Sagan Gas Model Airplane Show and Contest Monday
Shafter hosts its first big gas model airplane meet with entrants from Shafter Bakersfield Wasco and Delano. Flying begins around 430 pm with the contest from 7 to 730 pm at Richland primary school grounds. Judges Heffley and Schaeffer. Trophies from local businesses to winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Bakersfield
Wasco
Delano
Richland
Arnold Heffley
Fred Schaeffer
Stamp and
Fike’s
Pierce’s Jewelry
Gunnarson’s
Johnnie Mayer
Johnnie's Hobby Shop
Beauty pageants and brains in modern America
The essay notes Shafter residents may seek Miss California at Atlantic City and contrasts beauty contests with intellect tests. It argues IQ tests measure knowledge not wisdom, cites historical thinkers, and critiques society’s use of brains for weapons and social problems rather than moral progress. It posits brains can grow with effort but warns most minds remain in grooves.
Kirkpatrick Injured In Car Truck Crash
Hubert Kirkpatrick suffered a brain concussion and head injuries in a collision between his truck and a car in Greenfield last week. He was brought home from the hospital Tuesday to his family on Poso Street and will return for further treatment. He works for Adamson Trucking Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Kirkpatrick
Greenfield
Kirkpatrick
Adamson Trucking Company
Poso Street
Mrs. Josephine Spicer Visits Mr and Mrs Cable
Mrs. Josephine Spicer of Los Angeles visited Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Cable during a recent outing adding a social note to local exchanges and confirming cross coast ties in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Cable
Josephine Spicer
Los Angeles
Baby Show Planned Here at Shafter High
Shafter's first annual baby show, part of the summer recreation program, will be held at Shafter High School on Tuesday night June 24. Children compete in age classes for prizes donated by local merchants. Entry blanks will be available soon at various Shafter outlets.
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Shafter
Shafter High School
Shafter Press
Dr. Kids
California
Neuman Johnson Hardware Adds Smiley as New Manager
Wayne Smiley formerly of Paso Robles becomes manager of the Neuman and Johnson Hardware Company in Shafter. He and his wife have settled in Shafter and Smiley aims to learn local needs and meet requests for out of stock merchandise. He served two years in the armed forces and spent five years with a Paso Robles hardware firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Smiley
Paso Robles
Shafter
Neuman and Johnson Hardware Company
Smiley
Mr. Smiley
Neuman and Johnson
First Summer Teen Age Dance Planned at Woman's Club
The first teen age dance of the summer, sponsored by the recreation program, will be held at the Woman's Club Friday night starting at 8 o'clock. All teens are urged to attend. Dances will occur on the first and third Fridays each month throughout the summer.
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Woman's Club
Reverend Harper II Confined With Doctor Orders
Friends learn Reverend W. S. Harper is bedridden for at least two weeks under doctor orders. He plans to conduct Sunday services but will remain inactive beyond that.
Accident On Highway 99 Takes Shafter Woman Life
Mrs Emma L Barnes 27 of Shafter was killed instantly in a two car crash on Highway 99 about 1.5 miles north of McFarland Saturday night around 10.00 pm. Her husband David Barnes 45 and son were treated for slight injuries at Delano Hospital. another driver Melvin W Root from Pacific Palisades Los Angeles was involved. three daughters unharmed. Funeral services for Mrs Barnes will be held at the Delano Mortuary Chapel.
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Emma L. Barnes
Shafter
Highway 99
McFarland
David Barnes
Melvin W. Root
Pacific Palisades
Los Angeles
Barnes
Root
Delano Hospital
Greenfield
Oklahoma
Delano Mortuary Chapel
County Justice Court Fines Reach May Total
Judge E. K. Grant reported May fines amount to 2222.70 dollars, a record for the county justice court. Fifteen men were sent to the road camp and June is expected to bring heavy returns before potato season ends.
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Justice Court
E. K. Grant
Grant
Doodle Bug Scooter Offered as Premium in Shafter
Shafter Press adds a Doodle Bug Motor Scooter to its premium program. Eligible youths 14 and older must collect 60 new or renewal subscriptions to win the scooter seen at Western Auto Store. Other prizes include bicycles radios balls and bats. information available at the Press office.
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Doodle Bug
Shafter Press
Shafter
Western Auto
Legion and Auxiliary Groups Name Officers for Coming Year
World War II veterans dominated the Shafter American Legion post election naming Commander Sturm and other officers. Sturm won 19 to 12, with Hahn first vice commander 25 to 6, Willoughby second vice commander 19 to 11, and Mortimore adjutant 12. Three to the executive board were elected unanimously after withdrawals. The quorum was lowered to 20 from 30.
