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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1946
Page
8
Adolph Goertzen an employee of a Home Appliance Company will train in linoleum laying in San Francisco under Armstrong Cork Company supervision. He will be accompanied by his wife and 2 year old daughter Kathleen for a week long course covering all phases of linoleum installation.
With Truman on vacation and Congress back home, Washington faces unresolved questions affecting the economy. Debates over price controls versus decontrol, food subsidies, and potential wage demands hinge on the new OPA framework led by Secretary Anderson. Scandals in war surplus and renegotiated contracts add strain, while Palestine and peace conference issues shape foreign policy.
Services conducted Monday in Hermosa Beach for Benni Emmett Miskimens a Bakersfield resident and truck driver for Superior Oil Company. Survived by wife Viola four sons Ben A Harold E Raymond L and Buckland Miskimens all of Bakersfield a daughter Mrs Alice Parker and his mother Mattie Owl.
Ralph Janzen of this city wed Bertha Harmon of Oklahoma City in an evening ceremony in Las Vegas Nevada last Wednesday. The couple then left for Oklahoma City for a honeymoon. Ralph is the son of Henry Janzen of the Janzen Funeral Home and served as Pharmacist Mate in the U S Navy. They plan to return to Shafter due to Ralph’s father’s sudden illness.
Young John Johnston son of Mr and Mrs Bill Johnston visits Fresno with Mr and Mrs A H Warren enjoying a few days vacation before the new school term begins.
Kern county will host the annual fair from September 24 to 29 to showcase the county’s rich agriculture. A larger fruit and vegetable exhibit is planned with extensive premiums to attract both large and back yard growers. The fruit and vegetable department has rented cold storage at Kern Ice and Cold Storage on Union Avenue in Bakersfield for exhibitors.
Mr and Mrs James E Self thank friends for kindness and beautiful floral offerings after the bereavement of their baby son James Robert Self who passed away recently at nine months old.
Vic Vet urges veterans not to guess about benefits from the G I Bill and directs readers to contact the nearest VA office for full explanation and guidance.
Lynn Powell states she will not be responsible for any bills other than her own after August 15 1813. The statement clarifies her liability limits in financial dealings.
The writer argues history must be taught in all grades to bring to life both great and evil figures. He asserts this age is one of great human history and warns that lack of historical knowledge leaves us unprepared for present tasks. A stronger sense of history is needed for everyone.
After months away for military service, Harry Nutt his wife and daughter Virginia return to Shafter. Nutt resumes work in the vegetable department at Justesens. The Nutts spent their absence in Spokane Washington.
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