Shafter Women’s Club Officers to Be Installed at Crawford’s Cafe
The Shafter Business and Professions Women’s club holds installation on January 9 at Crawford’s cafe starting 7 p.m. Monte Bedwell of Bakersfield, past president of the California Busing and Professional Women, will officiate. New officers include L. Berry president, Peters vice president, Martha Wedin recording secretary, George Gade corresponding secretary, and Arlen Bokemiper treasurer.
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Shafter Business and Professions Women's Club
Crawford's Cafe
Monte. Bedwell
Bakersfield
California
Shafter Man Marries Dinuba Bride in Las Vegas Chapel
Johnny Shultz of Shafter and Katherine Unruh of Dinuba wed December 14 in Las Vegas at Wee Kirk Wedding Chapel. Rev. Ed A. Wessel officiated. The couple then toured the Southwest before returning to Shafter to begin their life together. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs H H Unruh of Dinuba and the groom is the son of John P Shultz of Shafter.
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Johnnny Shultz
Shafter
Katherine Unruh
Dinuba
Las Vegas
Nevada
Wee Kirk
Ed. A. Wessel
H. H. Unruh
John P. Shultz
Bride and Groom Wed at First Mennonite Church
Helen Nickel and Albert Froese wed in a Sunday afternoon ceremony at the First Mennonite church with Rev. J. P. Gilanzer officiating. Best man Dave Baerg and bridesmaid Ruby Froese attended along with ushers John Froese and Ernest Neufeld. A reception followed in the church basement as a vocal quartet performed. The couple will reside in the Shafter community.
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Helen Nickel
Albert Froese
Dave Baerg
Ruby Froese
John Froese
Ernest Neufeld
Letha Bartel
Doris Davis
Miss Warkentin
Ruby Gaede
Hulda Gaede
Frank Krause
Vernon Neufeld
Shafter
Wednesday Afternoon club book section rescheduled
Mrs. Dick Arnold announces that the book section meeting of the Wednesday Afternoon club set for January 6 is postponed and will instead be held later. The next meeting is scheduled for January 20.
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Dick Arnold
Choir Social at H H Unruh Home
About 35 members of the Mennonite Brethren church choir gathered at the H. H. Unruh residence after rehearsal for an annual gratitude social. The event provided a pleasant social time for attendees.
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Mennonite Brethren Church
H. H. Unruh
Christmas Party Held at Janzen Home in Wasco
The annual Christmas party for E. B. Stringham stores employees was held last Thursday evening at the new Wasco home of Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Janzen. Gifts were exchanged and the Stringhams received phono graph records. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. George Norin, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Scofield, the Janzens, Gene Dowdy, Mr. and Mrs. Ennis Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. Buren Mayfield, Elvin Schmidt, John Dalke, W. R. Cloud, Elmer Dahl, Luella Dahl, Patty Stringham, and Tommie Lockard.
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E. B. Stringham
Wasco
Darrell Janzen
Sweater Awards Given by Miss Wedin Faculty at School
Miss Martha Wedin awarded hand cream prizes to Homemaking class girls for best sweaters knitted in recent weeks. Prizes for children sweaters went to Juanita Vance Betty Chism and Thelma Warden while men’s sweaters honors went to Nell Louise Chinnis Neoman Fenton and Gladys Mitchell. Honorary mentions listed for Miriam Klaudt Rena Butler Beal Neuman Lois Lane and Inez Swan. A total of 36 sweaters were knitted, 21 for English refugee children and 15 for conscripted men.
