Bakersfield Parade Features Local Groups and Honorees
A Bakersfield pageant lineup lists the American Legion Color Guard Grand Marshal Charles Hitchcock Jr and family, Shafter dignitaries, Taft Firefighters, Baton Bells led by Connie Odle, and multiple school bands. The procession includes the Southern California Gas float “Golden Memories,” Busy Little Blue Birds, Richland School Band, and Union Congregational Church float among others, with community figures like Rev. Henry Kohfeld noted in origins and local groups from 3 to 15 years old participating.
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Bakersfield
American Legion
Grand Marshall
Charles
Chamber of Commerce
Vickimores
Charles Hitchock Jr
Charles Hitchock
Surrey
Jim Holt
Shafters Pioneer Queen
Dean Potter
Shafter
Stetter
Kern County Fair Board
C. H. Allen
Allen
Taft Firemen’s Association
Ee Ee Ee Mennoni
Joel Koop
Henry Kohfeld
Linda Riggs
Carol Parker
Carol
Connie Odle
California
American Field Service
Shafter High
France
Southern California Gas Co
Aneeter
Henry Neufeld
Richland
Robert Snively
Connie Odiemajoretti
Richland P TA
Union Congregationa Church
Kern County Land Co
Tops Market
J. J. Chambera O Alpaugh
Joh C. Heal
Tanda Jr. High
Shafter Center Runs Longstanding Automotive Service
A longtime Shafter automotive center known for sales and service operates at a local garage. The First Baptist Church is also mentioned in the vicinity.
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Dec
Shafter Automotive Center
Walon 'Oen
Imereti
First Baptist
Eno
Local Parade Entries Showcase Kattenhorn Family Wagon
Entries include Kattenhorn Family Wagon from the 1914 move to Shafter via Ridge Route and O Ki Hi Camp Fire Girls led by Mrs. Kattenhorn sponsored by Shafter Kiwanis Club. Also Nikkel Iron Works float driven by Al Nikkel, now with his son operating the business.
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Kattenhorn
Shafter
O-Ki-Hi Camp Fire
Shafter Kiwanis Club
Nikkel Iron Work
al Nikkel
Nikkel Iron Works
PSN
Franke Russety’ Mundie Vant
Naleen
Rio Bravo Union
Peart
Native sons of the Gold West parade entries list
A sequence of parade entries spans Kern County sites Bakersfield Shafter Wasco McFarland and Wasco Chamber entries include a decorated truck float 1913 Samson Truck and maple leaf enterprises floats. School groups Boy Scouts and PTA units reflect a regional celebration with Orange Blossom Festival float by Lindsay Chamber of Commerce.
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Native Sons of the
Kern County
Charles McDonad
Bakersfield
Horrace Grisso
Shafter
Wasco
Mills
Wasco Elemen
Santa Barbara
Maple Pta Boy Scouts
Clyde Johnston
Ken Nicol
City of McFarland and Chamber of Commerce
Lindsay Chamber of Commerce
Local entries for mounted groups and youth riders listed
The document lists numerous mounted entries from Kern County and nearby areas including individuals such as Don Peister and Joe Ruzicka, clubs like American Legion Rough Riders and Kern County Shrine Mounted Patrol, and organizations including Shafter High FFA and Victory Cafe. It notes participants from Wasco, Terra Bella, Antelope Valley Shrine, and other communities with titles, affiliations, and roles in a local parade or event.
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Don Peister
Smith
Individua
Pamgendh Serhan Beeing de oAal Clatehey
Shafter
American Legion Rough Riders
Lex Elofson
Bakersfield
Kern County
Bob Campbell
North Fork
California
Larry Isbelrogenen
Riley Ashby
Shafter High Future Farmers of America
FFA
Diana Giannini
City Furniture Co. Heist Foiled by U S Marines Tank Unit
A jumble of OCR notes reports City Furniture Co. linked to Joe Bradshaw and a gang with references to a U S Marines Army Tank unit. Details are unclear but suggest a street crime and military involvement.
Heinlein Family Joins April Legion Potluck Meeting
American Mr and Mrs R F Heinlein and daughter Grace Mrs Cathy Morgan and Bill Frizzell attend an Amer ican Legion gathering on April 27 sharing a potluck dinner and a post meeting for the men.
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R. F. Heinlein
Grace
Cathy Morgan
Bill Frizzell
Legion
Baptists Observe Homecoming In Shafter Services
The First Baptist Church of Shafter at 350 North Pine Street marks Homecoming Sunday May 5 as part of the City of Shafter golden anniversary. After the morning service a patio pot-luck dinner follows and all are welcome.
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Baptists
First Baptist Church of
Shafter
North Pine Street
City of
Average age of World War II veterans in VA records
A review of Veterans Administration data shows the median and average ages of World War II veterans as they move into later decades. Officials note aging veterans and ongoing efforts to document service histories for accurate commemorations and benefits.
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Veterans Administration
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Virginia Courtenay
Creative Printing
Nancy Garzoli
Mount
Weldon Wilson
Joe Ruzicka
Joe
Terra Bella
Pele
Lerdo
Rennet
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