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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1959
Page
5
A lively note urges readers to observe National Farm Safety Week next week and practice safety at home and work. The writer invites letters and postcards to share opinions, promising replies via the column and inviting community Vox Populi.
Mr and Mrs F P King former residents of Orangevale are visiting their son in San Francisco and Mr and Mrs Walter Nicol. They had been visiting relatives since selling their Orangevale property and had lived in Sacramento for a time. The Nicols recently drove north for a visit with her brother and stopped near Fresno to see the Underground Gardens.
A group of 17 Mexican engineers and farmers from Gomez Palacio visited Shafter and Wasco last Saturday to study California agriculture and methods for applying American techniques back home. George Parker of Community National Bank hosted the tour with translation provided for non English speakers.
Jacob Rexius 76 of Shafter died at home July 8. He lived at 763 Central Valley and worked 22 years for King Lumber Co. in the yard. Survivors include wife Katherine. three sons Ray Wasco Clarence Stockton LaVerne Tracy. five daughters Mary Pacomia Ruby Wilma Wilkins Shafter Virginia Gunnarson Rosie Anderson Bakersfield. brother George Altadena. sister Mary Kraft Hooker Oklahoma. Funeral services were held last Friday at 10 a.m. at Seventh Day Adventist Church with Robert L. Jones Funeral Home in charge. Interment Shafter Cemetery.
A railroad line operating from Union in Oregon is described as one of the shortest in the area. The piece notes its limited span and local significance, highlighting its small scale and the communities it serves.
A practical spare gasoline tank cap is carried to cover the day when a cap is lost or stolen and to avoid the cost of replacing fuel. The item costs less than the price of two gallons of gas and offers a simple preventive measure for drivers.
Reading the motor heat indicator and gauge display attracts greater driver focus amid common speedometer readings.
This Sunday Shafter churches invite shoppers to visit local merchants as part of a community event. The campaign encourages spending at home to support local businesses and home industry.
A pleasant fourth of July weekend was spent at Na cimiento Lake by Mr and Mrs Lake. The Snow family belongs to a boat club and has a small lot at the lake creating a lovely camping area.
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