Clean slate needed for year end debts and drives
The note urges paying outstanding bills before year end, suggests the Red Cross drive and a local distribution office fundraiser be addressed, and invites contributions at Buena Vista Water District. Mentions Dick Benson and Ration Board fund custodian Gobale. Also notes Pfc Robert L Scheer home visiting wife and Amelia Romanini visiting daughter in Presto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Occidentals
Red Cross
Pauly
Vesien Board
Buena Vista Water District
Dick Benson
Cacinid
Gobale
Ration Board
Robert L. Scheer
Symete Scheer
Robert
Adair
Ore
Daugher
Presto
Amelia Romanini
Frenc
Lizzie Ricca
Buttonwillow achieves 99.6 percent of 4th War Loan quota
Buttonwillow's drive ends February 29 with only 195.50 dollars needed to meet the quota. Total bonds sold reach 43 04.50 directed to Buttonwillow from the post office banks and payroll deductions, marking a 99.6 percent success and a source of local pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buttonwillow
Darrel Tracy
C. T. Kemp
Soldier's Sudden Illness Ends Army Maneuvers
Stas a cons ies oe tan Annty ee ca ar ees charge was a form of illness that came upon him during army maneuvers in Oregon last summer. He was discharged from the Government hospital at Santa Monica after five months of treatment. Elza is the son of Constable and Mrs G P Hinson of Buttonwillow. His brothers Elmer and Troy remain in service in Kansas, Texas, and a brother-in-law Leo Funchess is fighting in Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Government Hospital
Santa Monica
Elza
Constable
G. P. Hinson
Buttonwillow
Elmer
Kansas
Troy
Texas
Leo Funchess
Italy
Buttonwillow Chamber Holds March Meeting
The Buttonwillow Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular monthly meeting in the Farm Center building on Monday evening March 6. Secretary Grace Brandt announced the event which is expected to attract a large attendance and will be presided over by newly elected president R. A. Benson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buttonwillow
Cold storage project near Buttonwillow advances
C T Kemp reports the Buttonwillow cold storage locker and freezing unit project is one step from starting. He says N F Huffsmith of Pacific Gas and Electric approved a 10 horsepower motor for the installation, with remaining materials awaiting War Production Board approval. Construction could begin as soon as all items arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buttonwillow
C. T. Kemp
Kemp
N. F. Huffsmith
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
War Production Board
Sewing Circle Moves to New Spot in Buttonwillow
The Altar Society of St Mary’s Catholic church shifts meetings to the Buttonwillow school sewing room on Thursdays led by Mrs. A Giannini. Members make slippers for convalescing hospital patients. Henry Marichalar now in England serving in the Army after duties on the Alcan Highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Altar ‘Society
Buttonwillow St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Buttonwillow School
A. Giannini
Henry Marichalar
Eni
Parsons Deep Well
England
Marichalar
Alcan
Women’s suits out of men’s is experienced group formed
Mes dames Wilder Barker Long and Kephart of Tupman and Mes dames Llewellyn Van Nemian Baggiani Alves Ghilarducci and Dumble of Buttonwillow attended. Mrs Wm Wilder of Tupman chaired the meeting.
Mrs Barnes Honored At Bridal Shower In Farm Center
Mrs J R Bright and Dr Etta Vaughn hosted a bridal shower for Mrs Barnes formerly Kern County home service nurse from Buttonwillow. Forty five ladies attended as Mrs Barnes, now married to Navy man Dale Barnes, plans to reside with her mother Mrs Viola Huntington while her husband serves with the fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Center
J. R. Bright
Etta Vaughn
Barnes
Kern County Home Service
Buttonwillow
U.S. Navy
San Diego
Dale Barnes
Navy
Viola Huntington
Fleet
Elk Grove Ranch Grows First Celery Crop
Elk Grove Ranch grows its first celery in a 25 acre crop to be harvested and packed in about 60 days. The Arvin Farm Vegetable company trims and packs the crates in a warehouse on the ranch for sale in local and Los Angeles markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Alves
Faniy
Arvin Farm Vegetable Company
Los Angeles
Sgt. Wm. R. Walker Reported In England
Sgt. Wm. R. Walker nephew of Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Kemp of Buttonwillow landed in England in early February. He served about two years in the Army and was formerly a merchant in Weed, California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. R. Walker
England
C. T. Kemp
Buttonwillow
Walker
Weed
Calif
Pastor Leads Busy Buttonwillow Baptist Groups
In Buttonwillow California the pastor guides diverse church groups with a vibrant program. 7 p m Youth Fellowship hour draws growing attendance while adults study Psalms 19 and a pastor-led session. Children’s group led by Mrs Landers with Mrs Olsen assisting invites all to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Olsen
F. A. "Landers
Fire accident claims Bakersfield farm hand Joe Gout
Joe Gout a 26 year old colored farm hand employed by Leo Dargatz died last Monday morning in Bakers field hospital from burns suffered when a small stove he was lighting exploded and set his clothing ablaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Gout
Leo Dargatz
Bakersfield
Coin March Sees Funding Raised by Local Scouts
A local drive called March of Coins raised funds for the Boy Scouts of view. Frank Alves, chairman, reports $72.25 collected from Willow theater patrons with cooperation from Marino Pierucci, theater manager. Other contributors include Buttonwillow Lions Club 27.53 and Buttonwillow school children 25.00.
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Wes Elend
Gaur Wecent
Frank Alves
Boy Scouts of
Vicw
Willow Theater
Marino Pierucci
Buttonwillow Lions Club
Buttonwillow
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Buttonwillow News
L. E. Myers RS
Pfc
Scheer
Nate
Elza Hinson
Buttonwillow C. of C
Sewing Circle
New Spot
Peterson
Lions
Wiley Peterson
Maricopa High School
Beverly Parker
Rose Marie Hogue
Buttonwillow Club
John Fenucchi
Brandt
Oklahoma
Es Caannii
Kiias Tehamenetl
Neen
O.P.A
Kellogg Products
Sperry
Bill’ Orr
Consumer's Market & Grocery
California
Mrs. Barnes
Parker van Neman
Elk Grove Ranch
F. A. Landers
Pactor
Joe
G. C. Woods
THE
Watts
Buttonwillow Food Center
Buttonwillow Chamber of Commerce
Joe Ghilarducci
Rex Pool Hall
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