Former Shafter Boy Inducted Into U S Army
Richard H Hetz of Shafter now stationed in Monterey and San Jose origin, served at Bakersfield junior high, graduated Armstrong Business College. He reflects on Shafter’s rapid growth since 1923 and cherishes friendships formed there.
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Richard H. Hetz
Shafter
United Stateae
Ime
San Jose
Néll Pweek
Tae
Hetz
Bakersfield
Ne ‘ Army School
Ie Jose
John
Armstrong Business Eye
Her ‘Etter
Wey Alway
Fourth of July Observance Called For With Parade
A historical note recalls the Declaration of Independence dated July 4, 1776. It states the day should be solemnized with pomp and parade including guns bells and bonfire.
Shafter Rotary Talk Details Insect Control Research
UC entomologist Gordon Smith spoke at the Shafter Rotary meeting about control methods for the cotton dauber and stink bug in the Shafter district. He described chemical and ecological approaches, noted host plants like legumes, and clarified university led research with extension service farmers.
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Shafter District
Gordon Smith
Universiy
California
Shafter Experiment Farm
Shafter
Smith
Extension Service
FE. B. Stringham
Rotary
A. P. Channep
R' Lk. Jagels
Horace Grey
Ot Mortimer
Syrian Born Youth Speaks On World Travel At Shafter High
Syrian born Salem Rizk recounts a turbulent early life from Lebanon to the United States. He describes losing his mother at birth, being raised by foster mothers, and surviving World War I’s terror before obtaining US citizenship and a passport to start anew.
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Shafter
Younge
Saeon Hick
America
Reader's Digest
Who
Salmon Rizk
Rizk
United States
Beirut
Salem Rizk
Land of Hope
Salem Rizk recounts immigrant grit and survival lessons
Rizk described his arrival from Siew Were, penniless and unable to speak English, and his efforts to master a new tongue and American customs. He told Salem high school students how education and perseverance transformed him into a self-made success and offered thoughts on democracy amid perceived barbarian threats.
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Siew
Salem Rizk
4-H Club Plans Defense Bond Purchase and Paper Drive
Rio Bravo 4-H club held its monthly meeting with Robert Devlin presiding. Members voted to buy a series E savings bond and to collect used papers in the district. A paper committee was named including Gene Stewart Marvin Lane Ray Stewart and Donald Zachary. February 12 was set for the annual Valentine party.
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Rio Bravo 4-H Club
Robert Devlin
Gene Stewart
Marvin Lane
Ray Stewart
Helen Dwiford
Lois Lane
Gladys Huston
Gene
Ray
Stewart
Bobby Calder
Fred Starr
Robert Haag
Kenneth
Gerland’ Ross
Leonard Freant
Donald
Phillip Zachary
Arthur
Joe Fregeau
Columbus Rice
W. E. ‘Hang Amd
Alfred’ Geau
A Spurdiock
Calder
Robert Hang
John Pera
F.d. Sehierlmann
Basketball Teams Travel to Tehachapi Amid Rivalry
Tehachapi hosts a pair of squads amid a tense journey as Shafter’s generals prep a new armor against rival warriors. Early forecasts favor a strong offense to counter high defense, with B and C counts deemed weak near the shielded court.
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Tehachapi
Cagourney
Tehachat
Shafter
Ind
Téhichapi
S. B
C-counds
Hdew
Colonels
Rem Called Grog Grog Originates From Vernon Breeches
Sailors used the term grog for rum and water, a name traced to grogam breeches worn by English admiral Edward Vernon who ordered diluted rum for sailors.
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Edward Vernon
Victory Book Campaign Aids Soldier Libraries
The Victory Book campaign invites residents to donate readable books for army camps. Began January 12 and runs until Lincoln's Birthday, part of a national effort to provide ten million modern books. Kern County groups including the Junior Chamber of Commerce and the county library urge nationwide gifts to Libya Lerdo Muroe Gardner Field.
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Gretchen Knief
Lincoln
American Red Cross
United Service Organizations
Kern County
Local Church Services and Activities Summary
Shafter California churches report schedules for this week. Union Congregational at 44311 James Street hosts Sunday school at 9 45 and church service at 11 with music directed by John Briengar and piano by Doris Davis. Mennonite Brethren at 400 Kern Street lists services at 9 30 Sunday with German and American sermons and choir under Arnold Bergen, plus a 6 p m Christian Fellowship, Bible conferences, and various clubs through the week. First Mennonite Church led by Edgar Toews offers Sunday school at 10 with morning worship at 11 and 7 p m Bible classes, plus Young People meetings and Midweek Bible study Thursdays.
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Union Congregational
James Street
Shafter
Calif
Alfred T. “ Chandler
W. M. Turney
Ministry of Music
John Briengar
Doris. Davis
Mildred Turney
Plymouth House
Marlien Neufeld
John ‘Spencer
FSA
Mennonite Brethren Church
Kern Street
H. D. Wiebe
Arnold Bergen
Rhoda Funk
Fisher‘men’s Club
First Mennonite
Edgar Toews
John Unruh
Christian Endeavor
St John's Catholics Church in Wasco Masses Schedule
The Rev. Owen McMullan, pastor at St John’s Catholic Church located at Ninth and Broadway Wasco, conducts Sunday masses at 8 and 10 a.m.
