Shafter Council Delays Liquor Use Tax Amid Protests
The Shafter City Council shelved a proposed 0.5 percent liquor use tax after objections from theater owners Ernie Panero Ralph Boel and Lee Thomas. They favored tying any amusement levy to theater admissions and clarified exclusions for school events and charitable functions.
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Shafter
Ernie Panero
Ralph Boel
Lee Thomas
Panero
Bakersfield
A. G. Mortimore
Boel
Thomas
City Pays Tribute to Hitchcock
Shafter honors William Herndon Hitchcock 63 a pioneer who died suddenly near Grass Valley while clearing land for a cattle ranch. Friends and oldtimers from 1914 era lauded his character and service as they attended graveside rites at Shafter Cemetery with remarks from A H Brytant P C Clarkin and others.
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Shafter
William Herndon Hitchcock
Grass Valley
Mr. Hitchcock
San Joaquin Valley
Hitchcock
A. H. Brytant
Herndon
T. V. Little
John Scaroni
E. K. Grant
P. C. Clarkin
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Shafter Cemetery
Gordon Baker
Frank Latta
Kern County Museum
Hospital Consultant Still Studying Needs of District
Hospital consultant Koenig works in Shafter to survey needs for a proposed district hospital serving Shafter Wasco and Buttonwillow. Findings due in November will assess feasibility size type and present an unbiased recommendation to the Shafter Wasco tal Committee and local chambers of commerce.
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Shafter
Wasco
Buttonwillow
August W. Koenig
Koenig
Sta
Shafter-Wascotal Committee
el- Franz
Chambers of Commerce For Communities
Ray Sirman
Russell Stickler
Robert
Henry Voth
Avenal
Patterson
Tracy
Fresno
Leaders Schedule Another Public Election Nov 6
The 1951 Community Chest board outlined reasons for a campaign shortfall and two fixes. They changed by laws to require yearlong service and planned an educational program months before the drive. Directors cited time constraints and insufficient prep as factors impacting the Red Feather agencies.
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Community Chest Board of Directors
Red Feather
Chest
Adolf Kirschenmann
Chest Board
Community Chest Board
Donna Hare Leads Horizon Club Subscriptions Win
The Horizon Club contest sees Donna Hare’s team finish with 46 subscriptions versus Donna Weitz’s 44. Each team earned 25 new subscriptions overall. Joyce McDonald top scored with eight new subscriptions and five renewals on the winning side. Paes Margaret Revell won later with seven subscriptions and three renewals.
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Horizon Club
Donna Hare
Shafter
Donna Weitz
Horizon
Joyce McDonald
Paes Margaret Revell
Firemen Begin Toy Drive For Needy Children
Fire Chief Albert Finkbeiner announced Shafter Fire Department volunteers will start collecting broken toys on November 1. Repaired toys will be delivered to needy families, aiming to bring Christmas joy to many children. last year 250 families benefited with aid from the department and its auxiliary.
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Albert Finkbeiner
Shafter Fire Department
Blackout Strikes Shafter During Storm Threat Ends
A tree branch snapped a line at South James and Marengo, cutting power to Shafter for about two hours. PG&E crews from Wasco worked to restore service by 10:10 PM, with nine crews on call. Fire volunteers guarded the downed line while many programs and theater showings were canceled until the storm moved on.
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Shafter
South James
Marengo
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Ray Sirman
Pg&e
Wasco
Mennonite Brethren Church
Bob Wall in Japan Receives Training With 40th Division
Mr and Mrs P T Wall hear regularly from their son Bob who serves with the 40th division in Japan He has been selected to attend surgical technical school and is now in Osaka undergoing training In Osaka the city is described as beautiful modern and Americanized with a climate similar to Southern California
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Maple
P. T. Wall
Bob
Japan
Surgical
Osaka
California
Committee Nominates Civic Leaders to Fill Chamber Chairs
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce narrows its director slate with seven nominees named by the nominating committee and five from the floor. Two additional floor selections will complete the slate, with ballots mailed by secretary Ernie Hofman for voting through November 16.
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Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Nomia
Ing
Bill Johnston
L. J. Woodard
A. G. Mortimore
R. M. Jacobus
Bert Ware
Paul Newell
A. J. Hemingson
Robert Somers
Henry Voth
Don Ruggenberg
Adolf Kirschenmann
Sam Becker
Ernie Hofman
C of C
Lions Scouts To Conduct Paper Drive
Lions Club Boy Scout Troop will conduct a paper drive on November 3 to finance next year’s trips. Scout master Fred Mason said boys will collect newspapers and magazines by picking up from homes placed at curbs.
