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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1946
Page
1
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Marvin Kirschenmann of Shafter raised the Grand Champion steer, bought by Central Market of Shafter for 2.00 a pound. Shafter entries earned numerous ribbons and prize money, with steers and lambs selling at premium prices, and local FFA students posting strong results.
The Shafter Press offers commercial photography with Don Little as the in charge photographer. Appointments for photographic work can be made by calling the newspaper at the listed phone number.
The Big Noon Play Program at Shafter High School, directed by Coach Lowell Todd, offers noon activities for students this October. Dances will be held at noon in the gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with badminton on Mondays and Wednesdays, and ping-pong on Tuesdays through Fridays.
Fifteen girls at Shafter High School train weekly under music instructor Ernest Graf to create the school’s first majorette corps for athletic events. The group includes Jean Anderson Jean Bartel Mariann Devlin Jean Gaede Mable Giles Joyce McNew Evelyn Rikard Aletha Schaeffer Rosemary Stocker Bobbie Weightman Betty Stringer Henrietta Ray JoAnn Willoughby Bonnie Bender and Bobbie Nichols.
Mrs Tom Wilson hosted a wedding supper at her home for bride elect Miss Esther Grumbles and her fiancé Mr Spencer Stallings and their families preceding the wedding of the latter’s sister. The event followed local tradition and honored the couple.
Congressman Alfred Elliott announced a Kern County meeting of all potato growers to discuss the 1947 program next Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Hotel El Tejon Bakersfield. Sid Carnine, Kern County Potato Growers Association manager, prepared a statement to Secretary Clinton Anderson arguing that cutting California early potato acreage by 40 percent or more harms economic planning and the nation’s essential supply from April through July.
The Wednesday After noon Club announces a dance on Saturday October 5 with tickets via Mrs Ed Brown president. The clubhouse renovations brighten both yard and interior and the event showcases the improvements by committee members Mesdames Ted Vignola John Jacobsen and Merrill Thomas.
The Shafter Press announces a month long contest with prizes including a San Francisco trip for two, $100 spending money, and merchandise. Ten percent commission on subscriptions, voting rules, and a three judge panel govern entries. Nomination blanks urged for a strong start next Monday.
This week’s Business Directory highlights Elza Hamilton’s Nu-Way Auto Laundry as the selected business. The feature is a regular front page item in section two, chosen by Judge Frank Shaw from a blind hat draw. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Pipkin and son Gordon visited relatives in Los Angeles at the Divins home.
The Shafter Generals aim for a second win as they host Lindsay this Friday for the first home game. The Shafter B team seeks redemption against Lindsay lightweights after a season opener. aides report Lindsay appears no tougher than Exeter. Coach Bledsoe tightened defense this week and expects a smoother showing Friday night with no serious injuries. B game starts 6 30 p m and the A game at 8 30 p m. Season tickets remain available at the high school or from Mayor Joe Frizzell or principal Jack Hill, offering access to all home games at a reduced price.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Congregational Church will meet on Friday October 11 at 9 o clock a.m. A potluck lunch will follow at noon. All women urged to attend and help prepare for the rummage sale set for October 12. Clothing items may be picked up by notifying Mrs. E C Eckman or Mrs. Harry Vanatta. Location to be announced in next week’s Press.
Wallace F. Reimer son of Mr and Mrs C C Reimer recently received his discharge from the armed forces He served in the 40th Division Medical Department in Korea.
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Williams visited their daughter Mrs. Pete Clements in Avenal this past weekend.
In a hard fought first game of the season Ames High School Generals edged Exeter Monarchs 19-13 after trailing 13-6 at halftime. Tom Fletcher scored the initial touchdown, Wayne Hill added a fourth down run and Spitzer sealed the win with a one-yard score as Ames showcased gritty play and fan support.
City Judge Frank Shaw was away in the north during the first part of the week. Justice of the Peace E. K. Grant served in his absence and performed duties as acting judge.
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