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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1945
Page
2
These men explain why the 7th War Loan requires record funding. They describe giant ships ready to slide down the ways and a new air force with thousands of bombers and jet planes. They argue it is cheaper to equip Pacific forces with fresh gear than ship European tanks and guns.
Three couples acted as hosts and hostesses for a Legion Hall buffet dinner last Saturday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. George Harrison and many other local couples such as Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Stringham and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Vannatta, reflecting a communal social event.
At a Busi ness and Professional Women's Club meeting held last Wednesday at Genevieve Cooper's home, committee chairmen were elected for Membership Thelma Christopher Public Affairs Helen Holmes Program Alvina Enns International Relations Katie Contreras Education Burnis Morris Legislation Bernice Walz Health Erma Mettler Finance Annette Albright Publicity Lorain Gaede Publication Helene Hobson Music Martha Gloeckler Auditors Alvina Enns and Annette Albright Parliamentarian Rose Willis Sunshine Florence Smith and Question Box Celeste Crawford. The club will hold two dinner meetings monthly. The first is a business meeting only closed to guests, the second is a program dinner with invited guests. A question box will invite member questions and suggestions.
The War Prisoners Aid of the YMCA funded relief for Americans and other civilians captured by Japan on Guam and Wake Island. Swedish Minister W Bagge confirms a $3500 grant from the CIO in April 1944 to aid internees in Kobe and Shanghai, directing most funds to Guam due to need.
The 1936 Anglo Egyptian treaty permits England as Egypts ally to keep a garrison of 10000 troops and 400 aircraft at the Suez Canal for a 20 year period.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Sanderson hosted a pinochle gathering Saturday evening. High prizes went to Mrs Oscar Weidman Mrs Esther Miller and Mrs J P Hansen. Guests included Mr Mrs Oscar Weidman Mr Mrs J P Hansen Mrs Elizabeth Ingram Mr and Mrs G A Lindquist Esther Miller Jeanette Stoner Harry Fowler and Mrs Josephine Quin.
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