Junior Women Plan Rummage Sale
The Junior Women's Club outlined a rummage sale plan with proceeds to support club activities and community programs. The event aims to engage volunteers and attract shoppers from the neighborhood.
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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1944
Page
2
Infant Lloyd Pope Dies in October Burial in Shafter Cemetery
Lloyd Pope infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Brunice A. Pope died October 12 and funeral held October 14 at Janzen Funeral Home with Rev. E. M. Anderson. Survived by parents a sister Veniece Imogene two brothers Everett Leroy and Carlton Leon grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Allen Brock of Shafter and Mrs. Birdie Davenport of Fresno. Interment at Shafter Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Pope
Brunice A. Pope
Janzen
E. M. Anderson
Veniece Imogene
Everett Leroy
Carlton Leon
Allen Brock
Shafter
Birdie Davenport
Fresno
Shafter Cemetery
Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge Open to All Traffic
People may walk or bicycle across the Golden Gate Bridge in addition to driving a car, expanding allowed modes of travel over the span.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge
Shafter Plans Ahead With Chester James for City Development
The Shafter City Council and the directors of the Shafter Public Utility hire Kern County Planning Commission engineer Chester James to design an orderly growth plan. James, fresh from a Washington assignment, knows Shafter well and promises an outstanding planning effort with community cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stresta
Eence
Ee Siwcek
Shafter Cit Council
Shafter
Rae
Chester James
Kern County Planning Commission
Kern County
Washington
Mannell Park Emerges As City Beauty Spot
Mannell Park, a gift two years ago to Shafter by public spirited citizens and maintained by them for the city’s benefit, is developing into a beauty spot. The lawn and trees planted earlier are growing vigorously, with private subscriptions funding upkeep. The sponsors deserve the community’s thanks as the city grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mannell Park
Shafter
Key Road Link Between Buttonwillow and Shafter Urges Repair
Buttonwillow and Shafter share interests in a well kept highway. Wartime shortages strain repairs, but the county road through two supervisorial districts remains a priority. Maintenance falls to Supervisors W. R. Woollames and Ralph Lavin, who are urged to give it attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buttonwillow
Shafter
W. R. Woollames
Ralph Lavin
County Park Project Urged For Replanting
Supervisor Woollames praises winter work filling and grading around the woman’s club Legion Hall and fire houses. The county park is ready for lawn replanting and could become a fine recreation spot during the summer months for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woollames
Woman's Club
Legion Hall
Stanley Gamegan Celebrates Fourth Birthday Party
Stanley Gamegan marked his fourth birthday with a Halloween party at his parents home. Guests included Paula McClure Alene Anderson Glen Puttman Jerry Locke Joan Eckman Marilyn J Carol Ronnie Witcher Darrell Briscoe Dennis Frizzell Mary Brown Antonia Roscamp. A B 29 bomber requires over 1000 pounds of rubber tubes and tires and more than a ton of rubber in its fuel tanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Gamegan
Ed Gamegan
Paula McClure
Alene Anderson
Glen Puttman
Jerry Locke
Joan Eckman
Marilyn J Carol
Ronnie Witcher
Darrell Briscoe
Dennis Frizzell
Mary Brown
Antonia Roscamp
Safeway Announces New Produce Purchase Policy
Safeway Stores, Inc. will assume in transit responsibility for all produce bought at the shipping point, seeking to end shippers allowances for questionable claims. President Lingan A. Warren says the practice has raised farmers' costs and the chain opposes adjustments in pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Safeway Stores, Inc
Safeway
Lingan A. Warren
Wallace Reimer Home For Weekend Return From Army
Pvt. Wallace Reimer recently inducted into the Army spent the weekend at home in Shafter. He is stationed at Fort Riley. Local girls attending the Etari Club conference at Camp Bethel over the weekend included Miss Alma Hiebert, Margaret Kattenpart, and Goertzen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Reimer
Shafter
Ft. Rr
Eteri Club
Camp Bethel
Misses Johnson
Alma Hiebert
Margaret Kattenpart Pe Goertzen
Pearce Wilhelm Marriage Told at Shafter Church
Bill Pearce U S Coast Guard son of Mrs O L Pearce of Shafter wed Janice Wilhelm of Bakersfield October 7 at the First Baptist Church in Shafter. Rev E M Anderson officiated. The couple left Shafter for Leg Beth after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Pearce
U. S. Coast Guard
O. L. Pearce
Shafter
Janice Wil Helm
Bakersfield
First Baptist Church
E. M. Anderson
Notice of sale and continued ownership of Weit's Cottage Hotel
Public notice states April, Weit's Cottage Hotel Dining known as Budika and the Cherrie cocktail bar were sold by Edward Weit and Hedwig Weit to E. D. Northrop and Helen Northrop. Edward and Hedwig Weit claim no ongoing interest or connection with the business or Hawaiian dens. They affirm ownership of Weit's Cottage Hotel trade name and hotel operations but disclaim obligations incurred by Northrop and Northrop in running the dining room and bar. Published October 13-20, 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weit
Cottage Hotel
Ran Weit
Edward Weit
Hedwig Weit
Accomodations
E. D. Northrop
Helen Northrop
West’s
West
Hedwig West
B. P. W. Club Hallowe'en Dance Set for October 28
The Business and Professional Women's Club of Shafter expects a sell-out Halloween party October 28 at the Women's Club building. Tickets are selling rapidly for the 9 p.m. event. The club will host its October social at Mrs. Geo. [unspecified last name] home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe’en Dance
Business and Professional Women’s Club of
Shafter
Hallowe’en
Geo
Unequal Share Of Farm Income Draws Attention
One third of US farmers receive two thirds of the nation’s agricultural income, highlighting stark disparities in farm earnings and distribution of wealth within the sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Planting Restores Medallion Bed at Golden Gate Park Conservatory
A medallion flower bed in front of the Golden Gate Park Conservatory was replanted to honor each convention in San Francisco before the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Gate ‘Park Conservatory
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