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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1947
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Phillip Braca monte hosted Sunday dinner guests Mr and Mrs Guido Bugni from Bakersfield, joined by Mr Johnny Lamas and Clifford Lamas, also of Bakersfield.
The birth of a boy named Robert Allen on January 20 at Freise's Maternity Hospital is announced by his parents Mr and Mrs Jim Klassen. The infant weighs 6 pounds 14 ounces.
The Pente costal Church of God hosted a farewell party for Reverend and Mrs. Bowlin at Katherine Johnston’s home on Wednesday evening January 15. Bowlin recently resigned as minister and plans to leave Shafter with his family later this month.
Messrs and Mesdames Les Hobson Joe Henderson and Ralph Janzen attended the Legion and Auxiliary District dinner at the El Tejon Saturday night with dancing following at the Legion Hall in Bakersfield.
A home meal plan outlines a forty minute oven dinner using pork or beef loaves with green beans potatoes and Apple caramel pudding. It details morning prep and evening finish steps plus a complete recipe set and timing for a modern gas range.
Cotton farmers in Kern County can obtain Federal All-Risk Crop Insurance covering planting to harvest. Secretary Clifford E. Craig notes multiple government backed options to fit farming needs and urges visits to the County AAA Office before February 28, 1947.
Despite damage, repair teams push ahead without stop and reroute calls immediately when possible. Damaged lines are back in use sooner than expected as telephone workers maintain strong service and teamwork, keeping customers in mind while growing with the West.
OHLSSON GUEST Mary Jo Scott of Los Angeles was the weekend visitor at the home of Doctor and Mrs 0 G Chilsson. AT FARM BUREAU MEET Al Eckman attended a Regional meeting of San Joaquin Valley Farm Burenus at Hanford January 22.
Sunday visitors at the home included Mrs. G. Lindquist's sister Mrs. Ray Wright and her husband visiting at their residence.
Messrs and Mesdames Fred Ruhlman and Emil Bender hosted a Sunday dinner, inviting acquaintances to share a pleasant evening together.
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