Steinbeck's Moon Is Down Tops Shafter Library Demand
Mrs. Thomas Wedge, Shafter librarian, reports John Steinbeck's The Moon Is Down as the most requested book last week. The Sun Is My Undoing by euilie Steen, and King's Row by Henry Bellanmann, and That Day Alone by Pierre Van Paassen ranked third and fourth. All titles are now available on request through the library.
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John Steinbeck
Shafter Library
Thomas Wedge
Euilie Steen
King’s Row
Henry Bellanmann
Pierre van Paassen
Mennonite Brethren Church Circle Chooses Glasses Purchase
A Monday meeting of the M B Sewing Circle at Sam L Becker home decided to buy water glasses for church use. Next week the circle meets in Wasco at Mrs Arnold Bergen s home. A potluck dinner is planned for May 8 with groups from the Union Congregate and The Cou church organizing.
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M. B. Sewing Circle
Sam L. Becker
Mennonite Brethren Church
Wasco
Arnold Bergen
Vera Klassen
Marjorie Bergman
Letha Bartel
Irene Kroeker
Louella Heindricks
Minnie Brown
Ing
Union Congregate
Cou
Mrs Lena Gladden Honored At Lindsay Birthday Party
Mrs Lena Gladden mother of Mrs Dick Eckmann of Shafter was honored at a birthday party Sunday in Lindsay hosted by Mr and Mrs Howard Huston. Attending were Mr and Mrs Eckmann and daughter Joan, Mrs Gladden, Mrs Walter Eckmann and daughter Eleanor, and from Wasco Wilfred Woodard.
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Lena Gladden
Rio Bravo P T A Sets May 7 Meeting With Dinner Show
The Rio Bravo P T A announces a regular meeting for Thursday evening May 7 led by president Mrs H Rough. A Jitney dinner is served in the school cafeteria from 7 to 8 p m followed by a hobby show by pupils and community members with many organizations participating. A business meeting will review committee reports and installation will formalize the new year.
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Rio Bravo P.T. A
H. Rough
Rotary Officers Report On Fresno District Meeting
Shafter Rotary club officers E B Stringham president and Karl Wells secretary reported on a district convention held in Fresno at a regular luncheon meeting Tuesday at the Shafter motel. Guest was Robert Storie of San Jose and Lloyd Frick of Bakersfield club attended as visitors.
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E. B. Stringham
Karl Wells
Shafter
Fresno
Shafter Club
Shafter Motel
Robert Storie
San Jose
Visite
Lloyd Frick
Bakersfield
Area 4 Firemen Meet for May 6 Instruction
Area 4 firemen will gather at 8 p m May 6 at the home of Al Eckman to organize the rural crew and receive instruction sheets. Attending with Eckman are Gail Murphy Everett Pipkin Theodore Hoelzer L E Plymale Harry Hofman Johnny Schultz J P Hansen Bill McClain Bob McClain and Ed Rueb.
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Firemien
Area No. 4
al Eckman
Area
Freman
Eckman
Gail Murphy
Everett P.pkin
Theodore Hoelzer
L. E. Plymale
Harry Hofman
Johnny Schultz
J. P. Hansen
Bill McClain
Bob McClain
Ed. Rueb
Bride from Shafter Weds in Southern California
Miss Lucille Ortta Brockway, former Shafter girl and Shafter High graduate, married Virgil Byrd Leach in a Southern California chapel. The ceremony was conducted by Rev D M Rowland with matron of honor Mrs John Carr and best man Mr Carr. The couple plans to reside in Long Beach.
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Lucille Ortta Brockway
Shafter
Shafter High School
California
Virgil Byrd Leach
Pearl Leach
Long Beach
Dave Unruh
Chappelle Dealon
D.M. Rowland
Ruth Brockway
Bakersfield
John Carr
Carr
Leach
Thrips Damage Reported in Shafter Onion Fields
Local growers report thrips injuring Shafter onions with mildew noted in some plots. Damage extent varies by crop development stage. Digging of early onion fields likely to begin in two weeks, with wider digging expected in three weeks to a month.
KPMC Changes Frequency On May 3 In Bakersfield
Bakersfield radio station KPMC announced a May 3 frequency change to 1560 AM. Harold Carlock, station publicity director, said the switch will bring greater public service. KPMC is an affiliate of the Mutual Don Lee Broadcasting system.
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Bakersfield
KPMC
Greater Public Service
Harold Carlock
The
Mutual Don Lee Broadcasting System
Auxiliary Police Meet Tuesday In County Building
Members of the Shafter Emergency Auxiliary Police force gathered Tuesday evening for instruction at the county building. Police Chief John C. Reily led the program.
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Shafter Emergency Auxiliary Police Force
John C. Reily
Future Farmers Banquet honors dads and sons in Shafter
The Shafter Future Farmers of America chapter plans its first annual Father and Son banquet on May 7 at 6 30 p.m. at the Richland School cafeteria. President Kenneth Burkhard will preside. E P Jones high school principal Dr T F Nelson Kern County high school district superintendent and Future Farmers Leon Henderson Buck Kimbriel Carroll Hansen and Ernest Evans will report on projects. Merrill Thomas Bank of America manager will present the California Bankers Association certificate to the outstanding Future Farmer of the year. Glenn O Nay will present Future Farmer blankets to boys earning 100 points for projects show stock related activities and competition. Embryo farmers named include seniors Lorn Bryant James Bobst and Ivan Mettler and sophomores Buck Kimbriel Ernest Evans and Calvin Roberson.
