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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1947
Page
8
Streeter reports her father in Oklahoma fell seriously ill and died before she could reach him. Mrs Henry received the word and left by car. The notice lists a Singer vacuum cleaner for sale with all attachments in good working order and provides a phone contact.
The prom enade at Shafter High School in the gym tonight features music by Bob Houston with a Spanish theme. Seniors attend free, guests pay for meals, and Victor Bender will preside at the seniors banquet at Canelo Motel before the dance. Spanish girls serve as ushers and helpers for the event.
DeElda Melburg and Billie Sutton wed Friday at Wasco Assembly of God Church with Reverend Cecil Poole presiding. The ceremony featured a white satin gown, 200 guests, and a reception at Wasco Grammar School Cafeteria. The couple will reside in Wasco and are active in church life.
Mrs. Tom Bewley visits her daughter Mrs. George Baerg. She plans to return to her Arlington home Sunday.
Kiwanis club members and guests watched a motion picture of the Army-Navy football classic from last December. Army won 21 to 18 after a late Navy rally stalled at the goal line. Al Anderson won the attendance prize at the Wednesday noon meeting at Cawelo Motel presided by Art Hemingson.
A teen age dance is scheduled for Saturday night at the Woman's Club building from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Wednesday Afternoon Club and the American Legion.
Mrs Helena Love of Grants Pass Oregon visiting her daughter Mrs H C Hull left Monday morning to return home. She will visit a son in Oakhurst before continuing her journey.
All citizens interested in safety are urged to attend the Safety Council meeting Tuesday at 8 00 pm at the County building. Service club representatives are urged also to attend. Meetings are open to the public and held every second and fourth Tuesday of the month.
A layette shower honored Mrs. Jack C. Allen at hostess Mrs. Albert Carter’s home. Guests included Mesdames Price Neil Neil Scott Carter Reed Askew Carr Dewoody and others. Gifts were sent by Lila Ross Cleo Evans Roy Bailey and others. Prizes went to Mrs. E. D. Price and Mrs. Ed Dewoody.
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