was shown to members. Mrs. Harry Vannatta presided, and after the program and business session the art exhibits were enjoyed and refreshments served by hostesses Mrs. Peter Channson Mrs. T P Rootes S A Camp and Mrs. J J Peters.
Mrs D S Kay is seriously ill with a heart ailment and has been confined to her bed for several months. Her condition has shown no improvement.
Thomas S. Garrison announces plans to apply for original licenses to sell beer and wine at Smith Garrison Café located at the southwest corner of Merced and Jumper Ave. The notice urges protests to the State Board of Equalization in Sacramento. The premises are currently licensed for alcoholic beverage sales.
L. T. Walker came back Friday after a several day business trip in Oakland.
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