Public health talk at Shafter club meeting
Dr. Marcia Hayes, supervisor of school health for the county health department, spoke to the Shafter Business and Professional Women's club at a Thursday evening session in the Shafter motel. She noted her prior service with the U.S. Children's Bureau and described travel in Alaska Puerto Rico and Kentucky. The program was organized by public health nurse Dulcie Greene with help from Martha Hampton and Paul Marling. Alfred T. Chandler presented numbers as Miss Greene chaired the meeting with club president Al Peters presiding.
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Marcia “Hayes
Shafter Business and Professional Women’s Club
Shafter Motel
Hayes
Maternal and Child Welfare Division
United States Government
Children’s Bureau
Alaska
Puerto Rico
Kentucky
Dulcie Greene
Martha Hampton
Paul Marling
Miss Greene
Alfred T. Chandler
al Peters
Accordionist Will Entertain At Maple P T A Meeting
Visalia accordionist John Janzen will perform classical and sacred pieces at the Maple School auditorium on March 21. He teaches accordion and has appeared at public events and on radio. Mrs. George Nikkel chairs the Maple program and a pie sale will raise funds for the Maple school hot lunch fund. Admission is free.
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John Janzen
Visalia
Maple P.T. A
Maple School
Janzen
Two Accordion
George Nikkel
Nominating Committee Named By Afternoon Club
The Wednesday Afternoon club named Mrs E P Jones Mrs H G Comfort and Mrs Taylor Tabt to form a nominating committee at its March 4 meeting. The group will report back to members in April. Speaker Mrs George Robertson Wasco spoke on international relations urging alert study and reading.
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E. P. Jones
H. G. Comfort
Taylor Tabt
George Robertson
Wasco
P.T.A
America
the Beautiful
Shear
Walter Haag
Fregeauy
Pei Wie
Ings
Rough
J. W. McDaniel
Bakers‘field
New Secretary Named Mon By M B Sewing Circle
Mrs Bill Bestwater was elected secretary treasurer of the Mennonite Brethren Sewing Circle at a Monday meeting held at Miss Edna Nikkel home. Mrs Fay Whitney was replaced and Mrs Leonard Gaede named circle song leader with Luella Heinrichs as assistant.
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Bill Bestwater
Mennonite Brethren Sewing Circle
Edna Nikkel
Fay Whitney
Leonard Gaede
Hiss Luella Heinrichs
Waldo Unruh
Frank Russell
John Balzer
Don Klingensberg
John Schultz
Arnold Bergen
Ervin Neu 14
Sam Becker
Clara Niksee
Fana Boese
Aldeen Boese
Louise Bergthold
Minnie Brown
Luella Heinrichs
Shafter Man Marries Wasco Woman in Wasco Church
Abe Kliewer of Shafter wed Alice Witsky of Wasco in a Sunday ceremony at the Nasa rené church in Wasco. The couple plans to reside in the Shafter community with their families watching.
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Shafter
Wasco Church
Abe Kliewer
H. P. Kliewer
Alice Witsky
Wasco
Nasa‘rene
Varied Program Presented Before Richland P.T.A.
At Richland school on March 10 the Richland P.T.A. met with Mrs. Lawrence Baughman presiding. Miss Louise Fairman demonstrated an air raid drill and explained wartime education for children. O. T. Olson outlined school precautions for yellow alerts and blackout home preparations. A nominating committee was appointed. Mrs. Laura Bolt from Kern County Health spoke on nutrition and beneficial foods. Refreshments followed.
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Richland P.T. A
Richland School
Lawrence Baughman
Louise Fairman
Ol‘son
Wasco Church Hosts Annual Turkey Dinner
The Altar Society of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Wasco will serve a turkey dinner on Sunday March 15 at John's Hall 9th and Broadway. The meal includes salad turkey coffee and ice cream and will be served from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. continuous cheer fills the hall.
