Kern County to Form Traffic Safety Council Meeting Planned
Plans for a county wide safety council to join a statewide traffic safety crusade were outlined by Ivo Keyser temporary chairman. A county meeting at Harvey Auditorium Bakersfield May 3 invites law enforcement schools trade groups trucking and auto industries to participate and curb the Memorial Day death toll.
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Dr George Collins reports on the Bakersfield vision deficiency detection program and its 10 thousand tests last year. Apperson and school nurses pass recommendations to parents as the program operates again this year. Collins is a Kern County Optometric Association member, with the group meeting in May at Rancho Bakersfield.
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Scout Council Addresses Child Safety in Home
Kern County Boy Scout Council executive board heard health educator Bob Hickman of the county health department present the case for greater home safety for children. He cited that more children die at home than on highways and a 30.1 percent share of child deaths in Kern County ages 1 to 15 are due to non motor vehicle accidents. The board endorsed partnering with Dr. R W Huntington to develop a joint home safety program with the health department for troop participation.
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Softball Meeting for Sponsors and Managers
A Summer Softball meeting is set for Monday May 16 at 7 30 PM at Richland School. Organizers will review schedules rules and personnel involved for the season.
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Navy combat art exhibit May 13 showing highlights from WW II to Korea
The Operation Palette exhibit features oils and drawings by Navy combat artists including CDR Backus, LCDR Draper, and Lt Edward Millman. Works depict Normandy Iwo Jima Midway Okinawa and the Philippine Sea with portraits and scenes from naval warfare.
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Pvt Bill Orr to Take Part in Maneuver
Pvt Bill Orr 20 son of Mr and Mrs Bill Orr of Buttonwillow California will move to Yakima Firing Center Washington in May to take part in Exercise Hill Top with the 44th Infantry Division The 15000 man joint Army Air maneuver stresses mobility and firepower under modern combat conditions including a simulated atomic explosion Orr a machine gunner with Company H 123rd Regiment Fort Lewis Washington entered the Army last April and trained at Camp Roberts California
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Isaac Couple Welcome Baby Daughter in October 1925
Mr and Mrs William Isaac welcomed a baby girl in October 1925. The brief notice records the birth and parental names without additional details.
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William Isaac
Shafter Man Heads Local Graves for Governor Drive
Everett Baker of Shafter was chosen by Richard Graves as chairman of the Shafter Graves for Governor Committee. He said the honor and urged Shacter residents to rally to Graves. Committee members named include Leon Templeton Troy Aday Arnold Cain Dave Greer Lone Graves Calvin Fowler Walter Poznoff Dale Reese Dee Williamson J. N. Bradshaw Claude Williams Joe B. Bradshaw and Kay Bailey.
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Shafter Farmer
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Leon Templeton
Troy Aday
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Dave Greer
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Calvin Fowler
Walter Poznoff
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J. N. Bradshaw
Claude Williams
L Kay Bailey
Twin Peaks Reign at the Geographical Center of San Francisco
The article notes Twin Peaks occupying the geographic center of San Francisco, highlighting its prominence as a landmark and reference point within the city.
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San Francisco
New Idea Wheel Rake Displayed At Kruger Farm Supply
Kruger Farm Supply in Shafter displays a new powered wheel rake by New Idea Farm Equipment. The live axle drives five raking wheels through jack shafts, with individually adjustable tines to skim over ground and reduce dirt pickup. The pull type frame hugs contours for smoother operation with a 16 inch vertical hitch adjustment.
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May is Month for Special Vehicle Maintenance
California motorists are urged to perform a safety check during May as the California Highway Patrol notes one in four cars tested reveal faults. Commissioner B R Caldwell emphasizes testing visibility steering and braking, including glass lights tires horns and exhaust, to ensure safe operation and comply with state law.
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