Mrs. Tracy Remembered for Educational Work and Community Service
Yor and E D Herron note the life of Mrs. Tracy of Buttonwillow born 1877 near Galt. Widow of William Tracy she taught school many years and belonged to Retired Teachers Association Kern County Historical Society and Camellia Society. Survivors include two sons two daughters ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Active pallbearers and a soloist will honor her memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galt
Sacramento County
California
Kern County
William Tracy
Retired Teachers Association
PTA
Kern County Historical Society
Kern County Camellia Society
Chico Normal School
San Diego Normal School
Cecil
Tilton Tracy
Martha Frey
Frances Selvidge
Nancy Brown
Larry Frey
J. B
Wesley Selvidge
Tracy Pacini
Bill
John
David Tracy
Buttonwillow
Marilyn McDonough
Los Angeles
Darrelyn Holden
New Jersey
Tracy Annette Brown
Michael Frey
Kenneth Holden Jr
Gano Torigiani
Dinone
Jimmy Antongiovanni
Crawford
Carl Jackson
Val
Bob Bann
Loren Grant
Walter Haag
Elematary School
Studints
Tracy
Bruce Crawford
Suetty Tee Pay
Piltwood School
Quarry narrows focus on boxing path to world title
Jerry Quarry speaks of managing his career with family help as he nears a potential world championship. He notes a long amateur record of over 125 fights before turning pro and recalls beating Tiger Al Carter for his 11th straight win while his father Jack Quarry remains optimistic about his son's future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry
Ymu
Johnny
Kathlene
Jack Quarry
Tiger al Carter
Obituary notice for Russell S Turner of Wasco
Russell S Turner age 53 of 1142 D Street Wasco died April 13 after a long illness. A 10 am Monday service at the Chapel of Chimes Mish Funeral Home Shafter officiated by Rev Bill Few. Interment Wasco Memorial Park Cemetery. Born August 21 1912 in Arkansas he lived in Wasco a year and worked as a cement laborer for Lindsay Pipe and Cement Co. He leaves two brothers Jewell E Sherry Oklahoma and Rhoda Jones Arizona and one grandchild. Mish Funeral Home Shafter in charge of arrangements.
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Turner
Mish
Shafter
Russell Sopher Turner
D. St
Wasco
Bill Few
First Southern Baptist Church of
Wasco Memorial Park
Arkansas
Lindsay Pipe and Cement Co
Farmersville
Jewell E. Sherry
Oklahoma
Rhoda Jones
Arizona
Mish Funeral Home
Tilt-Down Wing Tip Boosts Stearman Dusters
T. C. Baldwin known as Oscar and pilot Wayne Edwards showcased a tilt-down wing tip for Stearman biplanes to defoliate cotton fields with less turbulence and lower fuel use. FAA approved, the device allows 180 degree turns in 15 seconds, improves stability at low speeds, and may open a larger market among the roughly 17,000 Stearmans built with about 10,000 used in agricultural aviation.
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Viet Nam
Stearman
Kern County Board of Trade
T. C. Baldwin
Oscar
Wayne
Baldwin
Stearmans
Federal Aviation Authority
Board of Trade
Bakiwin
United States
Maple School trip south with teacher and two students
Doyle Donahoo a Maple School sixth grade teacher led a southbound Easter vacation trip with students Douglas Enns and Virgil Reimer. They toured Exposition Park Los Angeles Lockheed airport and San Diego then camped near Ensenada Mexico before dawn border crossing.
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Maple
Doyle Donahoo
Maple School
Douglas Enns
Virgil Reimer
Exposition Park
Los Angeles
Lockheed
San Diego
Ensenada
San
Mexico
Tijuana
Donahoe
Donahoo
Mid-West
California
Ground Broken for New Buttonwillow School Buildings
Buttonwillow school district breaks ground on new Kindergarten and administration buildings after a $98,514 contract awarded to Straight and Fambrough. Construction Targets mid October completion with kindergarten priority for September opening if possible. The board seeks Title II funds to remodel offices into a language lab costing about $5,000 and approves a new salary schedule and a recreation program funding plan increasing local support by about $700.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Education
Buttonwillow
Supt
Butterfield
Kern County Recreation Department
Former BW Businessman Dies in Chico
Wrenford Bond Walker 42 of Chico died Sunday night in a Chico hospital after a suspected heart attack. Born January 4 1924 in Sherwood Oklahoma he moved to Buttonwillow in 1939 and served in the U S Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He and his brother John ran Orr and Walker TV in Buttonwillow then moved to Chico six years ago where their TV business was on North 99. He was active in the Southern Baptist Church of Ice and held Foresters and American Legion memberships. Survivors include wife Lore and daughters Terry age 5 Denise 3 and a 16 year old in Recreation, his mother Myrtle Walker of Bakersfield, brothers Jack of Bakersfield John of Iron Willows and Tiger Kate of Redding. Funeral services were held Wednesday evening with burial in the Bakersfield Cemetery.
