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Newspaper

Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1947

Page

8

Roberts speaks on Europe postwar balance and Marshall Plan

Kiwanis Rotary discussion features Roberts detailing De Gaulle and Italy as anti communist bulwarks and critiquing American prestige in Europe. He argues Potsdam allocations, urges stronger occupation by U S troops in Germany, predicts Britain's muddling through with aid, and calls the Marshall Plan a risky but worthwhile gamble. Al Ingraham presided, A J Hemingson spoke as Kiwanis president, Paul Newell chaired.

Roberts Russia Germany England France Ruhr Saar America Munich United States Europe Congress al Ingraham Rotary A. J. Hemingson Kiwanis Paul Newell

Local Police Report Twenty Three Arrests In Week

Police roundup in Shefter ends with 23 arrests for intoxication bad checks disturbing the peace and other offenses. Names include Estelle Phipps James Clarence Newland and Ray Thompson with fines ranging from 25 to 250 dollars. Thompson also faced a 60 day road camp sentence after a drunken roadside stunt.

Shefter James Clarence Newland Lester Madson Ramsey Robert L. Goode Albert Calvin Dixon Wesley Simon. Manners John, L. Collins Overton Ernest Prickett Allen Burt McMurray Floyd F. Trent Claud Verne McCluskey Estelle Phipps Sherman N. Lytle Suma Warren Chapple Salon Jim.Woods Harold Guthries Guthries Ray Thompson Thompsonry Thompson County Road

Tea Cal parties. . kes-we bake 'em for Joe's Topper Bakery

The note outlines a bakery effort by Joe's Topper Bakery with a hint of tea party preparations and baked goods terms. It reads as a casual promotional snippet mentioning tea parties and bakery activity connected to Joe's Topper Bakery.

Joe's Topper Bakery Wasco Wallace E. Shafer Tad Shafter

Thompson New President Heads Shafter 20 30 Club Officers

Harry Thompson elected President and Harry Blumkin Vice President at the Shafter 20 30 Club meeting. Ed DeMello named Second Vice President and Hershal Rogers Sergeant at Arms. Cecil Rhoads and Bob McClain join the Board of Directors. Plans set to travel to California Hot Springs for the Christmas tree project. Members repaired decorations at potato sheds with $1,000 from the Chamber of Commerce. Motion pictures by John Lachenmaier and Dr. Moore showcased Canada and Mexico. The 20 30 district convention begins the first week of December with officers attending the Educational Meeting.

Harry Thompson Harry Blumkin Shafter Ed DeMello Hershal Rogers Sergant At Arms Cecil Rhoads Bob McClain California Hot Springs Shafter Chamber of Commerce Canada Mexico John Lachenmaier Dr. Moore Moore Lachenmaier

Cookies from Joe's Topper Treat for any occasion

A local bakery item named Cookies from Joe's Topper offers versatile sweet treats for celebrations and everyday snacks. The description highlights rich flavors, appealing visuals, and suitability for gifts or gatherings.

Local Neighbors Help Prevent Fire Behind Russell Home

Mrs. Frank Russell spotted a blaze spreading behind Marvin Lane’s garage near the Russell residence and helped extinguish it before harm. Investigation blamed neighborhood children with matches, urging parents to warn kids against handling fire.

Frank Russell Marvin Lane Russell

Local Gun Club Plans Turkey Shoot

The Shafter Rifle and Shotgun Club will sponsor a Turkey Shoot on Sunday December 7 starting at 10 am at the old Shafter Airport grounds on Santa Fe Avenue. 100 certified dressed turkeys will be awarded to winning competitors across divisions including trap shooting, ladies lack, and galloping dominoes, with a nearly equal number per division. Refreshments will be served by the Women's Legion Auxiliary.

The Shafter Rifle and Shotgun Club Shafter Airport Santa Fe Avenue Women’s Legion Auxiliary

Central Valley Highway Meet Set in Fresno Tuesday

The Central Valley Highway Association will meet at 7 p.m. in Fresno to report on miles completed and note six miles remaining. Charles R. Chambers of Ha ford cites progress. Kern County Supervisors ask the state Highway Commission to include the entire Central Valley Highway in the state system.

Fresno Central Valley Higway ‘Association Hot Californian Charles R. Chambers Haford Kern County Board Sta Highway Commission Central Valley

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