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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1965
Page
4
Practical advice for selecting kids shoes including fit checks with walking, toe space about half to three fourths inch, snug heels, sturdy soles, and enough height for chubby feet. Test by bending, avoid pinching toes, and try new shoes briefly to detect red spots. Hosiery matters. choose socks a half inch longer than foot, cotton often best for comfort.
Mr and Mrs Carl E Wells entertained at a Sunday brunch at their home 1095 State honoring Mr and Mrs David Mead of Reno who were visiting Shafter for Labor Day weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Burley Dooley Other guests included the Wells children Pamela Kimberly and Steven and the Dooleys son David Mr and Mrs Mead were recently married in Reno.
The Leslie L. Robinson Post 213 American Legion in Shafter sponsors a back-to-school Teen Dance at Veterans Memorial Hall on James Street in California. Friday night Sept 17 from 9 to midnight features The Criterions and Steve Steel on vocals with Phil Enns Danny Ramos Dave Snively and Mickey Frizzell. An Auxiliary snack bar serves soft drinks while Legion and Auxiliary members along with police provide supervision. The event kicks off a season of Teen dances.
Assemblyman John C. Williamson, chairman of the assembly interim committee on agriculture, announced a probe into housing provided by county housing authorities for farm laborers. The study, tied to a prior Rules Committee assignment, will compare operations across counties, with Tulare County noted as a point of controversy. Timing depends on the length of the special session and staff research progress.
Faseimco Farms on Coffee Road Bakersfield hosts an Open House on Tuesday September 21 as the Oliver Corporation holds a two state dealer meeting there Monday September 20. The event showcases Oliver tractors alongside New Holland hay equipment and Oswalt gear. President Joe Davin leads Faseimco with staff including Don Robinson Al Bantz and John Machado.
Camp Fire groups meet at Richland Cafe for planning led by chairwoman Mrs Kenneth Handel. Attendees include Mrs Roy Farrell Mrs Gene Guenther and field director Ann Clark. Events invite mothers and daughters to join Blue Bird program with gatherings September 15 16 at the Primary cafeteria and school groups for various grades. Call 746 2112 to help or join.
Miss Margaret Freedman daughter of Dr and Mrs H C Freedman visited Shafter en route home from Europe. She taught English at Terra Linda High School in San Rafael and joined groups of students from her tour. The article also notes Labor Day weekend at Cayucos with relatives and friends.
The Department of Fish and Game forecasts a strong 1965 late deer season similar to 1964, though weather and forage conditions may spread deer more widely. Season runs Sept 18 to Nov 7 nationwide, with regional closing dates and bag limits differing by district. Consult the 1965 regulations booklet for exact areas and limits.
Fred Mason visiting from San Luis Obispo where he begins teaching at the Correctional Facility inspired a patio dinner at the Mason home 347 Oak hosted by Harriet. Friends from Bakersfield Wasco Shafter attended including Bob Binder John Saindon Jack McMeans Ray Wiley Southwick and Bob Miraville in an informal evening farewell gathering.
Former Missourians will gather at Umbrella Grove in Reeding Park Fresno for an annual picnic on Sunday September 26. The program starts at 9 a.m. with entertainment and visiting until 6 p.m. Free coffee will be served on the grounds. The committee extends a general invitation to all former Missourians.
Snow Irrigation Supply Co presents packing innovations that seal valves against leaks. Parkerizing resists rust and stops packing rust while Snow Round Packing enhances sealing. Concrete Pipe Yard promotes exclusive Snow Gates and Valves features.
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