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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1945
Page
3
Two girls admit they ran away from home after feeling frightened. They had walked toward a distant town before turning back, seeking comfort and returning to their home while authorities investigated their complaint. Mexico City is described as the ancient site of Tenochitlan, once sacred home of the gods.
The Shafter Wednesday Afternoon Club reports on local men and women serving in World War II. It lists sailors, Marines, airmen, and soldiers stationed in Iwo Jima, the Pacific, New Caledonia, Hawaii, and other fronts, with updates on training, furloughs, and recent deployments.
The Shafter Public Utility District approves Ordinance No. 25 altering water rates for potato washing sheds and processing houses using tank recirculating washers at 105 per washer April 1 through July 15 and 3 per month otherwise, plus 150 per washer for continuous flow washers. The emergency ordinance takes effect immediately and is published May 31, 1945 with board votes recorded.
A baby boy named Milton Jr. was born to Sere Warkentines on May 23, announced in local birth notices. The brief item confirms the newborn and the family’s naming choice in a concise community notice.
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Guatemala joins the United States in declaring war on Germany and Japan. The move aligns Central America with Allied powers as global conflict widens.
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