Shafter Groups Do Not Endorse Buy a Bomber Drive
In Kern County Shafter Rotary Kiwanis and Shafter Business Men's Association did not oppose the Buy a Bomber campaign but remained silent. Saucier reportedly urged personal unions to oppose the drive. Local discussions showed no support for the plan as residents felt donors should aid defense in other ways. The community believes bombers are being produced rapidly regardless of a local purchase and that one town's contribution would not alter war outcomes.
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Shafter Rotary
Kiwanis
Shafter Business Men's Association
Saucier of
Kern ‘County
Shafter
Fire volunteers patrol city to prevent fires and warn residents
Shafter Volunteer Fire Department members have been assigned to nine city defense sectors to check hazards and warn residents. They urge homeowners to remove dry grass, improper trash burning, and other risks near buildings. Heed their advice to prevent fires and protect the community.
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Shafter Volunteer Fire Department
Postoffice Workers Seek Pay Increases Bill Proposed
A House bill by Martin L. Sweeney of Ohio would raise salaries for postoffice clerks and letter carriers and adjust motor vehicle operators and laborers salaries in the postal department. The proposal aims to offset rising living costs though opinion on passage remains undecided. lawmakers urged careful study of the measure and broader pay needs for postal staff.
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House of Representatives
Martin L. Y Sweeney
Ohio
Suspected Enemy Aliens Linked to Kern County Arrests
The report notes ongoing investigations showing enemy aliens in Kern County connected to foreign governments and sending information. Officials warn action is being taken more quickly than expected.
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Kern County
Growing Demand for Engineers and Professionals in War Effort
The article urges more technically trained men and women as the army and navy need more engineering graduates than will be produced this spring. It notes shortages in chemists physicians dentists and other professionals. The piece emphasizes filling the urgent need quickly to ensure the success of America's war effort.
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Conta
Army
Navy
Industry
America
Easter Bonnet Parade and Army Day Notice
Next Sunday features the usual Easter bonnet parade and spring clothing displays. Next Monday marks Army Day as a reminder that the nation is just beginning to hit its war stride.
Church Services Highlight Easter Observances Across Denominations
Union Congregational Church at 311 James Street lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship with baptism and membership reception. Young Adult choir and Christian Youth group meet later. nursery available during service. Mennonite Brethren Church at 400 Kern hosts Easter Sunday with German and American sermons, baptism at 2 00 p m, communion, prayer circles and youth groups through the evening. All are invited to services as Christ is coming back soon.
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Union Congregational Church
James St
Alfred T. Chandler
Ward M.ney
Louis Starrh
The
Mennonite Brethren Church
Kern
H. D. Wiebe
D. L. Schellenberg
Shafter
Lardo Toad
Christian Fellowship
Jugendverein
Christ
St John’s Catholic Church Wasco Notice
St John’s Catholic Church Wasco located at Ninth and Broadway is led by Rev Owen McMullen as pastor.
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St. John’s Catholic Church
Ninth and Broadway
Wasco
Owen McMullen
Sunday services at First Church of Christ Scientist Wasco
A church notice from The First Church of Christ Scientist Wasco details Sunday services at 11 a m and Sunday school at 10 a m with a midweek meeting on the first Wednesday at 8 o clock. It cites Gospel passages from Mark and Daniel and references Mary Baker Eddy’s Science and Health.
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Mother Church
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Mass
Sixth
E Streets
Wasco
Churches of Christ
Daniel
John the Baptist
Jesus
John
Mary Baker Eddy
Bean Plantings Begin in Shafter District Soon
Blackeye and baby Lima beans will be planted in the Shafter district and southern San Joaquin valley within the next two weeks. Report indicates planting will start this season in the region.
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Shafter District
San Joaquin Valley
Heard in TV's Barber Shop
Bill Rodgers notes a local listening post outage on March 23 from about 3:00 to 7:30 pm causing four hours of no link to the central station. Reports later went to Bakersfield and the telephone company. The piece warns the Japs would relish such a disruption during an air raid.
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Listen‘ng
Central County
Bakersfield
Shafter
Local News Mixes Gas Talks, Accidents and Social Events
Kern county notes cover Southern California Gas Co plans to lay 43 miles of new transmission line to serve Shafter Delano Wasco McFarland and surrounding towns with natural gas from Elk Hills Buena Vista and Kettleman fields. Reported incidents include a two vehicle crash near Fuqua's cafe and a Boy Scout troop formation in Shafter. Community events feature a Forty and Eight gathering at the Shafter Legion hall and church activities at the Baptist Mission circle.
