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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1956

Page

3

Mullen Graduates From Army NCO Course at Fort Hood

Sgt. Charles T. Mullen son of Craford W. Mullen of Shafter recently graduated from III Corps Academy advanced noncommissioned officers course at Fort Hood Texas. A tank commander in Company D 1st Armored Division 81st Reconnaissance Battalion at Fort Polk Louisiana he received instruction in leadership map reading and other military subjects. Mullen entered the Army in 1953 and was last stationed at Fort Riley Kansas.

Charles T. Mullen Craford W. Mullen, Shafter III Corps Academy Fort Hood Tex Vision Fort Polk Mullen Army Fort Riley Kan

Meet Your Teacher Alma Mullins a Shafter educator

Alma Mullins nee Raulston, eldest of seven, taught 17 years in Hugo Oklahoma elementary schools. She married Fred Mullins and moved to California in 1952 with sons Wayne and Warren in the U.S. Air Force. The Mullinses now live in Shafter where Alma teaches at Richland School and pursues advanced work. She values individualized teaching and community involvement.

Alma Mullins Raulston Shafter Alma Alahoma South Durant Alma Raulston Hugo Fred Mullins Wayne Warren U.s.air Force Belleville Michigan Lincoln Nebraska Mullinses Oklahoma Lamont Kern County Bakersfield College California West Lerdo Mullins Richland School Richland Teachers Club California Teachers . Ton National Education Association Fresno State College Almalins

Ban on cream filled pastries begins June 1

Kern County Health officer Dr. W C Buss announced a summer ban on selling custard and cream filled pies and pastries starting June 1 to prevent food poisoning. Only properly refrigerated cream filled pastries may be sold from oven to consumer. Sanitarian checks will extend to delivery trucks during transit.

W.C. Buss Kern Buss

First Prohibition Law Appears in Kansas 1880

A Kansas item notes the earliest U.S. Prohibition law linked to the state in 1880. The piece also mentions the Department of Interior forming in 1849, originally called the Home Department.

U. S Kansas Department of Interior The Home Department

Bank of America Trust Department Offices Across California

The BOAQUIZ Corner notes Bank of America trust department offices are located throughout California. They assist thousands with future planning, family welfare, and property management. An interview with a trust officer is offered at no obligation.

Trust Department

Ancient and Modern Necromancy Sermon at Shafter Wasco

Sunday Christian Science service in Shafter Wasco centers on the theme Ancient and Modern Necromancy alias Mesmerism and Hypnotism Denounced The lesson highlights Nehemiah rebuild and the defeat of evil through truth light and divine exemplar and cites Science and Health passages urging destruction of evil works including disease

Christian Science Church Shafter Wasco Jerusalem Nehemiah John God Christ Mary Baker Eddy

St Mark's Episcopal Services Sunday Evening at Guest House

St Mark's Episcopal Church will hold services at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the Ed A Brown home guest house 340 Manne avenue with Rev E Leslie Rolls in charge. Confirmation class information available via Mrs George Pioneer 6 2863. The Cooper home is 652 Sycamore avenue. Sumner Walters of Stockton will officiate through June 11. St Mark's Guild rummage sale scheduled for Saturday in Weaver's Corners at 112 Street.

St. Mark's Episcopal Church Ed A. Brown Manne Avenue E. Leslie Rolls George Pioneer 6 Cooper Sycamore Avenue Sumner Walters Stockton St. Mark’s Guild Weaver's Corners

Shafter Lads and Lasses Honored by Local Group

Two Shafter women, Diana Strauss and Barbara Wiens, recently appeared with a group and are set to be well represented this year. Barbara Wiens, daughter of John E. Wiens, plans a teaching career and has aided with the school choir and Christian service at Fresno Rescue Mission. Diana Strauss, daughter of Dave A. Strauss, majors in a commercial course and will enter a business college after a year at P.B.I.

