Origins of Chico and Merced Named in Early Records
The National Automobile Club notes Chico in Butte County was founded on General John Bidwell's Rancho Chico in 1850 and his stone mansion from the 1860s remains intact. It also cites Merced in Merced County deriving its name from the Merced River once called El Rio de Nuestra Señora de la Merced The River of Our Lady of Mercy.
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Chico
Butte County
John Bidwell
National Automobile Club
Merced
Merced County
Merced River
el Rio de Nuestra Senora de la Merced
Cookies from Joes Topper Bakery Treat Ad
An advertisement promotes Cookies from Joe's Topper Bakery as a versatile treat suitable for any occasion. The copy markets pastry cookies as gift-worthy and ready to share for celebrations or everyday moments.
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Joe's Topper Bakery
Blade McFarland Quintets Tangle This Afternoon
Blade and McFarland high school quintets square off this afternoon as Bishop fielded Blades vie for starting roles. Twelve players compete for spots with Adrian Pasquini at center and Bill May at guard listed as probable starters ahead of a Saturday clash with Visalia on the Pioneer floor.
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Gi! Bishop
East Bakersfield ‘High School Blades
McFarland High School
Blade
Visalia High School
Pioneers
Bishop
Blades
Adrian Pasquini
Bill May
Jim Riley
Rolland ‘Adkins
Jim ‘Tullos
Warren Schmidt
Frank Kern
George Poulos
Paul Sanders
World motor vehicles disparity evident in US dominance
With under seven percent of humanity the United States holds 81 percent of the world’s passenger cars and 57 percent of all trucks, a claim attributed to the National Automobile Club.
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United States
National Automobile Club
Wichita Shockers to Meet College of Pacific in Raisin Bowl
The University of Wichita Shockers will play College of Pacific in Fresno on New Year’s Day in the Third Annual Raisin Bowl. Pacific, CCAA champions, will face the Missouri Valley runner-up Tulsa in the bowl game. Tickets are on sale at the Mid-Valley Sports Center or via writing the Fresno Junior Chamber of Commerce.
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University of Wichita
Kansas
Shockers
College of Pacific
Fresno
Charles “Dutch” Chandler
Junior Chamber of Commerce
California Collegiate Athletic Association
University of Tulsa
Tulsa
Mid-Valley
Junior Chamber‘of Commerce
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Joe's Topper Bakery Serves Breakfast Rolls Fit for a King
Local bakery promotes breakfast rolls described as suitable for a king. Advertising copy highlights quality and pageantry with indulgent wording. Slogan and product focus convey premium positioning and attract morning pastry shoppers.
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Joe’s Topper Bakery
Shafter Generals Claim Sierra League Championship
The Shafter Generals emerge as the Sierra League champions powering to the title with key performances from standout players and decisive victories over conference rivals.
Tulare Kings Co League Champions Clinch Undefeated Run
The Tulare Kings Conference team finishes season with eight wins zero losses and one tie under coach Carl Elder, clinching the league title through strong play in practice games.
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Tulare-Kings Co
Carl Elder
Fresno County League Champions Fresno County
The Coalinga Horned Toads clinched the Fresno County League title. Details on opponents and key game moments are not provided in the snippet.
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Coalinga
Horned Toads
Opp
Cross
Los Banos
Carruthers
Kerman
Central Union
Washington Union
Fresno Hi Braves
Avenal
Chowchilla
Don Bolt
Renegades Close Grid Season with 9 Wins 1 Loss
Bakersfield College Renegades finish 1947 season with nine wins and one loss, claiming the Metropolitan Conference title. They posted 284 points for and 55 against, gained 3155 yards to opponents 1804, and scored 43 touchdowns to eight. Final game beat Santa Monica City College 19 0 before 10 000 spectators. Wilbur Sites Paul Baldwin and Lawrence Ruby scored with a 40yard Sarver pass. Sites was season high scorer with 64 points.
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Wallace D
Jack” Frost
Renegades
Bakersfield
Santa Monica City College
Wilbur Sites
Paul Baldwin
Lawrence Ruby
Charley Sarver
Sites
Disappointment for Forever Amber amid Starrs Screen Wrap
LYN CONNELLY criticizes Forever Amber as wordy and dull with scant plot. Linda Darnell fails to deliver a key dramatic moment while photography shines. Bing Crosby receives mixed treatment amid charity snubs and broadcast quirks. Alan Young recalls early radio writing days.
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London
Linda Darnell
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