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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1979
Page
3
Continued from Page 1 serious problems in the delivery of emergency medical care in Kern County. Ketchum argued that the AMPRAK funds might be better spent on field essentials, noting there are alternatives to training but none when emergency care is needed.
Major and Mrs. Frank Hoffman cut short a holiday visit to Buttonwillow so he could fly from San Francisco to Independence, Missouri, for former President Harry S. Truman’s funeral. Hoffman, a World War I Battery D veteran, recalled Truman’s loyalty to his men and noted Truman would be remembered as one of our greatest presidents.
Interdenominational sessions at Mennonite Church feature Mrs Stone speaking on Does Christ really Care About Your House as part of a salad luncheon from 12 noon to 2:00 pm. Two babysitters will be present and singing and testimonies will follow. Call Evron Barber at 746-4741 for details.
Hutchings serves as local president. Dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Otto Becker feature a long list including Earl Becker Salem Oregon Frank Enns Samuel Arnold Bergen Santa Clara Richard Becker Ricki Sheryl Trish San Jose Terry Frantz Fresno Danny Putnam Rosie Petker Mrs Pete Bose Rev Aleck Olsen Wesley Bergen Bakersfield an Frantz Note Julie Dale Knox Kevin Todd B Wasco Allen Warket in Craig Donna Edie Jake Bergen Shafter.
The Padgett family of 1848 Shafter Avenue welcomes Jamie Ann, a second daughter born November 10 to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Padgett. Sister Andrea, 18 months old, greets the new arrival at home. Grandparents Eula Padgett and Mr. and Mrs. Hurshell Braisher of Shafter, with two great grandparents Faye Davis and another Padgett member.
In the National Division championship final at Bakersfield College the Wasco Tigers played a close game to claim a top spot. The Kern County Invitational showcased small school teams with a competitive national feel.
Rosedale teachers receive a 2.5 percent raise approved by the school board. Supt Donald Himes notes a 3 percent June increase already added, totaling a 5.5 percent rise on the district salary schedule. He explains 7.5 percent figures cited earlier included experience steps and health insurance costs. The district calendar shows holiday dismissal with reconvening Jan 3. Board members listed: W W Prince president, Ron Froehlich vice president, Tom Briggs clerk, John Selgrath, Floyd Parsons.
Kern County Board of Trade directors backed Valley Airlines daily Bakersfield to Sacramento service at December meeting. A letter from Aviation Director Bill Drum said the route fills an unmet need enabling morning departures from Meadows Field around 6 15 a m with an 8 a m Sacramento arrival after a Fresno stop. Return flights would be by United via the Bay Area. directors urged an acceptable round trip schedule.
Question Answer from Home Advisor by Gloria Runyan notes the bath room as the most neglected area. It suggests decorating bathrooms with a cohesive theme, using decorative wall coverings, steam resistant mastic, makeup lighting, and matching color with fixtures. Wall to wall carpeting in washable fibers adds luxury at low cost.
Winter feeding can surprisingly improve a bedraggled lawn’s appearance by stimulating growth and green color. Apply balanced fertilizer sparingly, water if dry, and avoid overfeeding to prevent burn. Monitor for melting snow patches and adjust care as temperatures rise.
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