Local Kiwanis Club Highlights Growth and Parade Fun
The Shafter Kiwanis Club reports a lively year in 1947 with rapid new member growth, a large HalloWe’en parade drawing thousands, and varied programs from polio talks to Easter observances. Major events included charter-night attendance, a marble tournament, a softball championship against Rotary, and a community picnic.
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Kiwanis
Kiwanislub
Hallowe’en
Kiwanis Club
Shafter
Elliott J. Taylor
Dr. Blum
Ben Stinson
High School Girls’ Glee Club
Ernest Graf
William S. Harper
Eddie Stumpf
Cleveland Indians
San Francisco Reports 65 Epidemic Meningitis Cases in 1946
San Francisco health officials record a total of 65 meningitis cases linked to the epidemic in 1946. The report outlines case counts across the year and notes affected neighborhoods and public health responses.
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San Francisco
Commonsense and the Life of William Harvey
A vivid tribute to William Harvey born in Folkestone and dying in 1616. The piece credits his commonsense approach, Cambridge education, and relentless fact checking that led to the discovery of blood circulation. It emphasizes his perseverance despite common setbacks and his lasting impact on medical science.
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Commonsense
Shakespeare
England
Folkestone
Cambridge
William Harvey
William Parvey
William
Harvey
Ense
William Arvey
Juveniles Cause Police Fuss in Late Night Incidents
Arrests follow theft attempts by Eugene Darrow at North Government camp after he was seen tampering with J C Holt’s car. Darrow fled with keys, was captured by Constable Blake Witcher, and fined 100 dollars with a 180 day suspended sentence. In a Christmas night fight at Smiths Corner, Carl Kuhlman accused of theft faced mixed outcomes for LaFevers and Morris injuries. LaFevers pending hospital release. A party of four at Myrick’s Corner, December 24, faces drunkenness and disorder charges with fines and suspensions issued to Brown family members and Harrison.
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Eugene Leonard Darrow
North Government Camp
J C. Holt
Darrow
O.L. Riley
Holt
Riley
Blake Witcher
Smith’s Corner
Carl Kuhlman
Bueford LaFevers
George Morris
Kuhlman
LaFevers
Morris
Smith's Corner
Myrick’s Corner
Charles G. Brown
Clarence H. Brown
Pauline Chambers
L. R. Harrison
Harrison
Clarence Brown
Burnquist Family Guests at Maricopa Dinner Visit
Mr and Mrs Robert Burnquist and children Karen and Dean spent Christmas with Mrs Burnquist s parents Judge and Mrs J R Anderson in Maricopa as dinner guests.
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Robert Burnquist
Karen
Dean
Maricopa
Burnquist
J. R. Anderson
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Bert Ware
Ray Kitts
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Met' Parrett
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New Cutler Cross Club
al Finkbeiner
Mel. Parrett
Ted Kinman
Bat Heteerasorr
Wasco Lions Club
Jay N. Emerson
Rotary
H. W
Pat) Kelly
Shafter Club
Roy Farrell
Bill Johnston
Tulare
Kern
Kings
San Diego
Jack Hill
Hanley
Witcher
Ray Rose
Lee Thomas
Art Hemingson
New Kiwanians
Ralph Tucker
Wayne Smiley
Dec Hansen
R. E. Gribble
Richland
Shafter High School
Marvin Kirschenmann
Leland Kroeker
Jack Janzen
Lowell
Todd
Art Kadel
Bert Cook
Bill Carpente
Bill Goertzen
Dan Loewen
Bill Carpenter
Harry
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Kiwanis Softball Club
Gene Guenther
Kent Roberts
Roberts
Shafter Town Hall
Bakersfield Kiwanis Club
Hanley Witcher
Cawelo Motel
Arnold Heffley
Dal
D. Carnegie
Burnquists
Shafter Press
Shafter Progress
Paul Newell
Ownear and Publisher
Juanita Battaglia
Society
Central Ave
Kern County
California
Maxine
Art Brownell
Potato Growers
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