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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1945
Page
4
Smith Garrison Jr formerly a flight officer in the air corps has received discharge and is now working with his father at the Smith Garrison gun. Mr and Mrs Frank Muttart of Los Angeles visited Mrs J A Roscamp in Shafter last weekend.
The Business and Professional Women’s Club will hold their annual Christmas party at Wiets in Wasco tonight. Dinner will be served and gifts exchanged by the members. Mrs. Helen Hobson and Mrs. Lucile Crawford have planned the entertainment for the evening.
The article identifies Twin Peaks as roughly the geographical center of San Francisco, located at the end of Market Street. It notes the landmark’s central position within the city.
A holiday guide offers practical turkey roasting advice and festive recipes. It covers sizing per person, stuffing prep a day ahead, drawing and cleaning the bird, roasting times, and serving suggestions. Included are Golden Onions and Waldorf Salad recipes to complement the meal and a greeting from Kitchen Counsellor.
Mr and Mrs Abe Penner and Mr and Mrs Frank Jost from Hillsborough Kansas and Mr and Mrs Henry Penner and daughter Shirley from Eagles Kansas were guests of Mr and Mrs Dan Loewen in Shafter. YARLBOROUGHS IN LA Capt and Mrs B H Yarlborough of Shafter spent Sunday in Los Angeles. California had one car to every 3 3 persons before the war and the United States averaged one car for every 5 6 people.
The Gypsum Company of California reports completion of a new office and installed scales one half mile south of McKittrick. They operate one crushing unit now with two more under construction. Crushing gypsum removes lumps for even spreading. President Mr. Punches invites truckers and ranchers to visit. Lease agreements on additional deposits secured. equipment pending. Shipping will start as soon as ready, boosting loading efficiency.
A birthday party honoring Sylvia Loewen at her parents home Mr and Mrs Dan Lo wen Saturday December 1 guests included Mr and Mrs Pat Vegas Clinton Benedict Sr and Jr Mr and Mrs Vernon O Connor Mr and Mrs R S Harrison Mr and Mrs Charley Shanle Howard Owen Bettie Smalles Omer Karns Jr Opal and Charles Pruitt Bessie Davison and Mr and Mrs J F Rogers
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