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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1948
Page
3
Chronology highlights major dates in California history. Black Friday of 1855 triggered the first panic. February 25, 1854 marks the permanent establishment of the state capital at Sacramento. February 27, 1850 Sacramento was incorporated. February 28, 1849 saw the S S California arrive as the bay area’s first steam propelled vessel.
Southern California leads the Sixth Army in new recruits with 69 percent of February's quota as of the 14th. Bakersfield area reports 83 percent under local recruiter Staff Sergeant Charles H. Belz at 24 Main Street Delano. Delano recruits are mostly mid term high school graduates and veterans seeking further education or reassignments to the United States Europe or Japan.
Mrs. David Jones was guest of honor at a potluck dinner hosted by Mrs. Roland Mettler before her departure for Washington. Richland P.T.A. board members presented a corsage and traveling case as thanks for her services as president, with attendance listed including Mesdames Jones, Thompson, Rose, Stoller, Jacobsen, Putman, Moor, Mettler, Fike, Gaede, Raney, Witcher, Wilson and Misses Gloeckler and Bartlett.
Bakersfield Red Cross head Charles Wakefield announces the 1948 fundraising drive beginning March 1 with an $80 000 goal to support Kern county activities and disaster relief. Funds aid blood bank centers and veteran hospital support while a portion goes to national headquarters.
Mr and Mrs S H Reed of Montieth Iowa are visiting their son W B Reed and his family during a short stay in town.
Plans for a two story 225 by 63 foot cafeteria and home economics unit at East Bakersfield High were approved by Kern County Union High School District trustees. The 167 foot offset building will host two 500 seat serving lines, a faculty dining area, kitchens, labs, sewing rooms and restrooms to support expanded campus facilities.
Entered as second class matter August 1 1935 at the Post Office at Shafter California under the Act of March 3 1879.
Donald Blumkin son of Mr and Mrs Harry Blumkin of 349 Cross St Shafter celebrated his fifth birthday with an outdoor party on February 21 Guests included his brother Ronald and many friends and relatives Local motion pictures were made of the event
Shafter High School senior class recently took a test in arithmetic fundamentals required for graduation. James Wilson directed the test and Kern Union High School District offices scored results by machine. students will learn their scores and those who fail will receive tutoring to retake a similar exam.
Local classified notice advertises a 1940 G M C pickup for sale. The seller notes dual tires and invites interested buyers to view at the Navy Oil Station near Lerdo and James Streets. Potential buyers are urged to inspect the vehicle on site.
Rev. Richard Richey, Taft Church of the Nazarene pastor, will speak each evening next week at the Shafter Church of the Nazarene from Monday March 1st to Friday March 5th. He has long served as a pastor and led a special revival in the local church five years ago. Churches from Kern County towns will contribute vocal and instrumental numbers.
National Future Farmers of America Week runs February 21 to 27 across California. About 9000 vocational agriculture students will landscape parks and school grounds plant trees and promote conservation as part of the statewide observance highlighting FFA strength and community value.
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