07 Oct 1937
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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1937
Page
1
The Shafter Public Utility District trustees accept a federal grant of 27405 for sewer construction. Work must begin within 60 days and bids will be called after required legal steps are completed at an upcoming trustees meeting.
The article notes a single apricot tree with three branches yielding Tillson apricots peaches and Miller’s late peaches. Regier plans to graft apricot onto peaches to harvest peaches all summer, while English walnut trees on black walnut roots thrive and a prune tree bears three prune varieties. Oranges appear in the Regier orchard with decent crops in cold seasons. Mr and Mrs Regier have lived in California since 1913.
Richland officials report enrollment above 900 with 51 new pupils entering on Monday. Maude McKee, formerly at Shafter and Midway school, was hired by the board of trustees and began duties Monday, expanding the teaching staff.
A heating plant project nears completion and is expected to be in operation before November 1. The plan allows for adding the unit if needed and reflects the designers intent to have the system ready for use.
A visit to Dale Smith of Kern Academy in Shafter coincides with two travelers en route to see relatives. Perry of Portland Oregon planned to visit his brother, and another Portland visitor was also en route to see a brother, creating an uncanny timing moment.
A two room house owned by Gus Arnold in North Shafter burned Saturday night with contents. Firemen arrived at 8 30 and found the dwelling beyond saving. Arnold, away in Tehachapi, said the loss was about 1000 dollars and that he carried no insurance.
A total of 2972 bales of cotton were ginned locally with figures announced by the state agricultural office. The count reflects the season’s activity and offers a snapshot of regional production for the period.
At the first Shafter high school meeting Miss Monna Latta was chosen president of the California Scholarship Federation. Officers include Miss Leola Kirschenmann as vice-president and social chairman and Miss Norma Neufeld as secretary and treasurer. The group discussed fundraising to obtain a life member plaque to be inscribed with names, with plans to secure it before the spring semester.
Miss Lou Nell Bayless was elected president of the Shafter High School Glee Club at the first meeting held Monday. Other officers include a treasurer. Tentative plans discussed include wearing uniforms this year.
The senior class won the inter class race for student body membership with 100 percent enrolment. The juniors reported 85 percent, while the sophomores had 52 percent participation amid scattered details.
Dr Smith warns a serious rabies threat as quarantines and county ordinance 189 curb unvaccinated dogs. Strays will be shot by a health deputy. bite victims urged to seek physician care immediately.
The Senior Hi Y hosts a Wiener Bake as part of its first round of social events. Students participate in cooking, sharing meals, and fostering community. The event aims to boost fellowship and school spirit among attendees.
A blanket peddler sold a $3.50 blanket in Shafter for $4 to a local shopper, highlighting how itinerant dealers can pierce home markets. H Midgley of the Shafter Mercantile Co. confirms the incident as a real example.
Maple school plans a sixty thousand dollar addition approved by a special bond election. The project will add five classrooms, workshops, a domestic science room, and an auditorium for 400. Current facilities include five classrooms, a small office, and supply quarters.
McFarland Cougars defeated the Shafter Cardinals 13 to 0 in Friday’s opener. Weaver sparked a decisive 80 yard drive ending with a two yard plunge for the score. Valenzula intercepted Koop and returned 53 yards for a key third quarter highlight as Nabers added the conversion.
WPA projects in Kern County will be suspended this Friday except for three skeleton crews on three sites. About 159 men will be released to focus on cotton fields, with up to 30 kept on Delano Legion hall Kern County airport hanger and Rosedale school auditorium. Women workers remain on sewing projects. most men are white collar or unsuitable for field work.
A committee of Harry West Sam Moore and Bill Walters was appointed at Bakersfield board of trustees to survey plans for an agricultural laboratory. Operated by the district it will function like a chemistry lab with projects after classroom instruction.
A fragmentary line appears to enumerate names with initials and positions such as McFarland Valenzula and Vaughn and Nabers. The text lacks context, date, team, or event details to form a full summary.
Jack Fry of Shafter high school won Grand Champion Holstein cow with Perfection Larcola Glista at the First Junior Livestock Show linked to Frontier Days in Bakersfield. Fry also claimed Champion Holstein bull with his prize calf as twenty entries competed under Kern County rules.
Vivacious blonde Jean Hill won the Camp West-Lowe award for the annual Bakersfield Frontier Days cowgirl contest. The black silver-mounted saddle is presented to the winner at the celebration event.
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