Engagement announced at Shafter homecoming party
Miss Daisy Gloeckler of Shafter and Emery Woolley of San Jose become engaged after a homecoming gathering at the Gloeckler residence. The event honored Gladys Breckenridge and featured a skit and song revealing the engagement between the two families.
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Daisy Gloeckter
D. W. Gloeckter
Shafter
Emery Woolley
A. D. Wooley
San Jose
Miss Gloeckler
Gladys Breckenridge
San Jose State College
Tupman
Taft
Miss Breckenridge
Edna Beese
Ella Wiebe
Alma Penner
Josephine Klassen
Winifred Wiebe
Maruth
Daisy Gloeckler
Harold Callicut
Harold Wiens
Abe Ediger
D. W. Gloeckler
John Penner
Waldo Balzer
Ernest Bartel
Jake Bergen
Nikkel
Willie Zumwalt
Piano Recital At D W Nikkel Home Friday Afternoon
A piano recital was held Friday afternoon at the D W Nikkel home featuring Mrs D W Toes's pupils. Attendees included Mestames George Nikkel G L Starrh H H Gaede Handel John Nielsen and Misses Caroline Wells Sarah Ann Penner Evelyn Warkentin. The program listed numerous pieces by Peggy Nikkel The Surprise Symphony Hayden Lloyd Handel The Big Bass Singer Rolfe Mildred Reed and others with works such as Vesper Bells Caprice and Chanson Triste among the selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.W. Toes
Nikkel
Mestames
George Nikkel
G.L. Starrh
H. H. Gaede
Handel
John Nielsen
Caroline Wells
Sarah Ann Penner
Evelyn Warkéntin
Peggy Nikkel
Surprise
Symphony
Hayden
Lloyd Handel
Rolfe
Mildred Reed
Krogman
Thompson
Betty Isaac
Stanitz
Hansel
Liesel
Rebe
Elainae Starth
Hulda Gaede
Rosary
Nevin
Betty Nielsen
Tschaikowsky
Saltaulle
Lack
Alice Nikkel
party at home of Lt Col and Mrs C W Pyle
Shatter people attend a buffet supper given Saturday evening at the Pyle home in Bakersfield for friends and army officers. Mayor and Mrs Ohanneson had recently entertained at their home in honor of Lt Col and Mrs Pyle and Major and Mrs Lehman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Ohanneson
Eugene Ford
C. W. Pyle
Pyle
Bakersfield
Ohanneson
A. J. Lehman
Mrs Ford Hosts July Birthday Dinner Party
Mrs Eugene Ford hosted a dinner party on July 13 at the Ford home in observance of her husband’s birthday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Hart and Mr Bill Rodgers for a pleasant social evening.
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Eugene Ford
Ford
Barbecue Supper for Shafter Kiwanis Club Hosts
Members of the Shafter Kiwanis Club and their wives enjoyed a barbecue supper last evening on the lawn at the Jake Siemens home hosted by Mr and Mrs Siemens. About 40 people attended and a pleasant social time followed the meal.
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Shafter Ki~wanis Chib
Jake Siemens
Mrs. Siemens
Shafter Men Attend Chamber of Commerce Meet
T. V. Little and W. H. Hitchcock of Shafter attended a Kern county chamber of commerce meeting held in Kernville. Hitchcock, a past president, presided as master of ceremonies. Judge J. R. Anderson of Maricopa was named president for 1941 42 with Dana G. Bing of Bakersfield as vice president.
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T. V. Little
W. H. Hitchcock
Shafter
Kern County
Vale Well Drilling Rigged Below 10959 Feet In Shafter-Greeley Area
Superior Oil reports Vale No 1 drilling ahead below 10959 feet in the Shafter Greeley area between fields. Foundations poured at Griffith No 2 north Shafter zone. Pasadena Realty company No 5 Section 33 being rigged. Brush pasture wildcat reached 11680 feet as of Tuesday morning.
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Superior Oil Company
Vale No
Shafter
Greeley Fields
Griffith No. 2
Grass Fire Burns Over 90 Acres on Lerdo
A grass fire burned over 90 acres of grazing land on the Al Pellet four miles east of Shafter on Lerdo road Tuesday afternoon. Equipment and crew from the Shafter department responded to the alarm and brought the blaze under control.
