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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1959
Page
2
The piece argues fire is driven by human carelessness rather than the blaze itself. It urges individual responsibility to prevent fires, advises keeping matches away from children, checking wiring and rubbish, and using inspector services. It warns against storing valuables at home and promotes Fire Prevention Week observance.
The piece urges courage and imagination, comparing astronauts to Christopher Columbus who used intellect to challenge beliefs. It argues luck is not destiny and that successful people plan and act rather than blame fate or astrology. It encourages perseverance and continuous effort to reach new frontiers.
The September 18 start of thousands of new laws from the 1959 California Legislature affects many imports. Shoemakers may not X ray feet unless trained. teachers may discipline with approval. butchers may not grind hearts into hamburger. Truck speeds set, minimums on some highways. Sunglasses care in driving restricted. Flying or repairing aircraft while drunk barred. Intersections yield to entering cars. Readers urged to request the full law volume from Sacramento.
Local organizations including the Scouts of America Camp Fire Girls Shafter Recreation Commission and the YMCA contributed to community funds totaling two thousand four hundred and fifty dollars. Mrs Jessie McClain returned from San Francisco after viewing the Vienna paintings on tour and visited San Diego to see Willoughby relatives. Frances Kopper named new secretary at Mennonite Brethren Church, staying with brother Arthur Kopper in Wasko-Bekersfield. reunion details noted with continuation on page 14.
The Shafter Weco Masonic lodge plans a constitution program on October 8 at 8:00 p m at Lives. Reg Hammond chairs arrangements with Rey Farrell as evening chairman. Shafter High School string ensemble will provide music. The public is invited.
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