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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1954
Page
2
Strelich, continuing remarks on diplomacy, says he has sent 120 clothing packages to people met during his trip. He notes garments came from Bakersfield families aiding his mission to improve American standing with Yugoslavs and other Europeans.
A reader from Shafter Kern County California submits a subscription coupon form requesting a six months or one year subscription to the Press with fields for name address city and state to complete the order.
Mr and Mrs Frank Contreras traveled to Berkeley with their son Danny who will study pharmacy this fall. He reported to the Smith Association Hall where he will reside after visiting the Berkeley area.
Mr and Mrs Pete Billings announce the birth of a son on September 7 at Friezes Bakersfield weighing 6 lbs 14 oz. Steven Dale is the name given for the Ratzlaff child born to Mr and Mrs Roy Ratzlaff the same date. The baby has a sister Louise Rae. Grandparents include Eph Lehman of Franklin PA and H H Ratzlaff of Shafter. Mrs Ratzlaff is the former Lucy Lehman of Franklin PA.
Miss Betty Wilcoxen daughter of the Rev and Mrs Sam Wilcoxen teaches Physical Education at Santa Paula High School for a second year. She resumes duties this year following previous service.
Walker a top contractor in Shafter and Wipf a local building expert join to offer bespoke plywood fabrication and building services. They promise flexible options and a focus on long term client satisfaction for residents.
Five residents on the sick list this week include Mrs. Jack Maxberry recovering from an operation at Bakersfield Hospital. Little Darlene Baker, daughter of Everett Baker, has been ill but is improving. Mrs. Fred DéWoody is ill in a Porterville Hospital. Marvin Banks was admitted to the Santa Barbara Clinic for observation. Michael Herndon, new milkman for Wayne's Dairy in Shafter, recuperating from an appendicitis operation last Friday. He and his family recently moved to Shafter.
The First District meeting of the Shafter High School PTA will be held in Bakersfield tomorrow at 9 30 a m in the Little Theatre Harvey Auditorium. A luncheon follows at the Methodist Church. Speaker is Mr George A Brown president of the Kern County Bar Association. Theme is Responsibility of Citizenship.
Pierce repaired about 14 000 watches in Shafter over 12 years. He cleaned the insides and shined the watch until it dazzled. The tale recalls how a skilled fixer can turn forgotten intentions into success.
John Lackey, Richland teacher for nine years and currently teaching eighth grade, was hospitalized and left home. He was progressing satisfactorily. Mr Lackey worked for a Superior company at Rio Bravo during the summer. Lawrence Kattenhorn is teaching his class in his absence.
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