Taft The Republicans Need Tough Honest Leadership
In this era of Democratic rule the only Republicans worth noting are strong figures like Senator Robert Taft. He is outspoken, stubborn, and fearless, yet capable of liberal reforms such as public housing and federal education aid. His Taft Hartley act aimed to curb labor racketeers while preserving collective bargaining.
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Robert Taft
Ohio
Taft
Truman
Congress
Republic
Republican Party
America
New 1949 Chevies Unveiled Here This Week-end
Richland Chevrolet officials announce the first public display of the restyled 1949 Chevrolet passenger cars here starting Saturday January 22. Ray Duerksen notes major mechanical improvements and engineering progress. A Packard Bell television display by C E Magruder accompanies the event with daytime signal and Saturday night shows.
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Richland Chevrolet Co
Chevrolet
Ray Duerksen
Packard-Bell_ television
C. E. Magruder
Shafter BPW Meeting Canceled by Speaker Absence
The Shafter Business and Professional Women's Club meeting at Cawelo was canceled as speaker Miss Esther Bartlett of Los Angeles could not reach Shafter because of road conditions on the Ridge Route.
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Shafter Business & Professional Women's Club
Cawelo
Esther Bartlett
Los Angeles
Shafter
Return to Frisco After Shafter Visit
Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Hammon of San Francisco return home after spending last week with Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Loewen at 216 Marengo Street in Shafter.
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Frisco
H. S. Hammon
San Francisco
Shafter
H. A. Loewen
Marengo Street
Local Farm Bureau Members Hold Breakfast As Big Week Nears End
Kern County Farm Bureau leads a county wide membership drive during Farm Organization Week. Executive Secretary John W Tribolet says the goal is 1800 members in 1949, with over 1100 already signed and centers planning breakfasts or dinners to recruit more. Center coordinators include Loren Voth Wasco and Mrs Harker Cunningham Magunden, guiding drives at Shafter Buttonwillow Rosedale Wasco McFarland Arvin Kern Delta and Weedpatch centers.
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Farm Bureau
Kern County Farm Bureau
John W. Tribolet
Trihalat
ALLIS
BAVA
TEE EU ME
Loren Voth
Wasco Farmer
Harker Cunningham
Magunden
Bakersfield
Aeater
Shafter Farm Bureau
Arlin Wilson
George Starrh
Sec'y-Treas
A. W. Eckman
Ray Rose
John de- J. C. Siemens
Bob Sturges
Kyle Austin
H. E. John Tribolet
Sec’y of
Tribolet
Allied Service
Kern Co
Shafter
De‘Witt Mattson
T. B. Olsen
Buttonwillow Center
Andrew Heimforth
Don Barkley
Arvin Center
Sing Lum
Kern Delta Center
Ralph Pitney
Larry Wakler
Weedpatch Center
Elliott Broadcasts Morning Show From Central Hardware
Bill Elliott host of Coffee Time returns with his daily record program on KERO broadcasting 9 to 10 a m from the floor of Central Hardware in Shafter. Public invited and refreshments served with no charge.
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Elliott
Bill Elliott
KERO
Central Hardware
Shafter
Shaffer English Department Aims At Better Results
Shaffer High School English department met with Principal Jack M Hill to review teaching aims and a four year plan. The chart outlines grammar composition literature and oral English for each grade, with senior year preparing students for the college preparatory Subject A exam.
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Shaffer High School
Jack M. Hill
Jeanette Wheeler
Talk On China Given At P T A Meeting Tuesday
Rev Erwin Rohfield Wasco minister spoke at Shafter High School P T A gathering in the economics room. The returned China Inland Mission missionary shared firsthand observations from fifteen years in China and discussed Communism versus democracy.
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Erwin Rohfield
Wasco
Shafter High School
P.T.A
China
China Inland Mission
Lana
Rohfield
Gene Bryant Heads Shafter High Student Body
Gene Bryant was elected president of the Shafter High School student body as 66 percent of members voted. Betty Stringer became secretary and Roy Packard athletic manager. The race for vice president and social chairman advanced to runoff with Keith Burnquist and Jimmy Wroten for VP and Dana Baughman and Evelyn Rikard for social chair.
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Gene Bryant
Shafter High School
Betty Stringer
Roy Packard
Larry Royal
Keith Burnquist
Jimmy. Wroten
Jean Anderson
Betty Taylor
Social
Dana Baughman
Evelyn Rikard
Firing Squad To Practice Tonight
Members of the American Legion firing squad will hold a practice at the Jack Hare Warehouse on Santa Fe Road tonight. Appointed at the Leslie L. Robinson Post 213 meeting, about 50 members attended under Commander Lee Thomas.
