Kern County Women’s Clubs Plan Summer Conference in Shafter
The Kern County Federation of Women’s Clubs sets a one day conference in Shafter to ratify district chairmen and present club presidents. The event runs 9:30 am to 3 pm with lunch at noon, chaired by Mrs. Walter Straley, with Mrs. A. B. McKinley presenting chairs and presidents.
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Army Recreation
Kern County Federation of Women’s Clubs
Shafter
Walter Straley
Federation
Kerr County Chamber of Commerce
A. B. McKinley
Elizabeth In
Gram
Mesdames
A. P. Ohanneson
County Federation
J. L. Hill
R. Fleming
Taft
Union Congregational Church
P. C. Guenther
Kern County
Norma Neufeld Becomes Bride of Elmer Anderson
Miss Norma Neufeld and Elmer Anderson of Shafter were married in a double ring ceremony at St. John's Lutheran church Bakersfield. The couple resides at 121 Lerdo Road Shafter after a reception at the Neufeld home and a brief southern California trip.
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Norma Neufeld
Elmer Anderson
Shafter
Richard Jagels
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Bakersfield
Henry C. Neufeld
Martin Anderson
Donna Neufeld
Merwin Olson
Harold Greene Gang
Elizabeth Voth and Marvin Dick Marry in Mennonite Ceremony
Elizabeth Voth became the bride of Marvin Dick in a Sunday evening ceremony at the Mennonite Brethren church with Rev. Henry Wall officiating. The couple plans to live in Hayfork California after a reception for 400 guests.
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Elizabeth Voth
Marvin Dick
Mennonite Brethren Church
Henry Wall
P. N. Hiebert
Bakersfield
H. D. Wiebe
Shafter
A. F Bergen
Glen Bergthold
Victor Bergthold
Margaret Funk
Doris
Anna Ruth Bergthold
Army Officers Wives Visit Shafter Community Tour
Army officers wives led by Mrs. Pyle and Mrs. Lehman toured Shafter by bus Tuesday morning visiting local potato sheds the Farm Workers camp the county camp and the city residential district. They stopped for lunch at the Canejo motel east of Shafter with escorts including Mr. and Mrs. Phil Channeson and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Ford and Mrs. Bill Rogers.
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Lehman
Shafter
Shafter Farm Workers
Caneélo
Pyle
Arthur, Carter
Peggy
Carol Lee Lehman
Phil Channeson
Eugene Ford
Bill Rodgers
Lighthills Honored At Sunset Avenue Buffet
Dr and Mrs Jack Lighthill were honored at a Friday evening buffet supper and lawn party hosted by Mr and Mrs Herb Midgley at their Sunset avenue home. Attendees included Kenneth Pipkin Ed Brown Ben Sill H G Comfort Bill Fodgers Frances Midgley the Midgleys and Dr and Mrs Paul Marling plus the Rev Alfred T Chandler.
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Jack. Lighthill
California
Herb Midgley
Midgley
Sunset Avenue
Messers
Kenneth Pipkin
Ed. Brown
Ben Sill
H. G. Comfort
Bill Fodgers
Frances Midgley
Petition Session Hints Possible Shafter-Wasco Vote
Additional petitions may be presented at the regular board meeting set for Tuesday at 2:00 PM at the Santa Fe Way district office. The agenda includes a potential vote on the dissolution of the Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District. The meeting is open to the public and other business items are expected.
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Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District
Board of Directoors of the
Dist
Santa Fe Way
Justices And Constables Assn To Meet Here
Judge H A Rightmire and Constable John Reily plan the Kern county unit meeting to be held July 16 evening at Crawford's cafe in Shafter. A business session and social time are scheduled as the association meets regularly in county towns.
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H. A. Rightmire
John Reily
Kern County
Crawford's Cafe
Shafter
Defense Civil Service Jobs Open This Week
Civil service posts related to national defense include plant protection, materials inspector, game management agent, multilith cameraman and platemaker. Full details available from John Roskam, secretary of the U S civil service board of examiners at the Shafter post office.
