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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1968
Page
1
The Shafter Cotton Research Station reports daily high and low temperatures for September 30 to October 6 with highs of 75, 78, 84, 79, 81, 82 and lows of 53, 55, 56, 52 across the period.
Shafter High School and the PTA announce Back To School Night on Tuesday Oct 15 with 6 pm dinner in the cafeteria served by Mary Lawson and staff. The event features a schedule card, class periods, and guides from the California Scholarship Federation. Six male juveniles have been arrested for malicious destruction at Rodriguez Parkette following bark-stripped trees and park vandalism.
Council members and the mayor attended Monday’s Richland meeting as Councilman Grundy confirmed a city letter showing interest in purchasing the Santa Fe Tract. The discussion centered on whether the city would consider acquiring the parcel.
Franks Wisner reports on a small classified ad inviting readers to request a platform copy from P O Box 16 Berkely. City plans discuss police facility site location in Stringham Memorial Park or Santa Fe Tract with a potential sale to fund a school project.
Richland Board of Trustees moved to oppose Proposition 9 the Watson amendment saying it would disrupt school affairs. It rejected Proposition 1-A for tax savings to homeowners. A local committee meets October 16 at 3 30 p.m. at the District office to organize opposition.
City Golf Champion Jack Groves shot 75 at Northern Golf Course to retain his title in the Shafter event. The tournament drew 90 participants and was sponsored as a Community Event by local service clubs. Winners included Rev Edward Rhoades Calloway trophy first, Jack Colvard second, Ben Laverty third, Elmer Unruh fourth, and Ken Thompson fifth.
Fire Chief Clifford Ratzlaff urges families to pre plan escape routes from every room during Fire Prevention Week October 6 to 12. He cites NFPA data and provides five steps: map two exits per room, rehearse plans, keep routes clear, ensure easy exits for children, and call the fire department once everyone is out.
The City Council agenda for Monday, November 14, remains unannounced though officials indicate both the garbage and dog ordinances will be revisited. Mayor J. Atkinson said he will present the animal control ordinance for review, and City Attorney A. G. Mortimore will examine the garbage ordinance to clarify garbage can definitions.
The Richland PTA student welfare chairmen urgently request swim trunks, especially sizes 10 to 16, plus girls slips and underwear. Donated items can be sent with students or left at the Richland or Primary school offices. call Mrs. Willie Bursey at 746-4177 to arrange pickup.
Richland PTA invites the community to its annual barbecue and carnival on Thursday October 10 at the Richland patio 331 No Shafter Ave. Dinner runs 5 to 8 p m with meat by Frank Johnson and Waldo Unruh salad beans and rolls by Mrs Siyvia Baughman and staff. Donations are 150 for adults 50 cents for children. Tickets at Mrs Wm Prout or Patio entrance. Various community groups participate with midways entertainment coordinated by Tom Colvard and wife.
The public is invited to an open house this week at Kern County station for Fire Prevention Week. A tour of facilities will be offered and personnel will explain the operation of fire trucks and other equipment.
The Shafter Community Improvement Committee moves its regular meeting from October 10 to October 24 due to a scheduling conflict with the Richland PTA barbecue. Members are advised to note the new date.
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