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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1959
Page
12
The Corvair debuts this week at Richland Chevrolet Company alongside a distinctive new 1960 line. The display highlights Chevrolet and Convair offerings and signals a shift in automotive and aviation technology for local buyers.
The Boys Republic appeals to California citizens to send in their names and addresses for a fall mailing. Board President Joseph B. Rice Jr and Director Frank W. Gualtentes outline aims to direct youth toward self reliance and enduring traits. Founded in 1907, the 240 acre farm school lies five miles south of Pomona with 130 young residents.
A recruitment pitch urges readers to leave dull routines behind. It promises transformation from tired, discouraged workers to alert, engaged professionals. The message invites immediate action to pursue a more active, interesting life.
Readers visit the Northam residence in Riverside as Mr and Mrs Dewey Northam host guests from Shafter and Amarillo area. A sister-in-law Mary Northam stops by for a three day visit during the week ending September 27.
Mrs Thelma Kilgore reports her mother Mrs Melvina Dixon is hospitalized at Kern General Hospital recovering from a major operation. Doctors expect she will be able to return home in about one week.
The passage cites Matthew 13 about gathering tares and wheat for harvest, notes Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures interpreting Jesus removing error, and quotes Psalms on God’s mercy and blessing to reveal His saving health to all nations.
James Jordan and his wife and four year old son Jimmy were injured in a car crash at Magnolia and Kimberlin. Mrs Jordan wears two arm casts while Jimmy, treated at Wasco Hospital, left after two weeks with his condition improving. Jordan Sr and Mrs Steinberger of Sacramento, with friends, visited during the recovery. A. T. Atchison, alone in another car, also injured and left the Wasco hospital after two weeks and returns for care.
Bicycle riders are drivers too and must obey traffic laws. Knowledge and practice of safety regulations contribute to peace of mind. There are more than 60 makes of imported cars offered for sale in the United States.
Sharon Crigger describes the Maple 4H Club delegates attending the state 4H Convention at Davis, with IFYE speakers from Sweden and South America. The report covers group activities, dress revue, dairy farm tours, state fair parade, and the 1200 attendees, concluding with a closing ceremony and party before returning home.
Mr and Mrs Theodore Will longtime Shafter residents celebrated an anniversary on Tuesday October. They reside at 18232 Thomas Lane.
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