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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1960

Page

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Harris Introduces Diehl Tire Recapping Equipment

E R Harris showcases Saal 1008 Diehl tire recapping gear valued in the thousands for service to Wasco customers. The setup includes two lever automatic retreading presses and nine electric matrices. Harris, a trusted Wasco businessman, notes the D-101 press and dealer offerings from Goodrich Miller and Denman.

E. R. Harris E. R Red Harris Wasco Diehl All- Harris Goodrich Miller and Denman Red” Harris Egrie Oormplente Scott Cook

Shaf ter Lemoore Football Game Shifts to Thursday

With Veterans Day on Friday the Shaf ter Lemoore football game moves to Thursday evening. Fans are asked to note the schedule change and plan accordingly.

Shafter-Lemoore

Christmas Parade Preparations Tighten as Event Looms

A city committee schedules a meeting on Wednesday to organize the Christmas parade slated to occur in three weeks. Officials discuss route flow and participant coordination to ensure a smooth community celebration.

Community National Bank Launches International Card Plan

One thousand residents join a new program allowing International Credit Card holders to charge at Shafter merchant members with up to 25 days to pay. A 10 month revolving option is available. Cards are widely honored in the U S Canada and Hawaii.

Shafter Merchant United States Canada Hawaii Adams International Credit Shafter Community National Bank

Mennonite Brethren Convention Set In Shafter

Rev Dick host pastor announces United States Mennonite Brethren Convention to be held November 10 and 11 at the Shafter Church 400 Kern Street. More than 500 delegates are expected from across the denomination with the local committee planning tours and Rev H R Wiens of Dinuba California named convention chairman.

United States Kern Street Shafter Church Mennonite Brethren Churches Colleges and Seminary Shafter Rev H. R. Wiens Dinuba, California

Youth Group Visits Reedley for Mennonite Conference

The Senior Youth Fellowship of the Mennonite Brethren Church attended a conference in Reedley for young people. Their church bus carried thirty youths and sponsors Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Unruh joined the trip. The group enjoyed the business meeting and the banquet.

Mennonite Brethren Church Reed Elmer Unruh

Lemoore Generals Edge Garces 13 12 In Rain Soaked Showdown

In a rain soaked clash the Lemoore Generals edged Garces 13 to 12 as both teams battled for South Sequoia League position. Shafter and Wasco winning earlier tightens race. next games set Garces and Wasco against Shafter with title implications still uncertain.

Garces Rams Shafter Wasco Coalinga Lemoore Ious Shafter-Wasco Tilt

Veterans Day Proclamation by Shafter Mayor

G. H. Ben Grundy, mayor of Shafter, proclaims November 1 as Veterans Day honoring veterans and recalling sacrifice, courage, and duty shaping the nation. The document recalls the United States defending rights and rebuilding through peace and gratitude to those who served in the armed forces.

United States Ciig G. H Ben'' Grundy Shafter

Proceeds For Scholarship Fund Fall Fashion Show Shafter

Shafter hosts a Junior Women’s Club fall fashion show on November 15 at Veterans Memorial Hall to benefit a scholarship fund. Decorations chaired by Toni Johnston with John Notley Jr. and a color theme of autumn tones, tickets $1.50 include coffee and dessert.

Jon Johnston Bazaar Henry Rice John Notley, Jr Junior Women's Club Vaughan Trogance Veteran’s Memorial Hall Toni Johnston John Notley Shafter B. Jack Thompson Kenneth Handel Kenneth Dalke Wesley Janzen Robert Merz Ivan Meyer Corliss Smith Gene Guenther

Election Reflections in Shafter and Local Banking Plans

The piece reflects on the recent election and the nation's two party system, noting local division in Shafter. It mentions the Shafter branch of the bank and announces plans involving Parker, Dick, and Thuman to expand credit and shopping options for residents.

Little Old Shafter Tional Bank George Parkerr R. L. “Dick Vce Shafter Roger Thuman

Annual Ham Dinner and Bazaar Set for Thursday Night

The event runs from 4 p.m. with dinner served 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Mrs. Rueben Fraley leads the Women’s Fellowship. silent auction will feature a water color by Tess Norris and an oil by Fred Mason. Tickets are 2.00 for adults and 0.50 for children.

Church Fellowship Rueben Fraley Women’s Fellowship Tess Norris Fred Mason Robert Songberg Richard Southwek Bill Lowe George Harris Glen Edwards John Turner Marvin Hoover John Dalke

Hoffman to Bank Seminar on Livestock Financing

Bank of America officials led by manager Paul Hoffmann and 29 officers from 27 California communities will assemble at California State Polytechnic to discuss aspects of the livestock industry and related financing.

Paul Hoffmann Bank of America Shafter California California State Polytechnic

Volunteers Answer Call From Shafter Firemen

Shafter volunteers responded to a late Saturday alarm at 520 Sunset Avenue where a furnace fire caused by lint buildup in Mrs. Curtis Mixon’s home was quickly contained. Fire Chief Wesley Gorsching said damage was negligible and kept to a minimum with no spread to nearby houses.

Shafter Sunset Aveenue Curtis Mixon Wesley Gorsching

Legion Urges Flag Display for Veterans Day

Commander Bill Frizzell of Leslie L. Robinson Post No 213 called for every home in Shafter to display an American flag on Veterans Day. He argued the world watches and the gesture shows national unity amid Cold War tensions.

Shafter Bill Frizzell Leslie L

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