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al Pellet
Shafter
Lerdo Road
Spiders' Silk Nets Niche Market in Hoboken Hobby
Mary Pfeiffer of Hoboken New Jersey earns money by gathering spiders silk. She persuades her capers to unwind their silk and spin it into a web. The fine strands are in demand for cross hairs in surveying instruments.
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Mary Pfeiffer
Hoboken
N. J
Navy High Hats of Bombing Squadron No 3
The High Hats are sailors in the U S Navy Bombing Plane squadron No 3 attached to the Saratoga. Their unofficial name comes from planes carrying on their sides a picture of a high hat, the squadron insignia.
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Navy
U. S. Navy
Flashlight Powers Up With Spring Driven Generator
A new electric flashlight features a self-contained spring driven generator that supplies current for several minutes with a few twists. The unit is mounted in a light weight aluminum case and is marketed as a portable torch.
Oriental Rugs For Fine And Modest Homes
The article notes oriental rugs suit rich mahogany furniture such as Chippendale Hepple white Sheraton and Duncan Phyfe. It adds that modest homes may use American loom reproductions with simpler eighteenth century mahogany pieces.
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Chippendale
Hepple White Sheraton
Duncan Phyfe
Cuba's Native Son as National Dance
The article argues the son is Cuba's national dance, not the rhumba. It notes the rhumba is an African import and too complex to learn quickly, especially on a short Havana cruise, while the son can be picked up rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Havana
Rural Fire Districts Unite For Local Protection
Rural communities join with nearby cities to form fire districts and share well equipped fire companies for protection. The cooperative approach aims to improve response and coverage across multiple towns and rural areas.
Temple of Isis on Philae Island Near Aswan Egypt
Descriptive notice details the Temple of Isis on the subd merged Philae island near Aswan Egypt. It is described as a monumental structure amid the most perfect surroundings.
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Isis
Ot Isis
Philae
Asguandam
Egypt
Prairie Dog Burrows Host Wide Range of Neighbors
Neighbors under the Sed rattlesnakes owls and weasels often share the burrows of the American prairie dog.
George Clinton Takes Oath On Barrel in Kingston
George Clinton becomes the first governor of New York in 1777, taking the oath of office while standing on an upturned barrel outside the Kingston courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Clinton
New York State
Kingston
Robs to Get His Girl Job Before Wedding
A Boston youth confessed to police he committed burglaries to raise money for a waitress uniform for his girlfriend. He said she needed the uniform to get work, and without work they could not marry.
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Boston
Ventriloquist Causes Bus Depot Panic in Joliet
James Masters a 60 year old ventriloquist without a dummy drank and triggered chaos at a Joliet bus depot. He announced arrivals and departures to no buses, prompting crowd rushes and collisions before police restrained him and jailed him awaiting a police court appearance.
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Ernest Overbey
Masters
Overbey
Tipsy Pooch Takes a Detour to Police Station
In Brockton Massachusetts a police dog was taken into custody by Patrolman Frank McKay after acting oddly in the street. Investigators found window washers had spilled denatured alcohol that the dog lapped up, making him intoxicated until he sobered up at the station. The owner could not be located immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Mass
Frank McKay
McKay
Trusty Escape Sparks Alarm at North Carolina Prison
Georg B. Duncan, serving nine years for housebreaking, escaped a trustys cell at central prison Raleigh but was captured by patrol officers at a grocery before the escape was detected. He faces fresh charges of breaking and entering after five prior convictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh, N. C
Georg B. Duncan
Central Prison
G. R. Glover
R. E. Goodwin
Duncan
Army Aviator Recovers Watch While Flying
Camden officer Captain T R Wright chief of the army flying school grabbed a gold wrist watch at 2 500 feet during a slow roll with instructor L P Speth at the controls. The watch fell from another instructor Q J Hazellief earlier when it became unfastened and dropped into the cockpit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
T. R. Wright
Army Flying School
L. P. Speth
Speth
Wright
Q. J. Hazellief
One Room Cottage Plan and DIY Home Repair Advice
A reader asks about a two month timeline for a 17 by 25 foot one room cottage with a garage and seeks book lists on trades. The answer cautions lack of experience, doubts two months for exterior, and suggests consulting Portland Cement Association and National Lumber Manufacturers Association for pamphlets, visiting active builds, and getting local approvals.
