License Issued To Miss Annetta Spitzer And Oscar Schaiffer
Miss Annetta Spitzer 19 and Oscar V Schaiffer both of Shafter have been issued a maritime license by the county clerk in Bakersfield. A baby daughter named Charlotte Lafone was born to Mr and Mrs Alden A Green at Kern General hospital on February 7. Mrs Gus Weyand is confined to bed with pleurisy and Mrs Emil Stoller is ill with a sore throat and ear trouble. Lost Hills visit notes as Mr and Mrs F L Kinyon called on Mr and Mrs Ray Welch Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annetta Spitzer
Oscar V. Schaiffer
Shaffer
Bakersfield
Alden A. Green
Kern General Hospital
Charlotte Lafone
Shafter
Gus Weyand
Emil Stoller
F. L. Kinyon
Ray Welch
Lost Hills
Kinyons
Weekend Visitors and Funeral Attends Shafter Event
Week end visitors from Reedley include Mr and Mrs Enns and son Jimmy at H H Unruh home. Mrs Ohanneson from Fresno visits J C Ohannesson family. Clyde Hendrick's funeral attended by Robert Quinn of Idaho Falls and others. body shipped for burial. E P Janes and H R Olson attend California Teachers Association meeting with Burton Hendricks from Red Mountain at central section gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedley
H. H. Unruh
Mrs. Enns
Jimmy
Robert Quinn
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Shafter
Clyde Hendrick
A. J. Loewen
Hendrick
California Teachers’ Association
E. P. Janes
Shafter High School
Marriage License Filed for Iva J Green and Elmer Culwell
County clerk issues a marriage license to Miss Iva J. Green age 18 and Elmer P. Culwell age 31, both residents of Shafter, indicating pending nuptials in the county records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iva J. Green
Elmer P. Culwell
Shafter
Senior class officers elected at Thursday meeting
Russell Taylor won the presidency, Lois Annis the vice presidency, and Freda Mettler the secretary treasurer in a tight senior class vote. The group also decided the vice president would serve as class representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Taylor
Lois Annis
Freda Mettler
New School Class Teaches Girls Household Skills at Shafter
Miss Goode organizes a noon twice weekly course for Shafter high girls to learn table service bed making and other home duties. The program aids girls seeking housework jobs and uses employer and employee reports as a double check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Goode
Shafter High School
Marvin Neuman Elected Junior Class Leader
Marvin Neuman was elected to lead the junior class in a decision reported as soon to be announced. The article notes the junior class choosing a representative for upcoming events and duties.
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Marvin Neuman
New Housing Act Prompts Bank Inquiries in Shafter
Bank of America in Shafter reports strong interest in amended national housing act provisions for financing new homes and modernization of existing ones. Manager M L Thomas notes reinstatement of Title 1 is big news for aging or undersized houses and that the bank has long supported modernization loans. He cites past lending totals in California and its active rehabilitation loans in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Bank of America
M. L. Thomas
Thomas
California
Mineral Society Address On Rare Gems
Dr M J Grosbeck of Porterville spoke at the Kern County Mineral Society meeting in Bakersfield on rare gems She is noted for gem grinding and polishing Her guests included Mr and Mrs T V Little and family Edward Little Dan Sims Jack Hare Gene Bosserdet A R Duehref and George Crag
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Grosbeck
Porterville
Shafter
Kern County Mineral Society
Bakersfield
Grosbeck
T. V. Little and Son
Don
Edward Little
Dan Sims
Jack Hare
Gene Bosserdet
A. R. Duehref
George Crag
Five New Cabins Erected on DeWitte Property
W A DeWitte is constructing five additional cabins in the Myer’s tract north of the completed units, bringing the total to 20. Construction began this week and will be rushed to completion, according to DeWitte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. DeWitte
Myer’s Tract
DeWitte
Reduced Lighting Rates Take Effect in Shafter
The city of Shafter adopts lower electric rates for commercial and domestic lighting. San Joaquin Light & Power will reflect the reductions on bills. W. A. Jahant, Wasco representative for San Joaquin, reported the action to the city council at Monday's meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
San Joaquin Light & Power Corporation
W. A. Jahant
Wasco
San Joaquin Corporation
California Agricultural Teachers Hold Regional Fresno Meet
The regional conference of the California Agricultural Teachers association met in Fresno on Saturday and set May 11 and 12 at San Luis Obispo for judging contests and the Future Farmers convention. Plans also outlined for the July Ag Teachers conference in San Luis Obispo and recommendations issued on fair prize lists and judging methods. Herbert Neuman and Ted Collins represented the Shafter chapter at the regional conference.
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California Agricultural Teachers’ Association
Fresno
Future Farmers Convention
San Luis Obispo
Agricultural Teachers’ Conference
Herbert Neuman
Ted Collins
Shafter
Stolen Bike Returned To Young Owner Dona Jean Neufeld
Constable John C. Reily recovered the bicycle Thursday and, with Chief Murray Arnold, identified the rightful owner Dona Jean Neufeld. Investigation confirmed the bike belonged to Neufeld after initial recovery.
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Dona Jean Neufeld
John C. Reily
Murray Arnold
Reily
Arnold
Enforced Public Intoxication Fine or Jail Penalty
Chief Arnold vows strict enforcement of the new law penalizing public intoxication with a $50 fine or 30 days imprisonment or both. The measure targets drunken behavior on streets or public places.
