Free Chest X-Rays Draw 196 Kern County Residents
The Kern County tuberculosis and Health Association provided free chest X-rays using a 70 mm unit at St Francis School. Women from Bakersfield’s Women’s Organization assisted with registration as 196 people were examined. Mrs Robert B McClain and son Charles recently visited Napa Oakland and the Bay Area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern’. Countyberculosis and Health Associa- Incorporated
St. Francis School
Bakersfield
New Building Permits Issued This Week
City building permits issued this week by inspector E K Grant include an addition to E C Eckman residence on Manuel Avenue adding 2 rooms and a bath for 4000 dollars. A carpenter shop and office for George Vannatta on Lerdo Road east of Santa Fe costs 4500 dollars. A Quonset type garage for Elza Hamilton costs 2000 dollars. An electric sign for Wheeler furniture store is listed.
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E.K. Grant
E. C. Eckman
Manuel Avenue
George Vannatta
Lerdo Rd
Santa Fe
Elza Hamilton
Wheeler Furniture Store
California Missions Count Reaches Eight by 1777
By 1777 eight missions had been founded in California, marking a growth milestone in the Spanish colonial network. The report notes the establishment sequence and regional spread to key sites, reflecting early mission expansion and territorial footprint.
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California
Postoffice Charter in California Under 1879 Act
California postoffice charter described under the Act of March 3 1879 with revised rates. Price changes noted: four dollars per year inside California and four fifty outside. single copies five cents. August 1 date referenced for peg class matter a e.
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California
E. Postoffice
Wheeler Furniture Co. Installs Neon Sign in Shafter
Wheeler Furniture Co at 154 Central Avenue in Shafter unveils a 12 foot red and white neon sign after months of orders. It is the third neon sign installed in Shafter in weeks enhancing the downtown shopping district. The J. E. Wheeler & Son firm operates stores in Corcoran and Porterville alongside Shafter, acquired last September.
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Big Wheeler Furniture
Central Avenue
Shafter
Wheeler
Furniture Company
J. E. Wheeler & Son
Corcoran
Porterville
Huge Cattlemen Group Convenes In Kern Today
John H. Guthrie of Porterville says California Cattlemen's Association will hold its 31st Annual Convention in Bakersfield this weekend December 12 13 with headquarters at Hotel El Tejon and housing by Kern County committees led by M A Weatherwax. Business sessions take place at the Elks Club Building.
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California
John H. Guthrie
Porterville
California Cattlemen's Association
Bakersfield
el Tejon
M. A. Weatherwax
Kern County
Elks Club
Specialty breads name the kind you like Joe's Topper Bakery
A concise note highlights specialty breads from Joe's Topper Bakery. It cites distinct bread types available at the shop, signaling variety and local bakery offerings. The piece frames the bakery as a go to source for favored bread varieties.
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Joe’s Topper Bakery
Urgent Plea For Conservation of Soil and Water
Secretary Clifford E Craig of the Kerne County Agricultural Conservation Committee warns readers on soil and water conservation. He notes average land per person has fallen from 3 1/4 to 2 1/2 acres, with soil depth often only six inches, stressing that all depend on this land for food and fiber. He urges readers to consider whose land is washing away in every muddy stream.
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Clifford E. Craig
Kerne County
United States
Marine Basic Not Required for Other Vets Enlist in Corps
Veterans of other services with one year active duty who join the U S Marine Corps will skip boot camp and transfer to a Fleet Marine Force division at Quantico Virginia or Camp Pendleton Oceanside California.
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U. S. Marine Corps
Fleet Marine Force
Quantico
Camp Pendelton
Oceanside
Calif
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