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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1948
Page
6
Kern County reports April crop activity shows slow potato harvests due to poor weather with shipments at about half of last year. Despite lighter yields, markets remain strong as other districts also report lighter crops.
Wasco residents Mr and Mrs Ira Unruh visit with their two sons Kenneth and Donald at the Sly home on Sunday as part of a family gathering in the community.
Harry Vannatta celebrated his tenth birthday Saturday afternoon at his parents home Mr and Mrs Harry Vannatta. Guests enjoying games and refreshments included Bob Vignoto Bob Frent Gordon Pipkin Bruce Branner Glenn Stoller Larry Vannatta Richard Heinbuck John Johnson Kenneth Kroeker and Dennis Kirby.
The Kern Academy Home and School last met at the Assembly Hall with Mrs. Ted Voth presiding and Mrs. Dan Toews as secretary. Dr. R Ingram from the County Health Department gave a talk on services, staff, and missions, highlighting nine key public health functions and showing photos of health institutions and local native crafts.
Mrs George Beargen of La Habra spent the weekend as a guest of Mr and Mrs J A Foth. She joined local social circles during her stay and accompanied the hosts at neighborhood events and gatherings.
Mr and Mrs Al Ratzlaff plan to move from Shafter to Tipton California and expect to depart Wednesday.
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