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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1960
Page
7
Richland shows a complete Corvair range with passenger cars and commercial models. Highlights include the Lakewood Station Wagon in the 500 and 700 series, Monza Sport Coupe, Greenbrier Sports Wagon, plus Corvan, Ramp Side, and Loadside trucks.
Exterior improvements enhance luggage space engine performance and fuel economy. The 1961 Sar Scape line includes a six door model rated for 1600 pounds payload. Greenbrier offers a 95 inch wheelbase with nine or six passenger configurations plus cargo options and 10 cubic feet of lockable under hood storage.
Mr and Mrs R F Heinlein return from a two week vacation lasting twenty five years since last seeing each other. They then visit Eleanor Dunn in Denver and see Mr and Mrs Wilbur Vice and the W O Heinleins in La Juenta. They meet friends in Cheraw Colorado and stop in Las Vegas before returning home.
Excerpt discusses Christ Jesus teachings and Bible verses about fruits and discernment. It cites Mary Baker Eddy’s Science and Health, explaining Jesus disproved evil as possible and proved sin sickness and death are beliefs corrected by understanding God.
The new Chevy Corvair 161 emphasizes thrift with a broad line of affordable models and improved fuel economy. It highlights quicker cold starts, a new optional heater for even warmth, and more interior space for passengers and luggage.
Sealed proposals to the Kern County Board of Supervisors will be received until 3 00 P M October 11 1960 for a public work project per plans and specs on file with the Public Works Department Bakersfield California Copies include bid bond requirements and wage rates basic wages vacation and overtime rules The notice lists job classifications and hourly rates with holidays and overtime at time and one half over 8 hours Public notice published in Shafter Press September 28 and October 5 1960 Clara Gibson Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Kern County Civic Center Bakersfield California
A reader endorses the paper for praising business people while they can appreciate it. The letter argues that early recognition of merchants and their progress encourages better service and shows genuine community interest.
The City Council of Shafter will hold a hearing on October 17, 1960 at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers to consider adoption of Ordinance No. 136 implementing specifications from the California Department of Public Works Division of Highways. Standard Specifications from January 1960 are on file with the City Clerk for public inspection. The notice is dated September 27, 1960, signed by City Clerk Wm H Johnston.
Private Bob Thompson son of Mr and Mrs William Thompson completes basic training on September 16. He departed Shafter for Aberdeen Maryland on September 29 to begin four weeks of specialized electrical and fuel injection system training. Thompson is a Shafter High School graduate who swam for the Shafter High team.
A district meeting for high school PTAs was held at North High in Oildale on September 26. Mrs. John presided as the first session opened, followed by smaller committee meetings with attendees including Mrs. John Vitz Walter Stiern and Mrs. Kenneth.
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