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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1947
Page
6
The Shafter C invitational track meet will be held at the high school field tomorrow Wednesday March 19 at 2 30 in charge of Coach Lowell Todd. An annual event the meet drew teams from Richland Maple Lerdo and Rio Bravo with a close tussle for first expected.
Phil Horwith notes Shafter age near 33 based on a May or June 1914 photo by Judge Grant. He details townsite sales, local landmarks, and the Shomate owned stores on James and Central. Also mentions Judge’s long hours, Jim Jackson’s fire-fighting injury, and a 1949 birthday milestone.
Mr and Mrs G A Whitmayer of Wasco hosted a surprise birthday party for Mrs E K Grant last week. A large cake with pansies and ice cream were served, and many gifts were presented. Guests included Messrs and Mesdames Mark Scales John Lassiter and John Scaroni.
A county survey committee to study weaknesses and needs of Kern county school districts was appointed. Clarence Annin of Wasco will chair. Jesse Stockton will be ex officio member. The panel aims to plan unification or reorganization of districts under state commission guidance.
Shafter High School students will hear an unusual assembly this Friday as Henry B. Hall presents his dramatic talk The Judge and the Dope Peddler. Based on police records, Hall’s gripping sermon warns youths and informs them about trouble they may encounter innocently.
Paul Karnes of Los Angeles spent the weekend with his family. Mr Elton of Los Angeles visited the Karnes household during the stay.
Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Rootes last week included Mrs. Rootes' sister Major Ann Pilegar of San Francisco and her sister-in-law Mrs. Andrew Pilegard of Fresno.
Mr and Mrs William Ragland welcome a baby boy born March 12 at Cottage Hospital in Oildale. The family announces the new arrival with onlooking relatives and local well wishes.
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