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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1949
Page
7
Bank of America board declares a regular six month dividend of 1.25 per share payable December 31 1949 to shareholders of record November 30 at an annual rate of 2.50. Directors also approve future quarterly dividend payments beginning March 31 1950 with rate to be determined.
Brown sea reheat 16 oz can beef roast Ross rib or chuck. Why stand over a hot stove and bake them. We have a big variety of Fontana's locally baked pies fresh every day.
American Legion Auxiliary members have volunteered at Kern County Tuberculosis and Health Association in Alta Vista Drive Bakersfield. Mary Starrh Wilma Bell and Julia Potter worked with Leona Richards Lola Parker and Elizabeth Buller donating services last week. Local women with time urged to call Mrs O G Ohlsson or Mrs Leona Richards. transportation may be arranged to Bakersfield.
Four major agricultural organizations hold their annual meetings in California within one week starting Armistice Day. The California State Grange began its 77th convention in Sacramento as the National Grange arrived for its 83rd convention, with agendas covering all agricultural topics.
Announcement for National Book Week November 13 to 20 with a book fair open house at the Boys and Girls Library 1510 17th Street Bakersfield. The library stays open daily until 9 pm and authors of children’s books will autograph and sell copies in the evening. A Christmas gift opportunity and a chance for parents to explore children’s reading resources.
Irvin Fike visited Los Angeles to attend a Chrysler dealers meeting at the Biltmore Hotel. Special speaker was J. W. O Malley vice president of Chrysler Corporation from Detroit Michigan.
Congressman Thomas H. Werdel announces nationwide Coast Guard Academy entrance exams to be held February 20 21 1950 at New London Connecticut. Graduates earn ensign commission and a BS in Engineering. Application deadline January 15 1950 for qualified 17 to 21 year old applicants.
The Veterans Administration announces new office hours at 1100 Golden State Avenue Bakersfield effective Monday November 14 1949 from 8 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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