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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1945
Page
8
Mr and Mrs Ed Brown and their children spent the weekend visiting Mrs Stockton at Ocon rand, marking a brief family visit in late autumn.
The Gypsum company of California begins operations August 1 with over 1000 acres under lease and plans to mine and deliver gypsum to farmers. Key officers include Vv. O. Punches as president, W. D. Kittle as VP, J. H. Kittle as secretary treasurer, and E. Hardy Merrill directing mining. A modern laboratory will analyze soil to tailor gypsum grades.
Shafter California Mennonite Brethren Church led by Rev. J J Toews offers Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 with choir under A F Bergen and evening service at 8. Christian Fellowship 6 45 and prayer circle 6 30 daily Vacation Bible School starts Monday for two weeks inviting children and adults to participate.
Rev. Thomas Jamison of Wasco Assembly of God and Rev. Miller of Delano reviewed an open lot in Shafter for a large tent to host evangelistic services. If successful, a new church may be added to Shafter. outcome of site search not yet learned.
Mrs Charles Burns and Mrs John Channeson with Barrie travel to Santa Barbara for a two week visit. Mr Burns will join them later in the stay.
Mr and Mrs Foster Newton and Adell Henley are spending a week with friends and relatives in the cities of Richmond and Livermore.
A short ad notes stomach discomfort from late hours and fast eating. It promotes ADLA Tablets containing bismuth and carbonates for quick relief and urges asking a druggist for ADLA.
A nationwide Community Canning Program for War Relief is launched by UNRRA with USDA divisions, Office of Home Food Supply, Extension Services, Education, Future Farmers of America, Camp Fire Girls, and Girl Scouts. Centers urged to raise output ten percent for overseas free distribution while preserving domestic supply. Dan A West of UNRRA leads the effort from New York. Only vegetables and fruits canned in water under supervision. food in glass jars accepted. Local groups and clubs support canning centers and victory gardens.
Mr and Mrs Peter left Friday to take his mother over to Santa Barbara for two weeks vacation.
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