Werdel Praises Valley Growers Protest Shirt Senders
Representative Thomas H. Werdel of the 14th District commends San Joaquin Valley growers for sending shirts to Washington in protest of rising taxes. A. W. Eckmann of Shafter reports receipt and that the shirt was given to a local relief agency. The letter aligns with GOP criticism of tax and spend policies and urges voters to seek economy in government.
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Thomas H. Werdel
14Th Congressional District
San Joaquin Valley
Washington
A. W. Eckmann
Shafter Area
Congress
House
Senate
Postmaster General to Speak Locally on Postal Service
Citizens in Shafter are urged to hear Postmaster General Jesse M. Donaldson deliver the nationwide talk Know Your Postal Service. The CBS network broadcast airs at 7:30 p.m. locally, announced Shafter postmaster George Guenther, who just returned from a California Postmasters Association meeting in San Jose.
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Shafter Area
Jesse M. Donaldson
Northern Territory Gold Rush of 1871 Spotlight
A fragment notes the Northern Territory as the scene of one of Australia’s greatest gold rushes in 1871. The reference hints at a significant mining boom and its historic impact in the region.
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Australia
Northern Territory
Tax Money Spent on L A Roads Seen by Buerkle
Buttonwillow grower William Buerkle told Shafter Rotary members how U S tax funds built highways in remote areas of South and Central America and the Caribbean during a six week tour. He praised Puerto Rico administration and farm workers and said the California Farm Bureau Federation aims to recruit Puerto Rican workers for California.
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William Buerkle
United States
South
Central America
Caribbeans
Shafter Rotary Club
Buerkle
Rotarians
Puerto Rico
California Farm Bureau Federation
Burglar Loots Lees Drive Inn in Overnight Breakin
Police seek a burglar who broke into Lees Drive Inn through a rear window last Friday morning. The thief pried the latch, stole about 75 dollars in cash mostly in silver rolls, food including eggs bacon soup bones and a case of eggs, and damaged cigaret and amusement machines.
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Lee's Drive Inn
John Reily
Youth, 19, Fined $30 For Sprinkler Tampering
Eddie Myers, a 19 year old Minter Village youth, was fined $30 for tampering with the Lerdo School sprinkler system. Judge E K Grant gave a 90 day suspended sentence for two years. Several juveniles aged 15 and 16 were also held in connection with the incident.
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Eddie Myers
Minter Village
Lerdo
E. K. Grant
Senvice
Delegates Named for National Conventions in First District
The Democrats and Republicans nominate delegates for their national conventions. GOP ballots list William F Knowland Robert D Adams and Clinton D McKinnon with two GOP seats open in the first district. Democratic races feature five candidates for four seats Eleanor Crow Mary Murphy Lynn Nowels W Perelli-Minetti James Reavis.
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United States
William F. Knowland
Robert D. Adams
South Gate
Clinton D. McKinnon
San Diego
Knowland
McKinnnon
Arthur W. Watwood
Compton
Republican County Central
Leslie F. English
Frank M. Herrera
Democratic Central Committee
Eleanor, G. Crow
Mary M. Murphy
Lynn Nowels
W. Perelli-Minetti
North Shafter Club Poised To Challenge In Summer Softball
The North Shafter Club led by Bill Woods aims for the Shafter Summer Softball crown. Backed by sponsor funds and experienced players, the roster includes R. D. Milam in right field Jay Steelman at first T. D. Steelman in the outfield Bill Cooper at short Grover Sherrill at third Earl Baldwin in center L. J. Baldwin at second Don Bozark on pitcher Sunny Mahan one of catcher outfield and Sam Taylor catcher.
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Shafter
North Shafter Club
Bill Woods
R. D. Milam
Jay Steelman
T. D. Steelman
Bill Cooper
Grover Sherrill
Earl Baldwin
L. J. Baldwin
Don Bozark
Sunny Mahan
Sam Taylor
74 Paintings Feature Exhibit at Taft High School
Seventy four paintings by Mrs. Robin Blomquist’s students were showcased in Taft High School’s art room Tuesday night. Buttonwillow residents Olga Shannon and Joe Goth also contributed several works. The class meets four hours weekly since September, focusing on study in painting with drawing, perspective, and color. Mrs Blomquist also taught an art class in Shafter this spring.
