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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1946
Page
9
A Wednesday evening baby shower for Mrs Bill Johnson was hosted at the P V McClure home with co hosts Mesdames Kinman Hemingson and Earl Weill and Mrs McClure. Guests included numerous local women and visitors from Bakersfield and Wasco.
Francilia Hansen was home over the weekend with her parents the J. P. Hansens noted.
The Wednesday Afternoon Club board and chairwoman Mrs. Ed Brow hosted a luncheon at the Bakersfield Inn on May 10 with members including Mesdames Battaglia Lassi ter Burns Gamegan and others. Prizes went to Mrs. Jack Battaglia and Mrs. Max McKinley. A short business session followed and plans for the May 22 installation at Canelo Motel were set with Mrs. Jack Battaglia as installing officer. Reservations were requested through Mrs. Rainey.
Victor Bender High School elected student body president Victor Bender by one vote over Donald Zachary after two mismarked ballots. Barbara Fox won the secretary runoff by two tallies. Bob Peters becomes vice president, Opal Evans social chair, and Bob Teeters yell leader. One hundred fifty one of 225 voters participated. new officers assume duties next fall.
International Harvester announces resumed production with extra shifts to overcome post strike shortages. Parts and machines will arrive gradually as factories and dealers refill stocks, with emphasis on quality and fair distribution nationwide.
The Texas Society will host its annual Basket Picnic on Sunday May 26 at 10 am at Keiver Park Bakersfield. Hundreds of former Texans and their families are invited for community singing games and entertainment.
Mr and Mrs August Bender and sons Leon and Victor were dinner guests on Mothers Day in the home of Mr and Mrs Victor Bender.
The sons of Mr and Mrs Henry Stoller Emil Jack Ben and William with their families gathered at the parents home May 8 to fete the father on his 88th birthday.
Mrs Christine Roscamp is reported much better. Her relatives Mr Frank Muttart and son Gregory of Los Angeles visited the Roscamp home in Shafter for Mother's Day.
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