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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1946
Page
6
Editor, Shatter Press: Your notification of the step forward you are taking in publishing twice weekly came to my desk today. Allow me to compliment you and congratulate you on the progress. Field Representative Publicity and Advertising Dept. Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
The Shafter Grown poster contest by Shafter Chamber of Commerce and students from Shafter High and Richland schools is moved to January 21 due to the holiday rush. Prizes total 60 dollars across High School and Grammar divisions with top awards of 15 and 10 dollars. Posters must be 22 by 28 inches and designs will be used in advertising Shafter.
In 1862 San Francisco canned a total of 5400 cases of California fruit. The figure reflects early industrial activity in the city as fruit canning expanded to meet growing demand.
Demand for tractors climbs as SKF Industries projects California could house up to 83,505 tractors by 1950 in a nationwide push toward full mechanization. The study estimates 72,652 tractors on California farms as of July 1, with 9,857 to 13,119 past junking and 3,339 wearing out annually.
Hiram Anderson recently discharged from the army spoke to the Kiwanis on his occupation duty in Japan. Born in Shafter and educated in Wasco, he described Japanese life and how locals treated American soldiers. The meeting noted a leaders instruction course in Lindsay and announced Scout Troop 44 dinner sponsored by the Kiwanis.
The 20 30 Club outlines plans to aid 2,500 area children for a Christmas party. A letter commendation honored Jack Hill’s birthday read by President Weill. Attending members included Dr. H. W. Voth, Kermith Anderson, Herb Neuman, and Leonard Johnson.
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