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Buttonwillow
Robin Blomquist
Taft High School
Olga Shannon
Joe Goth
Flying Tigers Topic of Meet at Shafter Lions Club
The Flying Tigers story in the Far East will be the subject of a joint meeting next Wednesday night of the Shafter Lions and 20-30 Clubs. Speaker Jack Debar Smith will discuss the transformation from fighting unit to freight service. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall.
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Flying Tigers
Far East
Shafter Lions
Jack Debar Smith
Veterans Memorial Hall
CAP Leaders To Give Report In Bakersfield
CAP members and supporters from Shafter were asked to attend a meeting at 7 p.m. in Harvey Auditorium Bakersfield to learn vital information about the CAP. Acting Commander Vernon Pierce said the event will cover West Coast plans presented by Col. Ben McGlashan deputy wing commander E. H. Zechiel and Maj. Oscar Treland Air Force.
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Civil Air Patrol
Shafter Area
P.m
Harvey Auditorium
Bakersfield
CAP
Vernon Pierce
Shafter Wing
West Coast
Col
Ben. McGlashan
Deaguty
E. H. Zechiel
Maj
Oscar Treland
Air Force
Weekend Guests Visit Porterville Family
In the home of Mr and Mrs Doyle Hamman of Los Angeles avenue guests include her parents Mr and Mrs Alas Rains sister Miss Mamie Rains and brother and his wife Mr and Mrs Raymond Rains formerly of Shafter all of Porterville, all visiting.
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Doyle Hamman
Los Angeles Avenue
Alas Rains
Mamie Rains
Raymond Rains
Shafter
Porterville
Maple Libe Plans Event
Maple District offers a summer reading program announced by Maple branch librarian Mrs. Virginia Whitaker. Children receive a regional map with stars marking read books. diplomas will go to those who read ten or more. Enrollment is open now. hours are Monday 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Maple
Maple District
Virginia Whitaker
United States
Wheelers Return From Hawaii Vacation Trip
Mr and Mrs Jarvis Wheeler arrived home from a Hawaii air vacation sponsored by a merchandising firm. Wheeler earned the journey through his sales efforts in the area as part of a large group of vacationers.
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Jarvis Wheeler
Hawaii
Wheelers
Potatoes Shed Process Drives 110 Cars Daily Operations
Swarms of Fields Farm workers harvest potatoes as 110 or more cars depart daily. Potatoes move from fields to sheds through washing, grading, and sack loading, then ship by refrigerator cars to western and eastern markets. The program runs around the clock, boosting seasonal employment for farm families.
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Shafter
Biology Students Learn Practical Phases of Study
Shafter High School biology students, directed by Joe Galante, heard two experts on Kern County insect life. John Nickel, entomologist for Maple Leaf Farms, discussed local area insects and shared his collection. Gordon L. Smith of Kern County Mosquito Abatement District urged reducing mosquito breeding sites to curb the menace.
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Shafter High School
Joe Galante
Kern County
John Nickel
Shafter
Gordon L. Smith
Smith
Heavy Bond Purchases Rise in Kern County March
Harold A. Witham, chairman of Kern County defense bond committee, reports March E bond sales up 65,000 from February and 114,000 over March last year, totaling 337,523.46. State director Messick notes Southern California March savings bond sales reach 9,979,021.25 with E bonds at 9,024,792.75 and F and G at 954,228.50.
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United States Defense
Kern County
Harold A. Witham
Defense
Witham
State Report
Witliam
Messick
Shower March
Southern California
Potatoes Cause Bidding Crunch Between Army and Civilians
A government order lets the Army quartermaster pay 80 cents above the 3.50 ceiling for U.S. No 1s, sparking a contest between housewives and the Army for Shafter potatoes across labor camps and private settlements in the area.
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Army
OPS
Quartermaster Corps
U.S
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Woollomes
Woollames
Shaffer
L.A
Lee’s Drive Inn
Ren
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Bobby Vignolo
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E. J. Peters
Kern County Boy Scout Council
Ray Sirman
Bhotter Press Prie Rto
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Marjorie Robertson
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Helena Rubenstein
Travis Experts
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Helena Rubinstein
San Francisco
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Lucille McClure
Mme. Rubinstein
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McClures Drug Store
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Arthur Blake
Harem Girl
Ben Johnson
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Jeanne Crain
Shiaiater
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Penny Edwards
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Scotty Beckett
Del-Kern Drive-In Theater
Jane Nigh
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Robert Ryan
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