Poppy Day Set in Shafter for May Remembrance
Poppies of patriotic remembrance will bloom in Shafter on May 22 and 23. Mrs. P. C Guenthner, chairman of the Leslie L. Robinson Post 213 American Legion Auxiliary, urges every resident to wear a poppy to honor fallen service members. Volunteers will distribute flowers and donations support disabled veterans and families. The annual effort, now in its 20th year, provides welfare funds amid growing wartime need.
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Shafter
P. C Guentther
Leslie L. Robinson
American Legion Auxiliary
America
Vounteer
Auxiliary
Legion and Auxiliary
Legion
Tiss
Bridge Afternoon Held For Mrs. Fike Guest in Oroville
Mrs J As ed hosted a dessert bridge at Golden West Avenue in Oroville to honor Mrs C L Fike. Mrs Bat taglia and Mrs H G Comfort won high scores. other players included Mesdames T V Little Fred Vandenberg Arthur Johnson and Walter Eckmann.
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J. Ased
Golden West
C. L. Fike
Oroville
Mrgse
Jack Battaglia
Battaglia
H.G. Comfort
Mesdames T. V. Little
Fred Vandenberg
Arthur Johnson
Walter Eck
Rio Bravo Farm Home Department Holds Regular Meeting
The Rio Bravo Farm Home Department met this month at Mrs. George Haag’s home with Mrs. F. J. Schierlmann presiding. Members discussed 4-H sewing year work, nominated officers for May, and planned an upholstery meeting at Mrs Ada Bergan’s. Miss Myrtle Haag to lead center dinner May 14. Dorothy Wilkinson led on family finances noting food price rises from 1941 to 1942. Next meeting set for May 20 at Mrs Bergan’s on Wise Use of Credit.
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Rio Bravo Farm
Home Department
George Haag
F. J. Schierlmann
Clyde Zachary
J. B. Garrett
Ada Bergan
Rosedale
Buttonwillow
Myrtle Haag
Dorothy Wilkinson
Bergan
Mesdames
John Pera
John Sade
Earl Calder
R. Bradley
C. Bigsbee
R. Curtis
J. S. Gibbs
R. Kirkham
Dorothy
Wilkinson
Legion Auxiliary Installs Officers at Ta Ein Meeting
A nominating committee presented state officers at a Legion Auxiliary meeting in Americus. The lineup included Mrs J B Hen r e, vice president Mrs Fred Van eae, second vice Glenn 0 Nay secretary Mrs W W Tahmahil historian Mrs Taylor Tabb chaplain and Mesdames J W Lassiter George Enns and H G Comfort on the executive committee. Girl Scout activity was reported by Mrs Floyd Raney, and the group will meet on the first Tuesday each month through summer. Hostesses at a social hour were Mesdames J P Hansen and Raney.
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Are Ta Ein
Lesder Bilison
Ameri Legion’ Auxiliary
Floyd Raney
Mesdames
J. P. Hansen
Raney
Shafter Library Adds Biography and Novels on Latin America
The Shafter branch receives Genevieve Ta Bouis's "They Called Me Cassandra" an autobiography with diplomat sketches and political history. John Gunther's "Inside Latin America" adds serious crossborder insights. Fiction offerings include Windswept by Mary Ellen Chase about the Marston family and Timeless Land by Eleanor Dark detailing early Australian settlement, focusing on rugged coastlines and pioneering spirit.
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Cassandra
Shafter
Genevieve Ta- Bouis
Argentina
United States
Latin America
John Gunther
Latin’ America
Shafter Library
Mary Ellen Chasé
Maine
Marston
Eleanor Dark
Australia
Phillip
Helen Guenther Wins Auxiliary Poster Contest
Helen Guenther of Richland was named winner of the annual Legion Auxiliary Memorial Poppy Poster contest at Leslie L. Robinson Post No. 213 meeting held at the Legion hall Tuesday evening. Verne Anderson and Maxine Albright took second and third place, with honorable mentions to Donna Beese and Irene Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Guenther
Richland
Legion Auxiliary
Leslie L. Robinson
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Verne Anderson
Maxine
al Bright
Donna Beese
Irene Hamilton
A. W. Eckman
Jack Janzen
P. C. Guenther
Mayme
Nancy Pierce Is Honored At Family Birthday Party
Nancy Pierce daughter of Mr and Mrs Vernon Pierce was guest of honor at a birthday party last Friday at the Pierce home. Attendees included Janice Merva Dean Schwake Faye Bell Gordon Pipkin Larry McCombs Charlene Kenneth Knech Ellen June Michael Adams Mickey Perry and Ronald Pierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Pierce
Vernon Pierce
Pierce
Janice
Merva
Dean Schwake
Delano
Faye Bell
Bakersfield
Gordon Pipkin
Larry McCombs
Charlene
Kenneth Knech
Ellen June
Michael Adams
Mickey Perry
Ronald Pierce
Shafter Teacher Weds in Bakersfield Saturday
Miss Elinore Louise Maxwell of Richland faculty married Lloyd Wattenbarger, former Richland faculty member, at the George Gurr home in Bakersfield. Rev. N A Christensen officiated. The couple plans a northern California trip. Wattenbarger trains as an aviation cadet and Mrs. Wattenbarger will finish the school year in Shafter. Local guests included R E Gribble and several named attendees.