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Sanday
Ieee “Ee “Altar Society
John’s Catholic H
Wasco
St. Patrick's John's Hall
Broadway
Rio Bravo Home Department Set Meeting March 19
Mrs. F J Schiermann announced the Rio Bravo Home Department will hold its regular meeting on March 19 at 10 am at Myrtle Haag's home. Nutrition leaders will run the event and a potluck lunch follows at noon. All women are urged to attend and bring friends. childcare will be provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. ‘Schiermann
Rio Bravo
Myrtle Haag
Shamrock Night Dance At Shafter High School
Shafter High School hosts a St Patrick themed dance in the gym Friday for students. The joint Library and Spanish clubs sponsor the event with new song recordings purchased by the Associated Students and Irish motif decorations. Committee chairs Peete Foker and McMillan oversee decor with Filor Kimbriel and Kelly Pierce directing arrangements.
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Shafter High School
Ledate
Ere
Ee Peete Ee Foker
Ea Ee
Wadatohanien McMillan
Filorence Kimbriel
Ent
Kelly Pierce
Fire warden Art Craig attends California Forestry session
Local fire warden Art Craig travels this week to Stanford University for a forestry division training hosted by the California Division of Forestry. The program focuses on firefighting methods and wildfire prevention.
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Art Craig
Hfornia Division of Forestry
Stanford University
Interclass Track Meet Scheduled At Shafter High
The upcoming interclass track meet on Friday at 2 p m on the Shafter high campus pits classes against each other in a four way meet. The "Kellys" vs the "McCoys" headline the rivalries with juniors and seniors expected to share top scoring honors. Sophomores and freshmen insist youth and numbers can offset older athletes. Also notes Mr and Mrs Joe Channeson traveled to Louisiana for business and vacation.
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Shafter High School
Joe Channeson
Louisiana
Washington on war, peace, and alliances from civility rules
It quotes Washington urging preparedness to preserve peace and warning against permanent foreign alliances while promoting a respectable defensive posture. The fragment notes a caution about recognizing distant danger and the reading marks from a civility handwriting source dated around age 14.
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Washington
Left-Handed Checkbooks Introduced By Memphis Bank
A Memphis bank offers left handed checkbooks for southpaw patrons. The stub appears on the right side of the check so users avoid crossing hands to display both stubs while filling in the form.
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Memphis
Menlein Town Bakesmen Election Sparks Local Contest
In Menlein France the town famed for baked goods from 1816 to 1870 held a mayoral election judged by a baking contest. Citizens voted not for the mayor but for the best baker in town.
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Menlein
France
Home remedy to remove paint odor with water and onion
A simple method suggests placing a large can of cold water in the room and halving a large onion to absorb the paint odor. The odor reportedly fades within a few hours.
Urban tax revenue from motor vehicles cited in survey
A Boston University Bureau of Business Research survey finds five percent of urban tax revenues derive from motor vehicles. The report notes regional details about Kivas in Arizona and New Mexico, describing them as rooms entered by ladders through the roofs.
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Bureau of Business Research
Boston University
Arizona
New Mexico
British Empire Covers Vast Global Lands
The British empire spans nearly one quarter of Earth's land area, reflecting its vast historical scope and influence across continents.
Military insignia through the medieval era
The article traces the use of military insignia from medieval times outlining how heraldic symbols and rank markers evolved. It notes changes in design and meaning as armies organized and chieftains and kings asserted authority with distinctive emblems.
Cooperative study probes herbicide link to livestock poisoning
University of California agriculture divisions begin cooperative investigation to determine if herbicide sprayed on pasture ranges may poison livestock. Researchers focus on Lehethies livestock and assess potential toxic effects from weed control chemicals used on grazing lands.
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Veterinary ‘Science
University ‘of California College of Agriculture
Papain Helps Both Breakdown And Rebuild Protein
Researchers show steps in protein digestion can reverse in some stages. Papain from papaya aids the digestive process by breaking down proteins and also participates in rebuilding them. Dr Max Bergmann and Rockefeller Foundation associates demonstrated this dual role.
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Max Bergmann
Rockefeller Foundation
Gum Stain Removal Method From Laundries
Professional laundries remove chewing gum by first scraping off visible gum without harming threads, then applying carbon tetrachloride with a blotter underneath and gently rolling the gum away using a smooth glass rod. Any remaining sugar stains are washable.
Diet Etiquette: Why Candy Should Follow Meals
The article argues candy should be eaten after meals to aid digestion and preserve appetite for the main meal. It notes sweets mixed with other foods slow digestion and can reduce the desire to eat, which is essential for overall well being.
