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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1989
Page
3
A reader recalls family crafts from childhood including spool dolls built from wooden spools, corn husk dolls, a hand made tractor and saw toy, clothespin guns, and clothespin stocked rubber band powered devices. The piece reflects on simpler playthings and nostalgic craft memories across siblings and a mother’s handiwork.
The Shafter 4-H Club launches TOYS FOR SHAFTER KIDS to collect and distribute gifts for ages 1 to 17. Eight local sites accept unwrapped toys by December 19, with distribution slated for December 21 and 22. For details contact Matt Neufeld or HIS HELPING HANDS.
Kindergarten classes from Richland Primary School toured Santa's Forest south of Shafter as part of preparations for their Christmas program last night.
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