P T A Members Assist On Eye Exams
The annual eye examination for students of the Santa Fe and Richland schools has been completed. Richland P T A members aiding the effort include Mesdames Frank Johnson William C Handel Rolf Jacobsen Harry Peters F C Raney Aduel Mettler John Devincenzo William Bestwater Bennie Grossen R C Sturgis Irvin Fike Dan Weitz W W Weyand Albert Wolf E C Eckman Hanley Witcher Hasty Harry Vannatta Alvin Mettler and Lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Richland
Richland P.T.A
Mesdames
Frank Johnson
William C. Handel
Rolf Jacobsen
Harry Peters
F. C. Raney
Aduel Mettler
John Devincenzo
William Bestwater
Bennie Grossen
R. C. Sturgis
Irvin Fike
Dan Weitz
W. W. Weyand
Albert Wolf
E. C. Eckman
Hanley Witcher
Hasty
Harry Vannatta
Alvin Mettler
Lane
Luncheon Honors Mrs Evans in Wasco and Shafter shower
A luncheon and stork shower was hosted for Mrs. Murray Evans by Mrs. Ed Brown and Mrs. Ernie Panero. Guests from Wasco included Mesdames Kenney Paslay Cecil Honea Tom Atchison Elwood Knox Floyd Wheat and Misses June McWilliams Lillian Bailing. Shafter guests included Mesdames Arnold Kirschenmann Ed Kirschenmann Marvin Lane Merle Nicks Bell Duerksen Powell McCoy and Miss Lucille Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Brown
Ernie Panero
Murray Evans
Mesdames Kenney Paslay
Cecil Honea
Tom Atchison
Elwood Knox
Floyd Wheat
June McWilliams
Lillian Bailing
Wasco
Shafter
Mesdames
Arnold Kirschenmann
Ed Kirschenmann
Marvin Lane
Merle Nicks
Bell Duerksen
Powell McCoy
Lucille Robinson
Bread and Cake Production Share By Commercial Bakers
A historical note states eighty five percent of bread and thirty five percent of cake consumed in this country is produced by commercial bakers. This fact highlights the dominant role of commercial bakeries in everyday food supply.
High School Junior Red Cross Drive Reaches $109
Shafter High School students raised 109.03 for the Junior Red Cross in a inter-class drive ending Friday December 6. James Wilson's class contributed 15.60 for 53 cents per student, Robert Gates' class 14.81 for 42 cents, and Mr Kitts' group 14.35 for 41 cents. The funds will be used as a student aid fund to help peers remain in school.
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Shafter High School
Red Cross
James Wilson
Robert Gates
Hgih
Kern County Eyes Countywide Traffic Safety Plan
Kern County officials and chamber guests outlined a countywide traffic safety program at a Safety Roundtable luncheon in Hotel El Tejon. A. W. Lingo noted fatalities top 100 this year, urging action while saying the current level remains too high.
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Kern County
Christmas Seal Drive Nears Halfway Milestone
Reports on the 1946 Christmas Seal show $12 964 35 raised or 43 percent of quota. The sale opened November 25 under the tuberculosis association to fund the 1947 control program and continues to Christmas. Seal Sale Chairman Frick urged volunteers to push the drive over the top, noting Kern County residents will respond to support the association’s work.
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The
Tuberculosis Association
Mr. Frick
Seal Sale
Kern County
Mistletoe Varieties Found Worldwide
The article notes there are over 600 mistletoe varieties, with species thriving in nearly every region of the world.
California Speaks California Speaks
A collection of quotes from notable Californians. Edgar Bergen jokes about overexposure of big comedy icons. William Montgomery notes California manufacturers miss a vast Pacific market. Dr Frederick Bailes extols human dignity and resilience in the face of fortune.
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William Montgomery
China-America Council of Commierce
California
West Coast
Pacific
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P.T.A
Evans
Professional Directory
J. C. Penner
Notary Public—Tax Service
Central Ave
A. Poloynis, O.D
Optometrist
10Th Avenue
Delano
Vernon Pierce
James St
Merwin W. Hunt
North Shafter
Income Tax Service
James B. Hahn
Pacific Street
Sam L. Becker
Agency
California and
Santa Fe Avenues
O. G. Ohlsson
Osteopath
Pacific Avenue
Jr. Red Cross
Kern
Water Well Drilling CO
Edgar Bergen
Frederick Bailes
L. A
Xmas
Clara
Beauty Shop
Fire Dept
Helene Curtis
Bess Williams
Mgr
Clara Schnaidt
L. H. McGrane
Oscar Makoff
Henry W. Voth
A. W. Gaede
H. C. Freedman
Central Avenue
Sawyer
Auto Parts
F. Street
Beardsley
Bakersfield
Buttonwillow
P.O
S.P. Depot
Allen Bottorff
Shafter Winter Bowling League
CAFE
Neuman
Porterville
Pride of
B. C. & H. Brand
Washington
Oregon
North Dakota
Northern
Sam Lachenmaier
Dick Arnold
Baumel
Kurtz
Curtis Robinson
C. A. Baugher
Tulare
Waseo
H. E. H. H. Hutchinson
Porterville Certified Seed Growers and Shippers
Johnson-Neuman Company
Frank Russell
Treanor, Mgr
William Goertzen
Paramount Manufacturing CO
Insurance
Loewen Plumbing & Electrical Contractor
Myrick’s Grocery
Myrick’s Corner
Maxine
King Lumber Company
Neuman & Johnson Hardware CO
A. Peter Channeson—Attorney
E. H. Mettler and Sons
Bakersfield Implement Company
Janzen Funeral Home
Graham Lumber Company
Nikkel Iron Works
Ray’s Grocery and
Market Smith Corner
Shafter Billiards
Shafter Farms
Shafter Pump and Machine Shop
Dianne
Home Appliance Company
Post Office
Anderson Amusement Company
AL Finkbeiner
Thompson Brothers Garage
R. A. Jacobsen
Shafter News Agency
Camp West Lowe Farms
Kelly and
Channelon—Realtors
McClure’s Drug Store
Hitchcock’s Auto Parts
Cafe Neuman
Sfud Cafe
Shafter Body & Paint Shop
Lachenmaier
Mann and Brown
Justesen’s Food Stores
Chrysler and
Plymouth Agency
T. V. Little
Shafter Warehouse Company
State Theatre
Shafter Theatre
Shafter Mercantile Company
Cooper’s Flower Shop
Leon
L. H.) Reich
AGE New York Life Insuran Company
Shafter Drug Company
E. B. Stringham
Food Town
J. W. Frizzell
R & W Cafe
Shafter Wascoginning Company
J. €. Penner
Real Estate Insurance Cousins Cafe
Shafter Motel
Schirmer’s Department Store
TIP” Henderson
Neufeld’s Automotive Parts
Jeweler
Coberly-West Company
Robert Neuman
Shafter Radio and Appliance CO
Chuck Clements
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