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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1956
Page
8
W. A. Dobrenen of Route Box 324 won the new gas range at the Ranch market grand opening. Forrest V Long owner reported over 3000 attendees and noted second and third winners received hams. Also mentions a Bakersfield visit by Mr and Mrs Robert Nag ey and Mr and Mrs Sherman Cohrm.
The annual Rio Bravo Basketball Carnival on February 23 at Rio Bravo Gymnasium honored teams from Lerdo with five trophies. Rio Bravo boys won the defensive trophy and Greeley the offensive trophy. Basketball medals for sportsmanship went to one student per team: girls Neva Isaak Norris Mary Farmer Greeley Sandra Patrick Rio Bravo Karin Nickel Maple Eveyn Wright Lerdo. boys Ricky Swan Bravo Gilbert Carrillo Greeley Donald Whitfield Maple Jimmy Talley Lerdo Barry Schulz Norris. William Benton directed the event Bob Benoit was scorekeeper.
Members of the Adventist Church formed a Young Married Couples Club and gathered Sunday evening for association and games. J. E. Heinrich and LeRoy Adamson won games, followed by refreshments and a grand march led by Mel Rub. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Mel Rub and a long list of couples.
Miss Delores Migdat daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank left Los Angeles February 26 for Ft Sill with her sister Barbara. The day included visits to the Long Beach area and Disney Land. The article notes about 1 400 000 gasoline dispensing units exist across 400 000 primary and secondary service stations in the nation.
The note advises on lawn and garden care including avoiding pests like ants and aphids. It covers applying controls when dry, using products such as Chiorodane lindane or nicotine sulphate, and tips for taking chrysanthemum cuttings to propagate healthy plants.
Thirteen boys are slated to receive merit badges for fire manship and safety at a Court of Honor held at the fire station in early May. The event is open to any Boy Scout. Call the fire station after 4:00 PM on weekdays or Friday afternoons for more information. Two hour sessions are held with instructions on earning the badge.
Classified business guide highlights Brandt at 1414 18th Street Bakersfield and real estate services including notary public and insurance at 248 Central Avenue Shafter, with brief listing of local firms.
Snow Rounds Rubberized seals the valves to prevent rust and leaks. Parkerizing method claimed to prevent corrosion. Exclusive features touted by See Your Dealer at 437 BE, 24th St., Los Angeles 54.
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