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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1944
Page
7
The text notes Harve Brigate as operator of the year nationwide while Shepard and Cripps discuss anticipated harvest yields before crop completion later in the year. Some operators may extend as far north as the Oregon border and then swing southward.
A U S soldier on Tulagi buys a native handicraft for 75 dollars, reflecting wartime exchanges and personal souvenirs amid Pacific campaigns.
Vague reports claim searchers in Tunisia have recovered many bodies while efforts to locate Hunt Graves continue. The incomplete text shows uncertainty and language errors surrounding the missing American.
Obituary notice notes the funeral at Bak-Rightmire Cemetery with burial for Walter Rightmire who served overseas in the Army. Survived by wife Celia and three sons Byron James Walter, with multiple relatives listed including Nelma Dow and extended family.
Paula McClure marked her fourth birthday Sunday afternoon at the home of her parents Mrs and Mr Dick Pentties Virginia Price and Mrs Ed Gamegan. Guests enjoyed ice cream and cake and played games.
A 70 year old man with a long white beard visits a beauty shop and comments on a modern American shop style. The speaker, Mrs. Ko Grainy, notes her nurse daughter Mothe Lewis Grant Mandaville from the U S Army Nurse Corps sought the best salon and was satisfied with a permanent wave.
Mrs William S Harper welcomed a surprise visit from her brother Rolland S Mather during a furlough trip. The Harpers also host Pfe and Mrs Ray Warren in Shafter for a 15 day break visiting Mrs Warrens parents Mr and Mrs Jack Janzen. A class ad notes a rental opportunity.
Mrs Ohanneson and Miss Darling visited Shafter on a Tuesday. Miss Darling teaches art at State College and Jun School. Sgt Ralph Tucker reported for duty and later returned home to Shafter to visit family. War bond drive urged to support the war effort.
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