Food lockers to be installed in Buttonwillow project
C. T. Kemp announced that frozen food lockers will soon become a reality in Buttonwillow after receiving AA-3 priority from the War Production board. W. G. Notty of York Refrigeration visited the site, and a Sacramento crew will commence work shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buttonwillow
C. T. Kemp
Hadeen
War Production Board
Kemp
W. G. Notty
York Refrigeration Company
Sacramento
Buttonwillow Social Notes Mention Local Moves and Weddings
C E Johns plans to leave Buttonwillow for Lancaster in early May. Mr and Mrs Ray Busby visited San Diego, returning after four days with Mrs Busbys parents. Naomi Thomson and daughter Barbara attended the wedding of Miss Rachel Elizabeth Jacob to Master Sergeant George Healy Houser in Santa Ana. Other Buttonwillow residents attended the ceremony.
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Ray Busby
San Diego
Naomi Thomson
Barbara
Santa Ana
Thomson
Rachel Elizabeth Jacob
George Healy Houser
C. B.crawford
Buttonwillow
Blairs
Ray Blair
Pig Roast Dominates Farm Bureau Meeting At Center
A succulent roast pig topped the Farm Bureau gathering at the center Monday night with Horace T. Strong of the University of California Bakersfield office delivering the main address. The program included films on South American life and discussions on local OPA gasoline allotments for farming work.
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Farm Bureau
Farm Center
Horace T. Strong
Farm Advisors
University of California Extension Service
Bakersfield
Strong
South America
Tony Wegis
OPA
Stockton Lions hear judges on juvenile delinquency
Judge Warren Stockton of Bakersfield and L G Taggert Kern county chief probation officer spoke to the local Lions Club on juvenile delinquency. They argued it stems from parental lack of proper home life and discipline, with Lion president Ken Calkins presiding.
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Warren Stockton
Bakersfield
L. G. Taggert
Kern County
Lions Club
Lion
Ken Calkins
Measles Epidemic Closes School in Buttonwillow
Twelve pupils were absent on Monday due to a measles outbreak in Buttonwillow. Parents were urged to keep children home if symptoms appear and to follow a described symptom guide to halt spread. Most cases are mild but serious complications can arise without proper care.
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Buttonwillow
Farm Bureau Home Department Meeting Set for May 12
The next Farm Bureau Home department meeting will convene May 12 at 1 30 at the community hall. Demonstrations include sewing machine oiling and repairs, and attendees should bring their own machines. Miss Benson, assistant county home demonstration agent, will attend. all interested are invited.
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Farm Bureau Home Department
Miss Benson
Night Baseball Returns With Local Teams In Town
Night baseball has begun with teams playing Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The chamber of commerce sponsored team led by Oliver Tori gianni and a Negro team captained by Leroy White compete alongside another boys’ team. A player shortage is noted and the boys request older men form a team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Oliver Torigianni
Leroy White
Dargatz Finds Texas Farmers Friendly After Landing
Lt. Dargatz a flying instructor at Pampa Texas recounts a forced mid wheat field landing with a cadet due to engine trouble. A wheat field farmer welcomed them with a meal and personally drove them back to base. Mrs Dargatz plans to stay with him at the station where he recently gave her a ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Dargatz
Vier
Pampa
Texas
Dargatz
Recent Births in Shafter list multiple newborns
Mr and Mrs Emmet Tramme a son Charlie born April 7 weighing 8 pounds. Mr and Mrs Frank Blattenberg a son born April 3 1944 weighing 8 pounds. Mr and Mrs Manuel France a daughter Evalina born April 2 weighing 8 pounds. Mr and Mrs Gustav Ammador a son Gustav Jr born April 4 weighing 6 pounds 12 ounces. Mr and Mrs Dennie Walton a daughter born April 13 weighing 5 pounds 12 ounces.
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Melbourne
Louis
Bob Sawyer
Bakersfield
Emmet Tramme
Charlie
Frank Blattenberg
Manuel France
Evalina
Gustav Ammador
Gustav, Jr
Dennie Walton
L A Bailey Called L A Bailey
Lemuel Alonzo Bailey died in Bakersfield hospital on April 15 at age 52. Funeral services were held April 19 in the Janzen funeral parlor at 2 PM with Rev. E M Anderson officiating. Survived by wife Cordellia and nine children including Sgt James Bailey in the South Pacific and Pfc Frank Bailey. Burial followed at Shafter cemetery.
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Lemuel Alonzo Bailey
Bakersfield Hospital
Janzen
E. M. Anderson
Cordellia Bailey
James Bailey
South Pacific
Frank Bailey
Hawaii
Joseph Bailey
New York
Velma Fos
Easter Dinner Hosted by Wasco Couple Sparks Egg Hunt
An Easter dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Harvey Bartell of Wasco was enjoyed by about 20 attendees. After the meal the children held an Easter egg hunt, reports Mrs Nick Johnson of Shafter.
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William Tracy
Cecil Tracy
Ned Smith
Shafter
Thomas Reese
Palomas Road
Joseph Reese
Jack Ray
Venice
Calif
Reese
Pauline Brown
Los Angeles High School
Harvey Bartell
Wasco
Nick Johnson
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Krome Johns
Lancaster
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Seventh Street
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John J. Joslin
Elmer Joslin
Los Angeles
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Fruitvale
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Richard McCorkle
War Department
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Louis Banducci, Sr
San Joaquin Hospital
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Shreveport
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Roy Crawford
Leake
Emma Wolf
Jerry Leake
McFarland
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MacFarland
Muroc
Graves
Chatsworth
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John Cromer
Arthur Cromer
Tupman
Alaska
Ernest Cromer
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Anita
Leo
Arthur
Hoggard In
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McClure’s
Claude “Woody” Hoggard
Gilbert Islands
Coast Artillery
Gilberts
Gardner
Gardner Field
St. Mary’s Church
Elsie Ghilarducci
Ceilia
Aurora Rey
Geni Pierucci
Vivian Baggiani
Gaius Luchetti
Marzio Gaioni
Curtis Graves
Hayes Ranch
Miller & Lux
Dick Benson
R. A. Benson
Christine Benson
Puentywood
Mont
St. Francis Church
Lee
Lee Hair
Robert Bowman
Carpenter
U. S. Navy
Camp Parks
Lemore
Ruby
Modesto
Stockton
Home Department
Thomas Harold
Werdel
Ernest Post
Food Center
Bryant & Hitchcock
Walker
L. A. Bailey
Ter, Oklahoma
L. A
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Kerr Radio
KPMC
KTKC
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