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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1952
Page
6
Mrs. John Hill, mother of three from Longview, entered as a candidate for Mother of the Year despite infantile paralysis since age four. She teaches music, served as church pianist, and is active in music and community groups. The national winner will be announced May 7.
A devotional urging readers to choose the narrow path to life over the popular but ruinous broad road. It emphasizes costly discipleship, remaining faithful amid ridicule, and becoming part of God's remnant by obeying commandments and living like Jesus before neighbors. Questions readers about their readiness to follow Christ and endure social pressure.
Beulah Bartlett directs curriculum as the Richland school board plans a 4952-53 salary schedule next week. They approved two tenure teachers Ida Belle Johnson and Edna Smith, accepted resignations including Mrs Blanche Hill, and voted to eliminate rhythm from upper grade curriculum.
Ex Local man Rev. Martin Brannan formerly of Shafter, a used furniture shop owner, led a revival at Clarksville Texas First Baptist Church. Pastor Rev Claude Martin said the house was filled to capacity by members and visitors from across the country. News reached Rev Sam Wilcoxon of the Southern Baptist Church of Shafter.
Public Works Director warns homeowners that garbage cans over 70 pounds incur a 5 dollar fee to the city streets department for removal. Street crews must handle extra debris amid this policy. California vineyards contribute to national grape production with 2,900,000 tons harvested in 1946.
The Shafter High School Parent-Teachers Association will hold its April meeting Monday night with a potluck dinner. New officers to be installed include Mrs. P. L. Bergen president, Mrs. Jake Siemens vice president, Mrs. Jack Thompson secretary, Mrs. Rolf Jacobsen treasurer, and Thomas Letizia. Beth McLean’s dramatic class will present original monologues by Donna Wedel Martha Jeffcoat Rosalie Sade Karen Inguest and David Muir, followed by a few numbers from Ernest Graf.
Some 35 000 persons are expected to attend the sixth annual Kern County Spring Festival from Apr 25 to May 12 with most events free except for guest tickets. Mrs Gladys McKee says tickets will be available at the box office. opening events include a city schools folk dance festival and a gala outdoor concert at Griffith Stadium.
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