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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1960
Page
13
The excerpt cites Luke's Beatitudes blessing the poor hungry and weeping, connects to Mary's Science and Health reading about gratitude and persecution tempered by God’s love, and ends with Psalms praising trust under God’s protective wings. It emphasizes spiritual strength and divine care across teachings.
A collage of Shafter notes recounts past anniversaries and civic acts, from PTA meetings hosting 200-plus members to disaster corps volunteers, Boy Scout honors, high school leadership changes, and storm damage assessments, with residents reflecting on seasonal weather and community ties.
Robert A. Riddell district director of the U S Internal Revenue Service in Los Angeles urged taxpayers to report all dividends and interest from last year. He said the IRS will tighten review to close a five billion dollar gap in unreported income and stressed accuracy on returns.
The Kern County Board of Education voted five to one against moving the fair date from fall to spring, with Walter P.sons opposed and LeRoy Jackson, Curt Graves, Mrs. Jim Beard, Toni Ligari, Robert Tucker voting yes. Superintendent Jesse Stockton cited concerns over reduced student hours and conflict with finals.
The page lists attendees for Candles n Cake across dates January 28 to February 3. Included names include S L Myrick Kathy Gillespie Harvey Neuman Clayton Montgomery Charles Chaney Marie Bender Dorothy Fee Rev Paul Babbitt Janis Hei Flossie Hendricks Mary McCutcheon Jane McClain George Gunther Alvena Howe Melanie Neuman E Diltz mann Tommy Williams Bennie Voth Carl J Neuman Keith Perkins Harold Miller Ruth Sean Floyd Raney Bill Hasbrook August Bender Alice Farr Earl Anderson Keith Johnson Sandy Hampton Dale Edwin Lucas Mrs. Keith Hamman J H Tatum Carolyn Tiberghien Glen Poznoff Judy Guenther Freddie Connell Gwen Isaac Jean Walker Wanda Gilbreath Darrel Hester Bobbie Hammond Mike Panero Victor Siemens Jack Stewart Wanda Gilbreath Darrel Hester Bobbie Hammond Mike Panero.
The Exchange magazine notes $41 billion was spent on recreation in 1958, signaling major growth in leisure industries. The article highlights the expanding market size, consumer demand, and economic impact across sectors tied to entertainment and recreation.
Harold E Westbrook son of Mrs Esther L Westbrook 309 E Marengo Ave Shafter California is in basic infantry training at Fort Ord the largest West Coast Infantry Training Center He is in Company A 8th Battle Group 3rd Brigade Eight week program covers general military subjects chemical biological radiological defense rifle marksmanship infantry tactics first aid military justice maintenance and supply economy Upon completion he will proceed to advanced infantry or specialist training He entered the Army on November 18 1959 and graduated Shafter High School in 1954.
Local want ads in the Shafter Press invite readers to place classified notices and find quick cash opportunities. The ad promotes chilly cash deals and rapid postings through the paper’s classifieds page.
Barefoot roses remain in demand with early selections yielding more varieties. Plant deciduous fruit trees now, using dwarfs or three in one hole where space is tight. Prune fuchsias after frost danger passes, along with roses if not yet done. Sow annuals and perennials for spring and summer blooms. Use snail and slug control products sold by your C. A. N. nurseryman.
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