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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1947
Page
9
Reverend Harper reflects on honesty from Romans Thessa lonians 1 2 1 2, contrasting true and false paths. He warns that dishonesty in business and perjury in court lead to ruin, sorrow, and bloodshed, urging fair dealing and respect for others and their property.
Jock a wiry terrier mix from Tucson rose to fame on a Shafter ranch after surviving a tractor accident and tagging a buck. Don Watson proved a devoted owner and hunter as Jock rode along in the car, on the tractor, and at hunts, even delivering a deer that now hangs in an ice house as proof of his daring.
The House Small Business Committee continues hearings on co op competition with small business. Testimony from cooperatives and taxpayers is heard as Navy veteran Edward Falls recounts paying 30 percent income tax while a co op enjoys exemption. Hearings move to Washington with investigation likely before the Ways and Means Committee opens its own co op tax liability hearings on Nov 4.
Juniors selected a white red and yellow gold all metal ring called The Rocket designed with a rectangular shape an oval crest black enamel and yellow S. Class numerals appear on each side in gold and orders with a $3 deposit are taken this week. Delivery is expected before Christmas with remaining cost due then.
Mrs Harold Greene hosted several bridge luncheons recently. Guests included Mesdames C J Vignolo Paul Newell Henry Neufeld Phil Channen son P L Arnold Rolf Jacobsen Pete Bender Orvin Mettler Ed Warren William Bender William Lachenmaier Ed Brown and Mrs Eugene Mettler of Bakersfield. Card prizes were awarded to Mesdames Pete Bender Henry Neufeld Ed Brown and C J Vignolo.
Mrs Elmer Unruh was guest of honor at a layette shower hosted by Mrs J Waldo Unruh with co hostesses Mrs Leonard Gaede and Mrs Harold Wiens The event featured a baby doll centerpiece under a blue parasol and small packages Prizes went to Mrs Abe Neufeld Mrs Jake Bergen and Mrs Elmer Unruh Gifts were given after refreshments Attendees included numerous local residents and this notice ends with an unrelated bakery advertisement.
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