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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1958
Page
7
The Health Department reports 26 new active TB cases for May in Kern County and 677 statewide. Board member James Moquist notes TB remains present despite new surgery, drugs, and facilities. People with TB may feel fine yet spread germs.
Miss Shirley Neufeld daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Neufeld graduates as a nurse May 25 after three years at Bishop Johnson School of Nursing affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles. She earned a board of directors scholarship and an alumna pin and will continue studies in the Southland before returning to public health nursing. Also noted are family members in Santa Cruz and Bakersfield and a TB awareness message urging regular physical exams and support for TB work. Army Pvt Ysmael S Prendez, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph H Prendez, listed among an 11th Airborne Division review in Augsburg Germany.
A Wasco California Ford dealer emphasizes high trade-in allowances and customer praise for the 1958 Ford. The ad promotes a strong reputation, broad selection, and the dealer GEO. HABERFELDE INC. as the place to buy and trade for a new car.
Airman First Class Wayne Powell Jr son of Mr and Mrs Chestely M Powell of Shafter completed the Travis Air Force Base Non Commissioned Officers School He earned selection by ranking among the top enlisted men in the 5th Armament and Electronics Squadron for his present unit.
Friends of Mrs. Arthur Johnson report she is recuperating at home after recent surgery at Memorial Hospital. She underwent operation on June 2 and was discharged on June 9.
Reverend Dana Schellenberg will serve as guest pastor at the First Mennonite church on Golden West Avenue this Sunday June 15. Barry Irvin and his sister Carol Irvin are visiting relatives in Berkeley where their parents drove to pick them up after weekend stays.
The Kappa Nu Chapter of Delta Theta Tau met at Mrs. Harold Greene’s home on June 5 to review a 1957 58 philanthropic program. Donations from phantom party rummage candy coffee hours and gifts totaled 981 95 benefiting Blue Birds Richland Welfare Fund Scholarship Child Guidance Clinic Polio Cancer and more. The next meeting is set for June 18.
The California Horse Racing Board approved Western Harness Racing Association opening its 35 day fall harness meeting at Hollywood Park on Friday October 3 instead of September 30. The change avoids overlap with Lexington Trots and gives eastern horsemen time to ship west. The meet ends November 19 with sulky racing Tue through Sat and no Monday racing on November 17.
The article notes Memorial Stadium at Bakersfield is a premier track arena drawing international and national athletes for the National Championship Track and Field Meet. It mentions a rush for top vantage seats and that the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce will keep doors open until 9 PM for local fans.
Jacob Rohrbach who has been bedfast for six weeks is in fair condition. He spent part of the illness in the hospital and is now recovering at his home on Los Angeles Avenue.
Bob Neuman and Bill Lach enmaier left last Thursday for a business trip to San Francisco by plane. They returned Sunday seeking preferred seats for a sports extravaganza, according to staff members.
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