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Martha Wedin
Juanita Vance
Betty Chism
Thelma Warden
Nell Louise Chinnis
Neoman Fenton
Gladys Mitchell
Miriam Klaudt
Rena Butler
Beal Neuman
Lois Lane
Inez Swan
Annual M A S Christmas Party At Mettler Home
The M A S group gathered December 18 at Mrs. Raymond Mettler’s Bakersfield home for a Christmas party. A large red and silver tree stood amid gifts as Mrs. Ernest Schnidt and Mrs. Raymond Mettler hosted with fireside gifts exchanged. Atmosphere featured Yule candles, fir decor, poinsettias, red tapers, garland, and refreshments at midnight. Members included Mesdames Lawrence Annis Harvey Gaede Walter Bergen Durward Annis Leonard Gaede John Siemens Darrell Janzen Nathan Williams Harlin Wilson Albert Peters Raymond Mettler and Ernest Schnaitt.
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Ernest Schnidt
Raymond Mettler
Bakersfield
Hugh Yule
Mrs Sly’s Daughters Host Visitors in Oildale
Mrs. Sly’s daughter Mrs. Richard Schaddle hosted a visit by friends Mrs. Oliver and two daughters Helen and Barbara Jean in Oildale at the Schaddle home.
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Oliver Sly
Helen
Barbara Jean
Oildale
Richard Schaddle
Sly
The Trolley Miracle of Martha and Samuel
Martha narrowly avoids a trolley collision while driving home from work. Samuel Stevens, her lawyer, assists, arranges witness details, and fixes car damage. In a moment of relief and emotion, Martha confesses love and they share a kiss.
Court Sets Aside 1911 Marriage Of First Cousins In Chicago
In Cook County, Judge Grover C Nie meyer annulled the 1911 marriage of Arthur Spencer a 20 year old and Mrs Jane Spencer 72 finding them first cousins under Illinois law The will Mrs Spencer wrote in 1935 and a letter from an uncle were key evidence Though Spencer argued their fathers were brothers the judge ruled no alternative but annulment Mrs Spencer aged 43 and living at 3501 Jackson Blvd had sought temp maintenance previously denied Spencer a retired clothing merchant resided at the Stevens Hotel The case noted comity with Indiana where the wedding occurred while both spouses resided in Illinois
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Chicago
Arthur. Spencer
Jane Spencer
Spencer
Benjamin’ Supree
New York
Spencers
Supree
Cook County
Niemeyer
Indiana
Crown Point
Illinois
Spener
Jackson Boulevard
Stevens Hotel
Faithful Dog Saves His Master in Desert
In Central Queensland a kang shooter, James Donald, 56, was stranded after a fall. His dog fetched water from a distant hole, laid in it to cool, and delivered soaked shirt to the man who used it to quench his thirst. Donald credits the dog and shirt with saving his life.
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Sydney
James Donald
Queensland
Donald
Ring Fire Box to Report Theft and Is Arrested
Albert Lass, a 55 year old suit designer, reported a $200 robbery at the District Attorney's office. His false alarm brought four fire engines, ladder trucks, a water tower, chiefs, patrol cars, and detectives. Lass was booked on a charge of sounding a false alarm.
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New York
Albert Lass
Thomas E.dewey
William Carolin
Lass
Burglar Calls Police From Roy's Clam Bar
In Clifton New Jersey at 3 15 am a burglar telephoned police confessing a failed robbery at Roy's Clam Bar Roy Dalrymple was found with nickels on the counter and the caller begged for arrest for the bungled break in.
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Clifton
N. J
Police
Roy
Roy Dalrymple
Blood Tests to Protect X Ray Operators in New South Wales
Monthly blood tests for X ray operators are ordered to detect anemia and prevent fatigue from overwork. The Sydney hospital superintendent calls X rays a lethal weapon, noting cancer cells may be killed but other tissues suffer if precautions fail. Anemia from radiation can be permanent.
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New South Wales
Sydney
Mischianza Festival Honors General Howe in Philadelphia
The Mischianza or Meschianza was a May 18 1778 complimentary festival for General Howe staged by British troops in Philadelphia before his return to England. Maj John Andre organized a medley of events including an elaborate regatta a tournament a banquet and a ball showcasing British camp artistry.
