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Headlines in History - Aug. 8, 2024

From the archives of The Shafter Press

40 years ago: Aug. 15, 1984

Shafter High teacher and local artist Joaquin Patino was invited to the Plaza De La Raza Art Festival in Los Angeles. The MEChA adisor sold all 125 pieces of his Mexican cultural artwork.

10 tears ago: Aug. 6, 2014

After 40 years, Insect Lore founder Carlos White decided to close his Entomology Museum. The museum brought visitors from all over to share the knowledge of insects.

--Compiled by Erica Soriano

 

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