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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1953
Page
11
Kern praises Beth Henley for a quarter century of work as society editor on the Great Western Frontier, highlighting her steady service and local impact.
The Bakersfield Californian celebrates Beth Henley’s twenty five years as society editor. She joined in 1928 with Alfred Harrell and built a demanding, respected society page while balancing talks, travels, and community work. Henley notes changing attitudes and Kern County’s growing culture as she plans future trips.
Longtime residents recall pioneer struggles as new arrivals reshape Kern County. A county museum and village project seek broad support to transform Latta’s junk pile at the old fairgrounds into a historical exhibit, with community groups urged to help.
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