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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1941
Page
6
Shafter high school scored 186 points to defeat McFarland in a Saturday dual meet. Shafter won A class 63-14, B class 107-73, and C class 16-43. Standouts included Rosie Daniels with a 65.5 second 440 and Merton Wiedmann in the 120-yard high hurdles at 15.9 seconds, both strong Sierra league marks.
California courts in March 1941 convicted 30 persons of unlawfully taking funds from unemployment insurance. Total statewide convictions reach 690 since 1938 with 173 jail terms, 261 fines totaling 11183.85, 106 suspended sentences, 95 probationary suspensions, and 54 probations granted. Restitution to the fund nears 40,000 with another 25,000 in cases not ordered by courts.
Analysts note a favorable domestic market will keep fruit prices from rising much in the next years due to increased production. This outlook suggests steady supplies and favorable conditions for growers amid rising demand.
Gy. Sgt. William G. Mathews of Bakersfield Recruiting says the Marine Corps will resume recruiting on an unlimited basis. Men may enlist as reservists or regulars, with identical pay and promotion prospects, and will be sent to San Diego after acceptance. Applications are taken in the Bakersfield post office basement.
San Francisco residents purchase milk and dairy products at a combined rate exceeding three million dollars each month reflecting strong demand for dairy items and related retail activity across the city.
Practical home maintenance Q A column covers tar on porch floors centipedes gummed paper rug curling concrete pool leaks corrugated roof and more. Advice includes using asphalt products, hydrated lime, starch solution for fabrics, and cautious summer oil burner filling plus rock salt or calcium chloride for weed control.
Valley reports arrangements for a Cotton Stamp program to aid 41 157 food stamp eligibles and non household boarders. Green stamps buy 1 dollar of value for each 1 00 green, with brown stamps doubling purchasing power. monthly purchases required to stay eligible. Stamp sale starts May 1 at Visalia and Bakersfield offices, with mail or cash purchases allowed.
The Fife building is located on Drumm Street in San Francisco, identifying its precise street position within the city.
The Union Congregational Church welcomed 109 members after Sunday ceremonies uniting Bob Roscamp and Mrs Christine Roscamp. Earleen Fleming and Beverly May Reily were baptized and admitted. Rev. Alfred T. Chardler announces the next reception date May 25 at 5 30 PM vesper services.
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