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Elinore Louise Maxwell
Richland
Lloyd Wattenbarger
George Gurr
Bakersfield
N. A. Christensen
First Methodist Church
California
Wattenberger
Wattanberger
Shafter
R. E. Gribble
Mayme
Beulah Bartlett
Thella Call
Dorothy Hennesslow
Opal Crosby
Bond Campaign Meeting P Tuesday In Shafter
Initial steps to obtain war bond pledges in Shafter are underway with a campaign sign up. A committee meeting will be held next Tuesday evening at the Legion hall, led by Leslie L. Robinson of Post No. 213 American Legion, with G. L. Starrh, Charles Burns, W. H. Hitchcock, Joe Henderson and Glenn O. Nay on the Legion committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Legion Hall
Lessie L. Robinson
American Legion
Legion
G. L. Starrh
Charles Burns
W. H. Hitchcock
Joe Henderson
Glenn O. Nay
Guest Loops In Revolving Door Before Breakfast
A hotel guest leaves his room and spends two minutes in a revolving door on the ground floor. The porter warns him and the guest explains he is walking to sharpen his appetite before breakfast while awaiting a telephone call.
Are you the manager questioned in torn shirt dispute
A man storms into the laundry asking for the manager. The manager stays calm claiming all orders are dispatched and touting quick service. The customer presents a shirt with half its tail missing, accusing the shop of a tearing burrry.
Nasty Man At Busy Crossing Cartoon Moment
A bus at a busy crossing braked sharply after a lorry bumped it. The lorry driver rushed to the bus and berated the driver, then the bus driver quietly quipped I thought you'd be a little cross.
Telepathy and shared humor through collective thoughts
The remark notes how many humorists seem to think the same joke at once, suggesting a curious link between minds. It hints at a coincidence or a phenomenon of synchronized wit among writers.
Morning Talk Reveals Whispering Dog Life
A humorous exchange about daily dog walks shows a husband describing his wife’s little pup as the cause of his routine. The light banter highlights domestic life and playful pet ownership scenes typical of a community page.
Civilians advised to shelter under grand piano in air raid drills
Detroit News notes safety tips for air raids, recommending civilians crawl under a grand piano where trusted figures once met during the dry, safer days.
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H. V. Wade
Detroit News
New Values and War Effort Urged by UC Leaders
Herman A. Spindt head of UC placement bureau urged Americans to unite in the war effort at the Shafter Kiwanis meeting. He cited university changes to aid war needs including a three semester plan, increased research, and rehabilitation programs for service members. He warned against backsliding and stressed freedom of the seas and a two-ocean navy to counter Axis powers.
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State of America
Herman A. Spindt
University of California
University of California At Los Angeles
Kipling
Shafter Kiwanis Club
Shafter Motel
Spindt
Germany
Atlantic Ocean
Japan
Pacific
America
Mennonite Brethren Church Service Schedule
The Mennonite Brethren Church at 400 Kern led by H D Wiebe offers 9:30 Sunday school in two departments, 11 a.m. German and 11:10 a.m. American preaching, 6:30 p.m. Prayer circle, 6:45 p.m. Christian Fellowship, 8 p.m. Evangelistic services Life's Most Important Question, and Wednesday 8 p.m. midweek prayer with miracle discussion Feeding of Five Thousand. Remember to assemble.
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Mennonite Brethren Church
Kern
H.D. Wiebe
Local Church Schedules Footnote Service and Meetings
Alfred T. Chandler and Ward M. Turkey lead Union Congregational Church activities with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and worship at 11 a m Nursery care at the Pipkin home during service Children sermon Christian Youth meet at 7 p m Couplers at 7 30 p m Choir rehearsals Thursday 7 30 p m The Nazarene church invites learning and worship at set hours Youth event at 6 30 p m Evening service at 7 30 p m St Johns Catholic Church Wasco offers 8 and 10 a m Masses The Christian Science Society in Wasco holds 11 a m Sunday service 10 a m Sunday school and 8 pm first Wednesday meetings Probation after Death listed as Lesson Sermon topic from the Bible Jesus promise highlighted in Golden Text and John quotes included in readings
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Union Congregational Church
James St
Alfred T. Chandler
Ward M. Turkey
K.L. Pipkin
The
Christian Science Society
Mother’ Church
First Church of Christ, ‘Scientist
Boston
Mass
Sixth
EB Streets
Wasco
Churches of Christ, Scientist
Jesus
John
Simon Peter
Jesus I am the way and the life quoted in scripture
Mary Baker Eddy cites a passage from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures as she quotes Jesus promising guidance and peace. The text recalls Jesus overcoming the world and providing salvation from sin sickness and death.
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Thomas
Jesus
Mary Baker Eddy
Students may graduate from UC in three years
A university of california program allows students to finish degrees in three years instead of four. The plan aims to speed up degree completion and reduce costs for undergraduates while maintaining program quality.
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The
Universty of California
Shafter Group Plans Meeting at Motel Inn Bakersfield
A Shafter group will hold a C.F. 1 meeting Tuesday evening at the Motel Inn in Bakersfield. Attending are Mr and Mrs Bill Brown Bill Neuman Bob Neuman and Al Anderson of Shafter.
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Shafter
C.F. 1
Bakerss Field
Bill Brown
Bill Neuman
Bob Neuman
al Anderson
Farm Income Grows to 11.6 Billion in 1941
The nation reports 1941 farm income totaling 11.6 billion dollars, a 27 percent rise from 1940 and 147 percent above the 1932 low. The increase reflects agricultural earnings amid wartime demand and price shifts.
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