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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1944
Page
8
A report notes a final test on the Scorsby device employed by the U S Navy as an invasion tool. The article highlights sea conditions affecting tests and potential deployment considerations for coastal operations.
Ugly the war dog of Lieut. Robert Flyen died aboard ship after rough seas returning from Naples to the Anzio front. He was buried in a small Italian plot marked by four empty shell casings and a cross.
A classified ad proclaims Mount Shasta as the home of the Great Spirit. The notice hints at a sale or auction related to this designation, with emphasis on the site’s spiritual status and potential sale.
Local social notes report Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stoner and Mrs. Jeanette Fowler of Wasco at Bakersfield Sunday. Arlene Locke and Gerry of Los Angeles arrived in Shafter to stay with Helene Hobson. E S Harper and Bonnie Jean of Los Angeles spent the weekend with Rev. and Mrs. Wm S Harper. John and John Jr. Brown of St Helena, missionaries on furlough, visited Mrs. John Brown of Shafter.
A brief class ad announces item for rent in a Press area listing. The readable text mentions a rental opportunity and contact context though details are incomplete.
Kern county voters announce they helped file a record 540 782 signatures for the Better Schools Act initiative. The measure would liberalize state support for public grade schools to avert school closings in rural and unorganized areas and ease local property tax burdens.
Mr and Mrs Rolf Jacobsen hosted a dinner at their home Saturday in honor of Mr and Mrs John Jacobsen who recently moved to Shafter from Stockton. Guests included Mr and Mrs Clarence Neuman Mr and Mrs Dick Arnold Mr and Mrs Glen Putman and Mr and Mrs Bill Lachenmaier. Letha Bartel visiting from Memorial Pasadena Cadet Nurse Corps studies.
A family gathering in Oildale marked Mrs Zerkel s 70th day anniversary as relatives including Mr and Mrs O A Runyon with Mildred Ann and Nancy Mrs Kenneth Runyon Mr and Mrs W Wharton and children Miss Ly Ervin Mrs Clark Carter LaVerne Runyon Pvt Leon Runyon and Pvt Garrett with Mrs McLain all attended from nearby Bakersfield and Camp Roberts involvement noted
Mrs Raymond Miller chaired a surprise party for Harvey Oblander to celebrate his th birthday at the Oblander home. Thirty six friends arrived in goofy costumes to play games and enjoy ice cream cake and soft drinks.
Mrs Clarence Neuman hosted a group of youngsters at her home last Wednesday to celebrate Bobby Neuman's birthday. An advertisement suggests a playful contest or solution to a class ad puzzle.
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