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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1947
Page
5
Sunday is Mother’s Day and the Shafter Chatter column honors mothers with a tribute from Mrs. Mabel Hull describing the enduring care in motherhood. The piece recalls a classic poem by Harvey Smith McCowan and celebrates a mother’s devotion as a guiding, healing force in family life.
Shafter ladies urged to attend the air show What’s Doin Ladies aired from Wasco high school gym from 2 to 2 30 this afternoon. Master of Ceremonies Jay Stewart hosts a ABC network broadcast heard locally on KPMC Bakersfield and KTKC Visalia. Audience tickets are free with purchase of a Wasco 40th Anniversary big event ticket. The show ties to Wasco’s anniversary celebration running through Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Calvin Fowler spent the weekend with Mrs Fowlers parents Mr and Mrs Ray Proctor in Shafter California Fowler works for Golden Crust Bakery in Watsonville California The note appears in the Shafter Press dated Friday May 9 1947.
Mrs. Tommy Holland is in Bakersfield Hospital recovering from a major operation performed Saturday. Her condition is reported as good. Mrs Holland serves as secretary at the primary building of Richland School.
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