Newlyweds James Ray Honored At Center Gathering
The Center building at North Shafter Camp hosted a reception for Mr. and Mrs. James Ray after their Las Vegas marriage. About 60 attendees brought gifts. Hosts were A. B. Carter and Allen Smith, parents of the bride's former Pearl Carter. Prizes went to Mrs Ted Henry Greenfield, Mrs Durwood Phillips, and Mrs Howell. Refreshments included wedding cake and punch. Smith has orders to report to Camp Stoneman for overseas duty. the bride will remain.
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North Shafter Camp
James Ray
Las Vegas
A. B. Carter
Pearl Carter
Allen Smith
Ted Henry
Greenfield
Durwood Phillips
Howell
Willis Family Vacation Travels to Malibu and Sequoia
Mr and Mrs G W Willis and guests Leon and David plus the Smiths of Kansas City visited Malibu Beach and then Sequoia Forest on a mountain camping trip. Attending were Mrs Willis's parents Mr and Mrs W R McClatchy and Mrs Ola Smith of Shafter and Mr and Mrs Paul Smith of Bakersfield. Next week the Willis family plans a vacation to Oklahoma to visit relatives.
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Malibu Beach
Sequoia Forest
G. W. Willis
Leon
David
Santa Fe Highway
Bobar Gene Smith
Kansas City
Willis
W. R. McClatchy
Shafter
Ola Smith
Paul Smith
Bakersfield
Oklahoma
Shafterites Visit Kinmans at Monrovia Home
Shafter residents have spent weeks visiting the Kinman family in Monrovia. Mr and Mrs Lee Thomas and children Paula Marilyn and Jean joined Wednesday and Friday outings to a Los Angeles Oakland game at Wrigley Field. A J Hemingson and Kinman families shared weekends, with Esther Voth and sister in law Mrs Clarence Voth joining at the beach. Mrs Hill hospital bound, Kinman store visits noted as well as Bill Kinman and Dale Wiedmann’s vacation plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Voth
Voth
Atace
J. L. Hill
Monrovia
Moray Eel Triumphs as Octopus’ Natural Foe
The moray eel is described as the octopus’s most formidable natural enemy, a key predator shaping cephalopod behavior and habitat. The article notes the eel’s stealth and powerful jaws as factors in this predatory relationship.
Betrothal Revealed for Miss Alice Geneva Mize and Pvt Badgett Jr
The engagement of Miss Alice Geneva Mize to Pvt J T Badgett Jr is announced by Mr and Mrs Alice Mize of Longmont. The bride elect is with the Conemont employer and the groom will report to Camp Stoneman for overseas shipment. No wedding date set.
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Alice Geneva Mize
J. T. Badgett, Jr
John T. Badgett
Shafter Ave
Alice Mize
Longmont
Bridee
Conemont
Alte Rationelephone Company
Camp Stoneman
Mr and Mrs Wilburn Visited Parents Last Week
The couple were guests at the home of Mrs Wilburn's parents Mr and Mrs Pete Wall last week.
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Wilburn Ingham
Pete Wall
Fortenberrys Back from Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fortenberry with Radon returned from a week visiting Santa Cruz and San Francisco. They were joined by their son and his wife, Rev. and Mrs. Norman Fortenberry of Dos Palos. The couple stayed in Shafter before returning home Saturday and were honored at a birthday dinner with cake and gifts. They visited Mrs. Fortenberrys parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert O. Cook of Taft.
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Ray Fortenberry
Radon
Santa Cruz
San Francisco
Norman Fortenberry
Dos Palos
Shafter
Fortenberry
Herbert O. Cook
Taft
Lamas Family Reel In 53 Red Snapper Off Morro Bay
The Robert Lamas family from Lerdo Highway reported a catch of 53 red snappers from Morro Bay and Cayucos last week. Harold Billy Frederick and Benny fished the trip while four sons camped at Morroy Bay campground and planned a feast. The family will journey to La Panza in San Luis Obispo county for deer season opening on Saturday and return to Shafter Sunday night.
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Robert Lamas
Lerdo Highway
Morro Bay
Cayucos
Lamas
Harold
Billy
Frederick
Benny
Morroy Bay
Bob
la Panza
San Luis Obispo County
Shafter
Mrs Flaming and Barbara Jean Visit Shafter and Bakersfield
Mrs J D Flaming and her daughter Barbara Jean of San Jose visited Shafter and Bakersfield last week. Barbara Jean is the daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Goertzen of 640 Pacific Street.
