March of Time films shown at Shafter High School
Six March of Time films provided by Time Magazine are now available to Kern County Union High School district and will be shown at Shafter High over the coming weeks. Teachers previewed the films Monday, with Don Harrison presenting as district research director. Titles include Men of Medicine, New Ways of Farming, The New South, Nation's Capitol, Russia at War, and India.
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Time Magazine
Kern County Union High
Shafter High School
Shafter High
Don Harrison
New South
Russia
India
Byrnes reassures on A-bomb secrecy amid spy ring probes
Secretary of State Byrnes seeks to reassure Americans that the United States alone holds the secret of manufacturing the atomic bomb. He denies reports of FBI interference to placate Russia as Canada’s spy investigation fuels tensions with Moscow. House passes 50 million dollar school lunch program despite state-rights opposition.
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Washington, D.C
Nwns
Canada
U. S
State Byrnes
Byrnes
State Department
FBI
Russia
Capitol
New York City
Alrea
House
Senate
Epp Kroeker Wedding Held in Shafter Church
Esther Epp daughter of Mr and Mrs P C Epp Shafter and Henry Kroeker son of Mr and Mrs Peter Kroeker Reedley exchanged vows at 8 00 p m Friday evening in the Mennonite Brethren Church Shafter Rev J J Toews officiated Candle lighted by Le Roy Janzen and Erwin Hiebert a vocal solo by Marguerite Johnson processional by Helen Schellenberg attended by Irene Kroeker and Lawrence Hiebert ushers Maimie Kroeker Ella Dueck Le Roy Janzen and Erwin Hiebert gowns blue and peach for usherettes bride in white brocaded satin net veil carried white bible top ped with white carnations maid of honor wore pink formal bridesmaids pink and white carnations navy blue mothers corsages pink and white flowers reception at the church they left for southern California and will reside in Ontario where Kroeker is employed.
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Esther Epp
P. C. Epp
Shafter
Henry Kroeker
Peter Kroeker
Reedley
Mennonite Brethren Church
J. J. Toews
le Roy Janzen
Erwin Hiebert
Marguerite Johnson
Helen Schell
Miss. Kroeker
Leona Gloeckler
Minnie Brown
Mrs. Kroeker
California
Ontario
Mr. Kroeker
Water Connection Rates Revealed For Shafter Utility District
Rates for water and sewer connections in the Shafter Public Utility District were published after a new resolution. The ordinance ties charges to connection size amid rapid growth and added district sections. Meyer tract south of Lerdo Road and east of Shafter Highway will get full sewer service soon with permanent lines replacing temporary ones next week.
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Shafter Public Utility District
Shafter
Meyer
Lerdo Road
Shafter Highway
Couple Leaves For Vacation To Los Angeles Trip
Mr and Mrs Earl Roscamp of Cuyama California depart last Friday for a combined pleasure and business trip to Los Angeles. They will stay with an uncle Dr Roscamp and leave their children Antonia and Earl Rae with grandparents Mr and Mrs J A Roscamp of Shafter. They plan to return Tuesday.
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Earl Roscamp
Cuyama
California
Los Angeles
Roscamp
Antonia
Earl Rae
J. A. Roscamp
Shafter
Kern Sheriff addresses Kiwanis on rising Kern County crime
Sheriff Johnny Loustalot told Kiwanis Club members at Shafter Motel that Kern County crime is rising with over 12 000 suspects expected in the county jail this year, up about 2000 from last year. He cited 1944 5400 and last year nearly 10 000 inmates as context for public support.
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Kern County
Johnny Loustalot
Kiwanis Club
Shafter Motel
Loustalot
20 30 Holds Joint Meeting With Other Clubs
Fifty Twenty Thirtians from Shafter Wasco and Bakersfield attended a joint meeting at Motel Cawelo hosted by Shafter. Holgar Hansen Bill Scaroni and Doyle Miller led the gavel and each club offered fifteen minutes of entertainment. A quiz on 20 30 a Diary of a Sergeant film and nature shorts were shown.
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Shafter
Wasco
Bakersfield
Fresno
Scout Court of Honor Schedules May 8 at Richland School Cafeteria
The Boy Scout Court of Honor will be held Wednesday May 8 in the Richland School Cafeteria to award badges for tests passed. Announced at the Shafter Scouters Committee meeting led by Bill Johnston, the group reviews local scout work and includes sponsoring organizations and helpers. Water Safety and Axemanship pictures were shown at the meeting.
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Boy Scout Court of Honor
Richland’ School
Shafter Scouters Committee
Bill Johnston
Scouters Committee
Migley Family Visits Shafter From Glendale
Mr. Herb Migley and son Bert Jr visited Shafter for a few days of business and greetings with old friends. The Midgleys now reside in Glendale, California.
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Herb Migley
Herbert, Jr
Shafter
Midgleys
Glendale
Calif
Weekend Guests Visit Beese Home in Shafter
Weekend visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A F Beese included Mrs J E Enns and their daughters Katherine and Clairene from Garden Grove. Also present for Sunday dinner were Mrs Marie Klingenberg and her children Don and Rosella from Whittier.
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A. F. Beese
J. E.enns
Katherine
Clairene
Garden Grove
Gipson Marine to Move From Camp Beale to Fort Lewis
P.F.C. Guy C. Gipson spent last weekend in Shafter visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. John K. Gipson and his wife Ona. He is now stationed at Camp Beale and will relocate to Fort Lewis soon with his wife joining him there.
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P.F.C
Guy C. Gipson
Shafter
John K. Gipson
Ona
Camp Beale
Fort Lewis
Andy Owens
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Henry Sudderman
Kiwanis
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Hamilton Holt
Kiwanis International
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Adele Mara
Song OF
Mexico
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Cesspools Pumped
Albert Nikkel
D. L. Nix
Iron Works
Complete Insurance Service
Sam L. Becker
Central Ave
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