Red Cross Campaign Urges Care for Veterans and Civilians
General MacArthur urges a 100 million dollar Red Cross drive to aid veterans, wounded service members, discharged personnel, and civilians in war-torn areas. California and seven western states plus Alaska are expected to lead with a 14.34 million dollar quota. Mr and Mrs Leland Wall and Mrs Minnie Hill were weekend guests at G H Crampton’s in Bakersfield.
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American Red Cross
Douglas MacArthur
Japan
Red Cross
California
Western
Alaska
General MacArthur
Leland Wall
Minnie Hill
G. H. Crampton
Bakersfield
Shafter Cubs To Play Beardsley Pack In Softball Clash
The Shafter Cubs meet the Beardsley Pack in a Sunday softball game scheduled for March 31 at 2 30 p m on the Beardsley School field. Players turning out include Rex Geen Tudor Morton Brown Jacobsen Jimmie Allen Kenie Dale Scales Glen Unruh John Thompson Don Stewart Dick Kirkham Kyle Hill Jim Guenther John Devin cenzo Wilbur Stocker Leroy Kir schenman and Ben Goosen Bert Cook is Cub Master Ed Brown coaches.
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Shafter Cubs
Beardsley Pack
Beardsley
Rex Geen
Tudor
Morton Brown
Jacobsen
Jimmie Allen
Kenie Dale Scales
Glen Unruh
John Thompson
Don Stewart
Dick Kirkham
Kyle Hill
Jim Guenther
John Devincenzo
Wilbur Stocker
Leroy Kirschenman
Ben Goosen
Bert-Cook
Master
Ed Brown
Dentist To Locate Here In Shafter On James Street
Dr. John Revell of Los Angeles, a U S Army Captain, plans to locate a dental office in Shafter after the Kelly and Channon building is completed. A USC Dental College graduate and former Mayo Clinic trainee, he served in France and Germany performing dental surgery. Mrs. George L. Starrh is convalescing at home after hospitalization and will be out soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magill Medical School
Mayo Clinic
South America Civic Banquet Highlights Trade Aid
Dr. William G. Campbell spoke at the Richland Teacher’s Club Civic Banquet describing South America’s beauty and resources and urging U S trade to lift living standards. Entertainment included songs and dances led by Mrs. Edna Tillyer with performers Sally Chavez Rea and others.
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South America
William G. Campbell
University’ ‘of California
Bannet of
Richland
Campbell
United States
South
A. J. Hemingson
Glenn Putman
Edna Tillyer
Sally Chavez Rea
Tony Rea
Joe Ramirez
Timiteo Garcia
Marie Antoinette Rodriguez
Burniss Morris
Teachers Club
Edna Prieve
Evan Risnel
Irene Tilley
Kendall Poole
Anne’ Hunter
Rachel Rolf
Dorothy Ware
Pearl Morrison
Dorothy Satran
Marie Droege
Helen Holmes
Gladys Hyland
Kay Guiney
Mary Tomney
Letha Brock
Burnis Morris
Sylvia Baughman
Mr. Stoller
Mettler In Tokyo Joins 1st Cavalry Division
Private First Class Ivan C. Mettler of Shafter California has joined the 1st Cavalry Division in Tokyo. Overseas since June 4 1945 he serves with the 8th Cavalry Regiment and wears the Asiatic Pacific Theatre Ribbon Philippine Liberation Good Conduct Medal and the Victory Medal. A civilian he attended Shafter High School and worked on a farm before entering the Army January 9 1945 at Camp Roberts California. After discharge he plans to return to farming. His father W T Mettler lives near Shafter.
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Ivan. C. Mettler
Shafter
California
1St Cavalry Division
Tokyo
8Th Cavalry Regiment
Mettler
Shafter High School
Camp Roberts
W. T. Mettler
Box 28
Route 1
Maple P T A Musicians Hear Wasco Students
Mr. Irving Barr heads Wasco High School music department presenting a Maple School P T A program Thursday April 4 at 8 00 p m. Numbers by the Girls Glee Club mixed chorus and small groups and soloists include Betty Franz soprano Kashmiri Song Don Berghold tenor Shirley Hanfield piano solo Second Rhapsody and vocal ensembles. Alice Nikkel accompanist. Officers for next school year to be electedDuring a brief business meeting.
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Irving Barr
Wasco High School
Maple School
Glee Club
Betty Franz
Don’ Berghold
Shirley Hanfield
Alice Nikkel
Daughter Born to Ernie Panero in Oildale
A daughter named Jill arrived Friday at 9:30 a.m. at Cottage hospital in Oildale weighing 8 pounds 3 ounces. Mrs Panero and baby are reported doing fine. Panero manages two local theatres.
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Ernie
Panero
Jill
Oildale
STARS AND HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP FROM RADIO TO SCREEN
Lynn Connelly reports at a San Fernando Valley officers club as Sabu plans Florida citrus ranch scouting after Tangier. News notes include Andy Devine flying lessons, Judy Mercer on Your Hit Parade, Bob Archer’s American Story in Song, Elton’s burgundy neckties, and Scarlet Street box office boost from Atlanta bans.
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Lynn Connelly
San Fernando Valley
Redelton
Mike
Insulin named a body builder and life saver
Insulin is described as not only saving diabetics but also extending lives into old age. It is credited with aiding heart disease cancer tuberculosis ulcers goiter and bone healing, illustrating its broad medical impact beyond diabetes.
Cancer Fund Drive Opens in California for April
The American Cancer Society launches a California drive during Cancer Control Month to raise funds for patient aid clinics beds nursing care dressings and patient transport. Local programs aim to keep 60 percent of funds in California for treatment and education. Southern California's quota is 515700 toward a national goal of 12000000.
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American Cancer Society
A.J. Gock
Cancer Committee
California
Southern California
South Spring Street
Los Angeles
Ray Warren Wins Bronze Star for Iwo Jima Heroism
Ray Warren recently discharged Marine awarded Bronze Star for his actions on February 20, 1945 at Iwo Jima. He organized a machine gun squad to halt a strong enemy counter-attack, aiding in stopping the attack and displaying leadership under fire. Warren and his wife reside in Shafter and he works for Em H Mettler & Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray M. Warren
Marine Corps
Iwo Jima
Volcano Islands
United States Naval Service
Warren
Shafter
Em. H. Mettler & Sons, Inc
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Jack Kirkwood
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al Most
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Bob Hope
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Ray Warren
Elza Hamilton
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