Honea’s Unit Receives Distinguished Unit Citation in Italy
UTALY Pfc Honea of Shafter serves in the 36th Infantry Regiment 3rd Battalion which earned the Distinguished Unit Citation for gallantry during a seven day battle on the Fifth Army front near Livergnano. The unit captured Livergnano 70 prisoners and killed or wounded 350 enemy soldiers while destroying weapons and equipment. 271 American casualties were sustained.
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Fifth Army
Utaly
Clearance Honea of
Shafter
36St Infantry Regiment
91St
Powder River
Livergnano
Italy
McGrane Couple Attend Long Beach Family Reunion
Dr and Mrs McGrane left last Friday to join a family reunion in Long Beach held at the home of Dr McGrane's mother and father.
Entertain Teachers by Olsen Pot Luck Supper
Mr and Mrs O Olsen will entertain Sunday school teachers of the Congregational church and their families with a pot luck supper on Sunday evening.
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O. T.olsen
Congregational Church
Frizzell Family Travels to San Francisco on Leave
Pvt. J. W. Frizzell Jr. and his wife Jean left for San Francisco on Tuesday and plan to return Friday. Frizzell will report to Fort MacArthur on August 29.
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Pvt
J. W. Frizzell Jr
Jean
San Francisco
Pvt. Frizzel
Fort MacArthur
Brown family plans Stockton visit this week
Mr and Mrs Ed Brown and children Morton Jackie Mary Ann depart Wednesday for Stockton to visit both sets of parents. They expect to return Sunday.
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Ed Brown
Morton
Jackie
Mary Ann
Stockton
Mrs. Brown
Service Folk News from Alton Havids in Pacific hospital
Alton Havids 3/C Yeoman recovers from injuries after the sinking of the heavy cruiser Indianapolis in the Pacific. The ship, delivering atomic material to Guam, went down with 1196 men lost or wounded. Multiple service members and families from Shafter, Wasco, Rio Bravo, and nearby areas are noted with postings on postings of their assignments, engagements, and health statuses.
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Alton Havids
South Pacific Naval Hospital
Indianapolis
U. S
Guam
Okinawa
Saipan
Iwo Jima
Hoot Perry
Navy
South Pacific
Shafter
P.G.M
Teen Dance Draws 75 Teens Despite Hot Weather
A Saturday teen dance drew about 75 youths, with several fathers and mothers providing refreshments. The event occurred despite high temperatures and was considered a success by organizers.
New Sonotone 600 Hearing Aid Promises Major Advance
Advertisement notes war restrictions on printing details yet promotes the New Sonotone 600 as the greatest advance since vacuum tubes. Descriptive booklets offered by Sonotone at Bakersfield address C. Irvin 2318 First St.
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Sonotone
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Kansas
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Seattle
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Ft. Sam Houston
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Medical Department
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Lawrence Kattenhorn
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Weyl
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Charlotte E. Fay
Bakersfield Beauty College
Chester Ave
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Pacific Gas and Electric CO
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