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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1937
Page
2
A notice records advertising material entered as second class matter on August 1 1985 at the Shafter California post office under the Act of March 3 1879. The document cites a 6¢ rate and provides a telephone contact.
Do you dream of radio stardom in Shafter No experience needed Justesen s amateur program invites singers dancers reciters and musicians to perform on station KTKC Visalia broadcast Sundays 2 30 to 3 30 pm Tune 1190 kHz Prize money includes 5 weekly best performer and 25 monthly award Winners may receive further broadcast opportunities Contact Lawrence Baughman manager of Justesen s Shafter store for full details and entry.
Completion of the new ginning plant near Shafter two miles north of town on Santa Fe road was announced. The all steel 5-80 gin with 80 saws per stand and Lumina equipment is powered by electricity. Directors include L E Plymale president Ben Sill vice president J H Fol yer manager and J C Channeson among others. The plant adds to Shafter’s three gins and aims to operate at the cotton season’s start.
Miss Ethel Bergman and Ernie Shultz announce their wedding vows at Shafter's Mennonite Brethren church Sunday evening. The couple, both popular in Shafter's young set, plan to reside in Shafter after a short honeymoon. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bergman and has lived in Shafter for two years after residing in Texas. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Shultz and a Shafter High School graduate of 1935 who has pursued farming. Rev. Wm. J. Bestwater will officiate.
Mrs. Ernest Schnidt is elected president at a meeting held at Miss Evelyn Unruh home. Other officers include Mrs. Harlin Wilson, vice president, Mrs. Walter Bergen, secretary and treasurer, Mrs. John Siemens publicity. The group planned a last summer meeting at the new president's home with a white elephant exchange and mystery friends.
Greeley area landowners near the Greeley field south of Shafter await results from the KCL 11-7 test. The well struck oil sand at 7700 feet, near another well 30 feet away, with potential production benefits if tests prove favorable. Operators have drilled to 7782 feet and will set casing at 7675 feet before testing the sand.
Virgil Trantham of Shafter is found guilty of drunken driving and is to serve one year in the county road camp. Superior Judge William L. Bradshaw denied a request for a new trial after a jury of three men and nine women acquitted him on negligent homicide. The case stems from a June 20 crash west of Shafter that killed cyclist James Massey, 21. Deputy District Attorneys Norman Mann and James Vizzard led the prosecution with witnesses testifying to seeing marks on Trantham's automobile.
Dr. Joe Smith Kern county health officer says camp sanitation for migratory workers is better this year. Fred J. Rugg state inspector and Chief Sanitarian Clifford F. Baughman note shortages of camps but overall cleaner, better equipped camps. Growers demand sanitary camps to attract reliable labor. training remains essential for farm workers, including grape pickers and packing house staff.
The piece alternates between a chatter about Ginter alg and space, mocking moon courses and a royal astronomer. It recalls debts, poker tales, and McGuffey ism, flashing gossip on hats, styles, and aging political quips with scattered era references.
A city project introduces a new neon high light system along the Siamese metro area coast to boost nighttime visibility and safety. Officials say the feature blends retro signage with modern energy efficiency, aiming to attract visitors and support local businesses.
The Tulare County association tested seven five heads totaling 2,958 cows during June.
A student from Shafter named Manis garet Hetz is placed on the honor roll by Arm-5 college officials. The notice confirms academic recognition for the unnamed student.
Officials stated that motorists must lower lighted equipment to dim at 500 feet when meeting oncoming traffic. The ruling, described as a law, requires deflectors to be lowered and kept down until the oncoming car has passed.
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