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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1948
Page
10
How Shafter voted by precinct provides breakdowns of ballots cast and trends by district. The article notes turnout levels, precinct-level totals, and mentions key local figures guiding vote choices. It emphasizes early patterns in the election results as reported on page one.
City of Shafter announces parade line up with floats and decorated entries. Notable participants include Bakersfield Police Motorcycle Brigade 150 ft, Delano Chamber of Commerce Wine Festival Float, Santa Fe Railroad Streamliner 45 ft, and Wasco 2030 Club Mounted Group 100 ft. Sheriff's Posse Mounted Group 200 ft. Fortunes listed: Atwood Crop Dusters 65 ft, McClure's Drug Store decorated car 15 ft, Central Market 30 ft, Golden Crust Bakery 40 ft.
A reader debate on funny books continues as Sounding Off argues most so called comic books lack humor and dwell on crime and sex. The column cites readers and a California club bid to restore fun, notes Irony about D Day and Normandy, and mentions local Shafter residents and light anecdotes from Memorial Day to school lessons and a quarrelful wife.
The American Legion and the Legion Auxiliary Kern County Council meet in Shafter with women in the clubhouse and men in the Legion Hall. An officer election follows the business session, then an old fashioned square dance and refreshments. Committee members include Mesdames Rootes Channeson Raney and Lassiter. Members urged to attend.
A baby girl was born yesterday morning to Mr and Mrs Roswell Daniels at M Hospital. The newborn weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces on arrival and joins the Daniels family.
Real estate listing for a new two temple house in Wasco near the corner of Me and Magnolia. Contact Jonas L. Nickel for viewing or inquiries.
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