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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1943

Page

4

Miss Olive Breckenridge Weds In Los Angeles Church

Miss Olive Breckenridge becomes bride of an unidentified male at the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles officiated by Dr Booth Smith. The groom is son of L Hellman of Solesty College and manager at Autocar Truck Co Los Angeles. Miss Gladys Breckenridge of Bakersfield served as maid of honor with a flower girl Marilyn. Reception followed in the church Phi Theta room.

Mart Sis Breckenridge Stuarte Los Angeles Booth Smith John D Phi‘thea Gladys Breckenridge Bakersfield Marilyn Mann Fritz Hutchinson Kersfield Junior College Wasco Business A L. Hellman Solesty College University of Maryland Autocar Truck Company

Social meeting of Business and Professions Women's club

Sixteen members attended a social gathering last Thursday evening at Mrs. Floyd Cooper’s home with co-hostesses Mrs. Max Sanders and Mrs. Les Hob, visiting from Vallejo. The group enjoyed handwork and refreshments, with a list of participants including Mrs. Amie Movers, Mrs. Torr Fort, Mrs. Florine Andrews, and several Misses.

Victory Gardens Floyd Cooper Max‘re Sanders Les Hobwon Vallego Lwomer Andrews Martha Cloechtor Trane Mali Revlah Barflett Fdana Metterr

Valentine Dance at High School Honors Valentine Day

Shafter high school students prepare a Valentine’s Day dance in the school gym Saturday evening. Activities include war-time charity features and musical entertainment led by Perna Jeane Neufeld Olsen and Dudley Steele committees. Wighe Mettler heads decorations as student body chairman.

Hich Shafter Hich Hetin St N’elork Perna Jeane Neufeld Te Olsen Dudley Steele Wighe Mettler

Dance for Soldiers at Raver Field Hosts Named Ladies

The Tepion Post 213 auxiliary hosts a soldiers dance at Raver Field this Wednesday afternoon. Mesdames Fendersm, Taylor Tabb, Navi George Enns Pete Onder, Frank Annis and Edna Annis are listed as hostesses for the event.

Ameri Tepion Snonsore Raver Taylor Tabb Ser Navi George Enns Pete ‘Onder Frank Annis Edna Annis

Dinner Observes Wedding Anniversary

Tr and Mrs Taylor hosted neighbors Sunday for a wedding anniversary dinner honoring Mr and Mrs Bert Hebel. The table featured seasonal flowers and included Mr and Mrs J W Lassiter, Mr and Mrs H Gomfort, and the hosts.

Mrs. Taylor Bert’ Hebel J.W . Lassiter Bert Hebel H. Gomfort

Auxiliary To Meet Tuesday At Legion Hall

Mrs J B Henderson president of the Auxiliary of the son Post 213 announces the next meeting will be held Tuesday evening February 16 in the Legion hall.

Wedensday A. B. McKinley Pearl Branch Cing Brazil Presa J. ‘B. Henderson the Auxiliary of the Son Legion ‘Hall

Extension Courses For Dairy Industry At Davis

A series of lectures on dairy industry training will be offered in Los Angeles and Oakland replacing the annual Davis program. Dr. C. L. Roadhouse and faculty will cover job raising for industry with mnemonographed summaries. LA sessions at Comalac Auditorium February 8 9 10. Oakland sessions at 1730 Franklin Street February 23 26. Open to foremen and superintendents with one year dairy plant experience.

Davis University of California Los Angeles Oakland C. L. Roadhouse Comalac Compton Avenue Dr. Roadhouse W. C. Cole EB. L. Jack J. L. Henderson Smilar Franklin Street

Adams Forecast Sees Shifts in Truck Crops For 1943

Berkeley report by Professor R I Adams from California agricultural college predicts acreage changes across truck crops in 1943. Declines noted for asparagus lettuce melon and beans with cabbage carrots peas spinach and sweet potatoes rising on various percentages. Onions and potatoes expected to hold steady while price outlook and contracts drive increases.

Sodium perborate bleaches stains and care tips

Wartime restrictions narrow stain removers to few options but sodium perborate remains widely available at low cost. It works well on white woolens, leaving fabrics soft and fluffy, though ink iron dyes and metal stains may resist. For general stains use four tablespoons per pint lukewarm water, sponge quickly. For beverage mud grass scorch and perfume stains mix one teaspoon per pint hydrogen peroxide and apply fast. First domestic sheep arrived in California in 1769 by Franciscan padres.

Bebce Kern County United States Department of Agriculture Iron Trust

Jane Bags a Burglar

Jane pretends to investigate an unguarded window and discovers a floury intruder is Sam Reynolds, her fiancé. He explains he pried in to visit, plays a burglar, and the pair plan to marry, greeting the arrivals of the police with a shared joke.

Jane Sam Reynolds Sam Sunshine

New Land Planting Limited for War Crop Goals

Farmers in Kern County urged caution on converting undeveloped land to irrigated cropland for war crops. Shortages in labor and machinery require prudent planning and full registration. Incentives for potatoes flax beans milo and vegetables depend on meeting at least 90 percent of farm goals and proper registration.

Kern County Iat Department of Agriculture Nes

Berry Crop Declines Across California in 1943 Forecast

Professor R L Adams of the University of California predicts a drop in berry production for 1943 due to labor shortages and wartime disruptions. Declines are expected in strawberries blackberries raspberries and other similar fruit, with uncertainty dampening grower plans and investment.

Berkeley R. L. Adams University of California College of Agriculture California Central Litte Plan Ag

Motorists Told Not to Worry About 1943 Tags

Sacramento reports that the Department of Motor Vehicles informed motorists not to worry if the 1943 registration cards are delayed. Officials emphasized that delayed cards will not affect vehicle operations or compliance status.

Sacramento Calfornia Dapasennas of of Motor Vehicles

Gasoline ration cards delayed due to rubber shortage

Acting Registrar Thomas Y. Maloney said 1944 fees were not listed on ration cards because rubber shortages hindered estimates of vehicle values. The Office of Price Administration asked to note the gasoline book assignment, but many cards lacked that information, especially mail applications, leaving thousands issued without book type.

Thomas Y. Maloney Office of Price Administration Maloney

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