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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1946
Page
8
Fifty percent of all building materials were frozen on January 15 and a priority system established with strong preference to veterans. Many veterans are unaware of the set asides and few applications have been made. Veterans may obtain complete information from their bank about accessing materials amid shortages.
The next U S stamp commemorates the U S Merchant Marine with a blue and white design showing a Liberty Ship unloading freight. Inscribed left corner U S Merchant Marine Peace and War center United States Postage 3c right corner. Franklin Roosevelt stamp collection auction in New York fetched 134 556 after an 82 612 opening. Many rare items sold at premiums including 300 for General MacArthur marked airmail and 475 for first day covers. Pony Express stamp, torn and reassembled, brought 100.
The Baptist Youth Fellowship Intermediate group hosted a Valentine party in the church social room sponsored by Mrs. Frances Hess and Mr. Fred Hasty. Attendees included Gwendolyn Hall Janet Garner Novella Kilgore Rhona Kilgore Barbara Stone Donna Reese Freda Kelly James Grumbles Bobby Mansfield Kay Raney Jay Raney and the sponsors.
A roundup of notable state registered landmarks including Hock Farm in Sutter County, the House of the Four Winds in Monterey, the Old Pacific House in Monterey, Santa Margarita Asistencia near San Luis Obispo, and Pioneer Baby's Grave in Shasta County. Each entry notes location and era details.
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