Californians Inc Targets 1.5 Million Tourists in 1947
California tourist officials report 1,396,198 visitors in the prior year and a peak $82,778,840 in tourist income. John Forbes, president of Californians Inc, says the goal is 1.5 million visitors and over $100 million in regional spending starting in 1947 to restore the state’s national tourism standing. He emphasizes San Francisco and Central Northern California natural beauty as key draws and outlines a broad advertising plan.
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Orsern
Central
Californians, Inc
John F. Forbes
Forbes
San Francisco
California
United States
It Pays to Shop in Shafter Ad Notice
Local publisher Paul Newell announces shop rates and contact avenues for Shafter California. Society Editor Juanita Battaglia assists readers with distribution details.Published in Kern County weekly edition, rates listed for inside and outside California.
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Juanita Battaglia
Shafter
Kern County
California
Late-start success stories of Morse Kellogg Hinds and Hays
An anecdotal tribute describes Samuel F. B. Morse facing early failures before patents and global fame. It also recalls Dr. John Harvey Kellogg achieving later-life prominence, and notes Samuel S. Hinds starting in film at 55 after business setbacks, illustrating that a late start can yield lasting success.
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Samuel F. B. Morse
Congress
England
France
John Harvey Kellogg
Miami Battle Creek
Miami Springs
Florida
Samuel S. Hinds
Pasadena
Fawn Pay Rouse
California
Moving Picture
Whirlaway
Mother's Major Operation Reported Satisfactory
Mrs. Clarence Newman's mother underwent a major operation last week and is reported satisfactory. Newman and children plan to travel Thursday to Paradise to be with her mother.
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Clarence Newman
Paradise
Birthday Dinner Honoring Mrs Muttart’s Birthday
Mrs Christine Roscamp hosted a birthday dinner Sunday in honor of her daughter Mrs Frank Muttart. Other guests included Frank Muttart Mr and Mrs Earl Roscamp and their family and Robert Roscamp.
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Christine _Roscamp
Frank Muttart
Earl Roscamp
Robert Roscamp
Rotary Governor Returns From Monterey Assembly
Rotary Governor H W Pat Kelly returned from the An nual Assembly District 106 in Monterey June 23 24 reporting strong district representation from 51 clubs A highlight was a talk by Dr Tully C Knoles on International Service The four Rotary objects were stressed with youth service emphasized Speakers included Fred Moore E L Van Dellen Dr Howard Kirtland Hugh Dormody and J Thomas Crowe Hostesses Mesdames O Donnell and Dormody led a historic tour reception and tea followed by Casa Munias dinner dance for delegates and wives.
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Rotary
H. W
Pat” Kelly
Monterey
Tully C. Knoles
Knoles
Kelly
Fred Moore
E. L. van Dellen
Howard Kirtland
Hugh Dormody
J. Thomas Crowe
Mesdames
W. M. O’donnell
Hugh F. Dormody
Casa Munias
California Speaks California Speaks
A set of quotes from public figures in California includes Congressman Donald Jackson warning that government control in peace risks freedom, Dr J C Geiger praising voluntary health insurance, actor Richard Arlen criticizing Hollywood communists, editor Ed Wilder noting tax cuts as political talk, and liquor ad man Wachtel describing testimonials becoming sought after.
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Donald Jackson
Santa Monica
J. C. Geiger
S. F. Pub. Health Dept
Richard Arlen
Un-Amer. Com
Hollywood
ED Wilder
S. F
W. W. Wachtel
Adman
Calif
Birthday Greetings For Shafter Residents This Week
This week lists birthdays for Eugene Neufeld Christine Rootes Marlin Neufeld Jack Williams Mrs W Jorden Mrs Marian Haycock Clara E Thomas Jean Sanders Minor Rootes Lena Kehn plus the slogan IT PAYS TO SHOP IN SHAFTER.
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Eugene Neufeld
Christine Rootes
Marlin Neufeld
Jack Williams
W. Jorden
Marian Haycock
Clara E. Thomas
Jean Sanders
Minor Rootes
Lena Kehn
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Shafter Press
Shafter Progress
Paul Newell
Ae - Harter
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D. Carnegie
Classified Act
Allis-Chalmers
Crawler
The
Crawbar H. P
Rotary Conference
Beauty Clinic
Eye St
Bakersfield
Mildred Skinner
Reuben
Isaac's
Myrick’s
Myrick’s Corner
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