Thrifty Shopper Contine s Thanksgiving Run at Brock's
A reader recalls chasing bargains at Brock's Grocery on Central Valley Highway for Thanksgiving items. Five cent per pound yams sold out fast, with purses and carts racing in to snag five pounds. The piece notes open hours and nearby deals including Navels oranges at 50 cents a sack and Iris brand pumpkin, plus Gold Medal Flour coupons for rolls.
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Central Avenue
Carroll Crabb
Brock’s
Central Valley Highway
Brock's
Brock
North Central Valley
Mr. Brock
Rec Commission Football Clinic for Elementary Boys
The Shafter Recreation Commission runs a weekly football clinic for elementary boys. Roy Farrell, recreation director, announced the program with help from Pare of Shafter High School. About 50 boys attend each Saturday to learn signal calling stance blocking and receiving basic plays. The highlight is a touch football game.
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Shafter Recreation Commission
Roy Farrell
Gave Pare
Shafter High School
Farrell
Elect Collins Vice-President of Optic Group
The Kern County Optometric Association re elected Dr Righellis of Arvin to a second term as president through 1955. Shafter’s Fred Shorr O D and Robert Bedwell Bakersfield were elected vice president and secretary treasurer respectively. Upcoming events include the annual legislative banquet led by Dr Lane and the Christmas dinner on December 18.
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Kern County Optometric Association
Righellis
Arvin
Shafter
Fred Shorr
O. D
Oildale
Robert Bedwell
Bakersfield
John Knight
Robert Lane
Association
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