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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1959
Page
6
A gardener looks ahead to fall color with giant marigolds and new varieties. He considers trees like Liquidambar and Japanese cherry, and mentions dogwoods and Mollis azaleas as options for northern gardeners. In California, viburnums may color up in some areas, so check with a local nursery before planting.
Library announces new fiction and non fiction titles in the latest shipment led by authors such as Barnes Cameron Cook and Conrad. The notice lists dozens of titles including Dead Man Dead by Alexander Ride the ee See Follow Dreams and Lord Jim among others along with an economic stand chart from the Commerce Department.
A nostalgic glimpse notes Halloween night changes as children embrace a modern trick or treat era. It hints at space age anxieties and the influence of television shaping spooky celebrations.
An analysis argues that government subsidies touch almost every aspect of daily life from energy to education and housing, challenging the view that farmers alone dominate subsidies. It notes public skepticism and urges fair regard for farm support within national policy discussions.
Arras Wilson died at Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield after a heart attack on Thursday morning. Final rites set for this week at Hedg Bakers-Greenlawn Mortuary with Rev Edward Babbitt officiating. Interment to follow at Greenlawn Memorial. Survivors include wife Carrie. three sons Albert W and Vernon A Wilson of Shafter and Howard L Wilson of Bakersfield. daughter Dorris A Cordoni of Bakersfield. 11 grandchildren.
A forthcoming shipment to the Shafter Branch Library on November 4, 1959, will add many nonfiction titles and novels. Notable works include What We Must Know About Communism, Dictionary of Spoken Russian, Nine Lives of Michael Todd, and The Battle of Cowpens, among others by authors such as Overstreet Cohn Wainwright and Roberts.
Readable listing shows Troop 977 with Walter Loew en and others handling home repairs woodcarving public health and citizenship efforts. Troop 953 includes Bobby Collins Brent Roberts and Barry Irvin with painting plumbing rowing and life guarding. Troop 959 lists Alan Jones Ted Garrison Virgil Hamlin and others for life saving first aid and scholarships. The next Court of Honor is being planned for January with further advancements anticipated.
Thor Beay outlined a briefing that estimates converting sea water could cost about 17 percent of the current 10 cent maximum per thousand gallons of Feather River water moved to Kern County. He noted the assembly water committee was told the main challenge is efficient use of lead materials and time, with atomic power still too costly for the process.
Mr and Mrs John J Gaede Mrs Pete B Buller and family express deep appreciation to friends and neighbors for support during illness and loss of their loved one. Signed by John J Gaede Pete B Buller Aaron Buller Justina Buller.
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