Local Residents and Service Members Visit Shafter
A string of visitors and returning locals reach Shafter and nearby areas. Robert Stubblefield transfers to the Rio Bravo field with Superior Oil Co. Lieutenant Robert Anderson visits Shafter while teaching in the Army Air Corps at Santa Ana. Coast Guardsman Jack Here and family visit from near Santa Barbara. Judson Appley and daughter Nancy Kay return to Bakersfield after a stay with Mrs Appley and family. Fred Wright, Oda Peters and family vacation with Shafter residents. Les Hobson, former Shafter resident, completes Navy Hospital training at Mare Island. Mrs Wm R Codd visits from Hynes. Walker Fry on paratrooper furlough. Morro Bay visit by Partridge, Kyne, and Neff families. Rev Dr John H Kenney visits for church business. Glenn Livers arrives from Fremont to visit. Roy L Driggers visits from Bakersfield. Shelly Stone, Navy, spends furlough with Shafter folk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wright
San Pedro
Oda Peters
Pamela
Marion Crockett
Alfred T. Chandler
Lawrence Kattenhorn Receives Army Honorable Discharge
Lawrence Kattenhorn former post office employee received an honorable discharge from the Army on January 8 and returned home last Saturday He will resume his duties at the post office at the start of February
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Lawrence Kattenhorn
The
Postoffice
Camperts
Army
Lawrence
Student Body Election Ends In Tie At College
Gené Wilcoxon and Jim Albright tied in a Students Body president race as polls closed. A special election will be held next Tuesday January 26 to cast the final ballot with a run off for secretary between Marjorie Bergman and Maime Kroeker. Buell Mouser unopposed for vice president. Elsi¢é Mettler reelected social chairman defeating Eleanore Eckmann. Officers retaining posts include Well Leader Rusie Rexius and assistant Pat Mettler. Irene Hoffman leads G A A and Girls Letter Club. Kelly Grant declined nomination for student body president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gené Wilcoxon
Jim Albright
Jane
Marjorie Bergman
Maime Kroeker
Buell Mouser
Elsi¢é Mettler
Eleanore Eckmann
Rusie Rexius
Pat Mettler
G.A.A
Girls Letter Club
Irene Hoffman
Kelly Grant
Navy School Graduate George Neufeld of Ames
George Neufeld age 17 son of Mr and Mrs AB Neufeld Shafter California graduates from the Naval Training School for Electricians at Town State College. The Bluejacket awaits fleet or shore duty or an advanced training school. He becomes eligible for third class petty officer after a qualifying exam. An intensive 16 week course included theory and lab work. Several hundred sailors assigned here show U S Navy growing strength.
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Ames
George Neufeld
A.B. Neufeld
Shafter
Calif
Navy
Naval ‘Training
State College
U. S. Navy
Gas Ration Board Schedules Monday Friday Meetings
The gas panel announces meetings every Monday and Friday at 4 o clock for consultations. No applications for A books will be accepted until registration at the Department of Motor Vehicles and a cashier’s temporary receipt is shown. Ride sharing urged for all workers. rubber project staff to register at Falcon Oil Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ration Board
Department of Motor Vehicles
Falcon Oil Station
Bob Hope Pokes Fun at Yardbird Drowning Troubles
Bob Hope quips that a Yardbird would drown his troubles but cannot persuade the sergeant to join him swimming. The joke foregrounds military humor and cultural slang of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hope
Poultrymen to Receive WPB Aid for Power Lines
The WPB plans electric power extensions to farms not yet wired, requiring applicants to own a water pump or milking equipment and demonstrate boosted production or labor savings. Over 50 applications have been filed, including irrigation needs, with details to be fast tracked from Washington. The article notes growing demand as farmers install incubators and poultry output eyes are brightened by agency action.
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Haunteries
Southland Les
Southland Power
Los Angeles County Agricultural Wat Board
Walker
Washington
Church News at First Baptist Church
E Lord Highway E M Anerson pastor. Sunday School 10 00 a m P A Schmidt superintendent. We invite those not attending elsewhere to come and study the Bible with us 10 50 a m Message for the boys and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
E. Lord’ Highway
E. M. Anerson
P. A. Schmidt
Christian Science Society Service Schedule
The Christian Science Society branch in Boston lists Sunday services at 11 a.m. and Sunday school at 10 a.m. A Wednesday evening meeting is held on the first Wednesday of each month at 8:00 p.m. The article notes the Mother Church connection and location at Corner Sixth and E streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian )Science Society
Mother Church
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Massachusetts
E. Streets
Army Camp visit sparks quarrel between Bergan and McCarthy
During a recent Army Camp visit, Edgar Bergan scolded Char lie McCarthy for bad manners. A bystander quote shows a heated exchange with Charlie replying that his arms are longer, signaling a tense confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Bergan
Charlie McCarthy
Charlie
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Robert Tubblefield
Landers
Mr. Stubblefield
Superior Oil Co
Rio Bravo
Robert Anderson
Lieut
Anderson
Santa Ana
Army Air Corps
Coast Guardsman
Jack
Coast Guard
Santa Barbara
Judson Appley
Nancy ‘Kay
Bakersfield
Les Hobson
Shafter the Naval Hospital At
San Diego
Mare Island Naval Hospital
Wm. R. Codd
Hynes
Mrs. C.R. Coda
Walker Fry
Morro
R. W. Partridge
Ed. Kyne
Wasco
Ed. Neff
Morro Bay
John H. Kenney
Fresno
Nebraska
Glenn Livers
Fremont,Neb
W. A Livers
County Sho
Shelly Stone
Uncle Sam
Thii
Boi
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company
Navy School
GAS Ration Board
Prayer League
St. John’s
Clic
Owen
Christian Science Churches
Earth
Moses
John
Jesus
Mary Baker Eddy
Church News
Santa FE
Sam Lachenmaier
Christian Science
Home Appliance Company
WM. H. Stoller
Durkee
Duchess
Lee Wright's
Guthrie
Nas
General Mills
Gilsoe
Sinner Ee
Morton’s
Joe
Sais Tn
Tae
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Discovery
Hes
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