War era federal job openings for science and logistics posts
Junior physicists and metallurgists are sought for positions paying 2000 dollars annually with provisional appointments for seniors. Freight and passenger rate clerks earn 2300 to 2600. Requirements cover degrees in physics chemistry geology or engineering plus metallurgy courses or experience. War service appointments extend for the war duration plus six months. Applications to the Civil Service Commission in Washington with forms from J F Raskom at Shafter post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oees
Interstate Commerce Commission
Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. C
J. F.raskom
Board of
U. S Civil Service Examiners
Shafter Post Office
Australian Champ To Be Featured At Ice Frolics
The Ice Frolics Revue at Bakersfield Ice Arena runs August 12 and 13 with 20 acts. Australian champion Margaret MacLennan headlines after arriving from Australia. Also appearing are Penny Parker, Bill Emerson, Herman Terrano, and Bill Udell in a variety of skating acts and comical routines.
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Bakersfield Ice Arena
Margaret MacLennan
Graving
Submarine Menace
Miss MacLennan Alds
Australia
Europe
Penny Parker
Ringling
Bill Emerson
Funny Man
Herman Terrano
Bill Udell
Officer At School Officer At School
Maj. Daniel O Webster, school secretary and public relations officer, attended the Flying Safety Program regional meeting at Mines Field Los Angeles this week. He helped draft plant and regulations to reduce fatal accidents in flying. More than 60 top officers from 40 Army Air Force fields in Southern California Arizona and New Mexico attended all sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel O. Webster
Army Air Force
Mines Field
Los Angeles
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Auxiliary sponsors old record drive
The American Legion Ave jary sponsors a record collection program to gather usable records for the army camps. Unusable items will be salvaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toenaiond Avenue
The
American Legion Ave Jary
Great Future for Air Transport In War
University of California professor Baldwin M Woods argues air power is maturing like the auto industry did in 1918. He notes parachute troops gliders and freight aircraft expand military use while urging development of an integrated air arm for rapid deployment and supply, with the U S best positioned to lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin M. Woods
University of California
University Press
Woods
Sid
United States
B. and P. W. Dinner Meet Tonight
The Business and Professional Women's club hosts a buffet dinner tonight at seven at Mrs. Les ors home. Members will address routine business matters and discussions are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Women's Club
Mennonite Brethren Church Services and Catholic Mass Listed
The notice lists Mennonite Brethren Church at 400 Kern with H D Wiebe as pastor offering Sunday school at 9 30 and services in German and American at 11 10 am and 6 30 pm plus prayer circle at 6 45 and Jugendverein at 8 pm. St John s Catholic Church Ninth and Broadway Wasco with Rev Owen McMullen celebrates Sunday Masses at 7 and 9 am.
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Mennonite Brethren Church
Kern
H. D. Wiebe
Fellowshp
Jugendverein
St. John’s Catholic Church
Ninth and Broadway
Wasco
Owen McMullen
Spirit Theme in Christian Science Lesson Sermon
In Boston Mass the Christian Science Society holds Sunday services at 11 a.m. and Sunday school at 10 a.m. The Wednesday meeting occurs first Wednesday each month at 8 p.m. The Golden Text from First Corinthians proclaims liberty in the Spirit and the lesson, titled Spirit, recounts Jesus healing a deaf man with impeded speech and the healing as described in Mark and Matthew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Science Society
First Church of Christ
Scientist
Boston
Mass
E Streets
Wasco
Churches of Christ
YI Corinthians
Jesus
Mark
David
Two Wheeled Cornering Signals River Man’s Plan
A fragmented report notes a person riding around corners on two wheels, hinting the river figure has at least two more ideas in mind. The wording suggests a cautious, urban scene with a quirky performance or plan on display.
