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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1960
Page
14
A damp morning comforts a farm girl who adopts a stray kitten named Edgar. He endures a rough accident with a hay mower, loses fur and a hind leg, but survives as the girl pleads for care. Weeks pass and Edgar grows into a mother as a new chapter begins.
Doctor Albert Miller acts as guest minister at the Union Paul Babbitt tour in Europe with return expected early September. August services start at 10 a.m. with no Sunday school. Topics: August 14 Religion and Reason. August 21 What Money cannot buy. August 28 Wells that never run dry.
College announces an aptitude and interest inventory for evening division students at Bakersfield College on August 18 from 7 to 10 p.m. Dr. H Parley Kilburn urges new fall entrants and returning students who have not taken the tests to attend. Counseling begins August 22 by appointment only, with counselors available 7 to 10 p.m. nightly. Appointments and information are available by phoning Dr. Kilburn's office after August 8 at FA 7 1711.
The undersigned disclaims responsibility for debts contracted by others from this date August 1, 1960. Philip David Ohanneson also known as Dave Ohanneson of Shafter California makes this declaration. Published in Shafter Press on August 3 and 10, 1960.
A listing of attendees by day from Friday to Wednesday showing numerous individuals including Evelyn Gaede Holmes Richard Smith Dennis McDonald Marie Toews Annabelle Sowder Jim Witcher O D Handel Scott Guerrero Nick Charves Branda Carter and others across August dates. The entry reads like a social roster for local gatherings and includes names linked to various days and events.
A church Sunday lesson centers on Psalm 119 verses 174 175 and other verses about seeking God and finding soul satisfaction. It cites Mary Baker Eddy from Science and Health noting higher joys beyond personal sense and the limitless resources of Soul.
Bakersfield chamber reports a new industrial development plan with Valley Steel Construction completing a 10,000 square foot facility. San Joaquin Fishing Tool Co Lewis Electric Co and Hal Duvall painting contractor occupy three existing units. John Antonino shows officials the site praising the project as a boost to Kern County industry.
Tame an Olean der in a tub on a sunny deck for color. Pinch Chrysanthemums to make bushy plants and remove side buds for bigger top blooms. Cut out last year’s blackberry canes and loosely wind new canes around a trellis. Set out Bird of Paradise this month for exotic blooms through fall and winter. Plant natives now and next month and water until winter rains start. after year one, most require little irrigation.
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