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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1949
Page
8
General Electric announced price reductions on refrigerators and electric ranges as production costs fell. The Leader electric range drops from 199.95 to 179.95, while the 8 cubic foot refrigerator/freeze models see notable cuts from 259 to 245 and a 4 cubic foot freezer down by 20.00.
Mrs Bill Frizzell was taken to Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield on Monday and will be confined for an indefinite period.
Shaffer High School implements a broad testing program supervised by mathematics instructor James Wilson. The plan uses standardized tests to measure ability, improve instruction, aid counseling, and guide curriculum and job placements across grades from eighth through twelfth.
Sam Hyde Harris noted artist was honored at a Tuesday March 22 dinner at Motel Canelo hosted by the Shafter Community Art Association. He presented an oil painting demonstration for the group and later for attendees at the Woman's Club House. Harris, president of the San Gabriel Artists' Guild and former Laguna Art Association director, was hosted with a list of couples including the Jocabsons Kirkhams Hemingsons Eckmans Howens and Harris family members.
Wasco VFW Post No 6742 stages a fundraising dance tonight at the Roller Rink 1025 F Street Wasco. Proceeds go to organizing and equipping a VFW drum and bugle corps. Dancing runs 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Admission is $1.20 per couple.
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