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Howe
Philadelphia
England
John Andre
Color and harmony in Grecian art theory
The masters of Grecian art compared color and music, noting harmony is spoiled by a discordant note. To avoid clashing colors in decoration a small amount of white or black mixed into each color helps achieve harmony.
Strawberry crop damage blamed on robins in Santa Clara
Game Warden B S Frederickson of San Jose Calif advised the board of supervisors that strawberry damage in the famous Santa Clara valley will be heavy this year. Robins had arrived at the same time as the strawberries began to ripen and ate them as fast as they turned red.
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B. S. Frederickson
San Jose
Calif
Board of Supervisors
Santa Clara Valley
Robins
Volume concepts for pianos and room acoustics
The text explains that removing carpet under a piano increases volume by reducing sound absorption especially for grand pianos. In small rooms a carpet dampens tone and prevents excessive loudness, suggesting placement of carpets affects perceived volume and tone.
Adverse Advertising Sparks Downtown Debate in Columbia
In Columbia South Carolina merchants swing between publicity stunts and criticism as a downtown restaurant posts a sign declaring itself "The Only Second Class Cafe in the World" and a peanut vendor markets his product as "guaranteed worst in towns" provoking citywide chatter.
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Columbia
S.C
Boy Survives Fall After Landing on Stranger Dog
A four year old, Jacques Larches, fell from a third floor window but landed on a stray dog, sparing serious injury. Both the boy and the dog are reportedly well and unharmed.
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Jacques Larches
German meteorologists aid Hitler with long range forecast
German scientists claim a long range weather forecasting system helps time Hitler’s blitzkrieg campaigns. American experts debate the accuracy of the forecasts and their impact on war strategy.
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Adolf Hitler
International Post Offices Expand Money Orders in U S
Six international money order post offices operate in the United States at El Paso and Laredo Texas New York San Francisco New Orleans and Seattle reflecting broader global postal services.
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International Post
International Money Order
U. S
el Paso
Laredo
Texas
New York
San Francisco
New Orleans
Seattle
Pencil Hobby Grows From One to Over 1200 Pencils
Russell R. Ehrhart a Sylvania Ohio high school teacher in Lakeside began collecting pencils as a hobby and has amassed more than 1200 pencils of varied descriptions.
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Russell R. Ehrhart
Lakeside
Ohio
Bananas Ripen At Room Temperature Says Guide
A health note advises bananas should not be refrigerated before ripening. They ripen only at room temperature, suggesting to keep them on the counter rather than in chill storage.
Ontario Produces Most Canadian Wine in 33 Bottling Plants
Ontario leads Canada in wine production accounting for about 90 percent with 33 bottling plants in operation.
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Province of
Ontario
Canada
Alloy Metals Spark U.S. Research Lab Study
About 2000 laboratories across the United States investigate the unique properties of alloy metals. Researchers evaluate performance, durability, and potential applications in industry and academia.
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United States
Maginot Line Cost and Construction Time
The Maginot Line in France cost 150 million dollars to build and required five years to complete.
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Maginot Line
France
Perfect Example Of Raleigh Capitol Building
The Raleigh state capitol in North Carolina is praised as a perfect example of Doric architecture. It is noted as 105 years old in the description.
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Raleigh
N. C
Coolies in East Indies Labor on Rubber Plantations
More than 101000 coolies are reported to work on rubber plantations across the East Indies, reflecting a large migrant labor force in the colonial economy.
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East Indies
Japan Imports Medicine Surge Exceeds Million Dollar Mark
Japan imported more than 1 million dollars worth of medicines in the last year, signaling a strong demand for pharmaceutical products. Trade data show sustained growth across categories, with imports from multiple suppliers sustaining ease of access for hospitals and consumers.
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Japan
Iceland Exports Value Rises to About 1.1 Million Dollars
Iceland shipped goods valued around 1.1 million dollars to the United States in the previous year. The report notes notable export activity between Iceland and the US.
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Iceland
United States
Mercaptan Described as vilest smelling compound known to man
A report notes mercaptan as the most malodorous chemical known, described as a notably foul-smelling compound.