Baldpate and Widgeon Duck Varieties Described
The entry notes the baldpate or American widgeon as a freshwater duck larger than a teal but smaller than a mallard. It mentions the male with a buff crown and begins to describe the South American widgeon with the whole head colored.
Foot defects common in children and adults study shows
The U S public health service reports that a large share of ten year olds have foot defects and about ninety percent of adults also suffer from foot defects. The finding highlights widespread foot health issues across ages in the nation.
Labor Federation History Dates to 1681 Formation
A historical note traces the American Federation of Labor back to 1681 linking to the Federation of Organized Trades and Labor Unions of the United States and Canada. The item references early labor organization and its origins across North America.
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American Federation of Labor
American Federation ‘of Labor
Federation of Organized Trades and Labor Uniong
United States
Canada
Ta-O Taiping Island sampan replaces rickshaw
A local report notes sampan use supplants rickshaws at Ta-O and Lanatag, with boats built on piles along the shoreline near the west area.
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Ta-O
Lanatag
Detr's toil zou in culinary note on custards
A fragmented guidance notes heating milk in a double boiler for custards. The text resembles a kitchen tip discussing preparation steps and hot milk handling.
Hunters Urged to Watch Rabbits for Tularemia Risk
The American Red Cross warns hunters to think twice about shooting rabbits that appear lazy or sick as they may carry tularemia. The notice emphasizes avoiding exposure to the disease and advises proper handling and precautions.
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American Red Cross
Quality Plant Stakes Durability Across Woods
The text notes that cedar stakes last years longer than soft wood stakes and recommends strong wood like cedar for bean and tomato supports, implying cedar offers superior longevity for garden stakes.
Iowa Dominates National Popcorn Production
Census data show Iowa provides the majority of the United States popcorn supply, producing more than 500000 bushels annually. The report highlights Iowa as the central source for kernels, shaping national availability and prices.
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Iowa
Check Bounced Back In Chicago
Absent minded Mrs Roland K Smith paid for a pleasant day of swimming with a check signed Affectionately Martha The incident takes place in Chicago as the check bounced leading to a humorous misunderstanding. The article notes the personal touch in the signature reflects a close relationship between the parties.
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Chicago
Roland K. Smith
Martha
Emeralds Said to Sharpen Wits and Bestow Power
Ancient beliefs claim emeralds sharpen intellects and bring wealth as well as predictive power when placed under the tongue. Such lore reflects historical values attached to gemstones and their imagined properties.
Life Span 185 Years Said Possible by New Chemical
A new chemical sodium thiocyanate reportedly could extend human life to 185 years according to scientists. The claim cites research suggesting longevity benefits from the compound's effects on aging processes.
Nickel Chrome Steel Content Standards
Nickel chrome steel is defined as containing 2 to 3 percent nickel, with the balance alloy and steel base. The statement outlines the preferred nickel range for the best grades of this alloy used in industrial applications.
Cost of World War Price Tag Seen at 40 Billion
Statisticians estimate the United States spent about 40 billion dollars to end the First World War. This figure reflects wartime costs for military operations, administration, and related efforts as the conflict concluded.
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United States
World’s First Wheat Crop Found in Mesopotamia
An ancient wheat crop attributed to Mesopotamia near B.C. times produced only a small yield. The record notes this earliest cultivation and its minimal output.
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T. Woenrid
B.C
Mesopotamia
American Motorists Travel Vast Highway Miles
It is estimated that American motorists travel 180000000000 miles annually on highways.
First Admiral in Navy Named Farragut
David Glasgow Farragut became the first admiral in the United States Navy, breaking new ground for naval leadership and rank progression in the early U.S. armed forces.
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David Glasgow Farragut
United States
No Retreads Allowed for Civilian Cars Yet
The Shafter Tire Rationing board reaffirmed that no retreaded or recapped tires may be issued to ordinary civilians for any use at present. Retreads might become available after April 30, but no guarantee exists. Last week four car tires were issued to Dr. Paul F. Marling and two implement tires to Woods Stone. a board meeting was held Tuesday at Joe Channeson’s Walker street office.
