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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1944
Page
3
Guests arrived in Richmond and plan to remain for several days as part of a short visit. They are expected to tour local sites and attend nearby events before departing.
ACAI announces the birth of Ray Don Fortenberry born June 16 at Shafter Maternity Home weighing seven pounds three ounces. Residents report on visits, trips to Los Angeles, Merced, Bakersfield, and Santa Ana with family members and returning soldiers on furlough.
Reports indicate California flax seed production of 2 550 000 bushels this year from 170 000 acres. Last year 4 688 000 bushels from 310 000 acres. Eggs: 25 million dozen in cold storage not available. War Food Administration urges households to keep an extra dozen eggs. Livestock and crops show alfalfa at 85 percent of normal yields, grain hay at 75 percent, and 80 000 tons stored last year rising to 289 000 tons forecast. Restrictions on flaxseed crushers in CA and Oregon lifted. A new all cotton gauze bandage improves fit and motion.
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