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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1950

Page

2

Health Officials Warn On Overweight Nutrition

Health authorities say overweight remains the most frequent malnutrition problem. Diet tips include limiting calories to body needs, eating three meals daily, avoiding high calorie fats, and prioritizing lean proteins and fruits and vegetables for balanced nutrition.

Dorothy Wilkin University of California Agricultural Extension Service Bureau of Human Nutrition and Home Economics Und States Department of Agriculture Miss Wilkinson

Girl's State instructs California youths in government

Jimmie Witcher recalls a week at Girls' State in Sacramento with 331 attendees. The program featured city and county meetings, party organization, court tours, and model trials. Witcher won a primary for controller, lost the general, and was named chair of the finance department as the governor and cabinet were inaugurated.

Jimmie Witcher Sacramento California Fort Sutter William Land Park Nancy Bates Orange Department of Finance Sue Beitzel Concord Sher John E. Moss Capitol Secretary of State Senate Assembly Supreme Court

Bank of America Reports Six Point Five Billion In Resources

Bank of America shows total resources of 6,515,435,553 on June 30 1950, up from 5,845,128,669 a year earlier. Deposits reach 5,919,457,951, up 511,786,381 year over year. Loans and discounts outstanding total 2,886,738,390, up 152,805,537 from last year. Investments in securities stood (text cut).

Bank of America

Investment compares to prior year figures with callable portion

A financial note shows $2,379,478,100 versus $2,015,238,646 a year earlier. About 80 percent of the investment is due or callable within five years, indicating the timing of major repayments and potential refinancing.

Sampson Family Returns From Texas Visit

Mr and Mrs S K Sampson and their son Billy of Houston Texas have returned home after a brief visit in the homes of Mrs Bonniqué McNew, with Mrs Lillie Bell noted as the mother of Sampsons and McNews.

Early Indians in Petrified Forest Area Estimated

Estimates place prehistoric Indians in the current Petrified Forest National Monument region from roughly 400 to 1400 A D. in Arizona.

Petrified Forest National Monument Arizona

School Chums Honor Betty Jane Stringer On Birthday

A birthday gathering last Friday night at the home of Mrs. Maxine Shetley honored Betty Jane Stringer on her 18th birthday. Gifts included compacts perfume and bath powder, hose and a China jewel box. Attendees listed include Bonnie Rae Bender Harold Lynch Dolly Mixon Barbara Stone and others.

Betty Jane Stringer Maxine Shetley Betty Delpha Ernest Holland Bonnie Rae Bender Harold Lynch Dolly Mixon Barbara Stone Richard Smith Vivian Handel Bobby Baze Betty Grundy Evelyn Rikard Jerry Johns Helena Rose Bill Blattenberg Ray Stewart

Directors Re elected To Mutual Water Post Buttonwillow

The Kern Mutual Water Company board election in Buttonwillow re elected five incumbents W. Tracy as president Carlos Rey A. Lake M. Pierucci and D. Giannini. Harold Reed, manager of King Lumber Company, will continue as secretary.

Buttonwillow Kern Mutual Water Company W. Tracy Carlos Rey A. Lake M. Pierucci D. Giannini Harold Reed King _Lumber Company

Obituary for Rosa Schnaidt of Shafter and family ties

Funeral services for Rosa Schnaidt 69 who died June 29 were held at FlickingerJan zen Chapel with Rev Robert Klaudt officiating. Interment followed in Shafter Cemetery. Survived by husband Jacob Route 1 Box 232 Shafter two sons John R and J Fred both of Shafter three daughters Marie Bender Ida Langston Emma Levi all of Shafter four brothers Fred Schultz Washington Jacob Schutz California Carl Schutz Washington John Schutz Washington two sisters Marie Wallace Oregon and Madelina Richter Santa Cruz six grandchildren. She lived in the Shafter area 25 years. The world strongest wind velocity 231 miles per hour was reached at Mt Wunslaungton in New Hampshire.

Washington Jacob Schutz California Carl Schutz John Schutz Marie Wallace Oregon Madelina Richter Santa Cruz Shafter

Buttonwillow Folks Enjoy Park Barbecue

Buttonwillow residents gathered at the 99 Highway Park near Bakersfield for a day of relaxation with barbecued lamb at noon and a chicken dinner in the evening. Attendees included James Payne and Rosemary, the Andreottis, Banducci family, Riccomini family, Torigiani family, Ghilarducci family, Pacini family, and a visitor from San Francisco. Fifty-eight member governments comprise the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

Buttonwillow 99 Highway Highway Patrol Bakersfield James O. Payne Rosemary Elmer Lewis Andreotti Lewis Banducci Joe Josephine A. Riccomini Gary Dino Romanini Robert Argento Torigiani Francine Kenneth Arthur Ghilarducci Eileen Yolando Pacini Lewis Riccomini San Francisco Arthur Torigiani Candy The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

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