Auxiliary Seeks Women Help for War Orphans Welfare
Grace Annis of the Leslie L. Robinson Unit of the American Legion asks eligible women to join the Auxiliary to assist children of veterans. She notes World War II orphans need more than government compensation and urges personal support. The unit has grown to 42 members and plans to expand its child welfare work.
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America
Grace Annis
Leslie L. Robins
American Legion
Mortan
Leslie L. Robinson
Semi-Tropic School Barbecue Fundraiser
The Parent Teachers association of Semi-Tropic School will host a barbecue at the school house on April 20 at 7 00 p m. All families and friends are invited to attend.
Modern Mothers Look Better Than Ever Through Simple Grooming
The piece argues mothers today appear more attractive due to less housework strain and realistic expectations. It urges self care through skin and hair routines, simple accessories like a bandanna, and occasional manicures. It notes guidance from doctors for safe exercise and dieting before starting regimens.
April Named Cancer Control Month
President Truman and Congress proclaim April Cancer Control Month urging a 12 million dollar American Cancer Society drive. Public education on cancer danger signals accompanies fundraising to combat a killer affecting one in seven. California notes wheat acreage up one fifth from 1945 per state agriculture officials.
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Pearl Harbor
America
Truman
Congress
American Cancer Society
California
State Department of Agriculture
Pre Harvest Dance Set For May 3 By 20 30 Club
The pre harvest dance organized yearly by the 20 30 club will be held May 3. Art Johnson committee chair says the event funds the club’s Christmas program and kids party with last year’s turnout exceeding 2000 children. Other committee members include Fred Malory Marvin Neuman Harry Thompson and Otto Handel.
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Art Johnson
Fred Malory
Marvin Neuman
Harry Thompson
Otto Handel
Los Angeles Visitors Stay In Shafter
Mr and Mrs D A Sanders of Los Angeles spent the weekend in Shafter as guests of Mrs Jesse McClain mother of Mrs Sanders. Mr Sanders is a building engineer in Los Angeles.
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D. A. Sanders
Los Angeles
Shafter
Jesse McClain
Sanders
Balloon Flight Marks England's First Lift Off
In September 1784 Vincent Lunardi, a young Italian, achieved the first successful balloon ascent in England before a large London crowd including the Prince of Wales.
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England
Vincent Lunardi
London
Prince of Wales
Exams for California Maritime Academy announced
Captain Claude B. Mayo announces the annual entrance examinations for the California Maritime Academy Vallejo. Exams will be held in Los Angeles and San Francisco in the first week of May. Eligible youths aged 17 to 23 with a high school education or equivalent may apply for the cadet midshipman course. Further information may be obtained.
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California Maritime Academy
Vallejo
California
Claude B. Mayo
USN
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Albert Neal to Return Home Soon
Albert H. Neal of Shafter has been advanced to quartermaster second class in the navy. He is stationed at Pearl Harbor awaiting shipment to the States as a high point veteran for discharge.
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Albert H. Neal
Shafter
Navy
Pearl Harbor
States
California Maritime Academy Commander Leads Midshipmen
Lieutenant Commander R. D. Heron, USNR, commands the Midshipmen at the California Maritime Academy in Vallejo near the Carquinez Straits, directing training and operations. The note highlights his rank and role overseeing cadet activities aboard the campus.
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R. D. Heron
USNR
California Maritime Academy
Carquinez Straits
Vallejo
California
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