New Press upgrades and community notes in Shafter
The Shafter Press reports a major equipment upgrade weighing over 2000 pounds at its plant in the southwest corner. The piece notes ongoing expansion, local fire prevention week events with Smokey the Bear, a new triplex housing project, and community chatter including school bond trends, annexation talks, and local staff observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Peggy
Shafter
Smokey the Bear
Bill Roussel
Lerdo Highway
Fred Starrh
Starrh and
Starrh Egg Fame
Fred
Minter Field
Commander
Shafter High
Shafter Printing
Bob Evans
Los Angeles Dodgers
Holland
Dodgers
Wabbit
Central Valley Highway
Shafter Avenue
North Area
New Marriage Law Announces Changes to Licenses
County Clerk Vera K Gibson highlights that effective September 18 1959 a marriage license expires 90 days after issue and the expiration date must appear on the license face. The officiant must print his name and address on the certificate. The revision ends massing marriages of whites with Negroes Malays or other races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera K. Gibson
PTA Thanks Shafter Press for Barbecue and Carnival Publicity
Mrs J H Dalke Publicity Chairman Richland PTA writes to thank the Shafter Press for wonderful publicity and pictures given to the Barbecue and Carnival, extending appreciation to the entire community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rich
PTA
J. H. Dalke
Richland Pta
First Grandchild Born to William Siemens Family
Announcement from Massachusetts notes the birth of the Siemens grandchild to Mr and Mrs William Siemens Jr weighing 76 ounces. Parents visited between school terms. child named in family circle as the first grandchild. The infant travels a path toward a theological seminary in the east as the parents’ plans unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Ingfield
Massachusetts
William Siemens, Jr
Siemens
East
Gaede Returns Home from U S C After Major
Kenneth Gaede, formerly of Wasco High School, is back on the university campus in Marks Hall after entering U S C as a major. He attended the football game between Wasco and Taft High School with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Bede in Maple district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Gaede
U.S.C
Harvey Bede
Maple
Wasco High School
Taft High School
Gaede
Marks Hall
Go To The Church Of Your Choice Sunday Shatter
The note signals a Sunday event with churches welcoming attendees and inviting diverse participation in worship and community activities. It emphasizes freedom of church choice and inclusive attendance at local congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Your Choice
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Ib x
Shafter Press
New Jersey
Florida
Pennsylvania
U. S
Iowa
Maho
Nebraska
Tennessee
Mervin Lane
Doug” Allen
Ieee
Central Valley Hwy
Shafter, Calif
Pipe & Supply. Inc
William Siemen
Supreme Court
California
FBI
Arden's
Libby
Dee
Tor
Polger
Food Bank
CAS. Aps
Hetty the Hen
Morrell
Usoa
Cistee! Club
USDA
Folger
Can
Delsey Tellet
Joy
U.S
Oregon Russet
Nestle
Kellogg's
Green Stamp Stores
Central Avenue
IST
Southern Baptist Church
Rev
Sam Wilcoxon
B.T.U
Benver Service
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