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Arnold
Card of Thanks for Clyde Kendrick
We express heartfelt thanks to friends in Shafter and Idaho who showed kindness and sent floral offerings at the time of Clyde Kendrick’s death. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Loewen, Mr. and Mrs. Burton Kendrick.
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Shafter
Idaho
Clyde 4Jordon Kendrick
A. J. Loewen
Burton Kendrick
Cardinal and Gold Yell Leader Outfits Described
Gold satin blouses with large sleeves and cardinal skirts worn by Bakersfield yell leaders. They completed outfits include cardinal and gold caps. Yell leaders named are Mary Virginia Edwards Rhona Mettler and Irma Wendland.
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Bakersfield
Mary Virginia Edwards
Rhona Mettler
Irma Wendland
Group To Lead Evening Worship At Union Church
Evening services begin Sunday February 27 at Union Congregational Church 311 James Street. The Church Youth group will lead with a 10 minute sermonette followed by sacred and secular songs and other religious work. A young peoples choir is planned later.
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Union Congregational Church
James Street
Church
Young Peoples
Louise Livers
Wilma Jean Henderson
Monna Latta
Irwin Starrh
Mary Ellen Hansen
Sugar Beets Planted Across Kern County Near 4500 Acres
Nearly 4500 acres of sugar beets have been planted in Kern County, according to agricultural inspector Jack Hare. He noted the total planting by district has not yet been broken down.
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Kern County
Jack Hare
Lease sale note for Western Gulf Oil deal
Charles J. Hesseman Jr transfers an oil lease to Western Gulf Oil dated January 25, 1938. The agreement specifies one-eighth royalty on five sections, section 23 in township 27, range 25.
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Charles J. Hesseman, Jr
Western Gulf Oil Company
Veil Shows Fifth Proposal Rebuff in Brief Exchange
In a brief interaction, a Veil-themed line reveals a suitor’s repeated proposals to a girl, who responds kindly yet with tempered optimism, suggesting no immediate acceptance or denial. The exchange underscores a polite, almost ceremonial tone in a social proposing moment.
Antiquities Talk Turns On Timeworn Revolver Rarity
A humorous exchange centers on a so called Roman era revolver. The dealer plugs the pistol as ancient while the customer notes Romans did not use revolvers. The punchline frames the weapon as uniquely rare due to claimed ancient origin.
Coming to Terms Exchange Reveals Quiet Shop Setup
A brief dialogue shows a customer seeking the proprietor and meeting the courteous gentleman who confirms the proprietor is in the back room. The exchange hints at a discreet business or negotiation underway.
Humming Birds Adorned With Mustaches and Crest
A Tit-Bits Magazine writer notes humming birds have curious traits including moustaches and crests. The article mentions about 500 species, mostly in North and South America, and hints at their bold responses to predators.
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Tit- Bits
North
South America
Candidate For District Attorney Mr Chain of Bakersfield
Bakersfield native Mr Chain campaigns for district attorney emphasizing Progressive Law Enforcement. He attended local schools Bakersfield Junior College and earned a law degree from the University of Southern California. He played football and track, earned a Big B membership, and held newspaper experience with the Bakersfield Morning Echo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersfield
Chain
High School Planting Five Acres of Potatoes
The high school farms five acres of Shafter famous long white potatoes under the supervision of agricultural inspector Glenn O. Nay. The tubers grow on a 26 acre farm laboratory tract, echoing past high prices when Future Farmers cultivated spuds. This year the project is a school effort, not a Future Farmers of America undertaking.
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Shafter
Glenn O.nay
Stockton Deep Water Channel Plans Spark Rate Debate
Chairman Roy Woolloomes reported to the Board of Supervisors that Kern County could save $1.68 a ton on produce including cotton if the Stockton deep water channel and port plans proceed. The board adopted a resolution urging the San Francisco harbor commission to stop opposing the Stockton project and to keep state neutrality in rate matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton
Board of Supervisors
Roy Woolloomes
San Francisco
Voorhis offers federal relief bill for transients
Representative Voorhis introduces H. R. 9256 to shift transient relief costs to the federal government while giving states optional access. The bill allows California to lower relief for its residents, sets fourteen months of self support for residency, provides a method to return unemployed workers to their legal states, and aims to match migrant workers with jobs. Roosevelt approves farm labor housing projects to ease seasonal relief burdens.
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California
Jerry Voorhis
Voorhis
Relief Works
Social Workers
Chambers of Commerce
Roosevelt
Commercial Club Advances School News Typing Project
The commercial department launches a school news typing project in collaboration with the English department. Advanced typists will handle most of the workload as they collect and write articles.
New High School Course Emphasizes Safety First
W B White teaches a new elective on home, school, and road safety. The program focuses on traffic rules to reduce fatalities and offers a certificate of proficiency to students who pass exams. Enrollment is voluntary and announced in free ads.
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W. B. White
New Hygiene Course Adds Traffic Hazards Survey
A side line in the hygiene course introduces a survey of traffic hazards and the methods to avoid them. The class will study common dangers and practical safety approaches to reduce incidents.
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Shafter Matron
J. C. Ohanneson
Ohanneson
M. C. Rasmussen
Janes
Hendricks
Burton ‘Hend- Ticks
Red Mountain
Cali
I . Chosen Senior
Mineral Society
F. F. A. Boys
Mr. Chain
Massag
Mabsagic
Strom’s Shoe Shop
F.H.A
Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association
Shafter Mercantile Co
Federated Stores
San Joaquin
Sery
SAN
VIN Light. and Power Corporation
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