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National Defense
Naval Ordance
John Roskam
U. S. Civil Service Board of Examiners
Shafter Posts Office
Valencia orange trees show no boost from organic inputs at UC station
Over two seasons Valencia orange trees at the University of California Curve Experiment station failed to show significant response to applications of organic matter vitamin B-1 and nicotinic acid under orchard conditions.
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Valencia
University of California Curve Experiment Station
California building permits surge to 1920s peak
California issued permits totaling 440 million dollars, the highest rate since the 1920s. The surge reflects strong construction activity across the state, signaling a robust housing and commercial project outlook.
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California
Bids Open July 14 for Keswick Dam Construction
Sacramento bidders will open bids July 14 for the construction of a new dam near Keswick nine miles downstream from Shasta Dam. The project involves federal and state funding and aims to enhance flood control and hydroelectric capacity in the region. Local contractors and large engineering firms are expected to vie for the contract.
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Sacramento
Keswick
Shasta Dam
Essentials in Lawn Planting
Beauty in lawns depends on drainage soil leveling seed bed prep and seed quality. If surface soil lies over hard compact clay use tile drainage lines four inches in diameter spaced 20 to 30 feet apart with three to four inches of tile per 50 feet for underdrainage.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Lawn Building and Soil Prep Tips for Healthy Turf
Guidelines on soil preparation and drainage before seeding a lawn. Remove infertile subsoil and debris, use good topsoil, and ensure a 1 to 2 percent slope. Level to avoid water pockets, water and relevel before seeding, and improve soil with organic matter and appropriate amendments.
Father and son reunite at Fort Des Moines after 21 years
William L. Richardson and his son Weldon, 24, met for the first time in 21 years at Fort Des Moines Army post. Weldon, one of 53 Polk county men named in the fourth selective service call, learned his father had been living in Des Moines while Weldon served in the area. The pair, separated since Weldon’s birth, exchanged shy greetings as they were processed and released, with Weldon recognizing his father only after a long conversation.
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Des Moines
Towa
Fort Des Moines
William W. Richardson
Weldon
Polk County
William L. Richardson
Wiliam Richardson
Wilson
William L
New York State
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Flyer lands on highway between power lines in Delaware
Wilmington police report A W Garrard, Palm Springs Airport manager, forced a landing on a highway near Wilmington. He used a wheat field and the eastbound lane as makeshift runways, dodging wires and limited concrete. The plane was moved to a driveway overnight and traffic was halted briefly for takeoff the next day.
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Wilmington
Del
A. W. Garrad
Palm Springs
Calif
Garrard
Coast Guard Outwitted By Youths With Kite
In Portland Australia youths used a kite to reach the grounded ketch Pengana off a coral reef. They attached a tuna line with a balloon and sinker to the kite, letting the crew seize the line and haul aboard a heavy line then a steel cable.
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Portland
Australia
Pengana
Trickle Plan Reforms Boston Water Bill Revenue
Boston officials report the trickle plan reduced uncollected water bills. Public works commissioner George Hylan told a legislative committee that unpaid bills caused a 200000 dollar annual deficit before the program. since adoption, a 1500000 dollar surplus has been realized.
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Boston
George Hylan
Public Works
First-Aid for ailing houses by Roger B Whitman
A reader asks about paint blistering and window condensation caused by excess dampness from humidifiers and gas burners. Remedies include tight window weather strips, proper flue connections, tight cistern covers, and checking for improper pipe slopes to stop banging sounds.
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Roger B. Whitman
Fall Planting of Roses Aims for Best Results
Rosarians favor fall planting for roses as spring plantings risk late start and poor bloom. Prepare beds in good weather, use rubble base, add peat moss and manure, and firm lower layers to encourage downward root growth and reduce later settling.
Gigantic Cyclotron Under Construction At University
Dr. Brygst Lawrence of the University of California leads a project on a colossal cyclotron dubbed the most powerful atom smasher. Planned to finish in about three years it aims to study cosmic rays by creating them in the lab and to advance atomic power and element transmutation. The structure, resembling a Taj Mahal with electromagnets, will weigh about 4,000,000 pounds and generate up to 100,000,000 electron volts for frontal nuclear attacks.
