William Pete Finishes Training in Korean Area
Army Sergeant First Class William E. Jobe recently completed a course in chemical biological and radiological warfare in Korea. He was trained to enable him to instruct unit members in detecting harmful gases decontamination of areas and operating equipment at Headquarters Battery of the 7th Army 1st Artillery Division. He arrived overseas on this tour in 1947.
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William E. Jobe
Jane E. Peter
Korea
Jobe
Hie
Ae Ce
Army
Rehab Center Stays in Arvin
Kern County supervisors rescind June move to transfer the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center from its Arvin site to the County Industrial Farm north of Bakersfield. County counsel Roy Gargano said state law does not authorize the county to operate an alcohol rehabilitation center.
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Kern County
Arvin
Bakersfield
Roy Gargano
Sergeant Jobe’s Duty Duty Last April
Sergeant Jobe and his wife Grethel reside at 8900 Viola Street Bakersfield. The text notes a duty matter from April, mentioning the couple’s address and relationship.
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Jobe
Grethel
Viola Street
Bakersfield
Kenneth Heywood Receives Degree at ASU Commencement
Kenneth T. Heywood of 333 Mark Javenue was among 1713 graduates at Arizona State University’s 76th annual commencement. He earned a Master of Arts in Education in guidance and counseling.
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Kenneth Heywood
Kennneth T. Heywood
Mark Javenue
Arizona State University
Heywood
Birthday Party for Elva Preston Held at Home
Mrs Elva Preston was surprised by a party hosted by her husband Frank on June 21. Guests danced in the patio and enjoyed refreshments. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Roy Packard Mr and Mrs Al Neeley Mr and Mrs Markings Mr and Mrs Jim Preston and Mr and Mrs Charlie Montgomery.
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Elva Preston
Frank
Roy Packard
al Neeley
Markings
Jim Preston
Charlie Montgomery
Nestora Escalante Dies in Bakersfield Hospital
Nestora Y Escalante of Rodriguez Shafter died in Bakersfield hospital June 25 age 77 born January 26 1880 native of Old Mexico a Kern County resident 35 years Rosary was said in Shafter with sister Louisa Escalante 23 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren
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Nestora Y. Escalante
Rodriguez, Shafter
Bakersfield
Old Mexico
Kern County
Asm
Rosary
Kern County Lake to close 15 days for weed removal
Kern County's Lake will be closed for 15 days starting July 5 for workmen to remove heavy weed growth from the lake bottom. County Parks and Recreation Director Herbert Evang said the lake will reopen in time for community use and events.
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Kern County
County Parks and Recreation
Herbert Evang
Local airman reassigned for advanced technical training
Airman basic Murphy W Patrick son of Mr and Mrs Elby L Patrick 18890 Beech Avenue has completed basic training at Lackland AFB Texas and was selected for an advanced technical training course based on his interests and aptitudes.
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Murphy W. Patrick
Elby L. Patrick
Beech Avenue
United States Air Force
Patrick
Lackland Afb
Texas
County Council Elects Officers in Kern Shafter Group
The Kern Shafter council selects officers including Bill Frizzell as first vice commander, Kathy Morgan as first vice president, Grace Cox as second vice president, and Elgy Heinlein as chaplain. Other members referenced include Kadel and Pete BuilePona Red Everett.
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Kern
Bill Frizzell
Kathy Morgan
Grace Cox
Elgy Heinlein
Shafter
Kadel
Siaut
Aes Kadel
Its
Pete BuilePona
Red’ Everett
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William Pete
Mars
U.S
Shafter Press
Nestora Escalante
Kenneth Pasley
Central Ave
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Han
Chester Avenue
Leeds
Fairview
Habla Espanol
del Monte
Raf
Econ
Oz. Folger
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