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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1968
Page
1
Weather report from Shafter Cotton Research Station shows daily high and low temperatures for September 16 to 22. Highs range from 71 to 95 degrees with lows between 48 and 64. conditions trend warm early in the week cooling toward the weekend with clear atmospheric patterns.
General Manager Lewis Carroll told the board a pin-hole leak persists in the 750,000 gallon ground level storage tank at the corporation yard. The leak’s location complicates repair but isolation should allow patching. The board approved a temporary contract with a nearby 64-bed convalescent hospital for water and sewer charges.
Mayor J C Atkinson announced that dogs will be on the Council agenda next week after a September 9 discussion on garbage cans. The council debated legal definitions and set the can rules to be water tight with lids, 3 to 32 gallons, under 80 pounds, with handles.
Spectators watched Shafter Generals overpower the Dinuba Emperors 52 12 last Friday in Shafter. Jan Stuebbe rushed 43 yards for a first quarter TD and passed for two more scores. Freeborn starred with two touchdowns and Neuman kicked extra points. The final tally came after a fourth quarter surge, with Neu man adding a TD and conversion.
The Police Building Committee urged the City Council to locate the proposed facility in Stringham Memorial Park. They oppose the Site Location Committee’s July 22 recommendation to place it on the Santa Fe Tract from Richland School District. The committee includes G. H. Grundy Wilmer Hildebrand and Police Chief Hanley Witcher. The Site Location Committee featured Richard Larson and others.
The Shafter Recreation Commission opens Swim Club workouts from 7 to 8 p.m. starting Wednesday at Richland Pool. Ages 7 to 19 may enroll with a $1 insurance fee or parent insurance proof. Bob Smith leads the sessions with sessions on Monday Wednesday and Thursday.
Mayor J C Atkinson announced appointments to a Citizens Committee at the council meeting. Members include Dr Richard Garber Jack Nikkel Evron Barber Milton Whisler and Councilman Wilmer Hildebrand. The panel will study Shaffers needs and taxes with a suggested starting point a study of the two city fire departments.
Bill McKinley of Buttonwillow was elected chairman of the Shafter Quarterback Club which supports high school athletics. The group meets each Monday morning at 7 o clock for breakfast at the Shafter Motel to review Friday night games and films.
Martha D. Self 88 of 256 E Marengo Shafter died Friday at home funeral Tuesday Sept 24 at 2 pm at Assembly of God Church officiated by Rev A B Farmer and Rev Windel Collins burial in Shafter Memorial Park born November 12 1879 in Logan County Arkansas moved to California 25 years ago survived by three sons five daughters 43 grandchildren 110 great grandchildren and ten great great grandchildren.
Frank Wisner notes Shafter Generals open Friday win over Dinuba 52 to 12 and previews next clash with Foothill. He then critiques City Council focus on garbage and dog control with plans to tighten penalties and impoundments for loose pets.
Two Open House Days at the U S Cotton Research Station north of Shafter announce events to explain agriculture to business leaders and the public. October 1 targets news media and chambers of commerce. October 2, Cotton Field Day, runs 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. with tours, displays, and field guidance.
A special Richland School District board meeting is set for Friday September 27 at 12 30 p m in the administration lounge. The agenda includes a resolution on the September 17 1968 bond election and confirming the canvass and a resolution stating the total bonds to be sold.
The Richland District board praised voter backing for the bond issue and pool project. 670 voters approved the building and maintenance program with 213 against, while 652 supported the pool with 230 opposed. Plans include a new band room to free space for home economics and shop programs.
Shafter High School Future Farmers and Junior Farmers show steers and lambs at Kern County Fair with judges in beef and sheep divisions. Burley Dooley leads the agriculture department. Buttonwillow and Shafter FFA members exhibit multiple breeds including Hereford and Angus. Auctions run midweek to weekend. prior auction activity in 1967 funded by local sponsors.
The Shafter Chamber addresses a Hwy 99 Kimberlina Road turnoff error that sends traffic out of Shafter. Members ask the State to study and possibly redirect the turnoff to Lerdo Highway. They note small signs hinder access to the Research Station and approve $50 more for Operation Morale mailings. The group also considers the Watson Amendment and Propositions 9 and LA on the November ballot regarding property tax cuts.
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