Czech pastor to speak on Nazi treatment at First United
The Rev. Oscar Stern of Czechoslovakia will address First United Church members tonight. Pastor Melvin N. Krug says Stern will recount Nazi torture during World War II after his arrest by the Gestapo in Koenigsberg. Stern details his dramatic escape in a stirring tale. Also, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Channeson and their daughter left for Fort Riley, Kansas to visit Mrs. Anderson’s husband.
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Oscar Sterh
Czechoslovakia
First Alt Church
Melvin N. Krug
Krug
Stern
Gestapo
Piisom
Koenigsber
East Prussia
Phil Channeson
Maine Avenue
David Anderson
Fort Riley
Kan
Stop-Smoking Aid Promises Quick Craving Reduction
An ad-style notice touts STOP-SMOK a medically formulated aid claimed to curb cravings for nicotine. It emphasizes rapid effect and urges readers in Ontario to get STOP-SMOK today.
California Farm Output Sums to 2.79 Billion in 1951
California’s 1951 farm output valued at 2,787,270,000 dollars, the sixth consecutive year exceeding 2 billion. Grapes set a record crop while tomatoes led vegetable gains, livestock and poultry added over 1 billion, and per capita power use boosted production efficiency amid rapid population growth.
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California
Raisin Pie Contest Seeks Home Bakers
Housewives of Shafter may bake and ship raisin pies to the Fresno contest on April 19 to compete for grand prizes. Last year 230 pies were tasted by judges from Oregon to Mexico, with each pie rated multiple times. Winners receive a trophy and deluxe kitchen range as the California Raisin Advisory Board and Central Valley Empire Association organize the event. Information and entry blanks available from the Central Valley Empire Association, Fresno.
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California
Fresno
Oregon
Mexico
Paul Johnson
California Raisin Advisory Board
Central Valley Empire Association
Richland Students Tour Los Angeles Times Plant
Four Richland School pupils accompanied by their teacher Don Germain visited the Los Angeles Times plant in a trip that included the municipal center farmer's market and several department stores. Participants were Richard Lytle John Love Harold Tolbert and Raymond De La Rosa.
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Richland School
Don Germain
Los Angeles ‘Times
Southland
Farmer’s Market
Richard Lytle
John Love
Harold Tolbert
Raymond de la Rosa
North Kern Scouters Plan Weekend Camp-out
North Kern District scouts announce a weekend camp-out March 29 30 with Boy Scout fathers invited. Scout Representative Kenneth Pipkin reports the outing will be at the Jim Peard Ranch in Dyn valley near Glennville. Almonds are noted as one of the few alkaline nuts grown.
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North Kern
Kenneth Pipkin
Jim Peard Ranch
Dynn Valley
Glennville
Traffic Safety Emphasizes Right of Way and Stop Sign Violations
An article cites Beale of the state police warning that failing to yield and ignoring stop signs cause the most deaths after speeding and drunk driving. It notes last year’s toll and urges communities to back police enforcement to reduce traffic deaths and injuries nationwide.
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Pennsylvania State Police
Beale
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North Kern Scouters
Bendix
TT Tv
Ting
Ucsb R Vis
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Walt Disney Productions
Snow White
Marcia Mead
Bendix Clinic
Wheeler Furniture Co
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