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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1964
Page
4
Principal Sareethe Johnson outlines a first period orientation with advisory time for about 30 students per class, plus new courses in agriculture, business English, and a full time reading program. David Corrie explains the shift to use the period for attendance and announcements. PTA slate and executive board are listed for the upcoming year.
The fall meeting of Section Four of the Central District of the California Federation of B and P Women was held in Shafter at the Veterans' Memorial Hall. About 59 women from Shafter and other clubs attended, with 33 new nation names including South Africa. The event featured decorative flags, dolls from Mrs. Adams collection, and performances by Mrs. Charles Nuse and Mrs. Frances Wilcox in Wasco. Esther Monroe of Bakersfield led biographies in a This is Your Life format. Wilma Koontz won the door prize. A Yosemite district meeting is set for Oct 17–18, with a chartered Bakersfield bus, and Dorothy Ford is expected Oct 29 at Royale Palms in Bakersfield, hosted by East Bakersfield with Dorothy Davidson as general chair.
Twenty three advanced auto mechanics students served as examiners at Shafter High School last week for the annual safety check of student cars. Police and Highway Patrol supervised with drivers required to have valid licenses and parking lot use restricted until repairs meet standards. After day one Richardson reported 28 cars inspected and six found deficient.
Charles Paul state director of agriculture announced no change in minimum milk prices after a Bureau of Milk Stabilization hearing held July 29, 1964. County Milk Marketing Area officials supported the outcome amid ongoing price stabilization efforts.
Dr. Hammond rose from intermediate principal to deputy superintendent and completed a Doctor of Education degree at UCLA on September 14 1964. He earned a master’s in 1955 and engaged with Phi Delta Kappa while active in Kern County groups and community activities.
At the Lamont meeting landowners voiced strong support for creating the Kern Delta Water District. Chairman Wegis cited about 136000 acres in the proposed area, around 1200 registered landowners, and an assessed value of roughly 9.5 million dollars excluding improvements. He urged all landowners to attend.
Dr Hammond serves on a state organization board and has held roles in Phi Delta Kappa and PTA. He is a Lay Reader at St Mark's Church in Shafter and active in Boy Scout work. He is married to Margery with two sons Reg and Bob pursuing Annapolis and Cal Poly respectively.
Mrs. Eva Wipf of Splash remained for the week and visited with sister in law Mrs. Jack Janzen. They made trips to Enville and Alvin during her visit.
The piece lauds a versatile football end who pursued fame and to honor his race. It notes Lane's college play on offense and defense, his elusiveness, and clutch catches, while cautioning that one game does not define a season or character. The author praises Coach Mears and recalls One-Eyed Connelly as a fame-maker.
Fire chiefs urge regular inspections to cut hazards as Shafter readies for a possible late cotton harvest. Meanwhile debates over Proposition 15 and Proposition 2 spark political contention with Citizens Against Pay TV voicing strong claims and questions about radical groups.
Mrs. Floyd Zigie Heinlein is confined at home with a hip injury from a fall last week. Mrs. Vada Westbrook is reported ill at a Bakersfield Hospital.
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