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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1959
Page
10
The Hall of Flowers is a top draw with 87.5 percent visiting the large floricultural display. Most attendees earn more than average, with about one third in the $10,000 per year bracket and 4.46 percent earning over $5,000 annually. Fairgoers stay about two days as the 1959 fair aims to be better and more enjoyable than prior years.
The Fish and Game Department issued its annual warning for foothill and mountain areas. It urges people to not touch or disturb fawns as mothers hide their young fawns while seeking food and shelter.
Local faith community invites residents to attend services at Shafter churches this Sunday. Organizers promise welcoming atmospheres, updated schedules, and opportunities for fellowship and reflection across multiple congregations.
Sunday services include Sunday School at 9 45 A M directed by Jack Graves Supt preaching at 11 A M and 7 30 P M by Pastor B T A Sunday evening 6 30 P M A Class for Each Age and a prayer service Wednesday at 7 P M W M U noted.
A 1960 graduation piece notes Benita of Richland in Alice Blue with classic parade dress. It offers practical heel tips for first-time wearers to improve posture and poise, advising confident stance and graceful balance for lasting style.
The notice urges college graduates to prepare for reality and hints at a Plymouth 1951 sedan giveaway by Irvin Fike via a mystery key. It also promotes shopping with Shafter merchants to boost local economy and closes with a tongue in cheek reflection on postponing action.
The Shafter Junior Women's Club announced a panel of judges will be selected later this month for the Miss Shafter Beauty Contest. The event date remains set, and The Press notes the possibility of sending more than one contestant to the Bakersfield pageant.
Rules and entry requirements for a Seiitiae contest specify contestants choose their own suits and high heels, and each must submit an official entry blank. Deadline for entries is July 10, 1959.
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