Sale Of Ungraded Eggs Brings Arrest Of Karlimart Man
Gene Tartaglia of Earlimart, an egg peddler, was arrested in Taft and held to answer in Judge Beatty's court for violating the Agricultural code by selling ungraded eggs. He pleaded guilty and received a 30 day suspended sentence conditioned on future compliance. Complainant Chas W. Grimm, agricultural inspector, county department of agriculture. Rigid egg inspections are being carried out in wholesale and retail stores and further violations will be prosecuted.
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Gene Tartaglia
Earlimart
Taft
Fight Is Won Against T-B In Dairy Cattle
A 25 year effort to eradicate bovine tuberculosis ends as Kings and Merced counties are declared free. Dr. J R Mohler of the U S Bureau of Animal Industry informed state officials in Washington D C. Federal and state teams have tested 7 009 566 cattle and removed 155 201 reactors over nine years.
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Kings and
Merced
J. R. Mohler
U. S. Bureau _ of Animal Industry
Washington D. C
State Department of Agriculture
War jitters cut Southern California tourist arrivals in 1940
The All-Year club reports a 6 percent drop in out-of-state visitors to Southern California in 1940, totaling 1,601,574. Winter volume rose 15.9 percent to 648,000 guests, spending 90,720,000, while summer arrivals fell 13.5 percent to 953,574 and spending declined 19.8 percent.
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California
All-Year Club
Don Thomas
Low Countries
America
California Walnut Growers Win Higher Domestic Quota
California walnut growers report 55,427,400 pounds of walnuts for the domestic market this year an increase of 676,793 pounds from prior estimates. The Control Board of the Surplus Marketing Administration raised the domestic quota from 75 to 85 percent of the total crop.
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California
Control Board of the Surplus Marketing Administration
Wooden Apple Boxes Replace Bushel Baskets in Apple Trade
Eastern apple growers adopt wooden boxes instead of bushel baskets to store and ship apples. Jack H. Dobbin of the Wooden Box Institute notes California mills to the east sent an increase of 60 percent this year, totaling 135 cars shipped. Boxes are easier to store and handle, he adds.
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Jack H. Dobbin
The
Wooden Box Institute
California Mills
Dobbin
Lemon growers divert crop to by product plants
The 140 crop season sees a higher share redirected to by products than in years past with about twenty percent of the harvest going to those facilities.
State Chamber Proposes 1949 Gold Rush Centenary Celebration
The State Chamber of Commerce proposes a statewide celebration in 1949 to mark the centennial of California's gold rush, aiming to coordinate events and promotional efforts across communities.
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California
State Chamber of Commerce
Colder Rainier Winter Forecast for 1940 41
Dr George P. McEwen of the University of California Institute of Oceanography predicts a colder and rainier winter for the 1940 41 season, citing oceanographic data and regional climate indicators.
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George P. McEwen
University of California Institute of Oceanography
Beet acreage allotment cut to 820000 acres
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration reduces the 1941 national sugar beet acreage allotment to 820000 acres, 170000 acres below the 1940 allotment.
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Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Prunes Used as Feed for Cattle Hogs and Sheep
Prunes including the pits are being used extensively as feed for cattle hogs and sheep, reflecting a growing practice in livestock nutrition.
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Johnny Shultz
W. C. Fields the Bank Dick
Ralph Bellamy
Margaret Lindsay
Ellery Queen Master Detective
Gary Cooper
Madaleine Carroll
Nort Mounted Police
H. H. Unruh Home
Janzen
Mettler
Nartha
Martha
Samuel Stevens
SGU
Shaw
Samuel
Molly
Bartha
Hitler
Karlimart
Kern Academy
Everett L. Kroesch
F. St
Wasco, California
Heath
Rolk
S. P. Depot
Hanford, Calif
Sam Lachenmaier
Santa Fe Way
Bakersfield Implement CO
Shafter, California
Moore Ginning Co
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