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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1944
Page
4
Mr and Mrs Dan Kliewer spent two days in London where he celebrated his birthday and his promotion to corporal. Mrs George Meyer of Shafter spent the weekend in Glendale visiting with Mrs Anna Shnier.
The article notes Bantam corn is well liked and lists white varieties Oregon Evergreen and Alameda Sweet. It advises planting on flat ground or ridges in blocks of short rows for pollination, spacing two feet between rows and six inches within rows, at about 1% inches deep. Plan ten feet of row per family member for fresh use and adjust for preserving. Thinning to one foot after two to three inches height, and applying the first irrigation when six inches tall to avoid moisture stress and yield loss.
Miss Kathleen Janzen daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Janzen of Shafter married Pfc Ray M Warren USMC on Monday April 3 at 5 30 pm The ceremony was performed by Father Angeline at St Joseph Catholic rectory in Bakersfield Attendants included the bride’s parents and two brothers Jack Jr and Jimmie Both couples were connected to the University of Redlands until last term Mrs Warren a Bakersfield native attended Richland and Shafter High School class of 1942 She was born in Bakersfield Pfc Warren born in Fort Worth Texas attended local schools and business college He has been in the Marine Corps since July 1941 and has seen overseas duty.
The largest monthly return of troops from Europe after World War I occurred in June 1919, with 364000 soldiers sailors and marines coming home.
Mrs. E. V. Kattenhorn hosted a surprise party Thursday April 6 for her son Marion Kattenhorn turning 18. Attendees included Paula Raney Martha Helms Betty Murphy Wanda Little Barbara Goertzen Ruby Owen Jean McDonald Elsie Mettler Margaret Kattenhorn Bob Warren Kermith Anderson Herman Anderson Church Hitchcock Bill Cody Ray Rose Wayne Guenther Kenneth Kelly Lawrence Kattenhorn and others for a very enjoyable evening.
Shafter employers of transportation workers are informed they may obtain a bulletin explaining employment rules and safety standards. The notice indicates guidance on compliance and worker protections.
San Francisco Civic League of Improvement Clubs today cast a heavy majority ballot for Justus Craemer for United States senator in what officials called one of the strongest endorsement votes for a candidate of national importance. Craemer led with a polling majority far exceeding all other contestants combined among the 74 club members voting.
California residents with gross income of 5000 or net income of 3500 married or 2000 single must file Personal Income Tax returns. A dependent credit of 400 per qualifying dependent applies after exemptions. Tax is 1 percent on the first 19000 of net income. Re seeder, 108 Professional Building, 1703 19th St. The Tamworth pig breed originates in Stafford, Leicester, Northampton and Warwick counties in central England.
Walter Kiernan argues the era of precocious youth accelerates with a Yale admission by a 12 year old scholar. He notes Quiz Kids and skilled youngsters increasingly challenge adults and experts in knowledge across domains. He warns of an overhyped genius trend if the line isn’t drawn.
Second Lieutenant Myron E. Janzen 24 son of Mr and Mrs Henry J D Janzen 145 Golden West avenue completed advanced officer training with the U S Marines at Quantico Virginia He is ready for assignment to a combat unit or specialists school Janzen wife and one year old daughter live in Bakersfield He is a former football and track man at Bakersfield junior college
The Wednesday Afternoon Club elected new officers at the April meeting and will install them at a 1 pm luncheon on April 19 at the clubhouse. Officers include President Mrs. J. W. Frizzell, Vice President Mrs. Fred Vandenberg, Recording Secretary Mrs. E. B. Stringham, Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Ed Brown, Treasurer J. W. Lassiter, Chaplain Mrs. T. V. Little, and Board Member Mrs. William Lachenmaier.
Miss Vera Neuman daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Neuman spent the Easter holidays at home in Shafter. She attends Santa Barbara State College studying to become a nurse and had as her guest Miss Char Mann of Ventura.
Inmates of Tehacha pi Women’s institution crochet a table cloth to be awarded to the holder of the lucky number at the Vegetable and Flower show on April 19 at the women’s club house. Tickets should be returned to Mrs. Jack Battaglia, chairman. Mohair is sourced from Angora goats.
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