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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1946
Page
7
The American Legion Auxiliary under Grace Annis and Leslie L. Robinson Unit appeals for more members to support and personally assist the children of WWII veterans. The group notes a 42 member increase in the past year and seeks continued growth.
A storage space designed to hold cleaning implements including mops brooms a vacuum cleaner and shelves for soaps waxes and related supplies for janitorial use.
NWNS sports notes highlight Ted Williams as the only player likely to top Ty Cobb in all time batting records. Williams, 27, has a .356 average over four Red Sox seasons, 11 points shy of Cobb, with a goal of .400, and a mindset of constant improvement. Also mentioned are Monty Kennedy’s $25,000 trade to the Giants, a minor league assignment, a Chicago six day bicycle race set for late April, and Passaic High School’s historic six season record run averaging 60 points per game.
Minter Field Salvage Officer announces weekly sales of small lots of surplus property starting Monday April 15 1946 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Up to 50 lots per sale on display with 5-day inspection and public bid opening. Cash on delivery. no deposits required. “As is Where is” on large items. Army and War Department personnel excluded from bidding.
The American Cancer Society drives a national campaign with the entire 20 30 Club membership dedicated to reaching a 12 million dollar goal. Dr Rodney Hilbert notes clubs nationwide focus solely on the cancer drive, with J J Frank coordinating Southern California efforts from Los Angeles Club 34. He highlights rising mortality in the 20 30 age group and 65 to 69 bracket, urging club members to lead in communities lacking leadership, as ACS hosts in Los Angeles at 354 South Spring Street.
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