Shafter Woman to Toin Husband In Germany
A Shafter woman prepares to join her husband in Germany after his seven months in the United States. Lt Homfeld, now stationed in Kitzingen, plans to voyage with Army orders, leaving for New York January 16 and then by boat to Germany. He mentions a Balkswagen and notes government provisions for quarters and a maid while soldiers pay for living costs.
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Shafter
Toin
Germany
United States
Kitzingen
Looking Ahead to More Production in 1947
The piece argues that growth comes from expanding production and increasing work, criticizes the New Deal policy of reducing output, and notes a shared belief among Communists, Capitalists, and Socialists that everyone must work harder. It urges industry, agriculture, and labor leaders to agree on hard work and higher production as the path forward.
Duerksen Services At Rosedale
Peter Funk Duerksen died December 21 at Kern General Hospital Bakersfield at 79. Funeral arrangements were by Janzen Funeral Home and held December 26 at 10 a.m. at the Rosedale Mennonite Brethren Church with Rev. H. B. Gooren officiating. Burial was in Shafter Cemetery. He is survived by one brother J. O. Dotson of Kansas and three sisters Mrs Anna B. Gaede of Helgety Calvo, Mrs Kers C Isaac of… The obituary notes he was born in Rosse and lived in Florida for many years before moving to Bakersfield a few months ago.
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Peter, Funk Duerksen
Kern General Hospital
Bakersfield
Janzen Funeral ‘Home
HH. B. Gooren
Shafter
Broner
J.or Dotson
Khansesre
Pressure Saucepans Improve Home Cooking Says Pamphlet
A Southern California Gas Co guide touts pressure saucepans as enabling faster cooking with less time. It explains how to use, close, and care for the device and follows general steps from preparation to safe opening, with charts and recipes for various foods.
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Southern California Gas Co. Home Service
Community notes praise Shaffer post office and local police
Postmaster Guenther and Shaffer staff handled the holiday mail surge without a hitch. Santa visited Shafter Mercantile on Saturdays to delight local kids. A feature praises the police force for reducing crime and protecting the town, noting strong community cooperation. A Fresno lighted Christmas Tree Lane and Raisin Bowl invite. Mentions Jack Hill as a respected high school principal. Also cites sugar import controls and 1946 San Francisco fire after earthquake.
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Guenther
Shaffer
Fresno
Jane
For Sale 1941 Ford Two-Door with Extras
A 1941 Ford two door car with radio heater and good tires offered for 1400. Local listings note nearby blocks east and south of High School. Also included are lawn renovation services and contact numbers for estimates. A lost jewelry item and contact name Anna Belle Hawkins are referenced with a phone number for Mrs. Boese.
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Annabelle’ Hawkins
Loewen
Bor Ve Mercantile
Boese
Red Cross Plasma Now Available To Civilians
Dr. William C. Buss, Kern County health officer, reports 876 units of surplus Red Cross dried plasma released since April have been distributed to civilians at no charge. State health departments route distribution to hospitals and doctors via the Kern County Red Cross chapter and health department, which maintains a reserve for emergencies.
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Red Cross
William C. Buss
American Red Cross
Kern County
American‘Red Cross
County’ Health Department
Health Department
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Shafter Press
Homfeld
Hitler
Willys
By Paul Newell
America
Britain
Duerksen
Rosedale
Willians
Walter Brennan
Fred Stone
Goris Davenport
William Boyd
Dan Duryer
Ella Raines
Pwilliam Bendix
Bill Elliott
Old
Sacramento
Sims Tek
Desanes
Coor
Robert Samuel Kerr
Oklahoma
Democratic Party
William R. Chase
New Bedford
Mass
Springfield Colege
John W. Bunn
Phyllis Bonwater
Keswick
Iowa
A. C
John Foster
Cheer XII
Margaret Gresham
Joy XI
Birmingham
Ala
Nateq
Chicago
Estelle Ruth Stewart
Mill Grove
Laverne E. Hall
Westby
Wis
Lewis Topliff
Bell XLI
Army Air Force
Maroc
Calif
Maurine Boradori
Ivais
Wozazat
Mans
Jong Tirane
Santa
Jacdigg
By Phil Horwith
Santa Claus
Shafter Mercantile
St. Nick
San Joaquin Valley
Jack Hill
Hill
Evreyane
U Usda
San Francisco
Wasco
Weit’s
Jimmy Shepherdson
Paul Fry
Weit’s Delicious Mixed
Serpentines
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