Campfire Birthday Dinner Scheduled at Richland School
Campfire and Bluebird girls and families are invited to a campfire birthday dinner at 6 30 P M in the Richland School cafeteria on Thursday February 28 The event features a cake baking contest with first and second prizes judges are Mrs Ed Gamegan Mrs William Harper and Mrs Glenn Crampton Entertainment will be provided by girls from each campfire group and community singing led by Mrs Glenn Putman The Kern County Campfire office will send a speakerDinner prepared by Mrs Sylvia Baughman Reservations due by Monday February 25. council fire and honors postponement announced
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Richland School
Bluebird
Ed Gamegan
William Harper
Glenn Crampton
Glenn Putman
Kern County
Slyvia Baughman
P.T.A
Business and Professional Womens Club
W. E. James Announces Kern County Assembly Bid
Bakersfield attorney W E James announces his candidacy for State Assemblyman from Kern County. He seeks the seat vacated by Thomas Werdel after four years in office. James is a World War II veteran and member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Prior to the war he was prominent in Kern County legal circles.
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W.E. James
Bakersfield
Kern County
James
Thomas Werdel
Werdel
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Hollywood Casting Echoes in 1940s Mood and Box Office Bets
By Lyn Connelly radio film editor a survey of stars upcoming projects and career shifts Signe Hasso leads as a belated Sweden award winner and top leading lady hopeful John Agar Shirley Temple husband moves into acting Rita Hayworth Alice Faye Dick Powell Elena Verduga Doris Dowling and Tom Breneman noted for new roles and TV tie ins Bells of St Marys poised to set box office records Ensuing casting promises drama over dance and star power across Hollywood in 1940s mood.
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Lyn Connelly
NWNS
OB Hope
Signe Hasso
Signe
Sweden
St. Mary’s
John Agar
Shirley Temple
Rita Hayworth
Gilda
Alice Faye
Dick Powell
RKO
Humphrey Bogart
Farm Advisor Warns Against Overinvesting
Kern County Farm Advisor Mark A. Lindsay warned the Lions Club against overinvesting in farm property. He said farm values tend to drop after major wars and that commodity prices may not stay high, risking financial disaster for heavy obligations. Lindsay was joined by assistant Dewey Axtel and other local guests at the Bakersfield club meeting.
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Mark A. Lindsay
Kern County
Tocal Lions Club
Lindsay
Mr. Lindsay
Dewey Axtel
Roy Driggers
Kern County Child Welfare
U. S. Navy
Caribbean
Barney Barnes
Bakersfield
O.W. Adams
Honolulu Oil Co
Lion
Francis C. Kimble
Better Sow Feeding Boosts Piglet Survival Odds
The likelihood of baby pig survival rises when sows receive improved rations prior to farrowing. Enhanced nutrition supports healthier litters and reduces piglet mortality.
Turkey hatching grows into Kern County industry
O Phillips operates a turkey hatchery east of Shafter since 1942 and expects over 100000 eggs in incubation this season. He runs 1400 breeders and markets a new U S D A Beltsville Small White turkey. The ranch is one of three flocks in California and the only Kern County breeder of this bird. Eggs drawn from all over the United States. 500000 eggs declined last year. San Joaquin Valley favored for early stock.
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Phillips Turkey Ranch
Beltsville
Phillips
California
Kern County
United States
San Joaquin
San Joaquin Valley
Indian Relic Talk Highlights Kern County History
Frank Latta, editor and Indian relic expert, spoke to the Kiwanis Club about Kern County Indians and relics. He displayed 1880 basketry, handmade and valuable, and discussed the county’s early history. The Kern County Museum will maintain a showroom in the Chamber of Commerce Building and present school displays.
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Frank Latta
New
Kern County
Kiwanis Club
Latta
California
P. W. Club Holds Open Meeting With Guest Program
The Business and Professional Women's Club hosts an open meeting at the Canelo Motel tonight. Educational chairman Jimnis Morris leads, with Dor othy Satran and Eve Risnel assisting. Ray Terrill, Richland grammar school PE instructor, speaks on program location. Jane La Williams (Los Angeles) and Howard Crampton (Shafter) perform.
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Business and Professional Women’s Club
Canelo Motel
Jimnis Morris
Dorothy Satran
Eve Risnel
Ray Terrill
Richland Grammar School
Jane la Willias
Los Angeles
Howard Crampton
Shafter
Britain Boosts Feed Allocations to Ease Meat Shortage
Great Britain increases feed allotments for swine and poultry to speed up meat production as pigs and chickens breed faster than cattle. The change aims to alleviate the ongoing meat shortage and stabilize supply.
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Great Britain
Veterans To Get Minter Field Surplus
Minter Field post exchange will sell surplus property February 25 to 28 to discharged veterans. Buyers must show honorable discharge and vow items are for personal business use rather than resale. Goods include refrigerators cash registers barber urine fountain equipment and soda fountain material.
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Minter Field
Minter Field Post Exchange
Dog Vaccination Here Thursday
Dog owners who did not have their animals protected against rabies when the vaccination clinic was held here last month will have an opportunity to do so Thursday February 28 when two clinics will be held in this district by the county health department. Dr William C Buss county health officer announces the repeat clinics as follows: Thursday noon to 2 PM Dewitts Camp Myrick's Store Thursday 230 to 530 Smith's Corner. Cost of vaccination and 1946 tagging is 1.50 for males and neuter females and 2 for females. Vaccination and tagging is compulsory in all unincorporated areas.
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Shafter
William C. Buss
Dewitts
Myrick’s
Smith’s Corner
Shafter High Drama Club Presents Two One Act Plays
The Drama Club at Shafter High School will stage two one act plays for the Junior Womens Club at the Women's Clubhouse on February 27 at 8:00 PM. Plays are Cleaned and Pressed and Apartment for Rent with listed cast members and intermission vocalists plus pianist.
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Shafter High School
Billy Jeffcoat
Virgil Bartel
Donald Nikkel
Magsy Weaver
Odessa Harris
Ee Hawkins
Greg Channeson
Bill Blizzard
Evelyn Sharp
Eugene Whicker
James Wooldridge
Louise Nance
Pat Kelly
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Elena Verluga
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Alanadd
Dick Bartholomew
Hush
Tom 3Reneman
Hollywood
R. Hayworth
Louis Wolffs
Deak
Svanin
Moscow
Turkey
P. W. Club
Irene Roux
Beauty and Contour Salon
Truxton Ave
Mail-Well Envelope Co
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Baby Portrait Studio
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Sam L. Becker
Complete Insurance Service
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