Funeral for Larry Moser Held in Shafter Family Note
Larry Moser four years old son of Mr and Mrs Lonnie Moser of Shafter died in Los Angeles County hospital April 1 from an accident involving a motorcycle Funeral services were held at 230 PM at Janzen Funeral Home with Rev R Klaudt officiating Survivors include his aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Frank Adams and his parents
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Larry Moser
Lonnie Moser
Shafter
Los Angeles County Hospital
Janzen Funeral
Rev
R. Klaudt
Frank Adams
Wedding Shower For Subriars At Kern Academy
A surprise wedding shower for Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence L. Subriar was held April 3 at Kern Academy attended by about 175 friends and relatives. Harry Buller and Sam Duerksen attended, with readings by Mrs. Virginia Weisher and Miss Barbara Hull. The groom shared Marine service memories from Midway Guadalcanal and other locations as guests enjoyed ice cream cake and buns and the couple opened gifts.
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Kern Academy
Lawrence L. Subriar
Alander
Harry Buller
Sam Duerksen
Virginia Weisher
Barbara Hull
Curley Tanksley
Earl Anderson
Bonnie Ruth
Midway
Guadalcanal
Talent Show by Pep Club at Shafter High
Shafter High School held a Pep Club talent show in the school gym on March 24. The event featured entries from Drama Club, Hi-Y, Glee Club and various classes with two songs by Elizabeth Daniels, Pat Myrick's tap numbers, and a band performance under Maestro P. L. Arnold. The Drama Club won The Treasure Chest prize, a case of Coke.
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Shafter High School
Hershall Rodgers
Thelma Rogers
Velma Rogers
Harvey Neuman
Wayne Heffley
Co. S. F
Shafter High
Horizon Club
Pat Myrick
Elizabeth Daniels
Linda
Cornel
Jeanne Becker
Bill Unsoeld
P. L. Arnold
Drama Club Skit Crimes and Punishment Presented
Pope Neva Helsley Gwen An amel Bob Devlin Ellen Gilstrap and Don Little performed a skit titled Crimes and Punishment by the drama club, showcasing student actors in a school setting.
Junior Women Will Meet Election Night
The Junior Women's Club will hold a special meeting next Wednesday April 12 at 7 15 PM at Mrs Henry Neufelds home for officer elections. Refreshments will be provided by Mrs Earl Winebrewer Miss Ruth Schou Mrs Katherine Putnam and Mrs Elmer Anderson.
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Henry Neufeld
Earl Winebrewer
Ruth Schou
Katherine Putnam
Elmer Anderson
Chic Spring Dress Shown At Chicago Merchandise Mart
A daytime dress blending black and white fabric appears at the Chicago Merchandise Mart fashion revue. The design features slim lines and tiny cap sleeves with a porous wool like weave giving a fresh spring style.
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Chicago
Dancers to Perform at Business Club Meeting
The Business and Professional Women's Club will meet at the Shafter Motel at 8 p.m. Dinner with western decorations will precede a special entertainment by Miss Jonnie McEuen and four of her Stage Door studio dancers from Bakersfield.
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Shafter Motel
Jonnie McEuen
Stage Door
Bakersfield
California Harvestes 1943 Volunteer Farm Labor Totals
A total of 266000 volunteer workers aided California crop harvests in 1943, reflecting widespread homefront mobilization. The figure highlights large scale civilian effort supporting agricultural production during the war.
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California
Girls Sew and Knit for Junior Red Cross
In Mrs. Dawe’s homemaking class the girls made spring dresses and knitted afghans, hot water bottle covers, bed socks, and dirty bags for the Junior Red Cross. Notable workers include Virginia Anderson, Elsie Brown, Thelma Woolf, Zelma Woolf, Hazel Potter, Ruth Reed, Juanita McAllister, Neva Helsley, Mae Brooks, Billie Turney, Myrtle Morss, and Lois West. supplies funded by Horizon Club and High School Faculty Wives Club chaired by Mrs. Wesley Linda.
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Martha Dawe
Red Cross
Virginia Anderson
Elsie Brown
Thelma
Zelma Woolf
Hazel Potter
Ruth Ied
Juan
Taft Pack Meeting Highlights Advancement Ceremonies
Taft Cubmaster J W Gwin and Mrs Gwin with Chairman Ted Kinman and Mrs Kinman attended the Pack meeting. Wilber Gwin and Bill Kinman were present as the group discussed new ideas as four years of successful operation were noted. Say war bonds and help the Red Cross.
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J. W. Gwin
Myers Visit in Napa With Family Nearing Return
Mrs. Marie Myers travels with children Robert and Suzan to Napa to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lusk and sisters Mrs. Levi McNeese of Napa and Mrs. Gus sie Grove of Cupertino. They are expected home today or tomorrow. San Francisco tops the list of the 25 largest cities for the lowest average total monthly utility bill.
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Marie Myers
Robert
Suzan
Napa
San Francisco
More Trees Planted In Honor Of Service Members
The Shafter Press notes two additional weeks honoring boys in the service. Cleve Skaags plants a tree for his son Roy Skaags in the paratroop division. Mr and Mrs Dan Toews add another tree for Corporal Otto Weaver.
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Shafter Press
Cleve Skaags
Roy Skaags
Dan Toews
Otto Weaver
Farm Bureau Plea for Greater Kern County Machinery Share
Kern County Farm Bureau urged the War Food Administration for a larger portion of farm machinery due to longer growing season and richer crops. They cited Kern averaging 290 potato acres per digger and farmers using tractors about 2400 hours yearly, well above national norms. Peter Channeson and A. W. Eckman of Shafter attended.
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War Food Administration
Kern County Farm Bureau
Kern
Kern County
Peter Channeson
A. W. Eckman
Shafter
Spanish Club Names Officers
At a March 29 meeting at Shafter High School the Spanish Club elected officers. President Leroy Henderson, vice president Katherine Nikkel, secretary Freda Holsenbake, social chairman Maxine Albreigh, publicity chairman Fonela Pope, and bouncer Charles Thomas. The group planned a Pan-American Day assembly for April 21.
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Shafter High School
Leroy Henderson
Katherine Nikkel
Freda Holsenbake
Maxine Albreigh
Fonela Pope
Charles Thomas
Campfire Groups Name Ambulance Plan Plans Named
The Conan yarn dolls group and Bluebird group sent two bonds to National Campfire Inc for ambulance plans. The Campfire Girls named Wakelo Way and the Bluebirds named Victory Eagle. A Council Fire is planned for April 21. The Hampshire breed of swine was formerly called the Thin Rind breed.
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Aye Ae Conan Yarn Dolls
Ja Bluebird On
National Campfire Inc
Campfire Girls
Wakelo Way
Bluebirds
Hampshire
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