Health Insurance Week Observed by Kern County Leaders
Medical leaders including Dr. Frederick Wynia and Dr. John J. Cawley announce a 10 member physician committee coordinating with the California Committee for Voluntary Health Insurance. Bakersfield chair Dr. Keith S. McKee leads county efforts with physicians Dr. W. H. Moore Seymour Strongin and Dr. Cawley among others in Wasco Mojave Delano Taft Shafter Tehachapi and local civic groups.
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Ederick
Wynia, MD
Kern, Couniry Society
John J
Vocational Agriculture Course Added at Davis High
A course in vocational agriculture has been added to the Davis high school's curriculum in Yolo County. The addition expands practical agricultural instruction for students and aligns with local farming needs.
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Davis
Yolo County
Shirley Thomas and Leland Bell Wed in Simple Union Church Ceremony
Miss Shirley Thomas became the bride of Leland Bell in a five o clock Sunday ceremony at Union Congregational Church. Reverend W S Harper presided with Paula Raney as bridesmaid and Harry Hofman as best man. The couple plans a coastal honeymoon and will live on a ranch after returning, with Bell continuing farming.
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Union Congregational Church
Shirley Thomas
Leland Bell
W. S. Harper
H. A. Thomas
Paula Raney
Raney
Harry Hofman
Robert Haag
Ella Mae Starrh
American Legion Hall
Clyde Bell
Shafter High School
Bakersfield
Leland
First successful beet sugar factory in the United States
The Alvarado plant in Alameda County achieved a milestone as the nation's first successful beet sugar factory, marking a significant development in local industry.
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Alvarado
Alameda County
United States
Marine Recruiter to Visit Shafter Post Office Wednesdays
Master Sergeant William V. Crabb of the U S Marine Corps Recruiting Service will be at the Shafter Post Office Building each Wednesday from 9 30 a m to 3 30 p m to inform young men ages seventeen to twenty nine about Marines enlistment benefits. Marines guard embassies in London Rome and Paris and are posted on capital ships and shore stations worldwide. Crabb will present World War II Victory Medals to veterans and the American Defense Service Medal to eligible individuals. Those seeking medals must bring their original discharge certificates.
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U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting Service
William V. Crabb
Shafter
Tsing ‘Tao
China
Mediterranean
U. S
London
Rome
Paris
Crabb
Sophomore Day Planned At Shafter High School
Shafter High School organizes Sophomore Day for Friday March 12 with events in basketball volleyball baseball track obstacle courses and tug of war. Sophomore leaders Doyle Metheny and Vida Aselton supervise with advisors Ruth Hilbert and Tom Letizia coordinating effort.
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Shafter High School
Doyle Metheny
Vida Aselton
Ruth Hilbert
Tom Letizia
Sunday Dinner Guests at Reedley Home
Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Duerksen were Mr. and Mrs. Corney Isaac, Mr. and Mrs. John Holly, and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Knaack, all of Reedley. Mrs. Isaac is the niece of Mr. Duerksen and Mr. Knaack his nephew. Mr. Holly is the brother of Mrs. Duerksen.
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Henry Duerksen
Corney Isaac
John Holly
Sam Knaack
Reedley
Isaac
Mr. Duerksen
Mr. Knaack
Mr. Holly
Duerksen
United Mission Workers Aid Kern County Needy
Bakersfield charity group United Mission Workers operates from 2518 Chester Ave and Los Angeles HQ. It shares meals and shelter for about 25 people weekly, offers clothing, and solicits donations while promoting Christian fellowship across faiths. The group emphasizes nonsectarian service and American ideals.
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Europe
United Mission Workers
Chester Ave
Bakersfield
Los Angeles
Maple P T A Honors Principal Gribble With Life Membership
Maple P T A and parents honored Ralph Gribble at a meeting by presenting him with a life membership. The annual award recognizes his outstanding service to the school and community.
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T.A
Gribble
Ralph Gribble
Supervisors Approve New Kern Radio Monitor Building
Kern County supervisors backed a 42 by 75 foot Radio Communications Dept structure to be built near La Cresta airport with pumice block walls and full equipment from the sheriff and fire departments. The plan aims for county wide coverage even if VHF channels are added.
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Radio Communications Department
Kern County
Board of Supervisors
Bill Whiting
Bluffs
la Cresta Airport
Sheriff's Office
Fire Department
Frank Wynekoop
Whiting
Public Utilities Commission
Fourth District
A.W. Noon
C. W. Harty
Rex Whittemore
American Legion
Bakersfield
Shafter Airport-Minter
W. R. Woollames
Local Women Visit Daughters at Pacific Union College Dinner
Two Shafter women Mrs Doro sie Fenderson and Mrs Joshua Lorenz visited their daughters Juanita Fenderson and Loleta Duerksen at Pacific Union College for the biennial Mother Daughter Dinner held Sunday evening February 29. The Napa Valley college hosted about 250 guests including visitors from the east coast with campus men serving as waiters and providing entertainment.
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Shafter
Dorosie Fenderson
Rt. 1
Joshua, Lorenz
Juanita Fenderson
Loleta Duerksen
Pacific Union College
Napa Valley
Calif
United States
Hilltop College
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Ford
7Th St
John Olney
Mgr
Lovely
Kern and
Southern
Tulare Counties
North Kern
Board of Directors
E. L. Gleichner
Pres
Meryl Anderson, V. Pres
R. G. Kirkpatrick Graden Bowman
Hay Growers Cooperative
P. O. Box
McFarland
DODGE
Plymouth
Wasco
Kern
Harold Hodson
Hodson
Health Department
Shafter Press
Shafter Progress
Paul C. Newell
Florence J. Newell
Walter C. Nelson
Central Avenue
State of California
California
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