Farmers Seek Postponement of School Opening
Kern county farmers urge delaying the start of secondary schools and colleges. A formal resolution argues that withdrawing student labor will disrupt food production for the armed forces as over 2500 student workers are in fields freeing regular farm workers for more technical tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern County
Armed Frees
J. R. Bright
Telephone Company Wins Flag For War Bond Sale
The Treasury Department flag honoring Pacific Telephone and Telegraph workers in the Bakersfield district was presented to district manager R W Bruce by John Wilt. The ceremony noted more than 39 000 Pacific system employees participate in the payroll deduction war bond plan, with about 150 staff attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company
Bakers
Bakersfield
John Wilt
R. W. Bruce
Bruce
U. C. Men Protest Gas Treatment Advice
Two University of California Medical School professors challenge civilian advice to use kerosene or gasoline to treat blistering war gases. They argue these solvents fail to remove or may worsen skin injuries and urge removal of such references. Soap and water with hypochlorite cleaners are urged as safer alternatives. Sutro Gardens and the 47 ton sloop Gijon are noted with maritime context.
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University of California Medical School
California
Chauncey JD. Leake
David F. Marsh
Car costs double at 65 mph versus 40, says committee
The State Highway Traffic Advisory committee reports car operating cost per mile doubles from 40 to 65 mph. At 20 mph it costs about 2 cents per mile. at 65 mph it doubles. A 1000 mile trip costs $24.52 more at 65 mph than at 35 mph. The advice is to keep under 40 mph to save money and tires.
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State Highway Traffic Advisory Committee
Bakersfield Banker Hetzler Keynote at Shafter Kiwanis
Harry M. Hetzler, Bakersfield Anglo California National Bank manager and Bakersfield Kiwanis delegate, spoke at a Shafter Kiwanis meeting. He warned of a grim war outlook and broader human costs discussed at the Kiwanis International convention. Sheriff John E. Loustalot attended as a guest and praised civilian defense workers after the Wednesday morning event.
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Harry M. Hetzler
Bakersfield
Anglo California National Bank
Bakersfield Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis International
Shafter Kiwanis
Kern County
Louistalot
Large Cadet Class Arrives for Basic Flying Training
A large group of Aviation Cadets arrived at Mater Field from primary schools this week for their basic flying training. Twenty five student officers were included among the arrivals.
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Mater Field
Colored troops join 23rd Aviation squadron at Minter Field
Two contingents of colored troops arrived to augment the 23rd Aviation squadron at Minter Field. They came from Fort Leavenworth and Fort Logan and will be housed in temporary quarters near the air field. Captain Philip J G Doyle praised the group as superior with many college graduates. The first sergeant, Gi H Singleton, has 29 years in infantry and cavalry service. The squadron plans to maintain a 100 percent signing rate for bonds and admissions.
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Minter Feld
23Rd Aviation’ Squadron
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Fort Logan
Colo
Shafter Road
Air Field
Ron
Gi. H. Singleton
Refining Scrap Steel for Superior War Production
The text argues scrap steel is refined and nearly impurity free, stating it can be melted with pig iron to yield high quality steel for wartime needs. It notes America’s reliance on steel even in peacetime and calls for at least 6,000,000 more tons of scrap steel to be uncovered.
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Denieh Lexan
Evalua Subideia Ratanell
America
War Board
Local Salvage Committee Formed in Rural Zone
Rural zone captains listed include Mrs G L Soh and Sin Mannel Siemen with others named Mrs John J one and Mrs deck Hare M Mccormac. The document assigns duties to volunteers in the salvage effort.
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G. L. Soh
Gee
Sin. Mannel Siemen
John J
Deck Hare M. McCormac
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Church News
Telephone Company
U. C
Sutro
San Francisco
Gijon
Northwest Passage
Sand Beach
Hetzler
By Richard
Alexaider
E. C
Curly
Emmons
Democrat
Web
ICE Arena
Pasersfield
Thomas Harold
Werdel
Forty-first
Ery County
Philip J. G. Doyle
Doyle
Shafter
Sarah Warner
Central Avenue
Matilda Brown
Schneider
Wikoff
R.F.D
Twentieth Street
WAR Production Board
American Industries Salvage Committee
LOCAL
A. W. Eckmann
John T. Spencer
Hidars
Clyde Boll
Rags, Masia Wee, Herten Neue
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