Red Cross Worker Describes Overseas Germany Experience
Ruth Young, returned overseas Red Cross worker, spoke to the Wednesday Afternoon Club about Germany’s occupied zones. She detailed devastation, 1200 Red Cross personnel in Germany, daily 14‑hour shifts, and the club’s postwar efforts to rebuild with clubs and paint first, stressing the human toll and the importance of Red Cross work.
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Red Cross
Germany
Red Cross Organization
Ruth Young
Miss Young
America
Tule Lake
Chicago
F.B.I
Pearl Harbor
Palo Alto
Ned Smith
Miss Chambers
Bakersfield
Bridal Shower Honoring Katherine Nikkel Held at Albrights
A bridal shower and luncheon was hosted at the home of Maxine and Claudine Albright for Katherine Nikkel. Prizes went to Katherine Nikkel and Donna Lee Beese. guests included Pat Mettler Junie Nikkel Freda Holsonbake and Mrs. Phyllis Bryant.
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Katherine Nikkel
Maxine
Claudine Albright
Donna Lee Beese
Pat Mettler
Junie Nikkel
Freda Holsonbake
Phyllis Bryant
Mrs Neuman and family visit over Easter holiday
Marian Smith, sister of Mrs. Clarence Neuman, joined brother Ralph Smith and his wife from Paradise visiting over the Easter holiday at her home.
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Clarence Neuman
Marian Smith
Ralph Smith
Paradise
Texas family here visiting relatives
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. V. McKenny and Mrs. Alberta Spencer, and the son of McLain, Texas, are visiting. Mr. Spencer is expected this week.
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C. V. McKenny
Alberta Spencer
McLain
Tex
Spencer
Mrs Branner Visits Southland
Mrs. John Branner was a visitor in the Southland recently observing local sights and meeting residents during her stay.
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Mrs. Branner
Southland
John Branner
The
California Speaks Califomia Speaks Significant Statements
Notable Californians comment on war, science and social issues. Norman Thomas likens the Communist party to an iceberg with a dangerous submerged portion. Selig Hecht cautions against waiting for human perfection to prevent war. John W. Mace stresses aid for Europe’s lost generation and America’s forgotten kids. Ann Sothern praises early maternal training and care for children.
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Norman Thomas
S. F
Communist Party
Selig Hecht
Berkeley
John W. Mace
Save the Child
Europe
America
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17Th Street
California
Mount Vernon Trailers
Leaf Springs
Hunt Motor Co
McCoy
Kern County
Diamond T Trucks
Featuring
Union Avenue
United Refrigeration
E. 19Th St
Westinghouse Cooler
Carl Ash, Jr
Ce Ae
Seventh St
Shafter Car &% Home Supply
Neuman Visitors
Ann Sothern
Hollywood
Dorothy
Alta Vista
Dorothy Brown
Ann Troutman
Helen Potter
Rose Ward
13Th and
Chester
West Brundage
Fred Shaw
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