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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1947
Page
5
Mrs Joe Hill arrived home after a tiring flight from Gas South Carolina. Weather conditions were bad and the plane landed safely after a rough trip.
Mrs. Pearl J. Kohler of Solon Ohio took over the family tractor factory when Earl I Kohler died. She faced doubts and failed attempts but learned the business fundamentals and rebuilt the company, eventually regaining control and guiding 800 tractors produced by 20,600 horsepower. She credits focusing on the big economic picture and distinguishing important tasks from trivial ones.
Two men named Joe Cosgrove and Peter Chan Neson head north on a hunting trip and expect to return home Monday or a day later. The passage notes uncertainty about exact return timing.
Mr and Mrs Leonard Williams visited relatives and friends in Avenal over the weekend returning home with stories of local gatherings and family chatter.
Captain Tom Fletcher of the Generals was injured early but returned to duty as Shafter edged Wasco 11. Mickey Hair snagged a late Tigers touchdown pass and Shafter finished strong, earning Valley playoff berth and awaiting Fresno Tulare Kings County winner.
Mr and Mrs Roland Dargatz left Thursday for a week long pheasant hunting trip in woodland areas around Woodlawn.
Delmer Mettler and Herb Han del are pheasant hunting at Dos Palos. They expect to return home the first of his week.
A small bakery advert promotes pies at Joe's Topper Bakery claiming the best taste. The note invites customers to try a selection described as exceptionally flavorful.
Jack Battaglia spent several days visiting his mother and family in Stockton and returned home Friday evening.
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