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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1952
Page
2
Jeanne Russell of Southern California Gas Company offers kitchen guidance to win approval and influence family finances with economical home baking. Recipes include Oatmeal Macaroons and Three Way Cookies with detailed steps and oven settings for classic, crowd-pleasing treats.
Savings bonds in Kern County show a strong rise in the first six months of 1952, with county residents investing $1,756,623.01 in Series E H J and K bonds. June alone contributed $192,610.96, while 1952 year-to-date totals exceed the January–June 1951 level by more than $208,000. Territorial context notes similar gains across eleven Southern California counties, with area sales reaching $8,644,547.75 in June and Southern California total bonds investments at $62,829,781.25.
A wedding reception and shower honored Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Brown of North Shafter at their home hosted by Mrs. L. C. Butcher and Mrs. Mae Smith. The ceremony occurred at Pentecostal Church of God with Rev. Durwood Phillips officiating. Frances Irene Butcher married and wore a white ballerina dress. reception list included cake and punch. Eldon Brown won all game prizes.
The National Horse Show will be staged with top Western states stables competing during the 1952 Orange County Fair from August 13 to 17 near Newport Beach. Events run in afternoon and evening with a Junior Show on opening day. About 500 ringside box seats are sold in the 6000 seat arena.
The California Midwinter International Exposition in San Francisco opened on January 1, 1892, presenting a wide array of exhibits and festivities to visitors. The event showcased technology, culture, and commerce during the early 1890s expo era.
Mr and Mrs Pete Wall of Maple learn their daughter Mrs Ray Trusty and her husband are safe after a earthquake. Sheriff’s office confirmed the news and she later phoned to reassure them. Their Tehachapi coffee shop on main street suffered little damage.
Five July birthdays were honored in a July weekend barbecue at the Dalke home 650 Pacific Street. Guests included Jack and Mary Janzen Ray Warren L O Horn Bill Dalke Henry Voth and John Dalke family members joined in cake and ice cream before card games.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Gribble coming back from Hollywood arrived home Monday after an earthquake woke them at dawn. They left their hotel in record time via Lancaster due to Ridge Route slides. At home they found displaced kitchen furniture and a moved range with dishes and lamps overturned. No injuries were reported.
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Richards reported earthquake damage at Wheeler Ridge with houses moved on foundations and furniture tipped. Mrs. Richards was bruised by a falling chest, and her husband suffered from broken glass. Dishes broken, refrigerator toppled, pipes torn loose. Richards is tied to Shafter through relatives and local employers.
Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Sage and their five children of Poplar avenue have returned from a monthlong trip visiting relatives in Brownwood and Aspermont, Texas. Mr Sage drove the family to and from the visits.
Miss Jewell Ruth Neal, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Neal of Strathmore, married Thomas DeWith Holt, son of Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Holt of Shafter, in a Pentecostal Church of God ceremony performed by the bride’s brother Rev. Albert Neal. The reception for 300 followed at Veterans Memorial Hall, with a seven layer cake, flowers, and varied attire among family members. The couple plan to reside at 524 Gibson Lane after a honeymoon in San Diego.
Mr and Mrs Mic Riloff of Shafter Avenue are due home this weekend after a two week vacation to Lake Elsinore.
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