A L Leader Guest Talker At Potluck
Joe Chillington national service officer for Southern California and Arizona spoke to Shafter American Legion and auxiliary members at a joint potluck dinner. He highlighted GI benefits for Korean veterans and criticized Congress for not extending World War II era GI Bill benefits to Korea vets. He noted plans to close 35 VA hospitals and block 17 new ones, urging letters to Sen. Knowland to support hospital programs. REV. AND MRS. GENE VAUGHT led music at the Kern River Baptist Youth Fellowship convention in Buttonwillow.
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Joe. Chillington
California
Arizona
Shafter American Legion and Auxiliary
Elmer Davidson
Bill Bishop
Bakersfield
Lester Bliss
East Bakersfield
Matt Doyle
Taft
Jack Hare
Chillington
Korea
American Legion
Congress
Congressional Budget Committee
United States
Shafter Legionnaires
William Knowland
Gene Vaught
Buttonwillow Baptist Church
Kern River
Baptist
Tatt
Crowd Thrilling Aerialist, 14, Shines at Kern Barbecue
A 14 year old aerialist stands out at Kern County barbecue event drawing crowds. The young performer captivates attendees with daring acts as organizers promote family entertainment and local talent.
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Kern County
Series E Bonds pay longer interest under new law
The article explains a 1940s law letting Series E Bonds earn for ten extra years with no action by holders. It cites example bonds bought for 18.75 dollars in 1942 paying 25 in 1952 or 33.33 in 1962, about 2.9 percent. Holders may redeem after 60 days, but staying invested grows savings toward major goals. It also notes options to exchange for Special Series G Bonds and to buy more through payroll and Bond-A-Month plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Treasury
U.S. Defense
Federal Reserve Bank
Treasury ad thanks Advertising Council and donors
The Treasury Department acknowledges patriotic donations and thanks the Advertising Council for support in a government advertising effort. This notice highlights collaboration between federal agencies and civic supporters.
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U. S
Treasury Department
The
Advertising Council
4 H Field Day Canceled by Poor Grounds Condition
Letters from advisers Lois Lyman and Billy Hight inform 4 H clubs that the Saturday Field Day is canceled due to the old fairgrounds poor condition. A new date and county winners for state dress review and demonstration teams will be announced. Outstanding dresses will be shown in a fashion show and each club will send a top team.
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Lois Lyman
Billy Hight
Tri Car Spill Fatal to Pioneer Jacob Thomas
A tri car accident near Shafter killed 86 year old pioneer Jacob Thomas. He built a three wheel carriage and was thrown when the vehicle flipped. he died early this morning after being treated in Kern General Hospital. Thomas, a Russia native who settled in Shafter in 1916, left a lane named for him and is survived by two daughters, eight grandchildren, and twelve great grandchildren. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Sunday at the Seventh Day Adventist Church with Elder A V Bentz officiating. Interment will be in Shafter Cemetery. Arm strong Mortuary is in charge. Donations to the SDA in-gathering fund are requested in lieu of flowers.
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Jacob
Thomas
Shafter
Hanley Witcher
Kern General Hospital
Russia
Middlewest
Thomas Lane
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
A. V. Bentz
Shafter Cemetery
Armstrong
S-D-A
George Mayer
D. P. Harder
Arlington
New Tax Debate Over Ordinance No 90
Discussion continues on property and entertainment taxes, arguing Ordinance No 90 is fair and equitable. The ordinance imposes a one cent tax for every twenty cents of admission, with exemptions listed for charitable groups in section 9.
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American Legion
VFW
100 Percenters for Cancer Drive in Shafter Area
Five organizations in Shafter achieved 100 percent records in the American Cancer fund drive. City of Shafter L A Camp Co Coberly West Co Irvin E Fike Garage and Bank of America reported full participation, according to chairman Ted Vignolo.
