Defense plan outlines refuge housing and response drills
Officer J C Atkinson described 90 rooms and a gymnasium in Shafter for refugees blasted from California towns. Governor Warren proposed freezing food and petroleum, halting liquor sales during emergencies. About 4000 refugees would be routed to Shafter via Delano and housed in school facilities while disaster readiness showed near perfect response in Shafter.
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Reily
J.C. Atkinson
Shafter
California
Lost Hills
Earl Warren
Atkinson
Delano
Korean Vets Attend Fresno State Under GI Bill
One hundred Korean veterans are enrolling at Fresno State College under the new GI Bill started last August. Veterans affairs coordinator Gordon Wilson notes most funded themselves before service. The bill provides a monthly lump sum to cover tuition books and fees. Single vets receive 110 dollars, married without dependents 135, and married with one dependent 160.
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Fresno State College
Gordon Wilson
FSC
Veterans Affairs
Wilson
William Sage Celebrates Sixth Birthday at Home
The sixth birthday of William Sage was celebrated at home with a luncheon hosted by his parents Mr and Mrs H L Sage of 18431 Poplar Ave. Attending were Mr and Mrs J G Sellars with Gary and Linda and Harold Jimmy Lisa and William Sage.
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H. L. Sage
Poplar Ave
J. G. Sellars
Gary
Linda
Harold
Jimmy
Lisa
William
Don Kingenbergs Celebrates Wedding Anniversary
Don Kingenbergs celebrated their wedding anniversary last week during a move from Lerdo Avenue to the Maple district. Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs Alan Schapansky with Carol and Judy of San Jose.
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Lerdo Avenue
Maple District
Alan Schapansky
Carol
Judy
San Jose
Calvin Mettler Hosts Sunday Supper Guests
Recent guests of Mr and Mrs Calvin G Mettler included Les and wife and Mr and Mrs Walter Mettler of Taft. Calvin Mettler returned from a Utah hunting trip where he bagged a deer and the couple hosted visitors from Utah upon their return. Darrell Tracy Buttonwillow postmaster notes a USPS request to place all non postage stamps on the back of letters and packages.
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Les
Walter Mettler
Taft
Calvin Mettler
Utah
Post Office Department
Darrell Tracy
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Mr and Mrs Nick John Son Travel To LA For Rams Game
Mr and Mrs Nick John Son of 622 Pacific Street drove to Los Angeles on Sunday for the Rams vs 49ers football game. They visited Hollywood before returning to Shafter Monday night.
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Pacific St
Los Angeles
49Ers
Hollywood
Shafter
Prospects Look Bright for Generals 1953 Gridiron
Generals coach Dan Bledsoe surveys 1953 roster after major losses from 1952. Returnees include Booster Ellis Carl Anderson and strong backfield with Beach Palomo and Smith. Fresh talent from JV and Bs edges adds Lingering depth at center, quarterback and end positions.
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Turk) Eliades
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Ellis
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Carl Beach
Johnny Palomo
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Shafter Church Marks Investment Day Harvest for Mission Fund
The Seventh-Day Adventist foreign missions fund in Shafter received a record $382.35 from a Saturday Investment Day. Members pledged early this year, with contributions from families like Voth and Neuman, plus earnings from vegetables, flowers, and pennies saved by children. The drive, led by investment secretary Sam Dirksen, adds to regular mission offerings.
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Seventh-Day Adventist Foreign Missions Fund
Shafter Church
Richard
Virginia Voth
Earl Neuman
God
Sam Dirksen
Shafter Club Hosts Wasco Ladies Entertainment
Shafter's Business and Professional Women's Club met Wasco Club in Wasco Grange Hall Tuesday night with Mrs Culver Jones presiding. The local club plans a regular meeting next Tuesday.
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Wasco Club
Wasco Grange Hall
Culver Jones
Shafter Chamber Recommends Rail Intersection Stop Signs
The Shafter Chamber of Commerce backs installing stop signs at railroad crossings after Santa Fe proposed signs to halt speeds rather than slow trains, aligning with city and chamber requests.
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City of
Shafter Chamber of Commerce
Santa Fe
Chamber
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