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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1959
Page
2
Fragmentary ad copy touts exclusive access to valves and gates from Snow Irrigation Supply Co. The message emphasizes concrete pipe yard offerings and snow irrigation relevance, invoking branding and product focus.
Mrs. Jonas Nickel, Maple PTA president, chaired a Friday morning finance committee meeting at her home. The proposed budget for the coming year, some items were printed and to be considered further before action. Present were Mrs. Ernest Sie and Mrs. Dillard.
A public notice invites readers to attend services at any church of choice this Sunday, highlighting freedom of worship and community gathering. It urges participation across local houses of worship and emphasizes inclusive spiritual engagement.
The Fresno College Honors Scholarship Banquet honors the top two percent of the student body from over 4,000 full-time students. Patricia Baker 3.8 GPA and Benita Ross 3.7 GPA lead the list, with Frances Cagle Lindley Ni dever and Barbara Wiens also named among Kern County awardees.
Local initiative highlights residents shopping with Shafter merchants to boost home industry and keep money circulating locally, aiming to strengthen community businesses and sustain regional jobs.
A lively piece traces muumuu origins in Hawaii from modest island wear to a vibrant dress seen in California. It explains the evolution from Western-style bodices to loose, flowing shapes and offers step by step sewing guidance for a muumuu, including measurements, fabric, and finishing details.
Shafter High School Varsity played at Shafter but was shut out 4-0 by Corcoran High School Varsity on Friday April 24. Dennis Giannini took the loss for Shafter while Besse earned the win for Corcoran. Gabriel Subia pitched a four hitter for Shafter in a separate note. Florence was the losing pitcher for Corcoran.
The Shafter High School Varsity Junior Varsity and baseball games for Saturday April 25 were all canceled due to rain. Montana Power Company president J E Corrette says tax free cooperatives expanding could push toward full government ownership of business.
The International B-110 pickup on display in Shafter features a one piece anodized aluminum grille and chrome dual headlights. The Bonus-Load body provides 25 percent more cubic capacity, with a center style tailgate and a 141 horsepower Black Diamond six cylinder engine. Optional 154.8 horsepower V-8, automatic transmission, power brakes and power steering are available.
Mrs. Jonas Nickel new Maple PTA president attended the Seventh District Congress of Parents and Teachers in Bakersfield with Mrs. Ernest Siemens. They brought the Publicity Book compiled by Mrs. William Ratzlaff to be judged with district entries with three advancing to the state level. Mrs. Daniel Dailey spoke on The Family Circle and installed officers.
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