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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1947
Page
3
Ida Mathis received word this week that her son Jerry Mathis III is very ill with strep throat. He is attending Stanford University in Palo Alto.
Sounding Off notes two local theatres already decked with marquee signs and next week Wood's Shoe Store will install a large vertical neon sign while California remains neon sign conscious and newcomers appear in town.
Observers from the East and Midwest marvel at the flood of lights and signs in California communities, noting a contrast with similarly sized towns back east. Frank Russell's Blacksmith Shop expands beyond smithing to build all kinds of trailers and even farm implements, crafted on site. Trailers range from small to large, including horse and tractor trailers, with finished units visible east of the shop on Pacific near Santa Fe Way.
Recent visitors at the Lachenmaier home were Mr. and Mrs. Ben Parks of Los Angeles. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Osborn and Merwin Hayes of Tule Lake Oregon.
Mr and Mrs C G Lindquist visited Mr and Mrs I A Olson in Pombna over the week end.
Kenneth Gleason former star at Fresno State has been chosen as head football coach by president Dr. Frank W. Thomas. He succeeds James Bradshaw who resigned after the 1946 season. Gleason played 1934 1938 at Fresno State, coached at Fowler High School, served in the Navy, led Hutchinson Naval Air Station to an eight win season, and also serves as head baseball coach.
Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. Joe Frizzell entertained dinner guests Art Hemmingson Henry Sandell and W T Kinman.
Notre Dame undefeated players including Gerry Coghig Jack Zilly and Jim Mello draw NFL interest with Los Angeles Rams Boston Yanks Chicago Cardinals and New York Giants pursuing several stars. Rival coaches discuss pro versus college talent while youth events prep for Prague festival and hoop heights draw attention at Arkansas. FBI chief Hoover calls for clean sports amid gambling crackdowns as states push anti fix measures.
The Shafter Press letters praise the Looking Ahead editorials and urge continued civic discussion. A reader suggests a Harvest festival showcasing local crops and crafts to promote the town and its beauty. She calls for more action to curb an atomic era malaise and to foster a cleaner, finer community.
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