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Dr. Brygst
Orlando Lawrence
University of California
Lawrence
Dr. Lawrence
Taj Mahal
Grooming Habits For a Well Trained Young Girl
By age 12 daily grooming should be as natural as school and meals. A well trained girl remembers basic hygiene, expects simple routines like hand washing and brushing, and uses mild products after bathing. She maintains hair care and moisturizes lips and skin regularly.
Rivadavia’s Role in Argentina’s Early Republic
The article credits Bernardino Rivadavia as a pivotal early Argentine statesman, noting his leadership, governmental reforms, and push for national progress. It outlines his participation in the rebel junta against Spain, his envoy roles to Britain France and Spain, and his tenure as minister of government amid political disputes.
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Bernardino Rivadavia
Republic of
Argentina
Rivadavia
Spain
Britain
France
Automobile generators hit high demand as days shorten
The article notes shorter days double or triple the electricity demand on cars, urging exceptionally high output from modern automobile generators. It lists major electrical drains including lights 18.5 amperes ignition 18.5 amps car radio 7.5 amps heater 5 amps defroster 3.5 amps and adds drains from horns indicators lighters and spotlights.
Jests About a Brand New Pair of Shoes
A practical lady asks for new shoes while a polite salesman offers a strong worn pair. The dialogue ends with the lady insisting on a brand new pair and rejects worn options. The exchange showcases humorous miscommunication over footwear choice.
Noisy soup tragedy? club member sparks mutiny
A club member noisily slurps soup provoking others who stay silent. When the din peaks a young member confronts him asking to help but the offender retorts with rude defiance, prompting an awkward exchange about being dragged ashore.
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Fortissimo
Summer Boarder Profits Prompt Farmers’ Rapid Calculator
Farmers tally profits from boarders using a new rapid calculating machine amid questions about seasonal earnings and value of boarding services. The scene captures figures being totaled as crowds assess seasonal income and costs.
Start Bid Sparks Laughing Auction Scene
A Queen Anne sideboard appeals for a start at auction, the crowd reacts with humor as bidding collapses into a brief exchange. The scene captures a lively moment with the auctioneer flustered and the bidder offering ten cents.
Magician's Show Impresses Audience with Flour Omelet Trick
In a playful exchange Sandy hints at a magician's act tonight for Maggie. He promises to watch closely as the magician uses a simple flour and egg trick to conjure twenty omelets, building anticipation for the performance.
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Sandy
Maggie
Customer Pleads for Oven as Husband Stays Nearby
A humorous exchange shows a customer requesting a small stove while a salesman gently bars the move noting the husband is present. The moment captures casual domestic shopping dynamics.
Passenger asks if trek stops at Tenth street
Conversation notes a passenger asking whether the journey halts at Tenth street and a later remark about stopping at the station before finishing the route.
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Tenth Street
Car Sale Dispute Echoes in Brief Exchange
A terse exchange shows a buyer pressing a dealer about a car sold two weeks earlier. The buyer says they are discouraged and seeks a full recount of what was promised and stated at the time of sale. The dealer's brief replies reiterate prior assurances.
Principal Activities of the Official Position
The document outlines the core duties of the official role held by Jones and clarifies who is involved in maintaining the duties. It identifies the scope of authority and the key actions required to perform the position effectively.
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Jones ‘Occu
Doctor Patient Exchange Sparks Medical Debate
A witty dialogue questions pneumonia diagnosis with doctors advising and patients fearing misdiagnosis. The exchange highlights medical uncertainty and the risk of misattributing deaths to pneumonia versus other illnesses.
Overhead Expense Item Sparks Bus-Stop Umbrella Tale
A domestic quarrel over a $3 overhead expense reveals a wife bought a new umbrella after leaving the old one on a bus. The humorous exchange shows budget friction and a light domestic moment.
California to Aid 150000 Needy Aged in Next Fiscal Year
California plans to provide old age assistance to about 150000 needy aged residents in the coming fiscal year. Officials said program scope and funding will cover eligible individuals across the state with targeted support.
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California
Life Insurance Pitch Triggers Rate Increase Warning
A reader notes an offer claiming life insurance protection at 1 percent per year or 25000 for 250 annually with a warning that the rate will rise next month. The message references a sales pitch titled Buys and Spay and suggests other similar options.
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