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Southern California Gas Company
Kern County
Shafter
Delano
McFarland
W. C. Cameron
Elk Hills
Buena Vista
Kettleman Hills
Cameron
Rio Bravo
Wasco
Local social notes and visits from Shafter area
Sunday evening guests included Sargeant and Mr. and Mrs. Campbell and Mr. and Mrs. Dickinson at the Roy Martin home. Enns returned from the hospital in Shafter and feels well. George Chapman of Los Angeles and John Chapman of San Luis Obispo visited the T. M. Martin home for the weekend. Wild pigeon hunters Gene Mettler Tee Mettler and Dutch Wittmayer were active in Arvin. The ban on killing pigeons was lifted due to Top damage. Mrs. F. E. Manner left for Alameda for a week. Attorney Paul Garber of Bakersfield called in Shafter on legal business.
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P. D
Enns
Shafter
George Chapman
Los Angeles
John Chapman
San Luis’ Obispo
T. M. Martin
Gene Mettler
Tee Mettler
Dutch Wittmayer
Arvin
F. E. Manner
Alameda
Paul Garber
Bakersfield
Rio Bravo School Sees Enrollment Rise to 140
Rio Bravo welcomed guests at the George Haag home including Mr and Mrs Clyde Hamlett and daughter Geraldine of Whittier. Private Paul Enns of Fort Ord visits his wife and will return Friday. Mrs Enns plans to join him at Ord. Martinez visited relatives a week amid increased Rio Bravo school attendance. Mrs Jack Hare of Shafter joins the staff to teach sixth grade.
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George Haag
Clyde Hamlett
Geraldine
Whittier
Paul Enns
Fort Ord
Enns
Ord
Martinez
Rio Bravo
Jack Hare
Shafter
Bowling Party For Local Bowlers At Neuman Shed
An annual bowling party for local bowlers organized by the Neuman club will take place next Tuesday at 7:30 PM in the Neuman potato shed on Santa Fe Way. Awards will be announced followed by a social time. Attendance invites past winter league participants and other guests.
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Neuman
Santa Fe Way
Power Insurance magazine shows Shafter Public Utility diode motor
Two photographs depict the No. 1 motor of the Shafter Public Utility district as featured in Power Insurance, an advertising journal of the Minneapolis Moline Power Implement company.
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Council
T. V. Little
Henry Neufeld
T.V
Henry Cross
Public Utility District Board
W. H. Hitchcock
H. Midgley
Olver Sly
Engneer T.V. Little
West
Power Company
Power
texpensive + haggers Ganky
Shafter Public Utility District
Power Insurance
Minneapolis-Moline Power
Tournament Planned for City Bowlers
Plans announced by Bill Neuman for a city bowling tournament at Neuman alleys with the date to be announced next week.
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Neuman Alleys
Bill Neuman
Bay Bridge Reinsurance Secured For 33 Million
The San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge re insurance has been assured for 33 750 000. The note details include that insurance covers the bridge and related structures. It also mentions participation by AN teams in parliament play and eligibility of Commercial leagues for entry along with single and double events for bowlers with handicaps based on averages.
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San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge
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H. G. Comfort
Central Avenue
California
AS Editorial Assocntion
Church News
Father
Bill Rodgers
Glen Cornelius
Glen
Fuqua
Br Manseatie
Ane Bowen ‘Toure
Amercan Legion
Shafter Legion Hall
Shafter Orchestra
A. B. McKinley
Earl Terry
John” Brooke
Pete Epp
Earl Candall
Baptist Mission Circle and Church Board
Eliza Stone
Woods Stone
Mission Society
E. Kattenhorn
D. W. Gwin
B. H. Blancher
Marvin Littlejohn
Frank Whalen
Ifornia
R. E. Gribble
Richland Woodshop
Papa
Littlejohn
E. L. Merchant
Bakersfield Chryslers
G. J. Reiker
J.F. Sage
Shafterball Slayers
Sinden
Sbome
Shafter Players
Taft Music Company
John Carter
Frank Harmon
American Legion Shafter Post
Legion
J. Henderson
E. Terry
Bob Dequine
J. Zimmerman
Dan Glantz
T. R.totton
Clyde Zachary
J.h.maurer
Woods - Stone
Sol Camp
Henry ‘Miller
Dean ‘Potter
M. Lamb
D. Q. Moore
Colonel Art Company
Richland School
Ponre Sakes
Phil Fckert
American Legion
Richland
D. C. Moore
A. W. Sargeant
Dorothy
Arthur
Motors
Bermuda
Bekorefield Dichandra Lawn Co
Debrusk
Brundage
J. C. Penner Notary Public
Shafter County
Christopher
E. B. Stringhem Dructore
Mineke
Johnson Neuman
Electrolux
Roy L. Jones Shafter
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company
Twentieth Street Telephone
Ead
Alonso
P-G-Ve
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
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