Prisoner POWERS ESCAPE IN STOLEN TRAINER PLANE
Minter prisoners escaped from the guard house by seizing a low wing trainer at Minter Field. Voyles and McDonald apparently aimed for Mexico after breaking out and flying to Pomona. McDonald later faced court martial for a Santa Fe station hold up. Voyles awaited trial for the unauthorised flight.
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Minter Field
Pomona
Army
Ronald Voyles
Baraboo
Wis
Sergt. A
Louis Brannen
Voyles
McDonald
Santa Fe
Bakersfield
Mexico
California
Pomona Field
Unn
Mary
Former Mussolini Aide Speaks at Shafter High Assembly
Ged Gonetom, once coach of the Angeles Athletic Santas, lectured Shafter High students as a guest speaker. The speaker, known for his wartime experiences with Mussolini, addressed athletic and civic topics and his return to the United States.
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Ged Gonetom
Angeles Athletic Santas
Shafter High
Comstock
Mussolini
ES Sonsations
Coun
The
United
Unclear OCR Fragment About Plans and Occupation
Fragmentary text mentions names like John Kles and Mrs Dalke and a plan to occupy a location. Lacking clear events or entities, the card notes an unresolved discussion among individuals regarding site occupancy.
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Mettler Mettler
John Kles
Installation And Here Tomorrow At Shafter School
An awards assembly will be held tomorrow at Shafter School to present honors and to install new student body officers. Mr Gates will award letters to the A team basketball players and Mrs Andrews will issue roving or numerals to those earning them.
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Shafter School
Gates
Sinaspiration Sunday Service Planned by Youth Groups
A Sunday service titled Sinaspiration is set for May 16 at First Bible Church with Paul Ricket leading singing at the elementary school. The event is organized by the community's young people's committee, with input from eight youth groups across local churches. Light refreshments will follow. All young people are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Een Rein van First Ie
Suleae Ae
Paul Ricket
Ortable School
Three Shafter Brothers In Service
Mr and Mrs live in Three Shafter with sons in the service. The twins A and Elmer are stationed somewhere. Harald, the younger, is in Texas where he was inducted on the first of April and is now a student at his Texas post.
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Shafter
Elmer
Con Harald
Texas
Texas Post
Mrs Nels Pederson Reports Husband’s Recovery
A letter from Mrs Nels Pederson of Hawthorne Nevada states her husband is doing well on the road to recovery after his recent illness and that she has received his latest news from the south.
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Shafter
Nels Pederson
Hawthorne
Nevada
Neufeld To Step Down As B M Association Secretary
The Rev H C Neufeld resigns from the secretary post of the B M Association due to pastor duties. He will tender his resignation at tomorrow's luncheon meeting, and directors will select a successor.
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Harper
Stray Dogs Being Killed in Shafter Rabies Campaign
Since the rabies ordinance in Shafter, stray dogs have been killed as enforcement. The notice urges vaccination and licensing to reduce the need for removal and outlines enclosure requirements for kept dogs. The article advises residents on options when seeking a new pet.
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Shafter
Bike ordinance to be strictly enforced
Chief John Reily of See announces strict enforcement of Traffic Ordinance No 11 beginning Monday morning. No warnings. arrests for riding at night without a light or violating provisions. Bicycle owners urged to read and obey the ordinance carefully.
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John Reily
Bakersfield Junior College Concert Features Miss Doris Davis
Miss Doris Davis, Shafter High School graduate and Bakersfield Junior College student, is a featured pianist at the annual Junior College and Bakersfield High Orchestra concert. The program includes Schumann piano concerto and a varied repertoire. Harold J. Burt will conduct the orchestra at East Bakersfield High School Auditorium next Monday at 8:15.
