Richland District enrolls 1466 pupils this week
In the Richland District the Elementary and Kindergarten enrollment rose to 1466 pupils this week, 237 more than a year ago and 20 under last May's close. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Charles Burns and Mr and Mrs Ike Peters visited Santa Barbara and attended the Santa Maria air show. Reverend and MrsVent Bowlin announce a son Phillip James born October 11 at Cottage Hospital in Oildale. Joseph Neuman left Monday for a week or ten day business trip to Oregon.
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Charles. Burns
Ike Peters
Santa Barbara
Burns
Peters
Santa Maria
Richland
Vent Bowlin
Phillip James
Cottage Hospital
Oildale
Oregon
Joseph Neuman
Mrs Effie Craig Visits Son Arthur Craig
Mrs Effie Craig is visiting her son Arthur Craig. This brief social note records a family visit with no additional events or dates mentioned.
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Mrs. Craig
Mrs. Effie Craig
Son
Arthur Craig
Boehnkes Vacation in San Francisco This Weekend
Mr and Mrs Fred Boehnke vacationed in San Francisco this past weekend reporting a restful break and sightseeing in the city by the bay.
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San Francisco
Fred Boehnke
Tribute to Shafter Business and Professional Women’s Club
Shafter Chatter honors the Business and Professional Women’s Club during their week from October 13 to 19. The piece notes the group’s leadership under Miss Helen Holmes, highlights past president Mrs. Floyd Cooper, and lists contributions to Junior College aid, veterans gifts, China nurse training, Blue Bird sponsorship, and local and national drives. It praises committee efforts, a successful musical show, and the club’s role in community improvement and national conferences in San Francisco and Washington.
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Helen Holmes
Floyd Cooper
Tubercular Society
Red Cross
Cooper
Business and Professional Women’s Club
San Francisco
U.N.C
Washington
Shafter
Fertilizer Shortage Likely Despite Higher 1947 Demand
Farmers will receive more fertilizer for 1947 crops than before, but supplies may fall short. USDA reports show nitrogen about 15 percent under demand, phosphorus 17 percent short, and potash 6 percent. Over ten years fertilizer use doubled aided by the Agricultural Conservation Program.
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USDA
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Shafter Press
Richland Ups
Bowlins
Parker
Gunnarson’s
By Juanita Battaglia
Repair Department
Bob Murray
Broilers
James St
Chuck Clements
Samson
Ste
Abele
Montgomery Ward
Bakersfield, Calif
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