Air Scout Program Expands Knowledge of Aviation for Kern County Scouts
The Boy Scouts of America introduce an Air Scout program offering ranks of observer technician and craftsman. It covers aviation basics, aeronautics history, engines, instruments, navigation and weather, with model projects and supervised visits to airports and factories. The program aims to broaden air mindedness without actual flying instruction. County councils will get full information once material arrives.
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Civil Aeronautics Administration
Canada
Great Britain
Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts
Kern
Scout Aviation Training Expands For Senior Scouts
A new aviation prelim training program for Senior Scouts is announced by Dr James E West. The British and Canadian Scouts have similar plans and entrance ages begin at 15. Younger boys may become a Scout Dodo with basic aviation prerequisites.
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James E. West
United States
British Boy Scouts Association
Canada
Scout
C. D. Bartlett
Births in San Francisco Exceed Deaths in 1941
In 1941 San Francisco recorded 9530 births at a rate of 15 per thousand, roughly 500 more than the death total, highlighting a birth surplus in the city’s demography.
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San Francisco
Lecture Series Aims at Aiding Lettlo Men in War View
A semi weekly lecture series for Lerdo Field personnel under Capt Edward Planting opens January 12 at 4 30 PM in the Post theater. Lt Claude Van Norman discusses aims of the course and world affairs from Munich to Poland with repeats at 1 0 0 and 7 30. Capt James F Meeks lectures on the fall of Denmark and Norway January 14 with same times. The program seeks to review post war events, foreign policy, American reaction, Axis hazards, and the soldier’s role in defense.
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Lerdo ‘Field
Edward J. Planting
Post
Claude ‘He-Van Norman
72Nd Air Base Group
Munich
Poland
van Norman
James F. Meeks
Denmark
Norway
United States
Reserves to be Called to Duty by February First 1942
Enlisted men of the Regular Army Reserve Enlisted Reserve Corps and the National Guard not in active Federal service will be called to active duty no later than February 1 1942. Essential personnel for health safety or national defense will be deferred. Dependency claims require proof beyond reasonable doubt and local boards may decide. Assignments will reflect prior service where possible within the continental United States and retain discharge grades.
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Regular Army Reserve
National Guard
United States
Ninth Corps Area
Presidio of
San Francisco
Captain Planting To Command New Officers Training
Under the command of Captain Edward J Planting a new officers training schedule will go into effect shortly at Lerdo field. The program covers all administrative officers and forms part of the post training plan with instructors drawn from current staff.
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Planting
Edward J
Air Corps
Lerdo Field
Bestwater Home Visit Noted In Compton
Mrs G J Strauss and her son of Compton are spending the week visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Bill Bestwater.
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Bestwater
G. J. Strauss
Compton
Bill Bestwater
Collection of Rare Bookplates at San Francisco College for Women
The library at the San Francisco College for Women holds a premier set of bookplates, noted as the most complete collection in the United States among its rarities.
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United States
San Francisco College For Women
The
Mandarin
San Francisco
Army Auxiliary plans form from officers wives group
Officers Wives club met after luncheon at the Ca welo Motel to outline the Army Auxiliary. The new unit will aid the war effort through Red Cross links with Bakersfield and operate as an independent group. Committees include sewing knitting surgical dressings motor corps and home nursing with instructors from Bakersfield and post personnel. Meetings and classes begin next month with February luncheon set for outside guests.
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Army Auxiliary
Officers Wives Club
Cawelo Motel
Murray C. Wilson
Bakersfield
John O’neil
Dorothy Zeller
Post Toapitel
Robert Sewell
Red Cross Motor Corps
James A. Sullivan
Motor Corps
Russell Floro
Red Cross Home Nursing
Elmer A. Kell, Jr
Staff Assistance Corps
Joseph H. Frost
Lester C. Hess
Walter F. Hein
Leo F. Bach
Calicut Service Held At Janzen Chapel Today
Funeral service for George Harrison Calicut 54 was held this morning at Janzen Chapel with the Rev William Jackson in charge. Interment followed at Shafter Cemetery. Calicut a Texas native had lived in Shafter eight years. He was found dead in his room at the Stone-Monday. Surviving are a son G H Calicut Jr and two grandchildren.
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George Harrison Calicut
Janzen Chapel
William Jackson
Shafter Cemetery
Calicut
Texas
Shafter
G. H. Calicut, Jr
Shatin
Lesson for January 18 ca and Sture texts
Brief note outlines a sequence in religious education focusing on text selection and lighted Sternational Coupee augation. It references January 18 and a preparatory lesson framework for subsequent readings.
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Sture
John the Baptist and Jesus Lesson Text
A sermon outlines John the Preacher of Repentance and John the Forerunner. It contrasts John’s humility with Jesus’ greater mission and describes baptism as inward change through the Holy Spirit and fire. The passage emphasizes repentance, preparation for Christ, and the dual mercy and judgment of God.
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John the Baptist
Jesus
Jesson
John
Tiberius Caesar
Ticentidus
Aletidus
van Derend
Piste
Judex
Herod
Annas
Caiaphas
Rome
Jerusalem
Isaiah
Erdman
God
Christ
Jesus Christ
II Thessalonians
Former USC Star Here to Train Cadets
James Henderson, ex USC star athlete and coach, has arrived to serve as Junior Director of Physical Training for the Cadets. His career includes end and backfield play for USC in 1935 36, assistant fresh coach at USC, two years tutoring Modesto teams, Citrus Junior College training, and rugby participation. Noted adversaries include Moscrip Grayson Shakespeare, with a highlight being Stanford Notre Dame 36 field goal run.
