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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1961
Page
7
The Shafter City Council approved purchasing a replacement police car at their Monday meeting. Two bids were submitted by local dealers. The low bid from Irvin E Fike was 2177.44 dollars for a vehicle meeting all specs and a Golden Commando 305 horsepower engine. The second bid from Ruchland Chevrolet totaled 2449.52 dollars.
Classified notice lists Shaffer Realty at 454 Central Valley Highway with phone Pr 6-2222. Includes address and service listing for property inquiries and sales.
Houchin Blood Bank operates a mobile unit at the Community Center on Woleasind in Shafter on October 25 from 3 to 7 pm. Residents are urged to donate as the local supply has fallen to about four units and needs rebuilding. Donors’ contributions will be credited to their individual accounts for emergency use.
Notice to residents and businesses of Lerdo about a morning highway closure on Lottle Highway from 8 am to noon Thursday. City official Jack Harti notes the storm drain project requires closing the road for drainage work.
The Big Turkey Shoot is underway as teams man the event for the annual competition. It will be held on November 19 with more details to be released in the Press and available locally.
Slated Saturday the Society of St Church will hold a sale offering men’s clothing women’s apparel and children’s wear along with other anchor items for purchase.
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