Public swimming pool urged as community memorial and recreation
J B Cap Haralson Kern County Union High School director urged Shafter Rotary to plan a modern public pool when materials become available. He noted zero bacteria with proper filtration and highlighted pools as vital for returning veterans' needs and hot valley summers. Ed Brown introduced him with Panero presiding. guests included Herbert Goldman and Henry Eisler.
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Shafter
J. B
Cap”Haralson
Kern County Union High School
Haralson
San Joaquin Valley
Ed Brown
Ernest Panero
Herbert Goldman
Bakersfield
Henry Eisler
Central Market Prepares Grand Opening With Expanded Facilities
Central Market and Food Locker near completion for a Grand Opening celebration planned on April 20. Under Bill Stoller and Emil Kirschenmann the store doubles its size with a new food locker and cold storage plant and adds self service meat and grocery features. Open house events run from April 22 to 27.
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Bill Stoller
Emil Kirschenmann
Spud Ceiling Prices Lifted for Potatoes in Kern County
The Kern County Potato Growers Association announces a 10 week suspension of OPA price ceilings on new potatoes effective this morning through April 11. Sid ney B. Carnine says the move will speed harvesting, ensure steady potato flow, and reduce past issues. agricultural workers and refrigeration cars will be used more efficiently. This marks the first potato harvest season since 1942 without a price ceiling.
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O.P.A
Kern County Potato Growers Association
Sidney B. Carnine
Washington
Potato Growers Association
Abatement Petitions Circulated For Annexation To Dr Morris District
Petitions will circulate among registered voters to annex Shafter district to the Dr Morris Mosquito Abatement District. Ten percent of signatures from the section to be annexed are required. A committee led by Art Hemingson assigns boundaries and prepares petitions for circulation. Upon reaching the necessary signatures the petition goes to the Dr Morris district for consideration and approval.
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Shafter
Dr. Morris Mosquito
Art Hemingson
Dr. Morris
Shafter Set for Multiple Openings and Growth This Summer
Shafter prepares for grand openings including Central Market and Bill Goertzen's Car and Home Supply as potato season approaches. The town expands to Wasco with new branches, boosts newspaper distribution, and rates a bumper cotton season with ginners predicting heavier plantings and high capacity runs this fall and winter.
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Shafter
Movie Stars and TV Figures Stirring Screen Tales
A gossip curio surveys film and television figures. Edward G. Robinson is praised as a quiet obsessive collector, while Ingrid Bergman’s screen cigarette and makeup are noted. Peggy Ryan presents a gift to Jack Oakie, and Dennis Morgan pairs with Jack Carson in Howdy Stranger. Bill Stern’s life rights are discussed with a caveat.
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Lyn Connelly
Nwns
Edward G. Robinson
Peggy Ryan
Jack Oakie
Dennis O’keefe
Clio
Saratoga
Ingrid Bergman
Lionel Barrymore
Fdr
Montsomery
Garson
Bob and Greer
Dennis Morgan
Jack Carson
Bill Stern
NBC
Bill
Major league shifts and star players shape pennant chase
Elliott Pine notes Joe DiMaggio and Dominick in the Yanks and Red Sox stars shaping the AL race while Vincent Hoff and the Phillies battle to avoid last place. He cites a league union, roster churn of about 400 players, and widespread use of protective eyewear among athletes across football, basketball, and boxing.
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Elliott Pine
NWNS
Joe
Dominick
Vincent
Phillies
Yankees
Red Sox
Association of Professional Football Leagues
Pacific Coast League
American Football Association
Dixie League
Paul Trout
Detroit
Vic. Lombardi
Clyde King
Dodger Hurlers
Frank Parker
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Mail-Well Envelope Co
Hout Town
Bill Goertzen
Shafter Car and Home Supply
Shafter Business
Woman’s Club
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H. C. Neufeld
Chuck Clements
Ted Bennigson
Shafter Radio Shop
Ernie Panero
Shafter Rotary Club
Pat Kelly
Kern
Tulare
Oscar Hamrick
Hamrick
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FES
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Security Council
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Monroe C. Babcock
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U. S
Aame
Beton
Fenny Delmar
Laghorn
Fred Allen
Boston
ABC
Don McNeill
Florida Everglades
Joe DiMaggio
A. R. Hendrix
Steno
Desire Positio
Easter Gifts
F. S.basco CO
Mobilgas
Mobil Oil
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