Boy Scouts Collect Paper to Support Troop 53
Scouting news notes that Troop 53 has collected waste paper with $24 in cash raised so far. Karl Weiss offers delivery help to Los Angeles. A Board of Review on January 26 1942 reviewed two scouts for first class and four for second class. A Court of Honor will be held soon. Scout leaders Kenneth Pipkin and Lloyd Pack are coordinating collection efforts and seeking space for a building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Karl Weiss
Los Angeles
Dave McComas
Don Loewen
Waldon Daves
John D. Hampton
William Blizard
Barney Brown
Shafter
Kenneth Pipkin
Lloyd Pack
Civil Service Seeks Blacksmith Examinations
The U S Civil Service Commission announces open competitive examinations for blacksmith and helper positions across California Arizona and Nevada with salaries from 1820 to 1860 yearly. Forms and applications are available from John Roskem secretary of the Board of U S Civil Service Examiners at the Shafter post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Servic Service Commission
California
Arizona
Nevada
John Roskem
Board of
U.S. Civil Service Examiners
Shafter Post Office
Don't expect favorable replies from advertising troubles
An LA Times report notes growing friction between publishers and advertisers as campaigns face delays and budget cuts. Executives warn that slower response times may threaten upcoming campaigns and revenue streams across major markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Los Angeles Times
Richland School mobilizes for wartime defense efforts
Richland teachers raise about $200 for Red Cross and join emergency defense, with 14 signing observation duty, seven teaching volunteers, and numerous first aid, bond, stamps, and hospital aid activities. Students join Junior Red Cross, donate $40+, purchases defense stamps, knit for hospitals, and create tray factors and menu covers. Teachers foster calm resilience, plan raid safety, and train in fire and bomb extinguishing alongside custodians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wieak
Cde
Richland
Church and church notices in Wasco area
Sunday school at 9 45 with W M L Turney. church service at 11 on Jensy and Life Beyond Death. Mennonite Brethren and First Mennonite churches listed with service times and activities. Catholic and Christian Science groups noted. Also notes on Bible study and religious text passages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Congregational Church
Alred T. Chand Dier
W.ml Turney
Jensy
Ministry of Music
John Brinegar
Doris Davis
Mildred Greeney
Louis Starrh’ Yeading
Mennonite Brethren Church
Kern
H. di Wiebe
Jugendverein
M. B
Christ
Edgar Toews
John Unruh
Church Council
The
Christian Science Society
Mother Church
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Mass
Sixth and
E Streets
Wasco
Ohanneson Ranch Garlic Crop Prospects Rise
At the Ohanneson ranch the garlic crop is developing well with expectations of a strong price. Last year one acre was planted for experiment yielding 85 sacks, and a heavier harvest is anticipated this season.
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A. P. Ohanneson
Ohanneson
Apostles of the High Crowds At Church Come to Shafter
Two traveling evangelists known as the Apostles of the Highway, Dean Hamilton and Fred Jordan, have moved to assist the First Baptist Church in Shafter. Jordan preaches nightly, reports recount past baptisms, and a Sunday schedule features “The Face of Jesus” and a mass baptism at 7:30 p.m. The pair arrived after converting 152 in Taft in ten days and plan a February 1 closing service with Jordan speaking on The Last Roundup.
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William Jackson
Dean Hamilton
Fred Jordan
First Baptist Church
Los Angeles
Jordan
Jesus
Hamilton
Sin San Bernardino
Fred
Shafter
Taft
Christ
Death takes Sergeant Tilton at Minter Field
Funeral service held at Lodi for Mrs Lot Lachenmaier mother of City Councilman William Lachenmaier John Lachenmaier and Sam Lachenmaier. Family and friends from Shafter attended with Mr and Mrs William Lachenmaier Dan Wendland and others traveling to Lodi for the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Death
Sergeant Tilton
Minter Field
Lodi
Lot Lachenmaier
William Lachenmaier
John Lachenmaier
Sam Lachenmaier
Lachenmaier
Shafter
Ane
Dan Wendland
June Lachenmaier
Katie Wiegum
Montgomery Block Built in 1853 San Francisco
The Montgomery Block in San Francisco dates to 1853 with bricks and cement shipped from England and France by clipper ships.
