Ground broken for Shafter Boy Scout building spurting community drive
Ground is set for March 1 to start the new Boy Scout building with the formation of Boy Scouts of Shafter, Inc. An auction will raise funds and materials. donations can be left at Sprouse-Reitz with Earl Weill. Glenn Crampton, bank branch president, is treasurer and will coordinate gifts.
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Shafter Scouters Committee
Nishings
Boy Scouts of Shafter, Inc
Sprouse- Reitz
Earl Weill
Weill
Glenn Crampton
Crampton
Shafter
Boy Stout
Washington and the birth of American liberty in a new world
The article reflects on George Washington as a pivotal figure who shaped a new political order. It portrays his rise from a Southland social milieu to leadership in war and national founding, emphasizing his role in uniting the thirteen colonies and advancing individual rights in the modern era.
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America
Old South
Washington
New World
Brighten Drive Receives Regional Endorsement
The Bakersfield Californian praised Shafter's Brighten drive in its Monday issue, calling it valuable to the community and urging nearby cities to adopt a similar program to boost curb appeal and civic spirit.
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Shafter
Bakersfield
Californian
Shafter Hosts Central Valley Highway Group Dinner
Shafter will host the Central Valley Highway Association next Tuesday for a dinner at Shafter Motel. Gordon Garland of the DMV will speak on plans to finance a detailed route report linking Bakersfield to Fresno via Shafter Wasco Corcoran and Hanford. A budget committee led by Milton Hitchcock George Akers and Mack Wheat drafts the proposal and advertising plan including billboards and newspapers.
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Shafter
Central Valley Highway Association
Shafter Motel
Gordon Garland
State Department of Motor Vehicles
Bakersfield
Fresno
Milton Hitchcock
Hanford
George Akers
Alpaugh
Mack Wheat
Wasco
State Highway Commission
Boards of Supervisors
Paul Newell
Mosquito Abatement Question Raised By Bakersfield District
A. F. Geib, manager of the Dr. Morris Mosquito Abatement District in Bakersfield, will meet Shafter Business Men's Association at Friday noon to discuss including Shafter in the Morris district. Shafter leaders had approved creating mosquito abatement there, aiming to implement before the summer season.
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A. F. Geib
Dr. Morris
Bakersfield
Shafter Business Men’s Association
Shafter
Morris
Shafter Business Men
Sam Hayes Speech Postponed By Health Orders
Newscaster Sam Hayes planned to speak at a local banquet as Regional Advisor for the American Commission for Living War Memorials but cancelled engagements on doctor's orders. The Hayes dinner will be postponed to a later date.
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Sam Hayes
American Commission For Living War Memorials
Hayes
Living War Memorials Talk at Richland School
Sponsored by the Wednesday Afternoon Club the 6 30 pm talk at Richland School features Mr Hayes renowned radio newscaster speaking on Living War Memorials a commission aiding communities in selecting memorials for the recent global conflict A large turnout is expected Tickets available from club members.
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Richland School
Hayes
Horse Drawn Omnibus Linked Portsmauth to Cliff House
In historic San Franciscan days horse drawn omnibuses carried travelers from Portsmauth Square to the Cliff House at the Beach, showcasing early city transit.
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San Francis
Cans
Portsmauth Square
Rotary Hears Joe Sears Governor on Rotary Growth
District Governor Joe Sears of Santa Barbara addresses Shafter Rotary at Shafter Motel about Rotarys 41st anniversary growth to 5700 clubs and 270000 members. He notes new clubs form daily, revived European and Philippine clubs, and stresses global aid, racial tolerance, and a duck dinner hosted by Ernest Panero. Present were six of seven past presidents including Eron Jones and Ted Vignolo.
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Rotary
Joe Sears
Santa Barbara
Shafter Rotary Club
Shafter Motel
Europe
Philippines
Sears
Tom Warren
England
Ernest Panero
Eron Jones
Ted Vignolo
Orvin Mettler
Neil Hillsmith
Pat Kelly
Merrill Thomas
Rotarynational
Oe Saeenans
Fo Mae Cme
Clarence Neuman
Shafter Club
Richland School Student Body Sponsors Wednesday Program
The Richland School Student Body sponsored an amateur program held Wednesday. Seven rooms presented numbers including vocal and instrumental music readings and a skit. The event provided students opportunities to perform and plans were made for a student body sponsored movie.
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Richland School
Election Registration Near End
The final filing date for candidates for four offices on the April 9 election is February 28. Clarence Neuman and Herb Schirmer have filed or indicated candidacy for city council, while incumbent Henry Neufeld and T. V. Little will not run. Judge Shaw will seek re election as city clerk and treasurer Wm Stoller has withdrawn. Voter registration ends February 28 at City Hall.
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Clarence Neuman
Herb Schirmer
Henry Neufeld
T. V. Little
Judge Shaw
Wm. Stoller
Post Office Sites Chosen for Shafter Building
The Shafter Business Men's Association approved three post office site options led by E. B. Stringham. The top site is the Lerdo Road James street State street triangle owned by Herb Schirmer who would lease to the Post Office. Second is James and California Street owned by Stringham. Third is State Street between James and Santa Fe owned by Robert Neuman. Approval by the Post Office Dept. and inspector visit follow.
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Shafter Business Men’s Association
E. B. Stringham
Lerdo Road
James Street
State Street
Herb Schirmer
Post Office
James and
California Street
Robert Neuman
Santa Fe
Post Office Dept
Tax Help Van to Visit Shafter in March Days
An Internal Revenue Bureau representative will be in Shafter on March 4 5 and 6 to assist taxpayers with Federal Income Tax Returns. The temporary office is at City Hall open 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM on all three days.
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Internal Revenue Bureau
Shafter
Vet Job Drive In Shafter Seeks Local Openings
The Veterans Service Center of Shafter appeals for job offers from area merchants and industries to reduce unemployment among returning veterans. Supervisor Jack Hare urges businesses to call 812, Shafter, while the center operates from Battaglia and Hare at 454 Santa Fe Way.
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Veterans Service Center of
Shafter
Jack Hare
Battaglia and Hare
Santa Fe Way
Famous home appliance brands on display now
The piece lists Radios brands Philco Stewart-Warner Admiral General Electric and Stoves brands Wedgewood O Keefe and Merritt Magic Chef. These famous names are either on display now or arriving soon.
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Radios
Philco Stewart
Warner Admiral
General Electric
Wedgewood
O’keefe
Merritt
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George
Repub
Colonies
Chester James
Kern
C.V.H
Corcoran
Hoover
Oral Electric
Horton
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