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Lions Club
Fred Mason
George Harrison Day Set After Valley Field Day Honors Agronomist
Valley growers prepare to attend a mechanization field day at the Shafter experimental farm followed by the George Harrison Day dedication honoring George J. Harrison, influential in California agriculture. J Earl Coke will speak on Harrison’s breeding work with the Acula 442 strain as demonstrations cover mechanical cotton pickers and weed control methods.
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George J. Harrison
Shafter Cotton Station
California
George Harrison
C. J
Ted) Vignolo
J. Earl Coke
Agricultural Extension Service
University of California
Harrison
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Shafter
Vignolo
George Perry
Kern County
C of C May Help City in Annexation
Shafter Chamber of Commerce may assist in annexing the Edwards tract to the city. City council agreed to annex the tract and the South Shafter Farm Labor Supply Center in a joint move with the public utility district. The camp now pays $1000 monthly for water from a government well. The city must find a sponsor to circulate the annexation petition in both areas. Theater owner Ernie Panero urged obtaining the chamber’s help to gauge support and foster city chamber cooperation.
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Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Edwards Tract
South Shafter Farm
Public Utility District
Ernie Panero
Aeney
Chamber of Com
Chamber
Police Seek Burglar of Foodtown Market
Shafter police search for a burglar who broke into Foodtown market late Sunday night stealing over $48 in cash and merchandise. Foodtown spokesman Bill Frizzell provided details of the incident and losses.
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Shafter
Foodtown
Bill Frizzell
Generals Hopes High Despite Martin Loss
Coach Dan Bledsoe aims to rally Shafter High School to beat Coalinga tomorrow night in league play. Key lineman Harley Martin suffered a serious burn and will miss the game, but the Generals hope other players can execute a precise gridiron attack to secure a win.
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Martin
Dan Bledsoe
Shafter High School Generals
Coalinga
Bram
Harley Martin
Generals
Competi
Harley Martin Injured in Car Fire Explosion
Harley Martin a 240 pound all star linesman for Shafter High School Generals suffered burns when gas from a leaking tank ignited on a light during work on a coupe owned by J. C. Warneke. Firemen said the gasoline triggered an explosion but Martin crawled free and returned to school.
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Harley Martin
Shafter High School Generals
J. C. Warneke
Shafter
Martin
Generals seek rally as injured star lends support
Bulky bandage on his right arm, Martin guards his mood while urging teammates. He watches practice and pledges morale as the Generals press for a late season rally and aim to finish strong.
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Martin
Buttonwillow Man Fatally Acts on Own Life
Henry D. Johnson, 51, a retired Buttonwillow businessman, died from a self inflicted gunshot wound, according to the coroner. He is survived by wife Vida and two children.
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Buttonwillow
Henry D. Johnson
Johnson
Vida
Township May Lose Officer In Work Boost
Shafter faces a possible loss of a constable if pay and staff are not increased to handle a statewide court expansion. Justice of the Peace E K Grant cites doubled territory and added magistrate duties across North and South Shafter Labor Camps, Mexican Colony, Minter Village, Smiths Corner, and Myrick’s settlement, totaling over 1800 families. Constable Blake Witcher currently bears most duties, aided only by a voluntary deputy on special occasions.
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Shafter
16Th Township
Justice of the Peace
E. K. Grant
Judge Grant
Blake Witcher
Sheriff's Department
Kern
North Shafter
South Shafter
Minter Village
Smith's’ Corner
Myrick's Settlement
Witcher
Board of Supervisors
Kiwanis Halloween Parade Set for Shafter Wednesday Night
The 10th annual Kiwanis Club Halloween parade and party in Shafter will start at 7 30 p m from the Veterans Memorial Hall with line up at 6 30 p m. Children in costumes, Scouts groups and campfire girls will march or ride in decorated vehicles for cash prizes and floats.
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Shafter Area
Kiwanis Club
Joe Frizzell
Veterans Memorial’ Hall
Boy Scouts
Cub Scouts
Bluebirds
Campfire Girls
Frizzell
Alloween
Richland
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Council
August Koenig
W. H. Hitchcock
Bob Wall
Lions Scouts
Vernon David
Bud) Anderson
Martin Anderson
Fort Riley
Kaw
Jack Fleming
Harley
Ipilson
Glen Hamilton Generals
Tion
Kiwanis
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