Wayne Hill Probable Next High School Proxy
Wayne Hill appears set for a second term as Shafter High School Student Body President after peers rejected his declination. Nominations concluded with Keet Duke and Minor Rootes stepping aside, leaving Hill unopposed for president and prompting further slate adjustments for vice president and other posts ahead of December 17 elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Hill
Shafter High School
Keet
Duke
Minor Rootes
Wayne
Leland Kroeker
Harold Farr
Bessie Thomas
Barbara Peterson
Pat Kelly
Ferrelene Parker
Campaiin
Life expectancy and disease death ages in 1944
Life expectancy in 1944 stood around 65 years. The median age of tuberculosis death that year was 45, heart disease about 69, and cancer around 64.
Maple PTA Board Meeting Briefs and Plans
The Maple School PTA Board met on Monday December with President Mrs E J Peters opening. Publications chair Mrs John Siemens prepared chairman materials and an index from PT A manuals. A library shelf with publications was set aside for members and a contribution to the Guide Dog Fund was authorized. Founders Day plans included a life membership approval and a president pin purchase. An Adult Education Study Group will meet December 16 at Lerdo School to discuss Temper and Tantrums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple School _Parent- Teachers Association
E. J. Peters
John Siemens
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
R Gribble
Lerdo School
John Wiens
W. B. Reed
Ralph Gribble
M. Siemens
R. C. Sturges
A. Isaac
John Buller
Otto Becker
A. Ehrhorn
Dessert Bridge at Mrs Guenther's Hostess Night
Mrs P C Guenther hosted a dessert bridge Tuesday evening with guests Mesdames Eloise Lowe Elizabeth Ingram Christine Rootes Christine Roscamp Hazel Frizzell Genevieve Cooper Vida Ruhlman and the hostess. Prizes went to Mrs Roscamp and Mrs Lowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. Guenther
Mesdames_ Eloise Lowe
Elizabeth Ingram
Christine Rootes
Christine Roscamp
Hazel Frizzell
Genevieve Cooper
Vida Ruhlman
Guenther
Deadline Near For G I Insurance Reinstatement
Veterans in Kern and Inyo counties are told by E C Bryant of the Bakersfield VA office that 17 days remain to reinstate G I insurance without a physical exam. Before 1 January 1948 reinstate with a comparative health statement and pay two monthly premiums. After that date a medical exam at the veteran’s expense is required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerri
Inyo
E. C. Bryant
Veterans Administration Office
Golden State Avenue
Highway 99
Bakersfield
California
Bryant
Trip to Los Angeles and Whittier by Anderson Family
Mr and Mrs J F Anderson and their son Kermith took a combined business and pleasure trip to Los Angeles and Whittier over the past weekend, returning home Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Anderson
Kermith
Los Angeles
Whittier
Important Dates This Week In California
A compact list of historical milestones includes Emeryville incorporation on Dec 8 1896 the 1898 treaty with Spain giving the Philippines to the United States the 1941 declaration of war on Germany and Italy the 1844 first wagon train over Truckee the 1817 founding of Mission San Rafael Arcangel and the 1902 SS Silvertown cable laying to Honolulu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emeryville
Spain
United States
Philippines
Germany
Italy
Truckee
San Rafael Arcangel
Silvertown
Honolulu
Kern Tuberculosis Group Meets for Rheumatic Fever Study
The Kern Tuberculosis Group and The Rheumatic Fever Study Group met with Dr. Lucille B. May presiding. Dr. C I Mead discussed a rheumatic fever case tracked since age six, now in high school, amid talks on school return and family collaboration. Next meeting Jan 12 1948 with Dr Marion G Joseph as guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Incorporated
Lucille B. May
C.I. Mead
Marion G.joseph
California State Department of Public Health
Mrs Bartel Returns From Kansas Golden Anniversary Visit
Mrs John Bartel returns home after a weeks long stay in Kansas to attend the Golden Wedding Anniversary of her aunt and uncle. Her brother, living in Canada, also attended the event, and the siblings had not seen each other for ten years. She reports a wonderful visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bartel
Kansas
Canada
Hospital Bed Shortage Through The Ages
In 1904 fewer than 10000 hospital beds existed for tuberculosis care. Today about 100000 beds are available but 4020 more are needed to meet demand.
Lemon Ice Box Crumb Cake for Lean Dinners
Dessert idea for meatless or light meals. Lemon ice box crumb cake blends lemon custard with crumbs and nuts, chilling until firm. Yield 6 to 8 portions. Ideal for bridge clubs and lighter dinner nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge Club
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P.T.A. Board
Beavti
Austin Studios
Austin
19Th Street
State Street
Santa Barbara
Daly
G.I. Insurance
L. A
Patricia Dow Patterns
Sixth Ave
New York
N. Y
Tulsa
Valley Office and School Equipment Company
Kern
Mrs. Bartel Home
Potato Growers
Sixteenth St
Bailey’s Market
Smith Corner
Cashway
Ray’s Grocery & Market Smith Corner
Murray
Shafter Hwy
Central Market
Central Ave
America
Grocers
Kromer’s Post Office
James Street
Midway Market
Santa Fe & Bender
Myrick’s Grocery
Santa Fe
Banks Brothers Grocery
Santa Fe Way
Ros
Santa
This
Crystalware
Silex Coffeemakers
Toyland
A. D. Fry
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