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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1952
Page
4
The Rio Bravo Parent-Teachers membership drive closed with the fourth grade earning top honors by recruiting the most members. A daily chart in the cafeteria tracked progress, and the fifth and sixth grades followed closely with strong results. Membership chair Mrs. Maxine Townsend announced a new high of 186 members and a celebratory party will honor the fourth grade.
J. Y. Camp of L. A. Camp Co announces sale of a 10 000 acre Idaho ranch about 70 miles west of Pocatello to Capital Co of San Francisco. The irrigated ranch near Rupert grows sugar beets potatoes and wheat and is one of the world’s largest sprinkler irrigated farming areas. LEW ROWLANDS of Hilo Hawaii arrives to visit his sister and brother in law.
Wreck near Visalia involving refrigerator cars loaded with grapes caused a major pileup at Central Avenue. A frozen journal box is blamed for the jam and thousands in spoilage as cleanup progressed with help from railroad crews and wreckers from Southern Pacific and Caterpillars.
A Halloween party before the Kiwanis Club parade honored Charles McClain nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Robert McClain of Tulare avenue. Teddy French won first prize for the funniest outfit. Barbecued hot dogs Spanish beans and birthday cake preceded gift opening and parade departure. Mrs McClain was helped by Ferol Sanders Los Angeles Bill McClain and Raymond Kay of Shafter.
A dinner honoring Mrs. J. W. Miles of Stockton was held at 655 Sycamore St hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John Jacobsen. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Channeson of Shafter and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Manley of Bakersfield. Mrs. Miles returned home last week.
Ardis Walker expresses sincere appreciation to supporters in the first district. He notes that results show many understand and believe in his program and congratulates district residents on high turnout. He emphasizes citizen interest in politics as vital for leadership in the free world.
A tacos dinner was served Monday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil C. Turner, 401 West Marengo Ave. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Jess Tate with Clara and Johnny, and Mrs. Bert Maupin with Betty June, who followed with ice box cake and iced tea.
An accident near Shafter disrupted traffic as 36 cars of a fruit train derailed. Officials reported cleanup by 9 35 a m with heavy refrigerator cars uprighting and track repairs running into the week. Speed estimates ranged from 40 to 65 mph, and the Visalia fruit load was en route to eastern markets. The Shafter Chamber of Commerce urged Santa Fe to curb speed through the town.
Seaman Charles and Sam McDonald of Bakersfield, sons of Mrs. Floyd Trent, will have a Thanksgiving dinner in Shafter this weekend before sailing overseas. The brothers, who visit on weekends in Shafter, are aboard the same ship stationed in San Francisco and are due to sail on Monday.
Louis D. Barr, a professional fundraiser, will begin a drive in the Shafter-Wasco area after January 20 to raise funds for a new hospital serving the two communities. August W. Koenig will advise, with plans to form a 24-bed unit and pursue Hill Burton funds if needed. A voting franchise will be granted to donors of $100 or more, though no special privileges will be conferred. The board seeks a site between the two towns and meets November 25 at Irvin E. Fike’s office in Shafter.
The article discusses trailers supplied to cotton growers for 60 to 90 days to haul cotton to gins. Some growers misused the privilege for other tasks, prompting checks for registration and safety. Patrol cites unsafe or unregistered trailers, including a swine-hauling trailer on Highway 99 at night lacking proper lights. Judge Grant highlights the man’s unsafe use as an example.
Wasco Congregational Church hosts a Fall Festival inviting Shafter friends. Rev. Carl Magnuson and his wife will be introduced as the new pastor. A 5:30 turkey dinner costs 1.50, with tots at 0.75. Activities include needlework, foods, plants, white elephant booths, a hand sewn quilt auction at 8, children’s entertainment, a pony ring if weather permits, a film, and a back yard setting at Seventh Street and Broadway Wasco across from the library.
The Little Seven League will sponsor a girls volleyball playday announced by Frank ONeill. Continuous scoring will be kept. Participating schools Lerdo Maple Norris Rosedale Fruitvale Greeley and Rio Bravo will attend at Rio Bravo school on November 22 in the new gym.
More than 92 percent of SHAFCO's registered voters cast ballots with the Ike faction taking the lead. A W Eckmann reported from Fresno Avenue home polling place noting 91 voters, two absentees, from 98 registered. Election workers were Ruth Handel judge, clerks Mrs Alvin Mettler and Mrs Hugh Sill, inspector Mrs Eckmann.
Miles D. Phillips, a former Birmingham resident, now in a North Shafter labor camp, asserts participation in 654 battles across five conflicts. He lists service in the Spanish American War, Philippine insurrection, Boxer Rebellion, Mexican border riots, and World War I.
Mr and Mrs Fred Mason gave a dinner party last week at 347 Oak Street for friends who helped move into their new home. Guests included Miss Dorothy Ward Tom Flanagan Fred Swehla and Mr and Mrs Henry Hornege Bill Benton and Richard Scott.
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