Soldier Not Forgotten Man At Minter Field
Four departments at Minter Field provide help to soldiers in 1943. The provost marshal Major Dulancy W. Palmer offers legal guidance with a civilian attorney background. The Red Cross, led by Charles L Smith, supplies legal aid, financial help, and personal support through a panel of ABA members. Army Emergency Relief, run by Major Lee Frankovich, backs financial aid and education via the Armed Forces Institute.
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Minter Field
Army
American Red Cross
Special Service Office
Dulancy W. Palmer
Los Angeles
Major Palmer
Charles L Smith
American Bar Association
Mr. Smith
Smith
Army Emergency Relief
Lee Frankovich
Red Cross
Armed Forces Institute
Burlap Bag Shortage Hits Kern County Farmers
J R Bright reports from the California USDA War Board that no burlap bags are available for crops that cannot be packed otherwise. Bean growers may rely on paper sacks for 1943, while bulk handling facilities and grain storage are being considered.
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California Usda War Board
J R. Bright
Usda War Board
J.R. Briht
Bright
Kern County
WPB
Usda War Board Office
Commodity Credit Corporation
Bakersfield
Kern County Agricultural Conservation Association
Four-Quarter Spud Party Draws Strong Attendance
The annual 4-Q spud party held yesterday featured eats and refreshments with attendance up to par. Chief hosts Bill Bestwater and Pete Bayrich led a team of willing assistants in the lively event.
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Bill Bestwater
Pete Bayrich
Max Bayless Receives Bomber Pilot Commission in Texas
In Shafter word spreads that Max Bayless son of Roy Bayless earned his bomber pilot commission Tuesday in Waco Texas. He has served about a year with training at several camps in Texas. His mother now living in Kansas will attend the graduation.
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Max Bayless
Shafter
Roy Bayless
Waco
Texas
Max
Kansas
Bay Depths Report Highlights Shallow Areas
A 70 percent depth survey shows San Francisco Bay remains shallow with mean depths under 18 feet in most areas. The report details implications for navigation, dredging needs, and port access.
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San Francisco Bay
Pioneer Of Shafter Laid To Rest
Funeral services for Mrs. Tillie Strout Kolbenstetter were held in Shafter after her death at Kern General Hospital following a long illness. The Congregational Church pastor led the service with organist Miss Dorris Davis and soloist Mrs. J. J. Peters. Pallbearers included T. V. Little and John Scaroni. Interment was in Shafter cemetery. Mrs. Kolbenstetter, a California native, lived in Shafter since 1916 and was active in church and club work until her stroke a year ago.
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Tillie Strout Kolbenstetter
Kern General Hospital
Janzen
William Harper
Congregational Church
Dorris Davis
J. J. Peters
Messrs
T. V. Little
John Scaroni
E. B. Strineham
Herndon Hitchcock
Thos. Wedge
Henry Neufeld
Shafter
Kolbensteter
California
San Francisco
George Strout
Fike
Sun-Maid raisin growers receive cash advances and final payments
Sun-Maid Raisin Growers of California paid about 700000 in checks to members as part of 1942 crop pools. Payments include 10 a ton for Thompson Seedless and Muscat raisins, plus 5 a ton on Sultana, 40 a ton on 1942 Zante currants, and 40.26 a ton on 1941 Sultanas. Earlier final payments in December covered 1941 Thompsons Muscats currants and 1940 Sultanas.
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California
Sun- Maid
San Francisco's 300 Churches Represent Dozens of Denominations
City survey shows San Francisco contains about 300 churches spanning over 50 denominations. The mix reflects diverse faith communities and ongoing religious activity across the region.
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San Francisco
Commercial Spud Test Planned in Eastern Kern
The Randsburg Times reports a commercial potato production test near Cantil in eastern Kern County. Small plantings this season by Carl Steuber, Vic Phillips, Ted Hunter, and Ruby Rogers were encouraging, with Steuber considering a sizable 1944 acreage. Steuber owns the Hough and Cummings ranch and has tested potatoes at Cantil and drilled wells at Cuddleback Lake. His Tehachapi Valley potato work traces to early industry pioneers, and Cantil trials could shift regional agriculture toward potatoes, complementing cattle ranching in the area.
