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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1945
Page
5
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Mrs. O. T. Olsen returned from Corvallis Oregon where she visited her daughter Majorie at Oregon State college. Miss Mamie Kroeker and Miss Ella Dueck, Bible Institute college students in Los Angeles, spent the weekend here visiting relatives and friends.
Pretty all over flowered button front design for comfortable wear. Easy to make and launder. Pattern No 5910 designed for sizes 12 14 16 18 and 20. Size 14 short sleeves requires 3 3 4 yards of 35 or 39 inch material.
On Sunday September 30 Miss Jessie Ruth Mullins of Huntington Beach and Elmer Lachenmaier were united in marriage at the Methodist church in Reno Nevada. Reverend Eisenburger officiated with Ralph Lachenmaier as the only attendant. The bride wore a blue suit with black accessories. The couple reside in Delano and plan a later wedding trip.
Mr and Mrs T A McMillian of Porterville visited over the weekend with daughters Mrs Merrill Summerhill and Mrs Nyal Francis. Pvt Raymond Browner, son of Mr and Mrs J A Bonds, is home on furlough from Camp Roberts visiting his parents. He will report to Fort Ord after the leave.
Readers turn to small ads for hard to find items. Local sellers list collectibles tools and services with prices and contact details guiding buyers to fast solutions.
The Future Farmers of Shafter High School won major blue ribbons and prize money at the Kern County Livestock Show. The report highlights Kern county as a growing center for dairying and livestock, noting Los Angeles area growth drives diversified agriculture and Shafter’s potential share.
The Central Valley Highway project aims to complete improvements along the Bakersfield to Selma line within thirty days, offering faster, less congested travel via Wasco and Shafter to Fresno Los Angeles and Bakersfield. Community use will guide further upgrades toward an 80 foot right of way, with an advertising push planned to inform motorists of the route’s benefits.
At Shafter High School Lowell Todd initiates a health program focusing on prevention through education periodic check ups and a comprehensive physical activity plan. Vision hearing posture weight and height will be regularly recorded with permanent health records accessible to teachers and PE staff.
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