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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1947
Page
11
A Jackson's Automotive Supplies truck at 2601 Future Street in Los Angeles burned completely near Enos Lane and Collier's Corner around 5 30 p m. Fire officials say gasoline leaked onto a hot exhaust pipe starting the blaze. Vehicle valued at 4500 with 10000 in automotive supplies.
SLY DINNER GUESTS enjoying a chicken dinner recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O F Sly were Mr. and Mrs. Albert Neal, Virginia Carr, Avery and Ammanell Roper.
Review of The Yearling praises its mature expression and strong parent child themes. Claude Jarman Jr. delivers a tender performance as Jody showing wonder, loneliness, and growth while Ma Baxter and the father offer guidance and affection. The film invites families to understand boyhood and responsibility.
Kern Academy Home and School group elected leaders for the coming year at a Thursday evening meeting. Elizabeth named Leader, Sadie Fender son Associate Leader, Evelyn Barling Assistant Leader, Viola Neu feld Secretary, Evelyn Toews Associate Secretary, Bertha Dirksen Treasurer, Dave Ruth Cafeteria Chairman, Kenneth Wison Parliamentarian, Lydia Fast Historian, Dave Ruth Head Usher, Rachel Morse Chorister, with M M Fenderson and Jacob Dirksen chosen as cafeteria cooks.
Ropers entertain Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs A E Roper. Attendees include Mrs Alice Luker and Mrs Lacy Bradhurst and their children.
Funeral services were held Wednesday morning for baby Henry Borton who died May 19 at Kern General Hospital. Burial followed at Shafter Cemetery with Father Gerald Culleton officiating. The infant is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Joe Barton of Wasco and six brothers. Mr Barton works at Neufeld's Auto Parts.
Recent visitors to O F Sly included Mr and Mrs C W Ross formerly of Shafter now residing in Fontana.
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