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Kern County
Randsburg
Southland motorists to get A Book applications starting June 26
Southern California motorists may obtain A Book and D Book motorcycle applications beginning June 26 at service stations. Process requires collecting the blank from the station, filling it out clearly, and mailing or delivering it with the old A Book cover and tire inspection sheet to the local rationing office. Delays occur if forms are incomplete or missing required items.
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Southern California
Paul Barksdale
d’Orr
OPA
Southland Coun
Tomatoes Must Have Water To Produce
Berkeley report from P A Minges UC specialist warns gardeners that adequate irrigation is essential for tomato yield. He advises thorough wetting between rows to about six feet depth in sandy soil every three weeks, and every six weeks in heavy soils, noting temperature also affects fruit set.
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Berkeley
Victory
P. A. Minges
University of California
Agricultural Extension Service
Minges
Drive For WAACs Is On Here
Lieutenant Josephine Kunz and Sergeant Gladys Cosgrove in Shafter announce a nationwide WAAC enlistment drive from June 13 to 17 aiming to recruit 90 000 women. Southern California quota set at 3000. Applications available through local officers and Lorraine Apartments contact Mrs Charles Christopher telephone 807. Requirements include US citizenship age 21 to 44 and good physical condition.
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Josephine Kunz
Gladys Cosgrove
Shafter
Los Angeles
Lorraine
WAAC
United States
Bankers Urged to Lend as Soldier Seeks Funds for Crap Game
A bank branch manager praised Lem Niboorg for his solid repayment and offered help if he needed money. A corporal at an army camp in Texas requested a $200 loan for gambling, stressing the need to weather reverses and recoup losses, highlighting tensions between military service and civilian credit.
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Lem Niboorg
Lem
California
Bank of America
Sam
Texas
Pvt
Niboorg
California Hills Dominated by Spanish Wild Oat
The wild oat, a Spanish importation, covers practically all of California's hills in summer.
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California
Fire Destroys 60000 Potato Bags at Local Shed
A freight car fire at the Lachenmaier Bros. shed destroyed sixty thousand potato bags. Prompt fire department work limited damage to the shed loading dock. Loss covered by insurance. A separate blaze at B F Myrick grocery caused a few hundred dollars in damage to the roof and stock.
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Lachenmaier Bros
Santa Fe
Fresno
Ted Vignolo Ends Term As Rotary President
C. J. Ted Vignolo completed a nearly successful year as president of the local Rotary Club. He will turn the gavel over to successor Neil Huffsmith at the annual conference, with Huffsmith to preside in his absence by O. T. Olson.
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Ee Eeter Rotary Club
C. J
Ted” Vignolo
Neil Huffsmith
Ted
Reato
Huffsmith
O.T. Olson
Shafter Woman Buys $3000 War Bond at Minter Field
Mrs Dorothea Peters of Bakersfield notable Shafter High School graduate and former Shafter BPW president, purchased 3000 in war bonds at Minter Field Finance Office from Major Harold L. Haviland. She works at Air Service Command as Administrative Assistant to Lt Col R L Floro. She has been at Minter since October 1941. Her husband serves in the Enlisted Reserves in the Civil Aviation Association.
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Dorothea Peters
Dorothea Peak
Shafter High School
Shafter Business and Professional Woman’s Club
Minter Field
Dorothea V. Peters
Bakersfield
Home Vegetable Production Discussed in California
Dr John H MacGillivray of the College of Agriculture Berkeley notes many crops can be grown at home in California. A free circular from county farm advisors outlines site selection, planning, seeding, cultivation and pest control with guidance for 42 specific vegetables.
