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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1959
Page
10
Snow irrigation valves advertised as rust free and leak proof are promoted by Les Amecies at 64 Mth Street, Calf, with emphasis on durable non rusting performance.
Bank of America will expand its charge account plan from Fresno to the San Joaquin and lower Sacramento valleys. Cardholders receive a single monthly itemized bill and may pay by one check or monthly installments. About 70,000 cards issued in Fresno. over 1,000 merchants and professionals participate.
President McDonnell of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States notes a lower business failure rate, dropping from 92 per 10 000 firms in 1900 to 72 in 1957, while the number of firms rose from 22 per 1000 people to about 25, indicating growth in small enterprises.
The Shafter Branch Library lists new fiction titles including Forever This Love by Nelson and Moonflower by Whitney and non fiction offerings such as Great Migrations by Blond and The True Conquest of Mexico by Diaz del Castillo. The next shipment arrives January 21.
The Kern County union high schools publish 36 cent and a la carte menus for the week. Wednesday January 21 features beefburger with vegetables and steamed rice served at multiple campuses. A la carte options include baked meat loaf, spaghetti with hamburger, braised steam rice and roast sandwich, and creamed turkey dishes.
The Shafter Volunteer Fire Department held its annual banquet Saturday at the Shafter Motel with City Council members as guests. Outgoing officers Don Little and Jack Janzen received gifts. Mayor Ben Grundy and others attended as part of a larger group of attendees and dancing followed the dinner and installations.
News reaches Wasco area of Mrs Mary D James of Lima Ohio aged 77 passing away January 18. Her son Al Pellett and daughter in law Mrs John Isaac attended bedside as two grandsons and five great grandchildren in Wasco Shafter area survive. The Isaacs plan to attend funeral and settle matters before returning east. Mrs James had visited Wasco Shafter for several months two years ago.
In a signed declaration BILLY W. COFIELD of Shafter California states he is not responsible for debts charged in his name after January 7 1959 except those he personally contracts for. Notary J C Penner confirms the affidavit on January 5 1959. Published in Shafter Press January 7 14 21 1959. Commercial farm crops dominate California agriculture with the number one crop varied by state.
The change affects the February 1959 meeting date. Robert C. Diltz, Secretary-Manager, announces the modification. publication by press on January 21, 1959.
An easy to install lighting option suitable for driveways poolsides and patios. The device promises cost pennies per day to operate and adds a warm glow to outdoor spaces.
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