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J. D. Flaming
Barbara Jean
San Jose
Elizabeth Goertzen
Pacific St
Shafter
Bakersfield
Claude Mitchells Visit in South
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Mitchell with Barbara Sue spent four days in Santa Monica and Tiajuana, then two days in San Francisco. Their guests included Mitchells sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Gardner and Edward Marcus of Paris, Texas, plus Gardner's father. On returning to Shafter they hosted Mrs. Henry Garrett with Eula Sue and Johnny, also of Paris, Texas. The Gardner family left first, followed by the Garretts.
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Claude Mitchell
Barbara Sue
Marengo Ave
Santa Monica
Tiajuana
San Francisco
Mitchell
E. W. Gardner
Edward Marcus
Paris
Tex
Gardner
Shafter
Henry Garrett
Eula Sue
Johnny
Gardner's
Garretts
Couples Enjoy Day at Hart Memorial Park
A Sunday gathering at Hart Memorial Park featured Shafter couples and their children. The group played Over The Line, biked through the park, rode amusements, and shared a picnic lunch and supper with families including Bill Gladden and Kenny and Mickey, Clyde West with Sammy and Clydene, and B J Henderson with O C West.
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Hart Memorial Park
Shafter
Bill Gladden
Kenny
Mickey
Clyde West
Sammy
Clydene
B. J. Henderson
O. C. West
Mrs Elizabeth Goert Zen Returns From Visit
Mrs Elizabeth Goert Zen of 640 Pacific Street returned Saturday from a weeklong visit with her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Paul McCoy of Fullerton, the newspaper item records.
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Elizabeth Goertzen
Pacific St
Paul McCoy
Fullerton
Kern Champions To Compete At Shafter Airport
County champions from 45 communities will be crowned at Shafter Airport in the Kern County Play Day and Recreational Sports Tournament. District champions in seven sports and two age classes will compete, with diving decided from a postponed Lakeside Meet. Awards include bronze and silver cups, plus free swim and a free meal for each participant. local firms supply food and drink.
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Shafter Airport
Kern County
Kern County Recreation and Cultural Commission
County Recreation Commission
Minter Pool
Bakersfield
Bernard and Son
Bottlers Association of
Carnation Company
Consumers Meat Company
Central California
Ice Company
Golden Crust Bakery
Kern Valley Packing Company
Peerless Bakery
Peacock Dairy
Piute Packing Company
Quality Meat Company
Simmons Bakers
Wayne's Dairy
William Lowes Visit With Daughter and Family
Mr. and Mrs. William Lowe of Grant street spent last weekend with their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pinkham of Whittier. Earlier in the week the Lowes' son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Lowe of Minneapolis, were guests in Shafter and were to return to the eastern city today.
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William Lowe
Grant Street
Harold Pinkham
Whittier
Lowes
Douglas Lowe
Minneapolis
Veterinarian Dr Walter Stiern Highlights Vet Tech Shortage
Bakersfield veterinarian Dr Walter Stiern told the Shafter Rotary Club that skilled veterinary technicians are in short supply. He noted the UC Davis veterinary school would grant first diplomas next year and recalled there were nine US veterinary colleges in 1938, now 17 including Davis. He stressed the link between veterinary science and human disease.
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Walter Stiern
Bakersfield
Shafter
University of California
College of Agriculture
Davis
Stiern
United States
Hills and Lerdo discussed for new hospital district
The chamber debated building needs at Hills and Lerdo, including acquisitions from Shafter Airport and shifting to a hospital district. Emergency Unit members favored county hospital integration with on call doctors nurses and a registered nurse manager to staff a 24 hour facility and maternity services.
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Hills
Shafter Airport
Minter
Stickler
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Athletes Foot Germ Killer Ad Claims Quick Results
An advertisement promotes a high concentration treatment for athletes foot claiming results in one hour. The product is described as an undiluted alcohol base with a 40 cent price and a money back guarantee. It lists McClure Drug Store at Central and phone number 628.
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Wade
McClure Drug Store
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Kinmans
Mrs. Ray Smith
Morro
Claude Mitchells
America
Fisher
Lerdo
Kern
William Lowes
Dant
California
Jeanne Russell
The
Southern California Gas Company
Gas Company
Wasco
E” Street
Wasco Plumbing Company
E” St
Mt. Shasta
CVE
P.G
Central Valley Project
Alseear Chia i. Hen
Cne E
Shasta Power
U.S
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