Kern County Citizens Urged to Prepare for Raids
Paraphrasing the warning of Regional OCD Director James C Sheppard the attack threat to the Pacific Coast is greater now than ever before Kern County officials urge enrollment in civilian defense training in schools across the county instructors trained at the local depot on January 16 17 22 and 24 provide basic courses including incendiaries gases and general topics for volunteers in outlying Kern communities Vallejo emergency response prompts a refresher for CD workers and renewed vigilance amid threats from Japan with warnings that attacks could occur without notice and must be met with constant drills and preparedness
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OCD
James C. Sheppard
Pacific
A . Noon
Kern County Sense Council
Dewe
Kern
Vallejo
Larry Wise
Civilian Defense Council
Wise
Sheppard
Noon
Californians Face Hunger Charged by Associated Farmers
The Associated Farmers of California accuse federal agencies of bungling farm labor action causing hunger and crop losses. They propose county unit cooperation in a state wide supply program, with labor committees, housing plans, and a labor coordinator to ease seasonal worker utilization.
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California
As- Farmers of
E. Stanton Daley
Daley
Associated Farmers
Bayless Joins Texas Cadet Class At Local Field
Aviation Cadet Charles M. Bayless of Shafter California arrives for nine week basic flying training at the northeast Texas Army Air Forces Field. Post officer Robert W. Warren welcome letter urges cadets to maximize the training as preparation against Axis enemies. Bayless is son of Roy S. Bayless of Shafter.
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Perrin -Field
Texas
Charles M. “Max” Bayless
Shafter
California
Seth Robert W. Warren
Texas Army
Cadet Bayless Is
The
Roy S. Bayless of
Poultry and Food Production Talk At Shafter High
Shafter's Food For Victory committee held its third monthly meeting at Shafter High School with representatives from local business, school, and church groups. The group outlined future tasks to boost efficiency in producing and preserving vegetables fruits and meats for immediate and future use. Arthur Johnsgh showed a homemade dehydration tunnel crafted in agricultural mechanics class, explaining drying via warm air through a four tray unit built of plywood. The session also touched on teaching methods to kill dress and draw poultry and rabbits.
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Shafter
Shafter High School
Arthur Johnsgh
Naa End
Wayne Heffely and Barbara Kinnman Cast in Local Play
Tryon junior play What Are, by Clifford Goldsmith, ends last Wednesday as Miss Eudore Billings selects the cast. Wayne Heffley stars as Henry with Barbara Kinnman as Barbara Peasion, joined by Marjorie Bergman Dick Leonards and a larger supporting group in April shows.
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Tryon
Clifford Goldsmith
Eudore Billings
Wayne Heffley
Henry
Barbara Kinnman
Barbara Peasion
Marjorie Bergman
Dick Leonards
Miss Shea
Mr. Nelson
Don Lowen
George Bigelow
Harvey Dahl
Mr. Pattterson
L. F. Cornelius
Miss Pike
Mamie Kroker
Miss Wheeler
Marijorie Strauss
Miss Johnson
Irene Hofman
Miss Eggleston
Katherine Nikkle
Bob Devlin
Bill
Bob Klassen
Mr. Ferguson
Gwen Ummell
Mrs. Aldrich
Harvey Ne
Raymond Pixley Named President of Shafter-Wasco Irrigation Board
Raymond Pixley was named president of the board of directors of the Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District at a sector meeting held Tuesday. Pixley succeeds a rival who was defeated in the recent election. The board now includes Pixley, R. A. Jacobsen, E. J. Thiesen, G. L. Klassen, and John J. Schroeder.
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Raymond Pixley
Shafter-Wascorrtgation
Tuesday Pixley
A Nale
Pix‘ley
R. A. Jacobsen
E. J. Thiessen
G. L. Klassen
John J. Schroeder
Tin can pick-up postponed to March 14 in Shafter
The Shafter tin can pick-up event scheduled for Saturday has been postponed to March 14. No further details are provided.
Local Junk Drive to Start March 13
The Shafter Salvage committee announces a town wide junk drive from March 13 to 21 to aid war production. Volunteers, including schools and youth groups, are urged to collect scrap iron and steel, non ferrous metals, rubber, rags, tin cans, worn stockings, and meat fat from homes and farms. Farmers are asked to bring scrap to town with empty trucks due to shortages.
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Walt Fillmore
Shafter Salvage Committee
Pillmore
Kern County
Nerep
Fillmore
Shafter Soldier Describes North Africa and Arab Communal Life
A Shafter air corps member writes home from North Africa describing a laid back culture from a manana mindset to a home centered family life. He notes Arab boys learning English and a shoe shine boy greeting soldiers with Hello Johnny how in hell are you and wonders why Johnny replaced Yank. He highlights family life and Sunday promenades as a main social pattern and remarks on language learning struggles while trying to convey meaning.
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North Africa
Shafter
Air Corps
Manana
Johnny
Johnny Doughboy
Rose
Mahar
High School Boys Aid War Effort With Splints and Stretchers
Two shop classes under Wesley Burford construct medical aids for the war effort. The Women's Ambulance Corps requested splints and stretchers, with stretchers capable of three to four days between batches and splints produced regularly for field use.
