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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1956
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Aduel Mettler drove to Lodi on Friday for a Saturday wedding of Mrs Mettler’s cousin. They returned Monday after a weekend with relatives. Attending relatives from Shafter included Mr and Mrs Dan Mettler, Mr and Mrs W F Mettler, Mr and Mrs Melvin Vaux and Mr and Mrs Emil Kirschenmann.
W B Camp a prominent Shafter Cotton agent and farmer married Louise P Wise of Tren ton South Carolina at the bride home The new Mrs Camp is noted as a successful agriculturist The couple planned a wedding trip and will later join Camp in Washington DC for a convention January 27 28 before moving to Bakersfield California to reside
The associationtrimmed the 18 hole layout to 160 acres and aims to submit revised Bell plans to the county board after a preliminary review. The project, near Cawelo north of Lerdo highway, is leased from James A Camp for 178 acres at 38 000 dollars. Construction could start soon with supervisory funds and private raising.
Miller, famed for Mutual Don Lee radio commentaries and former Christian Science Monitor editor, discusses trench warfare and Turkish defenses and notes lingering goodwill toward the United States in Europe. Sponsored by Shafter High Adult Evening School and Shafter Recreation Commission as the lecture series continues.
Curtis Nagel showcased The Beautiful Blue Danube in a Colorlogue at Shafter High School. The film traced the Danube from the Black Forest to the Black Sea with scenes from Bavarian towns and Vienna, ending with the Vienna Boys Choir.
In a Wasco tournament setback described as last Christmas’s win, Shafter aims to repeat over Wasco. Mrs. Erma Linda, visiting from Texas, suffered burns when a stove exploded and was taken to Kern General Hospital. She was transported by her husband via a Shafter physician. Mr. and Mrs. Suenenaeet and daughters Ann and Christie moved to Shafter Monday, while Thompson, secretary manager of the Shafter Wasco Irrigation District, resides at 636 Sunset with his family.
With pasture season ending, dairy operators should review and adjust herd rations to maintain milk production and herd health as feeding needs shift. This guidance emphasizes careful planning of forage, concentrates, and overall diet.
The district supervisor said the DMV approved an exam post to serve Shafter amid population growth. Surveys show about half of Wasco tests go to Shafter residents. A part time office aims to ease Wasco congestion and improve service with an appointment system at City Hall.
Air Cadet Michael Crawford returned to Spence Air Force Base Moultrie Georgia after a 45 hour drive with Pat Blackwell and Herman Snodgrass. He is an upper classman at primary training in the T 28 and plans to transfer for basic training in February toward earning his silver wings in July. He previously served as adjutant at Lackland Texas and now commands his squadron. The trip included visits to Atlanta Florida New Orleans and possibly Mexico City with plans to visit relatives of John Turner and enjoy Georgia and Florida holidays.
Shafter High School hosts a June 30 coffee hour led by the PTA to inform parents and citizens about the school program. Principal Dr. Grant W. Jensen says teachers will be present only to explain curriculum and activities, not to influence the study.
A polio vaccination drive is set for the school gymnasium later in the month with a March of Mothers event on January 31. The evening program will involve members of the women's club the Junior Women's and the Business and Professional Women conducting a combined drive. Mr and Mrs J W Wray and children David Darlene and Don were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Ben Lane in Atascadero. The exes are former Whitworth residents.
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