Santa Fe Crossing widening application signed by Kern County
Kern County and the city sponsor a widening project for the Lerdo road Santa Fe Crossing. The request, reported by A P Channeson, aims to speed action on the Lerdo crossing with changes proposed and sent to the California area for approval. The project links Lerdo to the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific rails as work proceeds.
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Santa Fe
Lerdo Road
Kern
A.P. Channeson
Tramiva
California
Thas
Lerdo
Santa Fé
Southern Pacific
Shafter Woman Reported Seriously Ill in Bakersfield
Mrs Henry Punk of Riverside Drive South Shafter is listed in serious condition at Mercy Hospital Bakersfield after being transported by Janzen ambulance on Monday.
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Shafter
Distinguished Service Medal Description and Ribbon
The Distinguished Service Medal honors Army personnel for exceptionally meritorious Government service since its 1918 establishment. The bronze coat of arms sits within a dark blue enamel circle bearing For Distinguished Service. The reverse features a recipient’s scroll, and medals hang from a silk ribbon with scarlet dark blue white dark blue scarlet bands.
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Army of the United
Erms
United States
Sonia
Church Services and Programs at Union Congregational Church
The Union Congregational Church at 314 James Street lists a full Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 9 45 a m. worship at 11 a m including sermons on Jesus and Purposes and two language themed sermons. Evening vesper services, youth meetings, choir music and evangelistic sermon follow. The First Mennonite Church page notes March 22 1942 with morning worship on Prodigal Son. St John’s Catholic Church in Wasco offers Sunday Masses at 8 and 10 a m with Rev Owen McMullen.
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Union’ Congregational
James Street
Alfred T. Chandler
A. Im
W. M. Turney
Jesus II
John Brinegar
Doris Davis
Mildred Green Turney
H. D. Wiebe
Christian Fellowship
First Mennonite Church
Edgar. Toews
Young People’s Christian Endeavor
St. John’s Catholic Church
Ninth and Broadway
Wasco
Owen McMullen
Sunday Services at Wasco Christian Science Society
The Christian Science Society at Wasco in Boston Mass holds Sunday services at 6e a.m. and Sunday school at 10 a.m. The first Wednesday of each month hosts an evening meeting at 8 o'clock. Readings from the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy illuminate the Lesson Sermon on Reality.
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The
Christian Science Society
Mother Church
Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Mass
E Streets
Wasco
Luke
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Jesus
Mary Baker Eddy
Dan Loewens Plans Move To Los Angeles
The Dan Loewens family toured areas including Wallace Loewen, who works in a defense plant, during a trip associated with relocation to Los Angeles.
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Dan Loewens
Los Angeles
Dan Loewer
Ouring An Areemi
Wallace Loewen
Pre-cooling Key for California Plums in Eastern Markets
The University of Weane and the California Fruit Agreement with the U S Department of Agriculture summarize plum shipping tests from last year. They stress thorough pre cooling before shipment to keep California plums in prime condition for eastern markets.
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California
Univers of
United States Department of Agriculture
House aid and home repair Q and A
A column offers practical solutions on water pumps windmills versus electric pumps for steady supply and economy, finishing rough cedar using heat and wire brushing, locating and fixing roof leaks with nails and cement, smoothing worn floors with planing and sawdust mix, treating dry mahogany with oil, preserving shaved pine logs with spar varnish, and a note about a general home care book.
20 30 Demands 24 Hour Defense Work Schedule
The Shafter 20-30 club passed a resolution calling for defense factories to run 24 hours a day seven days a week regardless of cost. The group will send copies to Senator Hiram Johnson and Congressman Alfred Elliott to press action to boost national defense production. Other 20-30 clubs across the west and south are dispatching similar resolutions to congress.
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Shafter 20-30
Hiram Johnson
Alfred J. Elliott
Shafter
West
Middle West
South
Description of the baldpate American widgeon duck
The baldpate or American widgeon is a fresh water duck larger than a teal but smaller than a mallard. The male features a buff crown. In the South American widgeon the entire head is white.
High share of foot defects among children and adults
The U S public health service reports that seventy percent of ten year olds have some foot defect and ninety percent of adults nationwide show foot defects.
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U. S. Public Health Service
American Federation of Labor origins traced to 1881 formation
The American Federation of Labor traces its roots to November 1881 when the Federation of Organized Trades and Labor Unions of the United States and Canada was formed.