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American Legion
Jack Hare
Santa Fe Road
Leslie L. Robinson
Lee Thomas
Six Students Complete High School Course
Six students at Shafter High School will finish the first semester and receive their diplomas at year end. Principal Jack Hill announced four boys and two girls will graduate after earning required credits this term. Remaining details list unit requirements across English, math, social science, history, science, major course, physical education, and electives.
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Shafter High School
Jack Hill
om-Fletener
Jack Janzen
Dwain Stewart
Ernest Fenton
Sue Alexander
Pauline McNew
U.S
Kiwanians View Youth Movie At Weekly Shafter Meeting
The Shafter Kiwanis club screened a sound film about an average American community and youths. Jack Hill chaired, Hanley Witcher presided, and three Bakersfield and Kern Kiwanis visitors attended.
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Shafter Kiwanis Club
Cawelo Motel
Jack Manweiler
Shafter
Jack Hill
Hanley Witcher
Bakersfield
Kern Kiwanis Clubs
M.G.M
Bridge Club Enjoys Saturday Night Play
Mr and Mrs Robert McClain hosted a Tulare Avenue pot luck bridge night with members Harry Thompson George Geisler Elmer Anderson Jim Mogquist and the McClains. High honors went to Mrs George Geisler and Jim Moquist with guests Mr and Mrs Bill Neessen in attendance.
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Robert McClain
Potluck-Bridge Club
Tulare Avenue
George Geisler
Jim Moquist
Harry Thompson
Elmer Anderson
Jimy Mogquist
Robert McClans
Bill Neessen
Elevation Demonstration At Richland Chevrolet
A free television demonstration will be given tomorrow all day and evening and on Sunday at Richland Chevrolet Co. The event invites the public to view new television sets and learn about features available from the dealer.
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Richland Chevrolet Co
Shafter March of Dimes Drive Gains Momentum
The Shafter March of Dimes drive under chairman Joe Frizzell moves into high gear with container collections in local stores and plans by Cub Scouts, Kiwanis, and area schools. The Bank of America branch offers a public contribution account and events include a Faculty versus Varsity basketball game.
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Shafter March OF Dimes Fund
Shafter
Joe Frizzell
Shafter Theatres
Cubs
Shafter March of Dimes
Bank of America
Shafter High School
Maple
Rio Bravo
Night Art Class Date Is Changed
The adult night art class at Shafter High School will meet Tuesday next week instead of Thursday due to a conflict with the Shafter Art Club monthly meeting. Instructors announced the schedule change today.
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Shafter High School
Shafter Art Club
Greg Malofy Seeks Governor Post At Local Club Meeting
The 10-3ians discussed Greg Malofy of Shafter as a candidate for governor of the Central California District at a Wednesday night dinner meeting led by Ed DeMello. The group, with 32 attendees, planned to promote Malofy’s candidacy ahead of the International Convention in Santa Cruz later this year.
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Shafter Kiwanis Club
Greg Malofy
Shafter
Central California
Canelo Motel
Ed DeMello
Mervin Willoughby
Sacramento
Santa Cruz
Chemist recounts Rockefeller work before Shafter Rotary
William LaRosa bio chemist and head of Lapidary at California Grape Producers in Delano spoke to Shafter Rotary at Canelo Motel about 13 years at the Rockefeller Institute. He described pneumonia germ studies and sulfa drug experiments before the war. Chandler spoke on food and clothing drives aiding Europe via CROF.
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Rockefeller Institute
William LaRosa
Shafter Rotary Club
Canelo Motel
LaRosa
California
Delano
Phil Clarkin
Rosa
Rockefeller Foundation
Willi_Chandler
Croville
Europe
Tulare County
CROF
Catholic Rural Service
Church World Service
Lutheran Church
Stockdale Country Club
Leslie Corpeison
Herman Harms
Paul Newell
Philip Horwith
State income tax examiner to assist filing in Shafter
A state income tax examiner will be at Shafter City Hall on February 23 to help residents file California State Personal Income Tax Returns for 1948. The representative will act only on state business and will not handle federal income tax matters.
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Shafter City Hall
California
Cub Pack Seeks Aid For March of Dimes
Cub Pack No 13 will canvass the business and residential district all day Saturday January 22 for the March of Dimes. A novices’ gathering for the pack is set for Thursday evening January 27 at Richland cafeteria.
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Richland
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Bridge Club
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Tom Hayhurst
Harvey Neuman
Lowell Todd
Bill Duerksen
Art Johnson
H.C. Freedman
Ine t.Hess
CUB Pack
March OF Dimes
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