Loustalot seeks reelection as Kern County Sheriff
Sheriff Loustalot announces his candidacy for reelection, filing papers with the county clerk. He cites war defense obligations and increased workload, pledging to continue serving the county without expanding staff and offering his record as the campaign platform.
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Kern County
Louste
Loustalot Alot
Sheriff's Office
War Department
Office of Civilian Defense
Sheriffse Department
Americans Rush Cotton Wear Ahead of War Rationing
At a Shafter Rotary Club meeting, Clifton of Coffee’s Bakersfield store said civilians will soon abandon woolen, rayon, nylon and silk as these fabrics are requisitioned for military use. Gray noted the move is due to army needs, signaling a rapid shift to cotton garments.
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Clifford
Coffee
Bakersfield
Shafter Rotary Club
Matel Canelo
Gray
Local Men Attend Kern County Minerals Society Meeting
Lee Wade and Jimmy Youell attended the Kern County Minerals Society meeting in Bakersfield. The first part followed at the Frank Hotkoh Chemical Laboratory and the business session met at the Coca Cola club room. War was declared and the group planned a field trip to Kern County collectors for the next meeting.
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Lee Wade
Jimmy’ Youell
Kern’ County Minerals Society
Bakersfield
Frank
Seven Narrowly Escape Death In Smash-Up
Seven people narrowly escaped death after a Tuesday morning collision involving a truck driven by Kelsey Bond of Shafter and a passenger car driven by Mrs. J. E. Regan. Lee Stigel sustained severe leg and head injuries. Alfred Keegle had minor injuries. Bond swerved to avoid Regan’s car, the vehicles twisted, and Bond’s car was badly demolished. Mrs. Regan, three other Regan car occupants, and two Mc Farland women escaped serious harm.
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Kelsey Bond
Shafter
J. E. Regan
Justorth
Lee Stigel
Bond
Alfred Keegle
Régan
Midriff
Regan
Luther Williams
Luther Hylton Jand
Grace Adams
McFarland
Minter Band Headlines MacArthur Day in Pasadena
The Minter Field Air Force band led by Master Sergeant Patsey Dwornick headlined a MacArthur day celebration in Pasadena at the Gold Shell. Bernard D. Russell of the Treasury Department urged continued purchase of victory bonds and stamps.
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Minter Field Air Force
Patsey
Dwornick
Pasadena
Bernard D. Russell
Treasury Department
Sucker State Picnic Sunday In Bakersfield
Former Illinois residents of Shafter district urged to attend the annual Illinois picnic at Jefferson Park Bakersfield Sunday. A basket lunch with ice cream and coffee provided, baskets spread at 1 p m. Soldiers from the old Sucker state stationed in Kern county invited, plus extra chicken leg urged in each basket. Kids games, horse shoes, and social chatter planned by the committee.
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Illinois
Shafter District
Jefferson Park
Bakersfield
Kern County
Eliie
Pies and Cakes Boost Soldier Morale with Bonds and Stamps
A wartime effort provides pies and cakes to soldiers, funded by bonds and stamps aimed at boosting morale and sustaining troop strength. Local groups organize distribution channels, linking civilian support to front line resilience and daily camp life.
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UNCES
Recap Tire Shop
Lerdo Road
Indianapolis Speedway
Mineral
L. H. McGrane Optometrist
Sunset Ave
Calif
A. J
Jack” Zimmerman
Notary Public
E. B. Stringhem
Adlerika
Shafter Drug Store
McClure Drug Store
Minter
Teen Cae Fly
Libby
Jac
Bsbc
Sauvierkraut
Schilling’s
Pepper Schilling
Black
Dic
Eek Ine
Wary Lee Taylor
Peach Cheese Lnd Sa
Ebebo
Naptha
Dash
Durkee
Gerber
Dustesen
Johnson
Newman
Kahn
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