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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1949
Page
6
Mr and Mrs Leon Templeton and children James and Wayna visited the Brow family in Boron California over the weekend. They were hosted by Johnnie M Brow and his wife during the stay.
The phrase highlights the versatility of Douglas fir plywood, noting its broad range of applications across construction and carpentry due to its strength and available sizes.
A 6-foot refrigerator offers the famous Meter-Miser mechanism Super-Freezer Quickbe Trays Hydrator and 1-piece porcelain interior. It claims to take no more floor space than a 4 cu ft model and invites customers to see it today.
The Mojave gathering confirms quota wins for Shafter and Wasco for a November Death Valley pageant. Organizers outline a $40,000 production, a Manley Trek centennial focus, a half hour national broadcast, a Death Valley Suite score, and a nonprofit Death Valley 49ers group spanning Inyo Los Angeles San Bernardino and Kern counties.
Leon Templeton and Lone Graves undertook a business trip to Riverside on a Tuesday of this week. The pair traveled for meetings and engagements, returning the same week.
The note mentions Mrs. Brown's sister Mrs. John Feosten from Monay staying with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Brown on a weekend at Riverban.
A Kern County chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartette Singing in America holds its first meeting Monday June 13 at 8 p m in the Delano County Building. Men from Wasco and Shafter invited to join or learn more by calling Captain Larry Richards Shafter 721.
Wiley K Peterson, seven year superintendent of the Maricopa Unified Schools, announced his resignation at a school board meeting amid resident criticism. He will become superintendent of Hermosa Beach schools and oversee a $346000 building program, signing a four year contract to begin August 1.
Mr and Mrs Fred Schnaidt will depart Shafter on June 19 for a month long tour through British Columbia and Alaska. They will drive to Lodi where they join Mr and Mrs Henry Schnaidt for the journey. From Vancouver they plan to sail to Alaska on June 25 and return to Shafter afterward.
The first annual Kern County Democratic barbecue on July 10 at Hart Memorial Park will be attended by Democratic leaders from the state, 10th district, and Kern County. Coordinated by the County central committee, Bakersfield and Taft Democratic clubs and the Women’s Division join the event with committees led by Robert Strauss and chaired groups handling food prizes reception park arrangements children’s games and more.
A Joss House built by Chinese residents of Weaverville in 1875 remains standing today, illustrating late 19th century immigrant settlement and religious practice in the town.
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