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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1948
Page
10
Mr and Mrs Truman Davis of Amarillo Texas are in Shafter visiting with the Doyle Shipletts during a short visit.
The Shafter Junior Women’s Club begins the fall with a well attended meeting at president Annabelle Thompson’s home. Officers include Vivian Neuman vice president Maxine Mettler secretary Helen Neessen secretary and Violette Neuman treasurer. Committee chairs noted and events planned including a rush tea October 13 and a February gala with Jerry Adams Orchestra potential.
Leslie Robinson Post No 213 of the American Legion opened its fall season with a large turnout at Shafter Legion Hall Monday night. Commander Lee Thomas led the meeting with senior officers and an executive board. A membership drive was announced with two captains in charge of painters and barbers teams. The drive awards points for new members and dues payments, and ends when one side wins a free dinner.
The Shafter Press reports dues paid will cover 1949. The item notes most seismologists favor the view that the earth is completely solid.
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