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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1954
Page
2
Maquist calls for broader TB screening as five new cases emerge in the past week. The Shafter Tuberculosis and Health Association seeks funds through the Christmas Soul Sale to support research and locate unknown cases for treatment.
Gus Holman and his brother farm 227 acres near Butte Corners California. A single telephone call directed them to a tractor at the right price and saved $400 while costing $1. The Holmans praise the telephone for saving time and money, as Pacific Telephone promotes value and service.
The article promotes portable extension telephones for homes allowing use in any room from kitchen to patio. It highlights outlet installation charges, the option to order many units, and a daily cost similar to a standard extension, urging customers to order at their Pacific Telephone office.
A telecommunications update notes a direct private line teletype writer links to dispatching centers from the Delano business office. The system aims to speed order transmission and reduce delays, inviting customers to visit the office at 09-12th Avenue in Delano to see demonstrations.
A seven member chamber of commerce board was elected at the weekly meeting at Lee's Cafe. New directors are Tony Brown Bruce Crawford Harlan Wilson Don Ruggenberg Phil Clarkin Bob Summers and Bill Johnson. The group will set a special meeting to elect a president succeeding Bob Bann who serves as ex officio member. No meeting tomorrow due to the holiday.
Minter Field auction looms as 71 buildings for sale challenge the Mothers group to find a suitable site for Bible school activities. Pastor Bernard Neikerk notes Minter Village has about 652 residents with 140 weekly attendees and many travel to nearby towns for services.
Sally Ann Strkins daughter of Mr and Mrs C Firkens of Walnut Street is ill and confined to bed for a month.
Ruth Koenig, raised in Shafter, begins her first teaching post in Richland as a first grade educator. Her family roots trace to Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church leadership and local service, with Ruth pursuing music studies and a teaching career shaped by Maple School and Reedley Academy experiences.
Shafter's offense rolled for 230 rushing yards led by Shefter and a 63 point win over Wasco. Don Nieto stood out with a late game midfield interception returning for a score as Shafter finished preseason at 3 6. Wasco struggled with eight aerial completions and multiple fumbles while Shafter had three wins in preseason.
Volunteers in Kern County began a fourth round of interviews with local men on smoking habits to explore the link between cigarette use and rising lung cancer. The national study uses case histories from 187 766 men to assess connections to cancer and heart disease.
Shafter High School officials including Principal Dr. Grant Jensen and coaches Dan Bledsoe Dan McCauley and Jackie Brown attended a chamber luncheon honoring football teams. Jensen urged sportsmanship across football basketball and baseball and urged coaches to shape youths attitudes toward life through sport emphasizing self control respect and long term thinking.
Harlan Wilson, newly elected chamber of commerce board member, will attend the California State Chamber of Commerce meeting on December 23. He will report to local members on the national water policy as outlined by guest speaker Ralph Tudor, former under secretary of interior.
The California Public Utilities Commission grants Southern California Gas a net rate increase of 6.26 million dollars effective December, rising the monthly bill about 5.8 percent for domestic customers. Commercial service up 3 percent and gas engine, firm industrial, and interruptible services see smaller hikes.
In 1928 Richland School appointed Oley T. Olson as principal, signaling leadership change for the district.
The Shafter high school faculty football team routed Richland on the school field Monday afternoon 12 to 0. Don Murfin scored the opening TD in the second quarter and Hank Moroski added a late score to seal the win.
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