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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1947
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Fred Ruhlman returned to Shafter on Thursday after a three week visit with daughter Pauline Hall and family. They were glad to be back for the pleasant Shafter weather after a spell of sweltering heat and humidity. Shop in Shafter.
A community note lists residents celebrating birthdays this week including Phil Horwith Christine Rostamp S C Henderson E B Stringham Louella Northam C V McKenny Betty Gaede Vera Dyer Ray Kitts Florence Buckharz Bill Johnston J T Bodgett Ed Warren and related greetings to Mrs Fred Ruhlman and Mary Weaver.
California remains the top cash farm income state with 1946 earnings of 2 121 948 000 while its population and industrial prominence grow. Farmers note rising costs chip away at net profits and fear future surpluses despite wartime gains.
The 160th anniversary of the Constitution ratification will be celebrated on Wednesday September 17 with Southern California observances sponsored by the Los Angeles chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. Chairman Crail appeals to civic groups and patriotic societies to arrange ceremonies for Constitution Day and the week from September 15 through September 19.
John Derwood Kilgore, 34, was accidentally killed on a dam construction job in Cottage Grove Oregon on Saturday August 23 1947. He had recently worked for Wixon Crowe and Trusdale and was buried in Shafter California. Survivors include wife Thelma and children Floyd Jane Doris Fay Ellen and Patricia Anne Kilgore, plus brothers Kilmuth Gerald and half brother Goore Owens. Services were held August 28 at Janzen Funeral Home with Rev E L Bradhurst. Born March 22 1913 in Oklahoma Kilgore came to Shafter 12 years ago.
The Shafter police department has a three way Motorola FM telephony radio set with a 20 mile range costing $2000 installed. The system links City Hall and four mobile units allowing direct car to car calls and rapid dispatch to scenes. Chief Reily says the upgrade doubles efficiency and enhances crime prevention.
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