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Richland School
Shafter
Future’ Farmers of América
Kenneth Burkhard
E. P. Jones
Pricipal
T. 4. Nelson
Kern County Union High School
Leon Henderson
Buck Kimbiel
Carroll Hansen
Ernest Evans
Merrill “Thomas
Bank of America
California Banker's Association
Thomas
Glenn O. Nay
Lorn Bryant
James Bobst
Ivan Mettler
Buck Kimbriel
Calvin Roberson
Accident Victim Service Held For Hill Child
A funeral service was held Monday afternoon at the Pentecostal church for Arthur Gene Hill age unknown son of Mrs Marie Hill of Shafter Farm Workers community who was accidentally killed Thursday when run over by a car driven by George McCullar also a farm camp resident Interment was in Shafter cemetery Survivors include the mother and grandparents The California Highway Patrol reported McCullar could not see the child and backed over the infant
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Pentecostal Chuch
Arthur Gene Hill
Marie Hill
Shafter
California Highway Patrol
McCullar
Eleven Hundred Farmers Organized Into Fire Crews
Kern County farmers in cooperation with the County Fire department and the Agricultural Extension service report the organization of 115 volunteer farm fire companies. N D Hudson notes official enrollment over 1000 and an expected final total around 1100 as training and readiness expand.
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Korn
County Fire Department
Agricultural Extension Service
N. D. Hudson
University of California Agricultural Extension Service
Hudson
Bi Oupa
pOeTeneing
Kern County Fire Department
California
Coal as Prime Source for Synthetic Motor Fuel
The article asserts coal as the best source of synthetic motor fuel with Germany’s Fischer Tropsch process leading Europe’s output. It notes gasoline-like coal gas, cost estimates of 14 to 16 cents per gallon, and potential cost cuts via U.S. refining methods and larger volume. It also highlights alcohol as a fuel substitute from molasses, grains, potatoes, grapes, and sugar beets.
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Europe
Chemical Foundation
Chrysanthemums Move and Trim Hedges for Space
Garden guidance explains trans planting chrysanthemums into bare spots after vegetables are removed. Move with care using a spade, lifting a large soil ball. plants can be repotted for outdoor decoration. Hedge sizing guidance notes tall constraints and balance with garden beds.
New low power transmitter aids blind airplane landings
William Lee Clemmer of Monroe Wisconsin has been granted a patent for a low frequency self indicated landings device. The system guides aviators from about 6000 feet toward a field by continuously showing on the instrument board the angle to the transmitter. At half a mile from a six watt transmitter on 375 kilocycles the angle measured to an accuracy of one sixth of a degree.
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William Lee Clemmer
Monroe
Wis
The Illusion of Chance Replaced by Natural Law
Long before science explained causes people saw weather and events as chance. Now definite natural laws govern all outcomes. Even gambling uses mathematical probabilities and life insurers rely on them. If events seem random, laws are not yet known.
Ever Since Eve at Shar ter High School Play
A three act comedy about love, a school paper and a measles outbreak will be staged by the Shafter high school junior class in the gym on May 15 to raise funds for the Junior-Senior banquet. Patricia Sepulveda directs with a large cast including Gwendolynne Ummel Johnny Clover and Susan Blake in key roles.
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Shafter High School
Patricia Sepulveda
The
Penguin
Gwendolynne Ummel
Johnny Clover
Dick Leonards
Mr. Clover
Wayne Heffley
Erwin
Dave McComas
Susan Blake
Gerene Hatcher
Sundey Guests and Travelers Visit Local Figures
Sundey guests at the Pete Bergan home were Mr and Mrs Donald Suydam of Bakersfield. R P Kirkham spent a few days in Berkeley visiting his brother Fred Kirkham. F W Haag has returned to after spending seven weeks here visiting friends and relatives.
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Sundey
Pete Bergan
Donald Suydam
Bakersfield
R. P. Kirkham
Berkeley
Fred Kirkham
F. W. Haag
Commission Modifies Machine Job Requirements
The United States Civil Service Commission says it has changed requirements to secure more operators for mimeograph and tabulating machines. Appointments will be in Washington DC only with applications accepted until needs are met. Announcements also call for bindery operatives and monotype keyboard printers in the Government Printing Office Washington. Full details available from John Roskam at the Shafter post office.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Government Printing Office
Washington
John Roskam
Shafter
Advice on Eggs for Cooking and Storage
The article extols eggs as versatile for all meals and outlines better grades for boiling frying and poaching while second grade suits sauces and baked dishes. It warns against boiling eggs and recommends simmering water for shell in cooking while advising to store eggs away from strong odors.
Notable Names Appear in Local Record Listing
Jim Albright Albert Neal L F Cornelius and Gene Taitaon appear in a readable portion of the local notice page highlighting involved individuals. The entry notes their association with the ongoing community matter and references roles or actions tied to the event.
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Jim Albright
Albert Neal
L. F. Cornelius
Gene Taitaon
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Steinbeck
M. B.church
Jack Battaglia
Neils Pedersen
Walter Eckmann
J. A. Roscamp
Lindsey
P.T. A
Rotary
Couttons
Sons
Santedad
New York
Opal Hakill
Betsy Erwin
Lois Lane
Matha Willard
Russell Stone
Cappy Ssmmons
Glenn ‘Bender
Henry Quinn
Vera Harrison
Lucybelle Lee
Lloyd Suckut
Commission
A. J
Jack” Zimmerman
Notary Public
J. C. Penner
Shafter County
Bermuda
Bakersfield Dichandra Lawn Co
Brundage Aciephons
Christopher
E. B. Stringham Drug Store
Electrolux
Roy L. Jones Shafer
Gaffers & Sattler
Home Appliance Co
WM. H. Stoller
Manager
Chalter
Lerdo Road
Indianapolis
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