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High Sch
Wesley Burford
Businessmen to Meet, Announcement by Association Officers
Announcement from association officers states a meeting of businessmen will be held to discuss plans and opportunities. Attendees and exact date are to be announced by the group in the near future.
6063 Ration Books Issued At Local Richland Cafe
A report states 6063 No 2 Ration books were issued last week at the Richland cafe from 10 a m to 8 p m Credit is given to the local school staff and volunteers for the efficient handling of the distribution and community cooperation.
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Richland Cafepe
Neufeld Auto Parts Closes Wasco Branch For Duration
H C Neufeld proprietor of Neufeld Auto Parts announces the Wasco branch will close for the duration. It follows J W Lassiter who closed his Weggo store weeks earlier, making Neufeld the second Wasco auto parts firm to suspend operations.
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H. C. Neufeld
Neufeld Auto Parts Establishment
Wasco
Neufeld’s
Shafter Auto Parts Firm
J. W. Lassiter
Weggo
Burial Association Eyes Return to Service After Court Stay
The Shafter Burial Association, halted by a court order, hopes to remain in business. Founders and members press to keep the group operating as a committee prepares to seek a permit or charter restoration from the state insurance office in Los Angeles. Members include H. R. Janzen, attorney A. Peter Ohanneson, and Aldene Jan.
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Ene
State Insurance Commissioner's Office
Los Angeles
The
Anne
H. R. Janzen
Attoreny A. Peter Ohanneson
Aldene
Jan
Club to Sponsor St Patrick's Party
The Wednesday Afternoon club will host a St Patrick's party Wednesday evening March 1 at the clubhouse.
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ST. Patrick's Party
Wartime Business Clinic to be Held in Bakersfield
Local businesspeople face wartime challenges as the Wartime Business Clinic jointly sponsored by Kern County Evening High School and the State Education Department plans two sessions in Bakersfield on March 10. Ferris M. Wakely will headline the noon session with Eric W. Creagh chairing the evening event.
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Kern County Evening High School
Bureau of Business Education
States Department of Edication
Bakersfield
Ferris M. Wakely
Bureau of Business Educa
Lions_club
Wakely Steele
Ots Dh
Lions Club
Mt Wakeley
Eric W. Creagh
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
George Deen
United States
Paramount Shipping Machinery to Yuma and Chowchilla
The Paramount Manufacturing Co. has shipped large consignments of machinery to Yuma Arizona and Chowchilla California from its new factory in Siafter. The Yuma shipment aids harvest of acres of carrots while Chowchilla machinery will harvest 500 acres of potatoes.
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Paramount Shipping
Paramount Manufacturing Co
Siafter
Yuma
Ona
Chowchilla
Caliornia
Owchilla
Community drive underway with listed committee chairmen
A drive scheduled for tomorrow and March 12 is led by a committee of chairmen and solicitors. Names include Unruh, Olsom, Stringham, Bates Dewey-Coberly-West, M. Thomas-Camp-West-Lowe Ginning, R. A. Jacobsen-Potato sheds, E. P. Jones-High School, Aldene Janzen-Junior Women’s Club, Walt Fillmore-Oil Companies, Tony Vasquez-Mexican Colony, John Reily-Mexican Colony, Rev Ummell-Farm Workers Camp, Gordon Haycock Guayule, Fred Ruhlman-Shafter-Wasco Ginning Co, Myrick's Grocery areas, and others.
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Oftra
Unruh
C. T. Olsom
B. Stringham
Bates Dewey — Coberly-Westwo
M. Thomas—Camp-West- Lowe Ginning and Farms
Co. R. A. Jacobsen
E. P. Jones—High School
O. T. Oleon—Grammar School
Aldene Janzen
Walt Fillmore—Oil Compan
Tony Vasquez
John Reily
Melendez
Ummell
Gordon Haycock
Guayule
Fred Ruhlman
Shafter
Wasco Ginning Co
Myrick’s
Myrick’s Corner
Gas Mask Instruction Reported by Wesley Buford
Wesley R. Buford, an instructor in civil defense, describes a course in Esfield teaching students how to wear and remove gas masks. He notes the public learning focus and mentions familiarity with hand held gas masks used on the West Coast. Buford states there is no further detail at this time.
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Wesley R. Buford
Rsfield
Stude
Buford
San Francisco Hosts Feared Outdoor Creature Gathering
A modern scene in San Francisco features 1400 creatures gathered outdoors for an event presenting unusual species. Organizers depict the gathering as a public exhibit with community interest and safety measures in place.
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San Francisco
Replanting Four Thousand Rus sia Acres with California Seed
Four thousand acres currently affected by Russia's scorched earth policy will be replanted using California approved certified grain seed. Officials announce this seed program aims to restore crop production and stabilize regional agriculture after the damage.
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Russia
California
Cal
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Kern County Citzens
Max” Bayless
Wayne Heffely
Aymond Pixley
Irigation
Rotary Club
Shafter Rotary Club
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Caweslo
Cawelo
Legion — Hall
Watt
Liet. Lewis ‘Brannen
Minter Field
Corp
Milton Derflinger
Minter
Burial Association
Shafter Red Cross
RED Cross War Fund
Red Cross
Eaca
Eee Peeee
Lawrence Wilbur
Helen Moelier
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