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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1982
Page
3
More than 2,800 seniors and graduate students at Fresno State earned degrees during the university's 71st commencement. The ceremony honored diverse fields across arts, sciences, and professional programs, with graduates from numerous local and regional communities taking part in the milestone.
The Shafter Recreation and Park District hosts Crafts in the Park through August 26 at Stringham Park each Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Open to girls and boys in grades 1 through 6 with a 10 cent per craft fee. A craft show closes the program August 26 at the District Office. Ribbons awarded by age group. Information from the District Office at 505 Sunset Ave or call 746-3303. Also notes commencement ceremonies at California State University, Fresno with graduates from Shafter receiving various degrees.
Marine Lance Cpl. Billy S. Hill, son of Otis B. and Eva M. Hill of 302 Walker, Shafter, California, has been promoted to his present rank with Wing Engineer Squadron 17 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma on Okinawa.
Charles R. Hanselman son of Susan Richards of 17411 Scarcal participates in Combined Arms Exercise 8-82 in the California desert. He is a member of 2nd Battalion 4th Marines Camp units during both day and night movements.
Fire Chief Bob Thompson is named chair of the Wheels for Life Bike-A-Thon in Shafter set for Sept 18, 1982. Proceeds aid St. Jude Children's Research Hospital founded by Danny Thomas in 1962, a nonsectarian facility providing free care and transportation for families while funding global cancer research.
Pedro E. Munoz of 178 W Lordo Hwy Shafter was appointed executive distributor for Sperry-Owens Inc. T-M-T a liquid lubricant additive for engines that improves mileage reduces temperatures and helps prevent breakdowns. Sperry-Owens touts growth with Munoz joining coast to coast distributors. California horticulture sees $1 billion in cut flowers and nursery plant sales last year.
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