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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1955
Page
11
The Clarion notes rival Balesville Bugle faces hard times after crop woes and a factory move. The piece urges local support to keep competition alive, arguing a variety of viewpoints benefits the community even amid editorial disagreements.
The Shafter Kiwanis club awarded a commendation to Miss Edna Prieve a Richland schoolteacher who retires after 42 years in education including 32 at Richland. In accepting she quipped she can answer all questions on raising children and recalled arriving in Shafter before the jackrabbits. She plans to remain in Shafter and continue guiding local children.
The article discusses attractive basket use as versatile planters for dried flowers and summer arrangements. It highlights lilies and zinnias with asters for fall color, notes on soil enrichment, watering needs, spacing, and a favored Aster strain Crego Giants. It also covers pest control with nicotine sulphate and DDT for thrips and aphids.
Edna Prieve of Shafter ends a 42 year career in elementary education, 32 years at Richland School. Former pupils host a surprise party at Room 7 after graduation. she recalls Lickskillet Oregon and a life of travel, antiques, and devotion to teaching.
Mr and Mrs Herb Schirm er of Beverly Hills visited Shafter from Wednesday to Sunday at the home of their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Harry Blumkin on Cross Street. They attended the graduation ceremonies of their two grandsons Ronnie who graduated eighth grade and Stuart who completed kindergarten.
An item notes a publication by Hudson C Burr Publishers’ Agent, located at One Norway Street Boston, USA, indicating a restoration of Christian healing theme or work.
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