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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1960
Page
7
Public notice from the Department of Highways and Bridges in Kern County California details regulatory actions, bidding requirements, and deadlines for projects under state highway oversight. The document outlines permits, compliance standards, and submission timelines for contractors and affected municipalities.
Sealed proposals will be received until 3 00 P M October 25 1960 in Bakersfield California for a Beach Avenue Kern County highway project. Bids cover grading paving with asphalt concrete about 0 48 miles with bridges and minor structures. Work quantities are approximate and bids must be on standard forms. Licenses required and prevailing wage rates apply along with apprentice employment provisions. Plans and specifications available at the Road Commissioner office Bakersfield.
J M Ridgway and A Mosconi Trustees will sell at public auction the lot described in the trust deed dated May 6 1957 to pay obligations secured by the deed of trust including unpaid principal of 975 with interest from June 10 1960. The sale is scheduled for November 12 1960 at 10 00 A M at the Finance and Thrift Company front entrance Porterville California.
Resolution 205 announces proposed annexation of Dandy Tract in Kern County to the City of Shafter under the 1939 Annexation Act. It sets hearing details for November 14, 1960, at 7 p.m., and requires written protests with owner and property descriptions. Publication in Shafter Press is ordered.
A historical column recalls Shafter area happenings from 1949 to 1953, noting Union Congregational Church plans a new building on Tulare Avenue, leadership by Glen Putman, and a newly formed CBMC with Frank Johnson as an officer. Also referenced are school safety steps, church and civic events, a Boy Scouts star award, and city hall construction progress.
The week saw new backing for Proposition One the California Water Plan bond measure to be voted November 8. The Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce and the United Steelworkers of America representing 32000 members endorsed the plan. Governor Brown promoted passage urging nonpartisan statewide action and unity in speeches to real estate and business groups and others for timely delivery of more water.
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