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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1950
Page
8
Harris explains how the mid twenty to mid twenty build water tower pressurizes supply. Old Faithful keeps steady water while a fire last year tested its capacity. Water tested quarterly for purity and annually cleaned and repainted. Citizens reassured there is plenty of water with no immediate danger of depletion.
In Kern County May 3 a program led by Dorothy Wilkinson, UC Extension, featured tours of three homes, a garment review of coats slacks and blouses, and exhibits from past year projects. Ethelwyn Dodson spoke. the itinerary included Mrs. Pearson home East Bakersfield and Weed Patch site, with box lunches at Weed Patch Grange Hall.
Miles Studio of Beauty at 569 James St will hold its formal opening Saturday attended by four staff members. The shop will offer permanents facials and all beauty services. Special feature includes a demonstration by Grace Johnson of Dermetics Inc New York.
1949 notice lists Joe Frizzell Vernon Pearce and Charley McKenney as organizers. Neuman calls May 10 entry deadline for merchants entrants and floats. Judging starts 9 a m and marching at 10 with H W Pat Kelly arranging judges.
John Kelly a junior at Shafter High School and son of Assembly candidate H. W. Pat Kelly is treated in Bakersfield Hospital after contracting bronchial pneumonia.
A free Bible marking class led by Elder A. V. Bentz of the Shafter Seventh-Day Adventist Church will be held Sunday and Wednesday nights. The first session starts Sunday at 8 o clock.
Western states and Texas saw slaughter rise sharply from 1925 to 1948 with six billion pounds in 1948. While total animal numbers stayed steady, average weights increased and live stock shipments shifted toward the West as California Oregon Washington packers seek more eastern stock. Extension economists credit population growth as a key factor driving the shift.
Home advisor Lois Lyman recommends storing larger turkeys in parts to save freezer space and money. Turkey can be frozen cooked or uncooked with pieces packaged separately for roasts, sandwiches, or casseroles. Unused carcass, dressing, and stock can be prepared and stored, with UC Extension publishing full instructions at the Bakersfield office.
An overflowing crowd at the Seventh Day Adventist Church heard Ray Slaybaugh and his wife tell how a car accident nearly took his life and how a healing miracle occurred. The Slaybaughs from Gold Coast shared their testimony during Sunday and Monday evening services.
Betty Waymire will be installed Tuesday evening as president of the newly formed Women’s Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3783 in Shatter Veterans Memorial hall. Other officers include Jean Bristow–vice president, Vine Witcher–secretary, Kathleen Vine–chaplain. Publicity by Jean Frizzel. The group meets twice monthly and plans to attend the district auxiliary meeting May 28 in Porterville. Speakers will be Sarah Woothies deputy chief of staff and Mrs J J Johnston past president. Beth of Taft.
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