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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1978
Page
3
Kenneth Cory announced the September apportionment totaling 67,226,404 across the state, cities, and counties. Kern County received 408,837 and Shafter 4,003, with 17,259,528 to counties, 13,000,702 to cities, 36,936,174 for state highways, and 30,000 to the Bicycle Lane Account.
A humorous column by Erma Bombeck contrasts a teen's first full time job with a dog's view of human owners. It satirizes adult labor culture, taxes, and workplace discipline through personal anecdotes and warm irony, highlighting felt blame, generational tension, and domestic chaos in midcentury life.
The American Legion Auxiliary will host a Mexican dinner at the Veterans Memorial Hall on Tuesday October 24 from 5 to 7 PM to raise money for new playground equipment. Leaders Mrs Lee Thomas and Mrs Louise Jones announced plans to donate a Billy Goat Gruffs Bridge, following last summer’s Tornado Slide. Dinner costs 3.50 for adults and 2.00 for children under 12. tickets can be reserved by calling 746-2678.
Beno's, a Los Angeles based retail chain, posted results for the three months ended July 30 1978 with revenues rising to 7 641 000 from 6 682 809. The period showed a net loss of 34 559 or 2 cents per share versus a 57 601 profit or 3 cents per share a year earlier. For the first six months revenues grew 4.5 percent to 12 304 022 from 11 777 690, but higher operating expenses due to inflation weighed on results. Beno's operates stores in central and northern California including Shafter and runs leased clothing departments in seven California and Washington Value Giant stores.
Kern County construction activity rose to a record 150,312,275 for eight months, with August totaling 16,688,976 down 7 percent from a year earlier. 983 permits were issued in August, 102 more than last year, led by Bakersfield and unincorporated areas.
Sequoia National Forest welcomes hunters and provides information, maps, and permits at Forest Service offices and checkpoints. Deer tags can be validated by any patrolman. wilderness areas permit required. Some campgrounds closed for refurbishment. expect up to 30 minute delays on Jack Ranch Road. Fire safety reminders emphasize clearing litter, deadouts, and avoiding tall grass near exhaust.
Sheriff notes Richard Jetton 24 of 32178 7th Standard Road Shafter reported a dispute with Paul Hughes 64 of 32170 7th Standard Road during which Hughes struck Jetton with a metal bar causing a deep scalp laceration. Jetton was treated and released at Kern Medical Center. No arrest made pending further investigation.
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