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Shafter Tire
Paul F. Marling
Woods Stone
Joe Channeson
Walker Street
Special Bouts Arranged For F F A Show
Inter city and intra school rivalries highlight the March 20 event at Shafter High School gym. Future Farmers of America sponsor their annual bowling show with Lloyd Suckett and Rusty Stone in feature bouts against Bakersfield opponents. Elimination contests this week will fix who meets teammates in the weight events.
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Shafter High School
Tommy” Thompson
Bakersfield
Lloyd Suckett
Rusty” Stone
Second Home Nursing Class To Be Organized
A second home nursing class for the Shafter community is expected to be organized within the week with Mrs. Al Kruger in charge. Women interested in joining should contact Jack Here at the county forestry building on Santa Fe way.
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Shafter
Religious services and notices across local churches
Union Congregational Church and Mennonite Brethren Church announce Sunday school services worship hours and German and American sermons. City Terrace Gospel Mission dedication in Los Angeles March 15. Christian Science Society Wasco holds Sunday services and Wednesday Bible lesson meeting monthly.
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Mennonite Brethren Church
Kern Street
H. D. Wiebe
P. P. Baltzer
China
City Terrace Gospel Mission
Los Angeles
The
Christian Science Society
Mother Church
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Mass
Sixth
E Streets
Wasco
Wormeadey
Scout Meeting Discusses Local Shafter Program
Men gathered last evening at the fire house to discuss the Shafter Boy Scout program and the local Scouting effort.
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Shafter
Executions in the United States Hit 155 in 1939
A historical report notes 155 legal executions were carried out nationwide in 1939. The tally reflects state and federal cases, with capital punishment applied in several jurisdictions. No further context on individual cases is provided in the fragment.
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United States
California to Launch Largest Forest Fire Prevention Campaign
Officials plan the most intensive forest fire prevention drive in California history for this summer. The initiative aims to reduce fire risk through public education, stricter regulations, and increased enforcement statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Oil Importance Stressed By Rotary Club Speaker
J B Stevens of Bakersfield, Tide Water official, told Shafter Rotary the war effort hinges on oil. He urged expanding reserves, notes heavy oil prospects in Kern County and state, and says aviation gasoline drives higher demand while wildcat drilling continues. He cited Romanian, Russian, Albanian, South American, and U S reserves and California production from the San Joaquin Valley.
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J. B. Stevens
Bakersfield
Tide Water
Shafter
Shafter Motel
Stevens
Kern County
Pield
Europe
Russia
South America
Brazil
United States
California
San Joaquin Valley
DT. Olson
Rotary Scout Troop
Funds For Fire House Shrubbery Questioned At City Council
Shafter Volunteer Fire department president Bill Brown asked the city council for 15 to buy shrubs for the new fire station grounds. Councilmen were hesitant, then agreed to accept donations. City officials contributed 7 making a total of 24 with Tex Newby adding 10. Funds were approved to buy chamnois and sponges, extinguisher refills, and locks and keys for the fire hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Brown
Shafter
Shafter City
Tex” Newby
Southern California Gas Company
Officer and Cadet Die in Fa promises Plane Crash
An Army Air Corps pilot and aviation cadet were killed when their plane crashed during a routine flight about 8 15 near Fapo five miles southwest of the air base. The men were Second Lieutenant Robert Borthick 22 of Dodge City Kansas and Aviation Cadet Leonard Gard 21 of Eugene Oregon. Army investigators were ordered to determine the cause.
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U. S. Army Air Corps
Fapao
Minter Field
Robert Borthick
Dodge City
Kansas
Leonard Gard
Eugene
Oregon
Kern
County
Bakersfield
Borthick
Emporia
Gardi
Army
Dedication Planned for Shafter Fire Hall
Shafter Volunteer Fire Department prepares to dedicate the new city fire station within the next one or two months. Bill Brown, department president, reports the plan in a weekly update.
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Mem ‘Bers
Shafter
Bill
Brown
San Francisco's Four Pairs of Street Car Tracks
A cryptic note highlights San Francisco as the only city worldwide with four pairs of streetcar tracks on its main street. The text lacks clear dates or officials but emphasizes the unique urban transit feature.
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San Francisco
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