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Wrenford Bond Walker
Chico
Mr. Walker
Sherwood
Okla
Buttonwillow
Bakersfield High
U. S. Army
John
Orr
Walker
Orth
Southern Baptist Church
Ice
American No. 17
The
Foresters
Lore
Terry
Dese
Rekeation
Myrtle Walker
E. 2Nd Street
Bill. Ort Brothers
Jack
Bakersfield
Ohn
Ironwillow
Tiger Kate
Reddings
Betts Seeks Third Term as California Treasurer
A campaign missive from Bert A Betts announces his bid for a third term as California treasurer. Betts cites sixteen years as a CPA and eight years as treasurer, with campaign activity in San Diego and Los Angeles counties. He plans to base his bid on qualifications and his record in office.
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Jesus
Bert A Betts
California
Bett
Bert A. Betts
Harlan Hagen
Hagen
Marilyn Barnes Weds Ronald Maneke In Baptist Rites
Miss Marilyn Jane Barnes married Ronald Gary Maneke in a Baptist ceremony on Saturday evening. The bride wore a scalloped neckline gown with tulle lace and pearls, carried a white Bible with a yellow rose, and was attended by her sister Wilkins as flower girl and Judith Davenport as matron of honor. Out of town guests and gift senders are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Jane Barnes
Marylyn Jane Barnes
Ronald Gary Maneke
Valfig
Jane Vadbpe Iyter
Judith Davenport
Santa Ana
Wilkins
Michael Ae
Steve
Mike Wilkins
David Kadel
Shafter Senior Wins UC Santa Barbara Scholarship
Shafter High School senior Jesse V Leyva has been awarded a one year scholarship by the University of California at Santa Barbara. The committee considers scholastic attainment financial need character and promise and he may be eligible for educational opportunity aid to cover his first year. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Jesus Leyva of 30376 9 Orange Ave Shafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse V. Leyva
Jesse
Jesus Leyva
Orange Ave
Shafter
Dinner honors Rosedale Union School official Seth Rollins
The staff of Rosedale Union School invites friends and colleagues to a farewell dinner for District Superintendent Seth Rollins. The event will be Tuesday May 3 at 7 p.m. in the Buffeteria Bakersfield. Reservations may be made with secretary Mrs Florence Smith at Rt7 Box 708 or by calling 327-3514. No personal invitations are extended. all interested persons or families are welcome.
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Rosedale Union School
Seth Rollins
Buffeteria
30Th Street
Bakersfield
Florence Smith
Sch
Rt.7
How to Remove Heat Rings from Wood Tables
Advice from a home tips column explains removing white heat rings from dining tables. Start with liquid polishing wax, then use red oil, gum turpentine, peppermint oil, or ammonia if needed. Rub lightly, wipe dry, and buff. For stubborn marks, moisten ashes or rotten stone with polishing wax or sewing machine oil, apply, rub with fingers, and buff the surface.
Car Safety Checks Emphasized for All Owners
Officials urge regular safety checks for every vehicle. Authors stress periodic inspections to prevent failures and protect drivers and passengers.
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E. D. Herron
Jerry Quarry
E. J
Frances) Selvidae
Martha) Frey
Cecil Tracy
Darrel Tracy
Willow
Tilton
BW Duster
Edwards
Clifford Straight
Straight and Fambrough
Dennie Butterfield
Ion Cemetery
American Legion of
Jack Pickett
California Farmer
Debbie Hildebrand
Johnny's Motorcycle Co
Trina
Modesto
Searcy
Glendora
Vesta Beckman
Redding
Harriett King
Ridgecrest
R. H. Reynolds
Clara Tenton
Diana Sprowl
Lauretta Wilson
June Anderson
James Elliott
Norman Smith
Norleen
Jess Talley
Robert Wilson
Howard Bullocks
Barbara
John Wilkins
Mark
Charlie Leeper
MR. and
Mrs. Maneke
Jesse Leyva
Rollins
Ovine
Pudtness i
St Bue Valley
Coun
University of Home
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