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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1961

Page

3

Wapee School Rebuilds Move to Temporary Classrooms

After a March fire the Wapee district continues classes in temporary buildings for several weeks while a new wing is prepared. The seventh and eighth grade rooms are now garages fitted with tools, with a large multi purpose room to serve band home economics and PTA meetings. Bids for the rest of the building will be opened Oct 11 and bonds of 90000 dollars sold to First Western Bank and Trust and Hill Richards for the school project.

Hazel Haag Elmer Johnston Vera Gibson First Western Bank and Trust Hill Richards and Company of San Francisco

Paula Thomas Returns From France as AFS Delegate

Paula Thomas, senior at Shafter High School, returned from France as an Americans Abroad delegate. She spoke to the Shafter Chapter American Field Service board, addressed the high school faculty, and was set to speak to students Wednesday. Community contributions funded her trip. she is available for speaking engagements.

Marta Sinikki Kattunen Finland Shafter American Field Service Paula Thomas Lee Thomas Shafter France Shafter Chapter Shafter High School Paula

California Employers Must Deduct Disability Tax Starting October

The article states California employers with quarterly wages over $100 must deduct a 1 percent disability tax and remit it to the Department of Employment in Sacramento. Registered agriculture employers are reminded to file, while foreign contract labor is excluded from tax and benefit provisions.

Irving Hedente Calfornia Department of Employment Department of Joyment Capitol Avenue Sacramento California Ene Soe Vemployers Siedee Ene

Highway Use Tax Totals Rise 2.4 Percent Across State

Sacramento report shows total Highway Users Tax 832 232 430 up 2.4 percent from last year. State gets 21 485 141 for highways, counties receive 7 785 137, cities 3 012 152. Apportionment funded by net gasoline tax 28 868 661 and diesel tax 2 045 832 plus transfers and miscellaneous sources.

Sacramento Alan Cranston State Highay Fund State Cranston

Candles and Cake Schedule Fragment

A fragmented list of names and dates showing candle and cake event participants across October 12 to 18. The readable items include Hazel Frizzell Rudy Palomo George Enns Linda Pyle Tod Moquist Larry Barwick Barbara Cox Slade Putman Opal Freedman Martha Johnson Billy Duerksen Carolynn Williams and others, with several dates noted.

Hazel Frizzell Rudy -Palomo George Enns Linda Pyle Tod Moquist Larry Barwick Barbara Cox Slade Putman Opal Freedman Martha Johnson Billy Duerksen Carolynn Williams G. L. Starrh Plaise Milam Juanita Bobst Joe Martinez Margie Wisley Maxine Muir Carol Smith P 5 Buller Lesa Koehn

VA Answers Vet Questions On World War II Claims

A veteran asks about retroactive VA disability payments for a back injury found after 16 years. Officials say retroactive payment possible if service connection is established with evidence showing the injury existed during to 16 years of hospitalization or treatment.

Maple PTA Plans First Meeting and Supper

Maple PTA chaired by Mrs. John L. Penner announces the first meeting on Tuesday evening October 19 after a family lawn supper at the school. Supper begins at 6 p.m. Families should bring food for their party and table service. An executive board meeting will be held Thursday morning to plan details and the annual November fundraiser.

John L. Penner The Maple Pta

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