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WLU Tilia
Harry Sturm
Elmer Anderson
Phil Channelson
Earl Johnson
James Hahn
George Enns
Lee Willoughby
Jack Hare
al Mortimore
Phil Horwith
Ernie Hofman
Executive Board
Hoot Perry
E. H. Lilly
J. H. Revell
Sergeant At
Dee Walker
Collier Duncan
J. B. Henderson
W. H. Hitchcock
al Finkbeiner
Joe Cosgrove
Leon Reich
Hare
Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Dorothy Horwith
Jane Hahn
Jessie Hein
Grace Annis
Frankie Lillie
Georgette Kadel
Dorothy Sukut
Alvina Enns
Vera Moor
Mickey Sturm
New Officers Elected By American Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary elected new officers for the coming year led by Dorothy Horwith as president and Jane Hahn as first vice president. Installation is set for June 17 with Clara Ethridge presiding, followed by hostesses Iva Finkbeiner and Vata Westbrook.
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Dorothy Horwith
Clara Ethridge
Ethridge
Eleanor Keinstman
Ruth Beckner
Mildred Flory
Alvina Enns
Jane Hahn
Iwa Finkbeiner
Vata Westbrook
Helene Hobson
Grace Annis
Iva Finkbeiner
Dee Walker Family Moves Into New Residence
The Dee Walker family moved into their home Tuesday night at the corner of Marengo and James streets. They recently purchased the house from Clyde Bell and moved in this week from their former residence on Shafter Avenue north of town.
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Dee Walker
Marengo and
James Streets
Walkers
Clyde Bell
Shafter Avenue
Miss Kern County Title Posthumously Passed to Shafter Contestant
Myrle Royal of Shafter has been named Miss Kern County after Bette Jones of Taft withdrew due to an upcoming marriage. Royal will represent Kern County in the Miss California contest in Santa Cruz June 13 to 15, earning an expense paid trip and four days in Santa Cruz with Kern County Chamber members and third-place finisher Jean Hill. The Miss California winner advances to Miss America in Atlantic City in September.
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Shafter
Santa Cruz
Kern County
California
Atlantic City
Myrle Royal
Pasadena
Mis Royal
Poppy Sale Winners Honored by American Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary awarded Jolene Waymire five dollars for selling 350 poppies to win the contest. Andree Eckert received three dollars for 225 sales, with Sharlet Voth earning two dollars for 175 sales. Camp Fire girls Joy Wolf Shirley Neuman Lavonne Bestwater Mary Jane Crawford and Marilyn Smith assisted.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Jolene Waymire
Andree Eckert
Sharlet Voth
Joy Wolf
Shirley Neuman
Lavonne Bestwater
Mary Jane Crawford
Marilyn Smith
Local Softball League Schedules Open Week of Play
Three Shafter leagues in the summer recreation program show lively action through the first week at the high school diamonds. Games at 7 and 8 p.m. run on Diamond 1 and Diamond 2 nightly, with divisions for Pee-Wee Junior and Girls leagues. Schedule highlights June 6 to June 13 include Emerald Service Dianne's Beauty Shop Food Town Central Market Shafter Warehousing Hofmans Service and more.
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Big Shafter
Emerald Service
Dianne’s
Western Auto- Shafter
Wasco Gin
Shafter Radio-Pierce Jewelers
Shafter Car Goodyear
Shafter Mercantile
Buttonwillow
Shafter Warehouse
Hofman’s
Shafter
Brown & Bryant
Shafter Press
Schirmer'’s
Diamond No
Food Town
Pierce Jewelers
Justesen's
Dial Cleaners
Schirmer's
Shafter Radio
Dianne
Auxiliary Holds Rummage Sale Tomorrow at Legion Hall
The auxiliary announces a rummage sale tomorrow at the Legion Hall. People are asked to bring items Saturday morning or call Mrs Hebel for pickup.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Hebel
Mrs. W. C. Davis Returns From New York Visit
Mrs. W. C. Davis has just returned from New York where she visited her son Bertram, and his English war bride. Bertram Davis and his wife have just returned from England. He plans to return to California to resume studies at the University of Southern California interrupted by his Armed Forces enlistment.
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W. C. Davis
New York
Bertram
Bertram Davis
England
California
University of Southern California
Navy Sailor J. D. Ferrell Home on 12 Day Leave
J. D. Ferrell of the U S Navy stationed at San Diego is home on a twelve day leave. He is expected to resume duties after the break and spend the period with family before returning to active duty.
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J. D. Ferrell
U.S. Navy
San Diego
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Sagan Gas
Paul Newell
America
Cable Home
Neuman-Johnson
County Justice Court
Legion and Auxiliary Groups
Sturm
Shafter American Legion
Wandace
Ann Raney
Mesdames
Nellie Cooper
Grace Clark
Ben Downing
U. S. Experimental Farm
Berg
Wm. Stoller
Lois West
Lola Burton
Doris Giles
Wanderous Gay
Royal
Ee A Deen Renan
Stocker
Joan Loewen
Barbara F. Hall
Beverly Reily
Central Market
Justesen’s
Dial
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