Honolulu New Home for Pair
The Shafter chamber seeks support from the Kern County Chamber of Commerce to back a move to move two families to Honolulu. The effort paused for Dr. G Ohisson's return from vacation. The group also aims to broaden farm worker mailing lists and coordinate across county chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Chamber
Central Valley Empire Association
G. Ohisson
Kern County Chamber of Commerce
Shafter Group
Kern Group
Shafter C of C
Phil. Bert Ware
A. G. Mortimore
H. W
Pat) Kelly
Assembly
Pilot Skims Mother’s Home To Say Hello
Captain Eddy Merkel, stationed at Maxwell Field Alabama, circled the Merkel home while flying to San Francisco and back. He saw only his mother's wash on the line and sent home a letter describing the moment. Fletcher, UC Davis agriculture graduate, had a preflight dinner hosted by Mrs Nugent before leaving for Honolulu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merkel
Fletcher
University of California
Agricultural School At
Davis
Honolulu
Kern County
Richards Host Buffet Dinner for Guests in Shafter
A buffet style Italian dinner was given Saturday night by Mr and Mrs Elmer Richards of Riverside drive in honor of their guests Art Regier and Jim Stone of Los Angeles who are spending the week in Shafter. Also present were Mr and Mrs Les Nusz and Laverne Kliewer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Richards
Riverside Drive
Richards
Art Regier
Jim Stone
Los Angeles
Shafter
Messrs. and Mesdasxa¢s
Les Nusz
Laverne Kliewer
Marlatts Return From Lake Almanor Camping Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Rn A Marlatt came back from a 10 day camping vacation at Lake Almanor. Their daughter Barbara and son Mr. and Mrs Bob Marlatt with daughter Nancy Shafter joined them. The younger Marlatts continued on to Southern California for the rest of the break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Bravo
Rn. A. Marlatt
Lake Almanor
Barbara
Bob Marlatt
Nancy
Shafter
Marlatts
California
Board Denies License To Buttonwillow Man
The state board of equalization denied an on sale beer license for Isaac Orange at Lucky Corner Kephart Ranch Taft Buttonwillow Highway. The denial stems from misrepresentation of a material fact in the license application as announced by liquor control official L W Hubbard and board member James H Quinn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Equalization
Isaac Orange
Lucky Corner
Kephart Ranch
Taft-Buttonwillow Highway
L. W. Hubbard
James H. Quinn
San Francisco Issues 7882 Marriage Licenses in 1949
San Francisco records show 7882 marriage licenses issued during 1949 reflecting steady postwar family growth. The figure highlights civic registry activity and social patterns in the city while noting year by year trends in nuptial registration.
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San Francisco
Life Saving Awards Go to 16 Youngsters
Sixteen Shafter swimmers will complete life saving instruction at Richland Aquatic Center and receive Red Cross certificates and pins. Instructor Roy Farrell notes 13 students aged 12 to 15 and three over 16. 15 hours of training completed. Junior certificates go to Richard Kirkham Carl Holland Joyce McDonald Morty Brown Dave Muir Ronnie Siemens Jack Brown James Waymire Jerry Mixon Mickey Perry Max Tudor Loretta Bender Glen Handel. Senior certificates go to Patsy Older, students receiving Senior Red Cross certificates include Kelly Bert Fuller and William Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Richland Aquatic Center
Red Cross
Roy Farrell
Richard Kirkham
Carl Holland
Joyce McDonald
Morty Brown
Dave Muir
Ronnie’ Siemens
Ronnie’ Siemens,’ Jack Brown, James Waymire, Jerry Mixon, Mickey Perry
Max Tudor
Loretta Bender
Glen Handel
Patsy
Kelly
Bert Fuller
William Thompson
Shafter FFA Members Enter 14 Livestock at State Fair
Seven members of the Shafter Chapter of Future Farmers of America sent 14 head of livestock to the California State Fair in Sacramento from August 31 to September 10. Entries include Herefords Aberdeen Angus Duroc Jersey swine and Shorthorn cattle. Also noted is a group of Shafter men camping and fishing near Mono Hot Springs last weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Future
Farmers of America
Sacramento
Leroy Kirschenman
Jack Bayless
Dee Wilson
Ted Steelman
James Neuman
Glenn Hamilton
Bobby Baze
Ande
Mono Hot Springs
Kenneth Howell
Don
Zachary
John
Channeson
Harry Thompson
Tom Hayhurst
Also Mentioned on This Page
Congress
Donald C. Fletcher
Moanalua Dairy Company
Almanor Jaunt
FFA
Bayless Market South Shafter
Smith’s Corner
Butt & Shank
Lady’s
Bisquick
State Ave
Shafter Maytag Shop
E. Lerdo Road
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