Fragmented Memory Fragments Mark Dates in History
A garbled OCR notes various historic dates and events across years. Mentions John Glenn orbital flight, daylight saving time debates, World War II, JFK assassination, and King Edward VIII abdication with unclear context or attribution.
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John Glenn
New York
Sirlein
U.S
Alger
Charleston
S.C
John F. Kennedy
Dallas
Edward VIII
Graveside Rites Held for Bertha Davis in Shafter
Bertha Davis 88 died February 9 after a long illness in a Shafter convalescent hospital. Graveside services were held February 13 at Shafter Memorial Park with Rev. J. W. Collins officiating. Survivors include three sons Onis Davis E H Davis J H Davis a daughter Hazel Kennedy two brothers Floyd Huff Clyde Huff. Agee Funeral Home arranged.
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Shafter Memorial Park
Bertha Davis
Shafter
J. W. Collins
The
Assembly of God Church
Davie
Searcy County
Arkansas
Onis Davis
Bakersfield
E. H. Davis
Georgetown
J. H. Davis
Dallas
Texas
Hazel Kennedy
Floyd Huff
Lamont
Clyde Huff
Oklahoma
Agee . Funeral Home
Funeral services for 29 year local resident held
Funeral services were held at 9 am in Moyn wa ville February 1 at North Kern hospice Wasco after a long illness. The Rev Edward Rhoades of Shafter First Baptist Church presided. Survivors include numerous relatives and 32 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Wyman Stark Mark Costello Ruch Wigge Bill Hamilton Joe Watts and Michael Raccomini.
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Moyn Wa ‘Ville
North
Kern
Wasco
Edward Rhoades
Shafter First “Baptist
Entel
Ors
Mder
Gherch
Grover
Ter
Paul
Wascoye Joe
Olidale
Eunice Weaver
Shafter
Ernal Simme
Porterville
Talmage
Ray
Arkangag
Wyman _sStark
Mark Costello
Ruch Wigge
Bill Hamilton
Joe Watts
Michael R&ccomini
Water Supply Boosts Kern County Oil Recovery
Worldwide energy shortages push secondary recovery in Kern County oilfields with water to oil rations of one to one. The Western County Water District based in Taft orders two 600 horsepower Wisconsin natural gas engines, enabling 1.4 million gallons daily additional water output.
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Kern County
Western County Water District
Taft
Jon Lansing
Waukesha
Bakersfield Accountant Moore Joins Flour noy Campaign Team
Douglas Kranwinkle announces Bakersfield CPA Francis Moore as campaign appointee to Flour noy 1972 bid. Moore, USC graduate, has led prior bids for state controller in 1966 and 1970 and held roles with the Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce and local tax groups. He and wife Inez live in Bakersfield.
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Hgsiyersfields Flournoy
Cam Moore
Kern County
Flournoy
State Controller’s Office
Moore
Bakersfield
California Society of Certified Public Accountants
Bak
Douglas —Kranwinkle
Los Angeles
Francis
University of Southern California
His Wife
Inez
Thomas Seeks City Council Seat Amid Police Pay Complaints
A letter endorses J E Johnny Thomas for city council arguing current leadership ignores police and city employee needs. The writer cites low retirement benefits and pay, calls for reform, and alleges over spending, while urging improved recreation and medical access for Shafter residents.
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Shafter
Jobe
J. E
Johnny) Thomas
Local Government and Home Rule Advocacy Highlighted
Ben Grundy warns regional government trends threaten local control and cites parks youth programs and city employee pay as issues. He urges voting for Jim Thomas on March 35 to support city needs and industry.
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G. H
Ben” Grundy
Asco
Jim Thomas
Local councilman seeks re election amid city progress
J M Bil Banke urges voters to re elect him to a four year term as city councilman. He cites cooperation with five council members and efficient staff ensuring benefits to Shafter. Banke notes Murphy Products Co plans a local plant and urges turnout March 5 with faith in the city’s bright future.
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Shafter
Mortimore
Murphy Products
Public Works
Lewis Carroll
Boyle Engineering
Irvine
Carroll
Corporation
Public Works Department
Murphy Products Co
Kern County Board of Trade
Public servant candidate pledges loyalty integrity and community focus
Olivier Garah tary of Kern County presents a biographical statement stressing experience in farming and pest control. He says his background in labor and management will guide decisions that meet community needs and support good, economical government. He emphasizes equality and gratitude as core public service values.
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Kern
Agen
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Niagara
Central Ave
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Oakland
Hanford
Fresno
Merced
Riverbank
Modesto
Vance Webb
Greater Bakersfield
Hillcrest Memorial
Sherrell
Ersfield Chamber of Commerce
League
Courtil of
Tax Payers Association
John Thomas
Louie Lopez
P. 1
Purone
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Ben Grundy
Bank OF America
NTGSA
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California
D .Ie
John Leonard Meneger
Chuck Franklin
Assisant Meneger
Olivier Garah
PCA
Fereuinene
Bart LeRoy Whitson
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