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Tom
Portland Cement Association
Madison Avenue
New York City
National Lumber Manufacturers Association
Washington, D. C
National Committee On
Washin
Proof Is Lacking In Western Town Encounter
A stranger arrives by train asking to locate a criminal lawyer. A long-time resident claims there may be someone fitting the bill but cannot prove it. The casual exchange hints at unsettled justice in a busy western city.
Advice Revealed On Swift Anxious To Enter Business
The article explains Swift's restlessness and inability to develop a class in golf. He worries about his focus on the game and seeks a mental diversion through a shift toward business.
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Swift
Fire With Fire
A heated exchange escalates over an unpaid note with Amos threatening to burn the note and Nat warning of a lawsuit. The scene centers on threats of financial ruin and legal action as both sides refuse to pay immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos
Nat
Ready Aim Fire Scene Sparks Theatrical Debate
A dialogue theater piece portrays a character facing a firing squad vibe, echoing the tense film moment. The scene invites reflection on fear, choice, and consequences amid dramatic framing.
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Spie
Pire
Shoes with thick soles prompt reassurance on wear
A customer complains about footwear soles being too thick and the clerk responds that the soles will wear down with use, offering reassurance that the issue will lessen over time.
Odd Exchange Over Laundry Sparks Banter
In a brief exchange, Rufus notes some portion of the wash was correct while Goofus answers about athletic underwear, signaling a lighthearted miscommunication between the pair.
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Rufus
Father and Son Speak in Silent Family Exchange
A terse family moment unfolds as a father asks what he must tell Frank, while the son and mother consider the message to be delivered. The dialogue hints at underlying tensions and mutual curiosity within a household.
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Frank
Stamp Omission Sparks Postal Budget Debate
In a brisk exchange, a mistress laments forgetting a stamp while Ann confirms the letter was posted to save costs. The dialogue hints at frugality influencing everyday actions and social norms in a domestic setting.
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Mistress
Ann
A Good Start in Perpetual Motion Idea
A humorous exchange recalls a scientist noting a perpetual motion article’s success as submissions kept returning to the author, suggesting limited progress or a joke about endless feedback. The dialogue captures curiosity and irony in early scientific reporting.
Responsible Caller and Office Boy Exchange Blame
A firm dialogue reveals the office boy saying he is blamed for issues while unable to identify the responsible party. The caller seeks the accountable person within the organization.
Downstreet tapping and house-to-house selling exchange
Upydyke asks about a tapping livelihood down the street. Stubblefield discerns the man is a house-to-house seller rather than a dancer.
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Upydyke
May
Stubblefield
Gonna Rain Beggar Pleads For Change
A brief street encounter shows a beggar pleading with a passerby about the weather as Dinocan declines to engage. The exchange hints at daily hardship and time pressures in urban life.
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Dinocan
Wife and Husband Disclose Hidden Wealth Tale
A conversational fragment shows a wife recalling a pre marriage claim of wealth, and the husband acknowledging surprise at how well off he was after marriage. The dialogue hints at financial revelation within a relationship.
Professional Jealousy First Hobo Watches Holiday Crowds
Two hobos complain about holidays as crowds gather and work stalls close. They express mutual disdain for the compelled rest and the feeling of being out of place during seasonal busy times.
Unusual Warden All Night Bedtime Exchange
A quirky dialogue features an unlikely warden and a former burglar awake in the middle of the night. The exchange hints at playful mischief and late-night talk in a quiet setting with hints of humor.
Famous Last Words ee smell gas down there Gotta match
A fragment reads Famous Last Words ee smell gas down there Gotta match. The note hints at a gas smell incident or match task, but the context is unclear and no additional details are provided.