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St John’s Catholics
Ninth and Broadway
Wasco
Owen McMullan
Bible Lesson and Sermon Topics at Local Churches
Sunday services in churches of Christ, Scientist focus on Truth and Mercy. A Scriptural lesson uses Jesus and the Canaanite woman to illustrate faith and healing, with readings from Psalms and Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy.
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Churches of Christ
Canaan
David
Jesus
Mary Baker Eddy
Local Library Program Expands Reading for Youth
Vernon Selvy, president of the chamber of commerce, announces a new plan to keep boys occupied during long hours at the nest by providing books. Books will be left at the local branch library and transported to Bakersfield for distribution.
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Vernon ‘Selvy
Sing
Future Farmers Get Steers For Feed Projects
Twenty four Hereford steers were given to Shafter high school Future Farmers for livestock feeding and fall show grooming. Lesson plans include regular weighing, a set feeding mix of milo raisins cottonseed cake and alfalfa hay, and precise expense records. Students Hansen Burkhard Mettler Neuman and McQuiston are among the new faces, with show plans at Sacramento and Bakersfield.
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Shafter
Peter Friies
Hollister
Glenn 0.Nay
Carroll Hansen
Kenneth Burkhard
Robert Mettler
Harvey Neuman
Fred McQuiston
Hansen
Burkhard
Mettler
Neusman
McQuiston
Chuck
Nav
Holger Hanisen
Art Johnson
Agricultural Department
Sacramento
Bakersfield
Generals Rout McFarland In 44 21 Court Victory
Shafter High Generals hammered McFarland Cougars 44 21 on their home court as Cloud High star W R Cloud led with 14 points and teammate Schnidt added 12. McFarland’s Gonzales topped their scorers with 6 points in a low scoring midget fracas.
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Shafter High Generals
McFarland Cougars
Casaba
McFerland Reds
Monty Montgomery
Invaders
Shafter
Cougar Cubs
Colonels
Bucks
Cougars
W. R. Cloud
Shafter High
Schnidt
Palama
Con- Pyle
McFarland
S. Gonzales
Montgomery
Richie” Becker
Rosie” Daniels
Becker
Terris
Wilson
Painting to Begin on New School Cafeteria
Work on the new cafeteria building progresses well with plaster done and glass installed. The painters will start shortly and the facility including equipment is expected to be completed in February.
Local Callers Visit Homes Across Town This Week
RIO BRAVO Mrs Inez Nelson and Co A Cowan of Bakersfield called during the week at the A W Mayers Home. Mr and Mrs Joe Mankins and family of Cayucos were visitors at the Tom Devlin home one day last week. Mr and Mrs Ira Pryor of Bakersfield were Sunday afternoon callers at the Walter Haag home. Mrs Stella Martin visited Mrs T N Harvey of Bakersfield one day last week.
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Inez Nelson
A. Cowan
Bakersfield
A. W. Mayers
Joe Mankins
Cayucos
Tom. Devlin
Ira Pryor
Walter Haag
Stella Martin
T._N. Harvey
Shafter Wasco Irrigation District Cash Receipts and Disbursements 1931
The Shafter Wasco Irrigation District reports cash in hand and on deposit at year end 1931 with receipts from assessments miscellaneous redemptions penalties and other items totaling 6,339.43 and disbursements including salary directors fees publication of legal notices engineering and election expenses. Assets list cash assessments receivable and office equipment while liabilities show accounts payable and other items.
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Saindapins Ices
Paria Ee
Eens Ao
Eeessessor
California 1941 Income Cash Reaches Record High
California reported its largest cash income in 1941 marking a historic high for the state. The data indicates sustained growth across sectors and a strong year for revenue collection statewide.
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California
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John H. Nickel
Los Angeles
Santa Fe
Lerdo Road
Santa Fe Way
Yates
Turkey Ranch
D._L. Schellenberg
Golden West Ave
John. Brader
Shafter Press
Office of the Press
Merwin W. Hunt
Klassen Drive
Riverside Road
Nebraska
Long Beach
McKittrick
Box Street
Waseo
Bermuda
Igrass
Estum Cooper's Nugeory
Bo Lemdo
Eden Street
H. J. Hae
Jacob Thomas
Inquire Postoffice Market
Central. Ave
Fred Luders
Bath
J. W. Nickel
M. W. Hunt
Ng Tral Avenue
Sycamore
ADIKA
Shafter Drug Store
McClure Drug Store
Christopher
E. B. Stringham
L. H. McGrane
Optometrist
Sunset Ave. Shafter. CA
Shafter Recap Tire Shop
Lerdo Hwy
Richard Hetz
Monterey
Shafter Radio Electric
Pacific Ave
Casualty
A. J
Jack” Zimmerman
Notary Public
Atttamorites
At Johnson
Newman
Cae Eeea Ae
Kahn Tailoring
Perfeci
J.C. Penner
Notary Public Shafter
Church News
Cloud High
Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District
Nowner's
Armour
Hormel
Cudahy
Bologna
Westminster Short
Leido
James
San Joaquin Pipe & Ivage Company
Chester Ave
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