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Swedish exchange student Marta Nordenfelt to attend Shafter High
Marta Nordenfelt, a 16 year old Swedish exchange student, arrives in Charter with host Clarence Neuman. Under the American Field Service program she will enroll at Shafter High School, awaiting her first days and aiming to feel at home in California’s friendliest town. The note also mentions local life, a uranium claim in Wyoming, and community tidbits.
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Froxen Nordenfelt
Farmare
Aliforniska Staden Charter
Svenska Mil Norr
Los Angeles
Clarence Neuman
Acacia
Marta Nordenfelt
Shafter High School
American Field Service Exchange
Marta
California
Gas Hills
Riverton
Wyoming
America
James Northrup
Jimmie
Newling
Joe Bradshaw
City Furniture
Joe
Dick Stanley