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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1956

Page

5

Shafter Recreation Notes And Summer Programs

The notes cover junior boys schedules with Wood's Shoe Store Maple Leaf Rio Bravo and Buttonwillow events, pee wee and playground activities at Mannel Park, crafts with Betty Horn, and schedules for softball leagues with leaders Builders and Painters Olsen's Buttonwillow and Buttonwillow. Swimming classes peak with 276 in Red Cross program and 440 in recreational swimming.

Wood’s Shoe Store Maple Leaf Rio Bravo Buttonwillow Wood's Shoe Store Bailey’s Santa Fe Garage Frank Russell American Stringham’s Kern Hemingson Coberly West Alvidrez Buttonwillow Olsen Minter Field South M. B. Church Cal Spray Red Cross Betty Horn Shafter Mannel Park Builders and Painters

Elvesta Jones Weds Glenn Morris At Home Ceremony

Elvesta Becky Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Jones of Shafter married Glenn Morris in a home lawn ceremony attended by their families. The mother of the bride wore light blue with white carnations as daisies ivy and wedding bell arrangements decorated the yard. Both couples are Shafter High School graduates and the setting honored local ties.

Shafter High School Elvesta Becky Jones J. M. Jones Shafter Glenn Eugene Morris G. R. Morris Sam Wilcox Thompson Old River R. E. Jones Joe Collins Ian Sean Fresno Marvin Billingtom Floyd Billington Ronnie Babe Billingcee Foe Ae Floyd Billington Johnnie Atchison Lydia Morris Barbara Howze Jo Ann Griffith Roosevelt Street Walled Electric

Farm policy debate centers on Soil Bank bill impact

The omnibus Soil Bank Bill aims to reduce farm surpluses by offering acreage retirement contracts and a conservation reserve for grass or trees. Officials expect long term income support and a boosted rural economy, though benefits may take years to materialize as farmers adjust planting and practices. The piece notes secretary Ezra Taft Benson’s view on long term stabilization and urges readers to submit photos for a contest.

Lion Sir Hey Vale Soil Bank Tne Aeabe Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson J. Henry Helser & Co West Coast

Cattle Slaughter Debate in Hindu Beliefs Explores Milking Cattle Role

The passage notes streets filled with autos and sidewalks crowded by cattle and people. It explains Hindu reverence for cattle, their milk value, and warnings from priests against slaughter, while describing historical northern invasions and shifting practices as milking cows and steers became more common.

Greg Nehru Calcutta India

County wide safety program promotes Slow Down and Live

The Kern on Safety initiative joins the National Safety Council’s Slow Down and Live campaign to cut speed and prevent crashes across the county. Local officials urge motorists to reduce speed, increase awareness, and drive responsibly for shared road safety.

National Safety Council

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