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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1947
Page
7
Mary E. Dague explains use of the deep well cooker on an electric range. She advises heating rolls, cooking dried fruits, tenderizing tough meat in steam, making gravy from stock, and using the deep well for soups stews and puddings with careful heat control.
Esther Bender and Curtis Carter were united in marriage at the Reformed Church in a Sunday evening ceremony with Rev. R. Klaudt officiating. The bride wore embroidered white satin with a net train and heart crown veil, and the groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Jordon Carter of Wasco. They plan a two week honeymoon and will reside in Shafter.
Mrs Minnie Ohanneson stayed in Shafter for several days last week and left Thursday morning for her summer home at Camp Nelson. A B McKinleys of Pond and Mrs Ohanneson joined a pack trip to the area above Camp Nelson over the weekend.
Dinner guests Saturday evening of the Joseph Cosgroves were Doctor and Mrs. H. G. Hall and Charlie Sherertz of Bakersfield and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Battaglia, L. T. Walker and Mary Kelley of Shafter.
John Chanenson Reuben Mettler Dave Mettler and Elmer Mettler departed early Thursday for a Kern River Canyon hiking trip expected to last about one week.
Sunday dinner guests of the Jack Battaglias were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ruhlman.
Mr and Mrs Jack Hare and daughters Connie and Donna spent several days vacationing at Pismo Beach during the past week.
W. E. McLaughlin warns Kern County grape growers that federal adoption of California Farm Bureau plans could quickly yield a program for exporting surplus dried fruits. He cautions against "grape crushing" and other contracts that burden growers with higher costs and limited returns, urging straight sales with a sugar adjustment provision.
The 12 foot aluminum hull is stamped in one piece and weighs 150 pounds. It stays cool in sun, unsinkable tests, and handles up to 10 horsepower for 25 mph. Dimensions are 12 feet long by 54 inches beam with no upkeep or painting. Lauson 4 cycle air cooled outboard motors promise smooth power and reliability for boating.
Shafter notes include Allen Bartel leaving for Lindsborg Kansas to study music and other local events. Birthday party for Misses Van Gorkom and Livers. Cotton gin managers meeting planned. Richland School set to begin September 10 with listed teachers. 29 years ago grape shipments and raisin industry updates. Edge details of local families and social visits.
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