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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1959
Page
5
Hazel Wilson of 2515 Kentucky is named among prize entrants in a Budget Mart promotion. Shoppers sign a food ticket at purchase and bids determine the winner, with every shopper having equal chance in the next weekly draw.
Ana Lee Mettler was admitted to Memorial Hospital this week for a planned surgical procedure.
The editor recounts attending a Kiwanis luncheon as a guest of Art Stepp and accepting the invitation. He highlights a expanded classified ads section and the debut of a new society pages column by his wife Marijane. He praises local markets and gaslight promotions by Shafco, plus tire ads and a beauty salon mention.
In a fast paced Shafter High School gym battle the Generals beat the Coalinga Horned Toads 58 to 57. Jed White led Shafter with 18 points and 25 rebounds as coach Marlin Olson’s team closes with a 2-8 league mark.
Maple 4 H Club demonstrators showcased talents at Demonstra tion Day held at Golden State School. Sally Franz won foods division under 12 with a no cook lemon pie filling earning a gold seal and regional contest entry in Chowchilla on April 4.
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