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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1947

Page

6

Talk On Germany For Shafter High PTA Tuesday

The Shafter High School PTA will host Mrs. Richard Lowenberg wife of Kern General Hospital psychiatrist speaking on Minority Groups in Germany at its first meeting of the year next Tuesday September 16 at p.m. in the high school A potluck supper precedes the program with parents of all high school students invited.

Shafter High School Richard Lowenberg Kern Genral Hospital Germany Clyde Zachary J. Fuller Joe Frizzell P.T.A

America’s Strength Sets Path for Global Peace

Analysis argues United States holds unmatched military and economic power after major wars. It asserts a permanent shift in world affairs and calls for retaining overwhelming strength and overseas bases to deter upheaval and protect peace.

Germany Japan France Britain Russia Bt Los Oi SC Mons United States

National Guard Recruit Contest Starts September 16

California National Guardsmen begin a two month recruiting contest on National Guard Day September 16 with a prize including an airplane trip to Washington to attend the Army Navy game Major General Curtis D O Sullivan Adjutant General announces The state aims to enlist 5650 recruits in National Guard units and participate in the national contest seeking 8888 enlistments amid plans for future guard growth to 43000 strong

California O’sullivan Adjutant General National Guard California National Guard

Americans Use Cars Largely for Business in 1946

The Automobile Club of Southern California reports 55 percent of the 334 billion miles driven by American motorists that year were for business. Farmers and physicians each at 67 percent, legal profession 62 percent, insurance and real estate salesmen 72 percent, other salesmen 67 percent.

Automobile Club of Southern California

Family Provides Housing for Eight Teachers

Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Loewen receive praise from local teachers after housing eight educators this winter, aiding schools.

H. J. Loewen

Trek Down Grand Canyon Proves Arduous For Youthful Sightseers

A group recounts a downhill Grand Canyon trip from the south rim to the Colorado River. They pay seven dollars for mule transport, hike the 16 mile round trip in four hours, face thirst and steep climbs, and encounter a ranger at the rim before limping back to camp.

Grand Canyon Canyon Dave Colorado River Rim

McKenny Family Marks 63rd Birthday at Wasco Home

The 63rd birthday of Mrs. C. V. McKenny, affectionately called Emmer, was celebrated September 5 at son Albert McKenny’s Wasco home. Family members from Shafter and Huntington Beach attended, along with her husband C. V. McKenny. A cake and homemade ice cream were served.

C. V. McKenny Huntington Beach

Wipf Family Receives Guests From Junction City Kansas

Recent guests at the E. I. Wipf home included his brother Staff Sgt Duane Wipf and family from Junction City Kansas. They expect to return to Shafter soon.

E. I. Wipf Duane Wipf Junction City Kansas Wipf Shafter

Moores Return From Kansas City Visit

Mr and Mrs P J Moor have returned to Shafter after a two months visit in Kansas City with their daughter Mrs Gordon Belshe.

P. J. Moor Shafter Kamsas City Gordon Belshe

Bakersfield College Enrollees Buy Student Body Cards

Bakersfield College reports 325 student body cards sold on registration day from 431 enrolled. Cards cost 10 dollars each, with funds allocated to the Associated Students, admissions, and federal tax. The card grants access to home events and activities, plus a subscription to The Renegade Rip and discounted yearbook purchase.

Bakersfield College

Wisconsin New York and Michigan Lead Italian Type Cheese

Wisconsin, New York, and Michigan are the largest producers of Italian type cheese in the country according to the report.

Wisconsin New York Michigan

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