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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1943
Page
3
Merwin W. Hunt notary public offers free tax return preparation assistance at 445 Klassen Drive North Shafter. Also notices William Aaron 26 and Geneva Whitecotton 21 of Shafter have applied for a license to wed in a formal marriage license filing.
Classified notice offering a small modern house for rent with shower and bath. Inquire at Mrs Elizabeth Geertzen Sunny Street North Shafter 4413.
The Rio PTA observed Fathers Night with a dinner hosted by district fathers. Mrs F J Schierlman led the program including a men vs women singing contest won by the men with Old Black Joe while women sang Onward Christian Soldiers. Hazel Sheldon demonstrated speech results with Mrs Hicks's students. Edna Mae Armstrong of Shafter recalled Rio Bravo PTA's 1925 start. Dorothy Kirkham and Frey presented The Book Agent. Candlelight was provided by Doras Garrett, Mrs Berney and Murial Kirkham, founders of the PTA. other participants included Arjerson Munsey Bersgen Mulhouse Kirkham Hick Beall Freague. A cake sale concluded the evening to benefit Schickman.
A. B. Fenderson is reported on the road to recovery after an illness and hospitalization in a southern city. He is convalescing at his daughter's home as he regains health. Miss Irene Neuman, music teacher at Kern Academy, has returned to duties following an appendicitis operation at Bakersfield hospital.
A regular Wednesday afternoon meeting at the Bakersfield Clubhouse set for March 3 at 2 p.m. will feature guest speaker Mrs. Keith McKee, Bible authority, with music by Mrs. Hosington and pianist. The event includes a tea hosted by Mrs. Ike Peters and ushers at the door. newcomers to Shafter are invited.
A historical OPA declaration form notes that a family must file for War Ration Book Two, listing eligible members, verifying none are institutionalized or in military subsistence mess, and detailing inventory of coffee and canned goods owned on specified dates with per-person reductions. It references quantities for coffee and canned foods and requires accurate listing of all members and ages.
Mr and Mrs R W Partridge held an open house last Thursday evening from 8 to 12 in honor of their forty fifth wedding anniversary. Peach blossoms snowdrops and daffodils decorated the refreshment table and rooms. Invited guests included numerous local couples and friends from Wasco Shafter Lost Hills and San Gabriel.
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