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San Francisco
England
France
Glassy seaward face of the Caino statue unveiled at Aquatic Park
The seaward face of the white Caino at San Francisco's Aquatic Park is built almost entirely of glass, creating a striking maritime landmark for visitors and coastal watchers.
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San Francisco
Jobs Open For Men And Women
Vacancies for trainee repairman positions in the U S Signal Corps spread across California Arizona and Nevada at 1440 yearly with 3 retirement deduction. After six months training trainees become Junior Repairmen at 1620 yearly with future advancement based on efficiency and vacancies. Information from John Rosanski secretary of the Board of U S Civil Service office.
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Signal Corps
U. S
War
Department
California
Arizona
Nevada
John Roskani
Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Shafter Post Office
Camp West Lowe Secures 962 Acres Amid Kern County Land Deal
Camp West Lowe obtains deed to 962.6 acres near Wasco from Kern County Land Co. for 165000 dollars. The property transfer, begun in 1934, is recorded in the county recorder's office under Charles Shomate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowe
Kern County Land Company
Camp-+West- Lowe
Wasco
Charles Shomate
Camp-West-Lowe
Certificate of fictitious name filed in Kern County California
A notice from Shafter California certifies a business using a designated name by partners Earl J Johnson Christine B Johnson and Robert Neuman. The partners reside in Shafter and the document is dated July 22 1942 with notary acknowledgment by M L Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Kern
Shafter
Earl J. Johnson
Christine B Johnson
Robert Neuman
Christine B. Johnson
State OF California
Rae
Earl. J. Johnson
Christine Johnson
M. L. Thomas
County of
State of
January 19 1942 Kern County Board Minutes
Regular meeting at 10 a m with most supervisors present. Minutes approved and published. payroll and large claims allowed. non budget items and indigent roll approved. warrants cancelled. welfare recommendations approved. Deeds referred to County Counsel. various district annexations set for January 26 1942 hearings. Safety and road use items, jail prisoner labor approved. service flag for county servicemen to be displayed. Recessed for afternoon session with remaining business and committee appointments.
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Beard
Lavin
Harry
Earl S. Shaw
South Fork Woman’s ‘Club
R. R
Levee
Pentland
Belridge
Buttonwillow Union
Rio Brave Union
Maple
M.A. Martin
Kern County
Greenfield Corner
Lions Club
Kern General Hospital
Chamber of Commerce
Matt T. Kane
County Nation
Anne Eis Sore
Renuest
Acurs A
Sam Lon
Ebeau
Pele
Board of Supervisorss
Price control debate splits experts on non-essentials
Dr. Benjamin M. Anderson of the University of California Los Angeles tells a Senate Banking and Currency hearing that price fixing for non-essentials like silk stockings is unjustified and should be curtailed after the war. He cites past price-fix trends in copper coal sugar and grain and urges production cuts. Meanwhile Mr and Mrs S O Tucker drove to Paso Robles returning via Cuya maver valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Committee On ‘Banking and Currency
Benjamin M. Anderson
University of California
Los Angeles
Anderson
Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District Cash Receipts and Disbursements
The Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District reports cash receipts for the year ended December 31, 1941, including in hand and on deposit. Disbursements cover water spreading expenses, directors fees, legal notices, engineers' costs, rent, auditing, dues, recording fees, electricity, and attorney fees. The statement also lists assets and liabilities with figures for assessments receivable and equipment depreciation, totaling cash in hand and on deposit at year end.
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Nan
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United States
Eastport
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Santa. Fe Way
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M. W. Hunt
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BOY Scout News
U. S. Civil Service
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Shafter County
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Richland School
Red Cross
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