New Harvard Epidemic Expedition Aids Halifax Study
Boston reports reveal Harvard medical staff members joined Halifax officials to combat meningitis diphtheria and scarlet fever during an extreme outbreak. The mission produced new diagnostic methods vaccines and drug therapies while studying three epidemics and informing public health practice.
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Boston
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Harvard Medical School
Comba
Harvard
Surgeon General
United States Public’ Health’ Service
Famed Author Tells of His Flight From Nazis
Viennese author Frank Paul and his wife Edit fled Vienna before the Nazi invasion and endured delays in securing exit visas. They reached French Morocco hoping to sail to America, but delays drove Edit to tragedy days before visas arrived, Paul said.
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New York
America
Frank Paul
Edit
Paul
Vienna
French Morocco
Army to issue three pairs of shoes per man
The note states that effective July 1 each soldier will receive three pairs of shoes, up from two in the past. The brief announcement emphasizes a change in the standard issue of footgear for all personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waining
Shafter
Double Cousins Born 27 Hours Apart in Lancaster
In Lancaster, Robert and Richard Falk became fathers to daughters born 27 hours apart. Their wives are cousins, and both babies arrived at St. Josephs hospital in Fenert Falk under coincidence of timing.
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Lancaster
Robert
Richard Falk
St. Joseph's
Fenert Falk
Shafter Potato Operator Survives Serious Crash
D. W. Ferguson, 65, a noted potato operator in the Shafter district, escaped serious injury when his car collided with a second vehicle driven by Lloyd Meyer, 22, at Wasco road and Merced avenue. Both drivers were slightly injured and their machines demolished. Ferguson was taken to Bakersfield by a Janzen ambulance.
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D. W. Ferguson
Shafter District
Lloyd Meyer
Shafter
Wasco Road
Merced Avenue
Ferguson
Bakersfield
Janzen
Street Dance Planned Tomorrow Here by WPA Officials
Plans completed for a street dance tomorrow evening from 8 to midnight in the block between Central Avenue and the westward alley on James Street. The WPA recreation department sponsors the event with music by a WPA orchestra from Bakersfield.
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Central Ave
Nue
James Stret
WPA
Bakersfield
Manuel Guess Receives Jail Time for Check Forgery
Manuel Guess was sentenced to ninety days in county jail with an additional ninety days suspended after appearing before Judge H A Rightmire to answer petty theft and check forgery charges. He had been arrested two weeks earlier by Constable John Reily and Chief of Police Al Annis and repaid the forged check amounts to several local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Guess
Justice Court
H. A. Rightmire
Guess
John Reily
al Annis
Work to Start on Million-Dollar Hydro Plant Near Narrows Dam
Work to build a million-dollar hydro electric plant will begin at the Upper Narrows Dam near Smartville. The project promises new power capacity and jobs for the region as engineers prepare construction milestones.
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Auburn
Upper Narrows Dam
Smartville
Employment in motion s reaches all time high in April
April figures show employment rising to 37,617,000 workers marking a record high for total employed. The data highlights strong labor demand and expansion across industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Motions
Heating Appliances Offer Boosts Six Year Campaign
Southern California Gas announces the sixth annual gas heating appliances sales campaign in July. H H Pottle says manufacturers and dealers partner with the gas company to give homeowners a 10 percent discount off the retail installed cost on built in unit furnaces and floor furnaces in existing homes. Financing through a modernization loan allows no down payment and no payments until October with up to three years to repay.
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D. W. Nikkel
Shatter
Messers and ‘Mesdames Hart
Bill Rodgers
Siemens
Chamber of Commerce
Lerdo
City
Trusty’s
Francis Wenzler
Hhe
By Roger B. Whitman
Roger B. Whitman
WNN
the Times
Army
Mueller
Dingle
United States
U.S. Army
Washington
Nechantia
Charles Starrett
Broderick Crawford
Harry Carey
John Wayne OF the Hills
Home Appliance Co
George G. Puhlman
Singer
Seventh St
Falcon Service
Shell Oil Co
Union
Det, Gila
Thomas
Standard
Wilshire
Bergen's
Gumere
Klingenberg-Unruh
Alexander
Seaside
Harvey Gaede
G.P
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