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Shafter Area
Shafter
American Cancer Fund Drive
Ted) Vignolo
City of
L. A. Camp
Two Men Fined for Drunk Driving in Separate Fines
Two men charged with drunk driving this weekend were fined a total of 400 dollars. Judge Frank G. Shaw fined Henry Reynolds, 38, two hundred fifty dollars, while Judge E. K. Grant fined William Delano, 25, Shafter, one hundred fifty dollars.
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Frank G. Shaw
Henry Reynolds
E. K. Grant
William Delano
Shafter
Public Schools Week Celebrations Highlight California Education
Leaders in education and district officials participated in California Public Schools Week activities. Dr Irvin R Melba of USC discussed Richland with Trustee President Ed Kirschenmann while High School Principal Grant Jensen welcomed Rotary President Fred Bryant at a lunch program. Jack Manweiler and Harley Martin posed with student body president, Dr Jensen, and A J Hemingsen as Ralph Bush showcased new classroom units.
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California Public Schools
Dick Smith
Irvin R. Melba
University of Southern California
Richland
Ed Kirschenmann
Grant Jensen
Rotary
Fred Bryant
Jack Manweiler
Harley Martin
Dr. Jensen
A. J. Hemingsen
Ralph Bush
Richland School
Edwin Bender
P. L
Bill) Arnold
Aquanettes to Demonstrate Skills at Shafter Festival
Bakersfield High School Aquanettes, 36 swimmers under Miss Viola Leverich, prepare for a Shafter Potato n Cotton Festival appearance on May 17 and an aquacade on May 28 at Jefferson Pool. They held a prior demonstration at the Bakersfield Inn pool for the Senior Cats banquet. Workouts are at Beale Pool Sundays Mondays and Thursdays. Officers are Phyllis Sutton president Janice Redman vice president Doska Saunders secretary and Shirley Leonard publicity chairman.
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Bakersfield High Schools
Shafter
Jefferson Pool
Viola Leverich
Bakersfield Inn Pool
Beale Pool
Phyllis Sutton
Janice Redman
Doska Saunders
Shirley Leonard
Dedication ceremony hands key to Richland School unit
Ernest Kump of San Francisco presented the unit key to Guy Hall builder who passed it to Bruce Crawford superintendent who gave it to Ralph Bush assistant superintendent in charge of intermediate children. Richland students performed music as classroom dedications were held during public schools week events with Friday’s finale. Karl Robinson film lecturer will address the Teachers Club civic banquet as part of the program. Demonstrations by second and fourth grades and a mobile class speech demonstration are scheduled Friday morning.
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Commerce
Ernest Kump
San Francisco
Guy Hall
Hall
Bruce Crawford
Richland School
Ralph Bush
Richland
Karl Robinson
Richlands Teachers Club
Public Schools
Wasco Credit Group To Meet With Shafter
Representatives of the newly organized Wasco Credit Association will be guests next Tuesday morning at the Shafter Credit Bureau meeting. President Erle Bailey announced today the session will begin at 10 a.m. in Lee's Dining Room and focus on coordination and the purposes of credit organizations.
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Wasco Credit Association
Shafter Credit Bureau
Erle Bailey
Lee
Theater attendance shifts to Wasco as prices rise
Panero warned higher admission could divert patrons to Wasco where tickets are cheaper. Dr George Collins argued taxes must be spread evenly to avoid losing patronage, noting Shafter’s per capita tax is high due to city boundaries and fringe residents may bear sales tax.
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Shafter
Panero
Wasco
George Collins
New Regulations for Sportsmen in 1952 Rules
The article notes a 1952 fish and game laws book available at Judge E. K. Grant's office in Shafter. It states Judge Grant will use the volume to determine penalties for any sports violator.
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E. K. Grant
Shafter
Grant
Police Seek Burglar Of Lerdo Highway Service Station
City police seek the identity of a burglar who broke into the service station operated by Eliza Hamilton on Lerdo highway last weekend. The intruder entered through the restroom and appeared to be searching for money.
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Eliza Hamilton
Lerdo Highway
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