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American Federation of Labor
Federation of Organized Trades
Labor
United States
Canada
Sampans Top Fickshaws on Lanatao Island Trade
Sampans largely replace the fickshaw at Tal-0 the principal village on Lanatao Island west of Hongkong where most houses stand on piles along the shore.
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Lanatao
Hongkong
Don’t Boil Milk for Custards Use Scalded Milk
In recipe guidance, do not boil milk when hot milk is needed. For custards, scald the milk using a double boiler to avoid scorching and preserve texture.
Hunters Warn Over Tularemia Germ in Rabbits
The American Red Cross cautions hunters to beware rabbits that appear lazy or lackadaisical as they may carry tularemia. The warning urges careful handling and inspection of game to prevent infection.
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American Red Cross
Quality Stakes for Plants Highlight Cedar Longevity
An agricultural note stresses using durable stakes for beane and tomato plants. Cedar is recommended as it lasts years longer than ordinary soft wood stakes, ensuring sturdier support for crops.
Iowa Dominates U.S. Popcorn Production
The census shows Iowa supplies the nation with most of its popcorn, producing more than 500000 bushels each year. Local growers, processors, and markets rely on the state's output to meet national demand.
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Iowa
Check Bounced Back In Chicago Left Mrs Smith Out Pennies
Absent minded Mrs Roland K Smith paid for a pleasant day of swimming with a check signed Affectionately Martha The check bounced causing a mild embarrassment and a return to shore without funds.
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Chicago
Roland K. Smith
Martha
Emeralds and ancient beliefs sharpened wits and fate
Ancient lore claimed emeralds granted intelligence and wealth and, when held under the tongue, bestowed predictive power. The tale reflects timeless quest for hidden knowledge and material luck.
New Chemical Promises 185 Year Life Span
Scientific claim suggests sodium thiocyanate, a newly identified chemical, could extend human life to 185 years. Researchers urge caution and further testing before application in medicine or aging studies.
Subversive Activity Cases Investigated By Sheriff
Kern county records show 1107 reports of possible subversive activity investigated by the Kern County sheriff over two years with a rise after Pearl Harbor. Undersheriff Jack Huston told Shafter Lions Club members that few cases are proven true but civilians often report observations that trigger preliminary checks. He described the office as a clearing house guiding leads to the FBI when warranted and urged citizens to report suspicious conversations or actions for review. Huston warned that loyal Americans within organizations funded by foreign governments may pose greater risk than aliens, and that current laws may be inadequate to curb such disloyalty.
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Kern County
Jack Huston
Shafter
Clearing House
Sheriff's ‘Office
Huston
Sheriff's Office
Nickel Chrome Steel Content Criteria Described
The article notes that top nickel chrome steel grades include two to three percent nickel as a key composition factor. It highlights nickel as a primary alloying element and outlines typical content ranges for quality grades.
Memphis Bank Introduces Left Handed Checkbooks
A Memphis Tennessee bank rolls out left handed checkbooks with the stub on the right side. This design lets southpaw patrons avoid crossing hands while filling in checks.
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Memphis, Tenn
Men leip Bakery Faces Election Baking Contest Test
In Men leip France a historic baking contest tested fame of the town’s famed bakers. Citizens judged the best baker as votes weighed against the quality of their loaves in a public election style event.
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Menleip
France
Paint odor gone with water and onion method
A home remedy suggests placing a large can of cold water and a halved onion in the room to absorb paint fumes. The text claims the odor will disappear in a few hours.
Auto revenue from motor vehicle sales study shows share
A Boston University Bureau of Business Research survey finds that a major portion of auto industry income comes from motor vehicle sales. The report highlights how sales drive revenue across the sector and informs industry outlooks.
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Bureau of Business Research
Boston University
California Issues Limited Antelope Hunting Permits
California authorities announce a cap of 500 antelope hunting permits for the season. The measure aims to regulate harvest, protect wildlife, and manage rifle and tag allocations across designated units.
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California
Drunk Driving Sentencing in City Court
Bob Wilson was fined 50 dollars and given a 60 day road component sentence suspended for two years after appearing in City Court before Judge Frank Shaw to answer drunk driving charges.
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Bob’ Wilson
Frank Shaw
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