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James Henderson
USC
Modesto
California
Citrus Junior College
Himeek
Velusete
Aga
Nst
Moscrip
Grayson
Standford
Shakespeare
Notre Dame
Stanford
Bigcmoalson
Henderson
Major R. E. Wilson Arrives to Take up Duties
Major Ross E. Wilson arrives at Lerdo field to assume new duties after a career that began with a private to sergeant path in multiple enlistments. He earned his commission by examination in 1923 and served in the CCC, later receiving a Victory Medal for border duty. Born in Lewiston Illinois he attended Iowa Wesleyan and Northwestern before working as district manager for Yawman & Erbe in San Francisco.
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Ross E. Wilson
Lerdo Field
Reserve Corps of
the Cavalry
CCC
Wilson
Mexican Border National Guard Ag
Lewiston
Ill
Iowa Wesleyan
Northwestern
Congress Extends Active Duty to Six Months After War
Law approved December 13 1941 extends the active duty of all Army of the United States personnel for the duration of the war plus six months. Includes those on extended active duty as of that date and removes the need for individual orders to extend Reserve officers tours.
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Army of the United States
Ex-Officers Ready for Army Service Rise in Potential Manpower
The War Department estimates 16 450 former officers aged 59 and under, from a November 11 1918 officer base of 188 434, are now available and qualified for service. Many are too old for combat yet can fill administrative roles, supporting an expanding army with experienced personnel.
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United States Army
War Department
Nancy J. Thomas Dies After Pneumonia Attack
Nancy J. Thomas aged 81 died Tuesday at Kern General hospital Bakersfield after an attack of pneumonia. She was a sister of Mrs. T. F. Bayless and had resided at the Bayless home. Body to be shipped from Janzen Funeral Home to Wynnewood Oklahoma for burial. Survived by two sons Oliver Thomas of Bakersfield and Willard Thomas of Wynnewood and a daughter Cora Jones of Tujunga.
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Nancy J. Thomas
Kern General Hospital
Bakersfield
Thomas
T. F. Bayless
Bayless
Janzen
Wynnewood
Oklahoma
Olves ‘Thomas
Willard Thomas
Wynneed
Cora Jones
Tujunga
Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District Cash Receipts and Expenditures 1941
Summary of the Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District financials for year ended December 31 1941 showing cash on hand and on deposit including assessments penalties miscellaneous and royalties with disbursements for secretary assessor election and other operating costs. Assets and liabilities include office furniture depreciation and miscellaneous items totaling 161.08 cash on hand and on deposit ending December 31 and total assets 4285.29 with related assessments and penalties 3 070.60 etc.
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Roca
Diestras Ale
Ee Snd
Eegrap Sronstnatniasee
Eepromps Cua
Bee Eteges Laisa
Beret Baera
É Ca
Coneivedils
Ceecee
Taxes Discussed At Center Meeting
Center meeting covers farm records income tax forms and dairy barn practices. Speakers include Oscar Rice on cotton Geo Haag on livestock Albert Lane on alfalfa J E Haag on pure seed and H T Strong on keeping records and farm taxes. Coming 4 H club event noted and PTA program showcased with Living Statues Cleopatra Pocahontas and Eve performances.
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Lent
Thue’ Nelle
Oscar Rice
Geo. Haag
Albert Lane
J. E. Haag
Robert Devlin
Farm Center Financial
Jay Hinman
Bakersfield
Kern General Hospital
H.T
Lester Shear
R. P. Kirkham
Leonard’ Duk
Earl Calder
H. Rough
Cleo Patra
Alvin Perry
Ernest Snydér
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Jones
Shafter Army Center
Smaart Yates Tl Key Ranch
Pacific Avenue
D. L. Schellenberg
John Brader
Dex Toa
Bbs
Dianne
MIS Cellellaneous
Nebraska
Long Beach
McKittrick
Western Gypsum ‘Company
Poplar Street
Wasco
Gaeer West Ave
Fred Luders
Poso St
Iy Lerdo Toad
Santa Fewey
North Shafter
J. W. Nickel
M. W. Hunt
Sentral Avenue
Sierra Vista Tract
Central Avenue
Cat
Naid
Lerdard
Beth Eden Street
Eliza J. Howe
Harry Buller
Christopher
L. H. McGrane Optometrist
Sunset Ave
Shafter Recaptire Shop
Merwin W. Hunt
Casualty
A. J
Jack” Zimmerman
Notary Public
Faitor
Johnson
Schaaf
Kahn
Lettlo
Captain Planting
ARMY
OLD_L. LUIST
D. D
San Halen
Sal
Luke
R. E. Wilson
Lerdo
Major Wilson
Yawman & Erbe Manufacturing Company
Western Fairs Association
Congress
San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
Presidio
Spensh
Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District
Radio Electric
Pacific Ave
J. C. Penner Notary Public
Shafter County
Shapter Radio Electric
Pafick Ave
Shafter Drug Shore, and
McClure Drug Store
Paris
San Joaquin Pipe & Salvage Company
Chester Ave
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