Shafter Diana Strauss Barbara Wiens John E. Wiens Rt. 1 Box 246 Miss Wiens Fresno Dave A. Strauss P.B.1

Varied program heard at Menonite Brethren Church

Arnie Hartman, noted accordionist, performed several numbers and gave testimony at the Menonite Brethren Church on Sunday evening May 20. Johnny and Evelyn Nickel attended, Nickel showing slides on Paraguay and outlining his work with farmers there in insect control, the first in a series of talks. He spoke of chemical applications aiding crop protection, noting cotton and peanuts as chief crops while wheat struggled because of water shortages.

Mennonite Brethren Church Arnie Hartman Jesus God Johnny Evelyn Nickel Nickel Paraguay

Brandt Investment Co Real Estate and Insurance

Real estate and insurance services listed for Brandt Investment Co with Louis J. Brandt at 1414 18th St Bakersfield and phone FA 4 6786. Other entries include J. C. Penner Real Estate Notary Public Insurance 248 Central Ave Shafter and Acme Finance Co All Types of Loans 1219 18th St Bakersfield with free parking.

Brandt Investment CO. Real Estate and Insurance Louis J. Brandt 18Th St Bakersfield J. C. Penner Acme Finance CO

Dalapon Johnson grass control and potato virus concern

Dalapon can control Johnson grass when used as directed for ditch banks and spot treatments, with follow up applications 4 to 6 weeks later. Separately, Calico virus causes yellow potato plants near alfalfa fields. infection spreads via aphids, usually with low overall yield impact and limited control measures needed.

Agricultural Strategy Aims at Aphid Control in Alfalfa

The plan favors preventing aphid infestations in alfalfa rather than attempting eradication after they invade a potato field. This approach emphasizes proactive measures and early intervention to protect crops and yield.

Candles n Cake Social Listings by Date

A sequence of social listings dated May 1956 and one entry in 1986 lists attendees for each day. People named include John Dirksen Jacqueline Fairbanks Ferrelene Zachary Larry Zachary Kathy Goertzen Billy Lamas Herbert Mc Bride Lillie Manweiler Lee Pete Bender Mrs Abe Neufeld Don Lewis Dennis Johnson Lee Fike Terri Fenton James Dirksen Alice Richert John Warren Alan De Rio Roger Steelman Billie Hull Orvin Mettler Fred Mason Timothy Stanton De Kris John Dirksen Lynette Holmes Claude Camp Vernon Witcher Janet Peterson Benny Marie McDonald Katie Dirksen Ed F Bender Dennis Kroeker and others. The notes resemble a community social calendar with daily participant rosters.

John Dirksen Jacqueline Fairbanks Ferrelene Zachary Larry Zachary Kathy Goertzen Billy Lamas Herbert McBride Lillie Manweiler Lee Pete Bender Abe Neufeld Don Lewis Dennis Johnson Lee Fike Terri Fenton James Dirksen Alice Richert John Warren Alan de Rio Roger Steelman Billie Hull Orvin Mettler Fred Mason Timothy Stanton de Kris Lynette Holmes Claude Camp Vernon Witcher Janet B. Peterson Benny Marie McDonald Katie Dirksen F. Bender Dennis Kroeker

Sewing Circle Finishes Quilt for Fall Bazaar

The First Mennon church sewing circle completed the quilt they have been working on. It will be auctioned at the fall bazaar to raise funds for various mission activities.

First Mennon Church

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Maytag Shop E. Lerdo Frigidaire Wedgewood Emil G. Stoller Lambert Richland Burnis Morris Barbara Robinson Bobby Thompson 1St Armored di U. S. Senate Senate Democratic Party Everett Baker Shafter Democratic Tomers Shamrock Cleaners Mrs Les Horne Bank of America Member Pederal Deposit Insurance Corporation Timbuktu Shafter Branch P. C. Clarkin Walla Episcopal Church Business & Professional Guide the Farmer’s Corner David N. Wright Central Ave Garratz Motor Co E. Lerde Calif P.S P. G Pacific Gas and Elactric Company
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