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Davis
California
John H MacGillivray
College of Agriculture
Berkeley
al Geaileginn Y
Shafter Soldier Cited for Sardinia Raid Action
S/Sgt. Albert DeWitt of Shafter participated in allied raids on Sardinia. Cable reports quote him describing a merchant ship blowing up "like a fire cracker" during the combat. He is identified as the son of V. A. Dewitt.
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Albert DeWitt
Shafter
Sardinia
DeWitt
V.A. Dewitt
James Reily And Bill Scaroni Soldiering Together
Garnett Reily returns to Sunnyvale from a visit with his father Chief John Reily and family. Garnett will attend a three month advance course in engineering at the University of Kentucky. James Reily writes from New Guinea that he and Bill Scaroni remain together after long service including time in Washington state and Australia.
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Garnett Reily
Sunnyvale
John Reily
Garnett
University of Kentucky
Reily
James Reily
New Pn
Bill Scaroni
James
Bill
Shafter
Washington
Australia
New Guinea
Spud Men Have Grand Time At Annual Barbecue
The Lachenmaier ranch near the city hosted the annual potato growers and shippers barbecue Friday evening. It drew a large crowd and featured an impromptu program of singing with Deacon Fuller winning top honors as soloist for southern spirituals.
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Lachenmaier Ranch
Deacon” Fuller
Lachenmaier to Enter Army Officers Candidate School
S/Sgt. William T Lachenmaier will begin training in Officers Candidate School soon, per a letter to his parents Mr and Mrs John Lachenmeier. He has been in New Guinea for 16 months and his family hopes he is brought to the United States for training.
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William T Lachenmaier
John Lachenmeier
Lachenmaier
New Guinea
States
Insects Affecting Stored Food Products Bulletin Issued
Berkeley bulletin outlines pests attacking stored foods with habits and control guidance. Authors E G Linsley and A E Michelbacher describe key pests and methods, available free from county agriculture offices statewide.
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Berkeley
University of California College of Agriculture
E. G. Linsley
A. E Michelbacher
Eery Keene Eellege of
New Well Proves To Be O K For Shafter Supply
Shafter Public Utility District completes a new well on Walker street at California avenue, depth 416 feet, with a potential 1000 gallons per minute for domestic use. First test Tuesday confirms expected water-bearing sand and 119 to 120 feet draw down. 75 horsepower electric motor drives the pump. permanent pump to follow after sand pumping proves iron removal valuable for summer demand.
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Shafter
Shafter Public Utility District
Kern County Land Co
Walker Street
California Avenue
Fire Chief Seeks Lost Dog Sugar Beloved Russell Family Pet
Fire Chief Frank Russell appeals for help locating Sugar a four month old black and white Cocker Spaniel missing from the Russell home. The family notes Sugar responds to his name and is dearly missed after recent losses including an Australian Shepherd killed by a car.
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Frank Russell
Russell
Frank
B Book Holders Must Have Tires Checked By June 30
Motorists with B gasoline rationing books must complete their second tire inspection of 1943 by June 30. The inspection is a vital part of the nationwide rationing program and must be carried out under regulations by August 31. A book holders have until September 30 for their next inspection, an official at the inspection depot said.
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Automobile Club of
Southern California
Recovery cheer for Sgt Roskam as family receives letter
Mr and Mrs J F Roskam were cheered by a letter from their son Sgt Orro J Roskam. The note, in his own handwriting, says he is well on the road to recovery after a long period of limited news from the war. His exact location abroad remains unknown to his parents.
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Roskam
J. F. Roskam
Or'o J. Roskam
Sierra Nevada Range Described as Greatest in United States
The article extols the Sierra Nevada range as the greatest in the United States. It notes an extent of about 480 miles in length and roughly 40 to 80 miles in breadth.
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Sierra Nevada
United States
Sea Lions and Seals Abundant Off California Coast
The sea lions and hair seals remain plentiful along the California coast though the fur seal population has declined. Analysts note ongoing presence of multiple pinniped species, with coastal habitats continuing to support varied populations and trends.
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California
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