Smallpox Warning From Kern Health Official
County Health Officer Dewtte T. Boyd urged all parents to ensure smallpox immunizations for their families and to vaccinate those whose shots may have lapsed. He noted risks from past lapses and cited history of native populations and recent imports to England, stressing vigilance despite medicine advances.
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Dewtte T. Boyd
Boyd
Hawaii
Pacific Islands
England
Pakistan
West Germany
Switzerland
United States Public Health Service
Sena
Europe
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Kern County
Fire Department Women's Auxiliary Being Reorganized
The Shafter Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary reorganized and elected new officers for the coming year. First meeting was Feb 5 at Mrs. Earl Millard’s home with Mrs. Bob Irwin as president. A card party for husbands and wives is planned for Feb 23 at the Fire Department.
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Shafter Fire Department
Earl Millard
Bob Irwin
Fire Department
Virgil Blade
Women’s Auxiliary
Bakersfield Fire Department
Willow Stanley
Bakersfield
Woman's Auxiliary
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Clifford Ratzlaff
Mel Parrott
Wes Gortsching
Don Burton
Smallpox Vaccination Advised by Dr Boyd
The text urges immediate vaccination against smallpox, calling it highly preventable and noting a safe, readily available vaccine. Dr Boyd stresses protecting oneself and suggests seeing him soon for vaccination.
Dividend Checks Sent to GI Policyholders in 1962
Nearly 15 million dollars will be distributed to over 300000 Southern California GL insurance policyholders as 1962 annual dividends. Morty Webster of VA Southern California Regional Office announced the payments, set for each policy’s effective anniversary date. Nationally about 225 million will be split among 4.5 million NSLI veterans, with 228090 World War I USGI policyholders receiving about 16 million in dividends.
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Southern California
Morty Webster
Sas
Itheral Cystem
Ppeers
Webster
National Service Life Insurance
Peters Family Weekend Visit Details in West Covina
Mr and Mrs John J Peters and their son Johnny visited West Covina for a weekend with their daughter and her family the Calvin Wallaces. They described warm pleasant weather and noted the sun shining on snow capped Mt Baldy as a beautiful sight.
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John J. Peters
Johnny
West Covina
Calvin Wallaces
Mt. Baldy
Kern County 4H Demonstration Day Showcases Youth Projects
Kern County 4H club members gather for the annual Demonstration Day at the Standard School auditorium. Categories include livestock, crops, clothing, foods, home economics, and activities with junior and senior divisions. Winners advance to the Regional Field Day in Modesto March 10 with top 41 clubs from eight counties competing. Public invited to attend starting at 9 a.m.
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Kern County
Clvics
Kern
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Modesto
San Joaquin
Witnesses Meeting Slated in Tulare
Shafter Congregation of Jehovahs Witnesses gears up for a three day semi annual assembly at the Tulare County Fairgrounds February 18 in Tulare California. Vic Coleman named head of the cafeteria and 24 departments run by volunteers from attending congregations. The theme is Faith Fully Increasing Our Praise to Jehovah and unity among 24 mankind is highlighted as essential to world security.
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Shafter Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses
Tulare County Fairgrounds
Tulare
Calif
Vic Coleman
Loya'ly
Crve
Wich
Coloring
Mr.Co'eman
Jehovah
Pg&e
California
Pg&E’s
Meet Your Teacher Ms Isobel Ryan Jones Joins Richland School
Ms Isobel Ryan Jones starts as an 8th grade teacher at Richland School arriving from Japan where she taught for the U S Navy Department Schools. She earned a Bachelor’s degree and completed graduate work at Minnesota California Mills College and Hawaii. She belongs to several professional groups and enjoys music bridge and travel as she begins her new role.
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Isobel Ryan’ Jones
Richland School
Japan
U. S. Navy Department
California
Midway
Avaan Islands
Jones
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Hee Dons
University of Minnesota
Enthusiastic NEA Volunteer Praises Richland School
Mrs. Jones from the National Education Association praised Richland Schools for a friendly community and administration. She said students are respectful and a pleasure in class.
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National Education Association
Jones
Richland Scholols
Henry Ford's First Auto Built From Two Bicycles
Henry Ford created his first automobile by mounting an engine on two bicycles. This early contraption marked the beginnings of the auto industry and Ford's later innovations.
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Henry’ Ford
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Shafter
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Pump & Machine
Central Valley Hwy
Elegans Radiator Service
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Lerde
Television Service
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Smith’s Corner
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Central Valley
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Stan
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Welding Service
Packard
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Shafrer
F&h Advisor
Fenderson
Thrifty Cleaners
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