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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1961

Page

11

Exams Offered for Taft Rest Office Position

The Civil Service Commission advises Congressmen Hagen of a forthcoming examination for a career position in Taft’s Rest Office. The list of eligibles will include men only, with women barred from eligibility. Applications should be sent to the Board of U S Civil Service Regulations require applicants to be residents of the county.

Taft Rest The Civil’ Service Commission Hagen VU. S. Civil Serv SS Ioe

Wee Winkle Winkles Meeting Held at Romanini Home

The November meeting of the Wee Winkle Winkles was hosted by Mrs. Roy Romanini on McKittrick Highway. Attendees included Mrs. Roy Romanini and others with guests Albert Ghilarducci Dinoni and Harold Russell. Presiding was Mrs. Alfred Palla Sr. Plans were set for a Christmas event with arrangements to be assisted by several members.

Button Roy Romanini McKittrick Highway Mesdames Roy Romanini Rowland Kemp Alfred Palla Sr Alfred Palla Jr Milton Foster Elmer Andriotti John Cauzza Ernest Ghilarducci Girio Romanini M Albert Ghilarducci Dinoni Harold Russell Mineiro Rowland Elmer Andreotti Ernest Ghillarducci

Fish Fry Precedes B P W Club Meeting

Presiding at the regular business session, the club plans a ham dinner after the fish fry at the Congregational Church. The next meeting is scheduled for November 2 and will follow the dinner.

B&pw Club Congregational Church

Daniel study featured in Sunday lesson and sermons

A Sunday program centers on Daniel with a lesson theme Daniel The nonconformist and Bible verses Daniel 1 8 15 6 10 11. Morning service features minister Melvin B Nonhof with Living Unto God sermon. Evening service theme An example of believers.

Daniel Melvin B. Nonhof

South Meet Sees 325 Students From 22 Schools

Interpreting an OCR fragment, the South meet drew 325 students from 22 schools. The division notes reference AB and Cena groups and a mixed experience level, with meager details about locations or organizers.

Fire disaster spurs debate on aid in Bee Air district

The text reflects a community lament after a massive fire in the Bee Air district near Los Angeles. It notes the governor declaring a disaster area and questions how wealthy residents fared, while recalling duties of charity and concern for those in distress.

Bee Air District Angeles Lucas Air District

Hospital expansion linked to high schools and community aid

Report fragments indicate Memorial Hospital plans expansion to Garces High School and Kern, with General Hospital to Pint Netherstale High School. The group coordinates defense tires with fs and involves Association, Houchin Community Bh Bank, and Dr Barnard noting need for aid instructors and intensified training for first aid.

Tls Bakers ‘‘Memorial Hospital Garces High School Kern General Hospital Pint Netherstale High School Fs. Name Association Optometris Houchin Community Bh Bank Barnard

Feather River jobs scarce as dam work winds down

The Sly Creek and Little Grass Valley dams near Oroville are near completion and about 500 workers may be laid off in the coming weeks. Weather disruption could slow Feather River work and main Oroville dam construction is not expected to start until spring. Local offices report few nearby jobs while persistent opportunities draw workers, and the building trade council urges workers to stay away due to a current job shortage.

Sly Creek Little Grass Valley Oroville Feather River Perluss Butte County Building and Construction Trade Council

Local Aid Sought for Lucas Family This Christmas

A letter to the Shafter Press urges readers to provide five dollars to aid the Lucas family in need this holiday season. The writer hopes neighbors remember the family despite hardship and wishes them a joyful Christmas.

Shafter Lucas

Airman Basic Harley Christian with Lackland training

Airman Basic Harley Christian son of Mr and Mrs Robert B Christian of Shafter is assigned to the United States Air Force technical training course after completing the first part of basic training at Lackland AFB Texas He was selected for advanced training due to interests and aptitudes He attended Phoenix College in Phoenix Arizona.

Lackland Afb Tex Harley Christian Robert B. Christian Shafter United States Air Force Phoenix College Phoenix Ariz

Weigands Toews Return From Long Vacation Trip

Mr and Mrs I E Weigand and Mr and Mrs Toews recently ended a three week trip to North Dakota Yellowstone Park and the Black Hills They faced snow and icy roads in Wyoming with a mishap to their car but escaped with no serious damage The couples found the vacation enjoyable yet were glad to be home again

I. E. Weigand Seer Toews North Dakota Hood Haunts Weigands Yellowstone Park Bighors Mountains Wyoming North Oe Yanae Remely Black Hills

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