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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1948
Page
3
The Bakersfield area reports increasing attention to 1948 silver and red call-in license tabs. Motor Vehicles officials urge residents who have not yet obtained them to apply by February 4 to avoid penalties and a last minute rush.
Private passenger car owners may renew by presenting the 1947 white registration slip with a correct address and pay the 1948 fee. Mail renewals require the 1947 card and correct fee sent to the Department of Motor Vehicles in Sacramento. For mail, add 3.00 to the 1948 fee and round to the nearest dollar. minimum is 7.00.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Janzen depart Shafter on January 20 to assume ownership of Puppyland Kennels in Campbell California near San Jose They plan to feature registered dogs and run a rabbit farm while retaining ownership of the Janzen Apartments in Shafter They are long time Shafter residents and well known in the area
Friends from Shafter surprised newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Ebel of Lodi with a late evening visit last Thursday. About twenty guests gathered after 10:30 PM and treated the couple to refreshments at a Bakersfield drive-in before the Ebel party returned to Lodi.
Norma Craig III daughter of Mr and Mrs Homer Craig of the Government Experimental Farm has been quite ill at her home but is recovering nicely now.
Kern County Chamber of Commerce roundtable explored public health as art and science of disease prevention and life extension. Dr William C Buss urged better personnel standards and data registry while noting nurse shortages and need for education and surveys. Lorana Somers and Myona Morrison outlined nursing roles, mobile camps, and hygiene education. Alec Smith linked recreation to health. F R Kalloch urged housing focus next session.
A local bakery advertises Cookies from Joe's Bakery as a versatile treat suitable for any event. The notice promotes a selection of cookies available for orders and special occasions.
Mrs. Leo Sukut received many baby gifts at a Tuesday afternoon shower hosted by Mrs. W. J. Sukut at her home. Games earned prizes for Mary Lou Reaney and Dorothy Horwith, while Helen Neesen won another prize. Guests included Mrs. Bill Neesen, Mrs. Alan Anderson, and others from Shafter and Cuyama Valley.
Dinner guests at the Elmer Biloffs included Gilbert Gottfried and wife with two sons and Mrs Pete Gottfried of Sykeston North Dakota. Also visiting were Wal demer Gottfried and two daughters Vera and Sheriff of James town North Dakota and Clifford Gottfried and son of Shafter. The visitors are staying at the Clifford Gottfried home in Shafter.
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