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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1955
Page
8
The article explains a plan to implement seven digit dialing with a Plateau prefix and new directory. It notes long distance dialing will be prepared nationwide and the special directory is being distributed to customers.
George Cooper, son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Cooper, has moved to 625 Pacific Ave Shafter with his father. He recently returned from 15 months service in Korea as a lieutenant and has received his discharge. The Wayne Bradshaws of Fort Marengo Ave moved to Bakersfield. Wayne is employed at Farnholtz Tire Co.
Blair announced that telephone numbers in Shafter will switch to the Prefix Pioneer starting January 1. The move standardizes dialing and groups local lines under a universal code.
Victorine Bair shares observations of insects from Eyed Blazer Click beetles to glow worms and fireflies. The article notes their behavior, light production, and kids memories of collecting fireflies, alongside commentary on audio visual teaching and classroom projection tech.
Miss Hetty Wilson of Oildale returns from the hospital of sowing sorcery. She is Sr. daughter of Mrs Lauretia Wilson formerly of Shafter Betty at Shafter Highschool.
FE Harrington discusses the challenge of forgetting learned material and argues that audio visual tools enhance retention. He notes modern technology provides film motion pictures and devices to improve teaching efficiency and permanence of learning.
Mr and Mrs John W Bartel Jr of Eureka spent part of their vacation with Rev Mrs John Bartel and their son Joyce who returned home for the weekend from Eureka where she works for the telephone company. Joyce traveled back by car with her brother and sister in law.
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