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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1955
Page
8
A Social Security representative will be in the assembly room of the county building at 9 30 in the morning to answer questions and help with filings. The new provision expands eligibility for survivors including widows and dependent children under 18, extending benefits to those who previously did not qualify.
Two girls Norma Hooks and Dijana Mettler earned all A grades at Shafter High School for the second six week period. The dean of girls Amelia Cornell announced the list of honorees meeting the B average with no grade below C. Included students span many families and reflect a broad achievement across SHS.
Bakersfield firm Acme Finance Co advertises all types of loans from its 18th Street office promising free parking and easy access. The notice lists contact phone F A 46795 and emphasizes broad financing options for personal and business needs.
Marine Pvt Harold B Sharp son of Mr and Mrs James M Sharp of Shafter will complete recruit training mid May at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego The 10 week course covers basic military subjects and firing of basic infantry weapons After graduation recruits report to Camp Pendleton or Marine Corps schools for further training Also noted is Jan Gibson selected Best All Around girl at Central Christian college Bartlesville Oklahoma and several names listed as students and associates.
An article explains brown lawn patches arise from fungi and chemical injury, with symptoms of green spots turning brown, and offers guidance on watering timing, mowing height, and use of insecticides and chemicals. It notes fungi spread by wind and thrive in damp conditions and suggests inspecting soil obstructions and avoiding reseeding after chlorinated treatments.
A legislative committee urged reviewing state allocations to county and district fairs to adjust the distribution formula. Assemblyman H W Pat Kelly of Shafter backed creating a classification committee to evaluate fairs and said changes may be proposed at the next general session.
Mr and Mrs Herb Schirmers of Beverly Hills were hosted by their daughter and family Mr and Mrs Harry Blum of Cross street from Prey. Schirmers were formerly of Shafter.
Guidance on diagnosing lawn brown spots and choosing appropriate remedies. It advises determining the cause first and then selecting a treatment, noting that strong fertilizer or weed killer could be the culprit and stressing maintenance of a healthy lawn.
The Shafter Rotary club hosted foreign students from Fresno State College on scholarships for an international service program. Don Ruggenberg, committee chairman, announced the visit. Guests included Mansoor Sadjadi of Pakistan and numerous youths from Syria, Iran, Iraq, Poland, Canada, Russia, Greece, Norway, and others.
Over the past fifty years United States factories produced about 108 million motor vehicles, marking a long era of industrial output. Industry observers note shifts in demand, automation, and export growth shaping future production.
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