Goertz-Klassen Nuptials Held in Wasco
Miss Maxine Goertz of Wasco became the bride of Jim Klassen of Shafter in a Wasco Baptist Church ceremony led by Reverend Dr. Davis. Attendants included Olivia Binnenbrink Gwendolyne Goetta and Maid of Honor May Ann Goetz. best man Ed Unruh with Harvey Harms and Arnold Beach. Over 300 attended the ceremony and 250 the reception in Wasco Grammar School Cafeteria with Reverend Toombs as master of ceremonies.
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Maxine Goertz
Wasco
Jim Klassen
Shafter
Dr. Davis
Wasco Baptist Church
Olivia Binnenbrink
Gwendolyne Goetta
May Ann Goetz
Klassen
Ed Unruh
Harvey Harms
Arnold
Beach
Grammar School
Reverend Toombs
Cancer Fund Drive Extended
The American Cancer Society extends the Cancer Control drive into May. Campaign chair A J Gock says with a $515 700 Southern California quota only half the goal is reached while some communities have surpassed it. funds will support cancer centers patient care and public education to recognize symptoms and boost scientific research.
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American Cancer Society
A. J. Gock
California
Gock
Pre-Harvest Dance Promises Potatoes Theme At Shafter
The 20-30 Club hosts a pre harvest dance Friday at the Women's Club House from nine to one. The annual event features potato sack draperies and over 100 brands from Shafter sheds. Bob Sisson’s orchestra plays. proceeds fund the club’s Christmas party for kids. Last year over 2,000 children received gifts.
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Shafter
Bob Sisson
Art Johnson
Greg Malory
Marvin Neuman
Harry
Thompson
Otto Hendel
Florida named by Ponce de Leon in 1513
The first European to name a place on the American mainland was Ponce de Leon who called the region Florida in 1513, marking an early exploration milestone.
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Florida
Ponce de Leon
Prom Tomorrow Juniors Stage Annual Enade at Shafter High
Prom tomorrow at Shafter High School features a junior enade in the gym with Gwynn Slack providing music. Oriental themed decor, senior guests, and a committee including Edna Rodgers Joan Crawford Bob Teeters Herbert Spitzer Donald Zachery George Cooper James Nugent Barrie Burns Barbara Fox Bora Malory Dixie Mathis. Jim Wilson sponsors the juniors and Miss Venalee Liepman assists.
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Shafter High School
Gwynn Slack
Edna Rodgers
Joan Crawford
Bob Teeters
Herbert Spitzer
Donald Zachery
George Cooper
James Nugent
Barrie Burns
Barbara Fox
Bora Malory
Dixie Mathis
Frank Hornkohl Speaks at Shafter High Assembly
Business owner Frank Hornkohl of Hornkohl Industrial Chemistry Laboratories spoke to Shafter High School students on Applied Science. He warned against crime and described a method using truck mud to illustrate solving a mail truck robbery near Mojave.
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Frank Hornkohl
Hornkohl
Bakersfield
Shafter High School
Mojave
Local Sailor Named to Crossroads Atomic Test Task Force
William F. Lewis 25 chief boatswain's mate of Shafter California is assigned to the destroyer USS Robert K. Huntington. The ship joins Joint Army-Navy Task Force One for the Crossroads Project to study atomic bomb effects on naval vessels and military gear for national defense insights.
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William F. Lewis
Orange
Shafter Calif
Robert K. Huntington
California to share liquor license fees for 1945 six months
California cities and counties will share 1 298 912 66 representing half of the alcoholic beverage license fees for the last six months of 1945. James H. Quinn of the State Board announced the distribution. Kern County will receive 20 105 with Shafter getting 426 25.
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California
James H. Quinn
State Board of For
Kern County
Shafter
Emeryville Incorporation Noted in 1896 records
The town of Emeryville in Ala meus County is recorded as incorporated on December 38 1896 in local archival notes.
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Emeryville
Alameus County
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Prom
Jim Wilson
Venalee. Liepman
Tate
Helene Curtis
Ellen Fowler Corbin
Clara Schnaidt
Shatter
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Joe’s Meat Processing
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