Navy Keeps Vigil on Island of California
Southern California volunteers man 24 hour patrols on wind swept outposts off the coast. Navy crews monitor for enemy planes and submarines from high points, inspect beaches, and relay weather and ship movements. Islanders live with ranchers or in Navy quarters as they guard approx 200 miles of shore.
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Navy
Island of California
California
U. S. Navy
Paradise Islands
Sant Eaias Oni Etheines
It's a Tough Job to Find Teachers in Shafter
Richland School in Shafter faces a shortage of 25 teachers from last year's staff of 42. Superintendent O T Olson is seeking qualified instructors statewide and has secured 15 new teachers so far. The district does not offer tenure and will not predict attendance, which averaged about 1100 students last year, placing it among Kern county's four largest elementary systems.
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Richland School
Shafter
O. T. Olson
Richland
Olson
Kern County
John Q
John
Cheapbac
America
Sally Q
Johnny Q
O.k
Jane
Pearl Harbor Epic Rescue Ties Brothers In War Tale
Cpl Kenneth E Strong of Chelek Wisconsin recounts being saved at Pearl Harbor by his brother Duane Strong a Minter air cadet set to graduate from basic flying school and to receive the Purple Heart. Duane aided loading wounded at Wheeler Field and was later wounded himself in the attack.
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Minter
Kenneth E. Strong
Chelek
Wis
Pearl Harbor
Duane
Air Force
Kenneth Strong
Wheeler Field
Duane Strong
Cpl. Strong
Mar
Hawaii
Wee
Newspaper Endorsement Casts Doubt On Warren Candidacy
A Shafter Republican publisher declares Governor Culbert Olson will win reelection and criticizes Warren, arguing Warren cannot win due to party shifts and strategic missteps. The piece notes the publisher’s Republican loyalty and doubts about Warren’s stance and campaign support.
First Round Is Won By Burial Group
Shafter Burial Association fights to retain status after suit by State Insurance Commissioner A Caminetti claiming it is an insurer operating without license. The association, by attorneys A Peter Charmeson and Edward West, argues it is not an insurance company. Judge Robert B Lambert granted a restraining order.
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Shafter Burial Association
A. Caminetti
Burial Association
A. Peter Charmeson
Edward West
Robert B. Lambert
Residents Asked To Water Trees In Parkways
Shafter city council urged residents to water parkway trees in front of homes to help beautify the town while funds are tight. Attending were Wm. Lachenmaier, Joe Frizzell, Henry Neufeld, and T. V. Little. council member Glenn Nay was absent.
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Shafter
Wm. Lachenmaier
Joe Frizzell
Henry Neufeld
T. V. Little
Glenn Nay
Recruiting Drive Echoes Through City Streets
Officer Art Johnson says the force needs more recruits to form a full company during a uniform day drill near the hall. The call stresses citizen support and readiness for service.
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Art
Johnson
Legislature Action Threatens Validity of Contracts
An act of the legislature can impair the validity of these contracts, potentially altering enforceability and deadlines. The comment notes legislative power to affect existing agreements and raises concerns about subsequent legal effects.
Shafter Looks To Salvage For Victory Party Launch
Shafter plans a community Salvage For Victory drive tonight with a meeting at the county building. J. Ted Vignolo chairs the salvage committee as Paul Newell of Kern County aids organization for scrap metals fats rubber rags rope and burlap collection to support war effort through county and local depots and wardens.
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Ted) Vignolo
Shafter Salvage Committee
Shafter
Paul Newell
Kern County
County
Kern County Defense Council
Thompson Helps Condition Uncle Sam's Aviators
Warren Thompson, former Shafter High coach and ex boxing captain at UCLA, serves as physical director at West Coast Air Force Training Center in Santa Ana. He oversees a broad athletics program for cadets and aviator trainees, teaching new drills to build stamina and coordination among cadets and officers.
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Warren Thompson
Shafter
West Coast Air Force Training Center
Santa Ana
Shafter High
Thompson
University of Edinburgh
Scotland
National Academy of Physical Education
Berlin
Prowler Caused Panic in Shafter Homes
A prowler entered about a dozen homes in Shafter in the early hours last Saturday scaring residents. Donald Martin Lithebridge, a migrant, was jailed 15 days on a vagrancy charge after arrest by Night Officer Finley Osborne. Police Judge Frank Shaw presided.
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Shafter
Donald Martin Lithebridge
Finley Osborne
Frank Shaw
Osborne
Lerdo
Loring Bennett Shafter Visitor
Loring Bennett, son of the late C. E. Bennett, is noted as a county supervisor in the pioneer days of the region. The brief tribute marks his connection to early local governance and his roles within the community.
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C. E. Bennett
Multisport Routines For Young Flyers
The article describes varied drills using moats on hard concrete and swampy marshes, with athletes racing forward and backward on one leg, individually and in three legged formations. Activities include soccer, softball, volleyball, touch ball, archery, skeet, tennis, while avoiding golf, football, baseball, and other risky or low-value sports for flyer development.
Community Scout Fund Sees Additional Donations
Contributions to Shatter's drive for Boy Scout activities rise to 509.25 with new donors listed. Names include Collected and delivered by Dr. Gaede, John Fox, Coberly-West Company, H. D. West, Shatter lice Company, W. Ww., Craig, P. C. Guenther, Reita, Hanley, Meadows, J Barber Shop, and Ernest Panero.
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Shatter
Dr. Gaede
John Fox
Coberly- West Company
H. D. West
Shatter Lice Company
W. Ww
C Tooke
George Tart
Craig
P. C. Guenther
Reita
Hanley Wi
Jennerry Biro
Meadows J Barber Shop
Ernest Panero
Bank of America rewards 46 employees for service ideas
Bank of America has awarded cash prizes to 46 staff members for suggesting improvements to the bank’s services. The program rewards innovative ideas that could enhance customer experience and operational efficiency across branches.
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Bank of America
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Orsonites
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Caminetti
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