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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1961
Page
3
John C. Williamson, Assemblyman for the 39th District in Western Kern County, announced a competitive examination for district youth to become his nominee for admission to the California Academy. The notice outlines the process under state provisions for selection.
The homes committee for 1961 1962 invites Mrs John J Peters to accept applications and forward them to headquarters for matching with backgrounds via the International Relations Club. The program seeks broad community support with budgets adopted by groups and individuals able to donate tax deductible contributions. A yearly membership of as little as $2 funds the local chapter and checks go to treasurer Mrs Margaret Greene 601 Sycamore Shafter.
Shafter Junior Women's Club announces Elaine Notely leading a March of Dimes fund drive. Guest speaker Mrs. Ann Godbout showed films on polio and Kern County victims. The group approved by laws, hosted by Mrs. Merz and Mrs. Meyer, with lime chiffon pie refreshments.
Salt on the West Coast is produced in three major purity grades and about 20 sizes, from flour like powder to 50 pound compressed blocks.
Members of the Shafter High School Faculty Wives met January 10 at the home of Mrs. Wesley Anderson. Art instructor Robert Reeser spoke on art and watercolor, announcing a Bridge Benefit on January 24 to aid the district faculty wives scholarship. Reservations to Mrs. Leonard Robertson and Mrs. John Wagoner. Contribution set at $1.00.
A Shafferite couple in Ventura area celebrated their anniversary twelve years after moving to Arizona. The family gathered at their son Tom Hammer’s home in Ventura and enjoyed a December 23 dinner in Oxnard. Attendees included Velma Cate of Bakersfield and grandchildren Charles Cate, Karen Cate, Tom Hammer Jr., Diane Hammer, Tommy F Hardester, and Jackie Hardester of Reno, with one great grandchild Tom Hardester Jr. present except for Tommy and Jackie. The piece notes past farming life at Sill Jones ranches and Wasco area.
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