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Hinsley Signal Station Serves Smiths Corner with Complete Auto Service
The Signal Station staff at Shafter Highway and Orange Smith's Corner includes boss Jack Hinsley attendant Billy Ross and mechanic Walter Shay. Shay is a 15 year resident, Hinsley three years in Shafter after leaving Oxnard. The station offers gasoline oil lubrication and repairs plus tires belts and auto parts with Lee Tire featured. Customers are invited to visit and enjoy a cold soft drink during service.
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Shafter Highway
Orange
Smith’s Corner
Jack Hinsley
Billy Ross
Walter Shay
Mr. Shay
Shafter
Oxnard
Navy
Hinsley
Lee