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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1950
Page
3
Rotary Boy Scout Troop 53 schedules a rummage sale a week from Saturday in front of the ice house on Central Avenue. Call 2983 to donate rummage and support the Carnival.
Bakersfield Drillers visit Shafter High School tennis squad for a practice match. Coach Robert Gates notes return of two missing singles players and anticipated strong Kern League competition led by Dwight Me carl. Raney and Smart add depth as Gates aims to win Hanbles event trials and doubles lineups amid lineup reshuffles.
Clarence Neuman of Shafter, president of the Kern County Potato Growers Association, says government hesitation could cost Kern County farmers over a million dollars next year. He urges immediate purchase of surplus potatoes to support defence needs and raise grower income.
Mrs. Elmer Richards of Shafter reports lagging returns as the Kern County Tuberculosis and Health Association aims for a $40 000 goal this Christmas Seals drive. Dr. Sophie Goldman chairs the case finding committee and warns funds are needed to cover the county with the mobile chest program. The broader fight against tuberculosis credits an 85 percent drop in death rate since the program began. The Bratton Willow Fellowship Group met at the Baptist Church for a potluck dinner with two turkeys, pumpkins, and gourds. honored guests were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kemp and their son Teddy.
Mrs Jessie McClain’s relatives faced a two week hospital spell after a Thanksgiving crash near Shafter. Densmore Sanders of Los Angeles suffered six broken ribs and is listed in Mercy Hospital in good condition. Sanders's husband escaped with shock while Sanders’s daughter in law Mrs Robert McClain underwent sinus surgery at Mercy.
The TALOA column describes Indonesian students divided into six groups led by Mr. Makki with a student government council overseeing grievances. A planned social calendar includes monthly gatherings for flight instructors and spouses and a guest writer feature by Mr. Makki on American life impressions.
Rio Bravo School hosts a 7 30 p m program titled The lighting of the Tree as the community gathers for carols a telling of how the Christmas tree tradition began with readings by the school Glee Club and parishioners.
Twirp season starts on the campus with a dance set for December 15. Girls organize and fund the activities while guiding the boys, led by Margie Liles as social chairman of the student council.
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