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Doris Davis
Shafter High School
Bakersfield Junior College
Bakh Schoolersfield High Orchestra
East Bakersfield High School
Robert Schumann
Harold J. Burt
Junk School
Rotary Programs Cancelled During Spud Season
Rotarians voted to suspend formal programs for the duration of the spud season to allow timely adjournment at 1 o'clock. The event lists outdoor spots in the far west and a gathering at Cafe Neuman hosted by Herman Schneider of Bakersfield.
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Far West
Inter Palace Club
Cafe Neuman
Herman Schneider
Bakersfield
Cafe Neuman Changes Hands to New Management
Café Neuman is now under the management of Mr. and Mrs. J. Crawford, taking over operations. The notice mentions Shafter patrons and references Miss Martha Goertzen in connection with the change.
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Cafe Neuman
J. Crawford
Shafter
Martha Goertzen
Ie Iyo
Richland Graduation Set for Monday Evening
Richland Grammar School will hold eighth grade graduation exercises on Monday at 8 a.m. May 17. The program features an invocation by Rev. E M An, choral numbers by 6th to 8th grade groups, a poem, vocal selections, and the presentation of diplomas by Mr. Orvin Mettler.
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Richland Girls’ Athletic Club
Margaret Bennett
O. % Olson
Richland Grammar School
Jean ’ Eunice Guenther
Velma Harrison
E. M. An
Glee Ib
Ralph H. Cox
Jeanie
Foster
Glee Club
Glee Ud
Orvin Mettler
God Bless America
Berlin
Richland ‘Grammar School
Bonnie Gay
Louise Aldridge
Virginia Anderson
Imogene
Marine Beach
J Ms
See Mae Brooks
Elsie Brown
Jeie M
Irma Denna Mae An Cook
Ruth See
Anna Jean Dansby
Ruth Marie Davie
Billie Joan Denton
Marjorie di Lillie Mae Early
Corina Mae Elliott
Jon Ann Ellis
Fay Emory
Joy Lee Erwin
Barbara Fox
Elnora Frazier
Doris Evelyn Giles
Bonnie Jo Gi
Maxine H
Mary Trene Haworth
Gena Dewees Hefner
Imogene Hubble
Estell Jackson
Wilma Johnson
MargaretaKttenhorn
Orne
Billy Jean King
Aine Lloud
Bonnie Lewis
Myra Malory
Myrtle Louise Marrs
Anita McAllister
Jean - i Es
Louise Petreo
Minti di Reily
Marceline Ek Karennaes
Louise Tidwell
Jean Tinney
Alicia Torres
Mary Louise Seeman
Louise Velarde
Billy Joe Allen
Bud Anderson
Jackie J. Black
Pity Eae
Geo. Cooper
0. C. Marcia
Diskaen
Enns
Arnold Billy Farmer
Richard Fast
Ray Fowler
Don Gaede
Calvin M. Goehring
Elmer Hammett
Elmer Ken
Ray Harris
Bobby Harrison
Matthews Haworth
Raymond Henderson
Wayland Hill
Vernie Holland
Roy Holliman
Herbert Howard
James L. Hub
Seid Cot Ae
Billy J. Jeffccat
Pernell Jeferson
Derrald Johns
Jesse Lewis
Johnny Llamas
Lucio Lopez
Thomas McCallister
Louis Meeks
Local Boy Wins Special Essay Award at Seendahuonesi
Mildred K. Richardson district chairman announces a local boy, student No. 18, as winner of a special essay prize funded by War Savings Stamps. The prize amounts to one dollar with a five dollar medal option, and publicity for the winning student is requested. The letter seeks the winner’s name and actions from supporters.
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Paul Newell
Kern County
County Theatre
Phon Gymcal
Shafter Theatre
Joe
Zoe
Seendahuonesi
Employer Gas Authorization for Employees Under OPA Rules
Regulations require the employer to sign for gas issued to workers for travel to and from work. The employer must verify the employee’s status and driving mileage stated in the application. Local cooperation from ranch and foreman helps the program operate smoothly and the state appreciates quick service and oversight.
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OPA
Shafter Man Enrolled in Texas Air School Amarillo Army Field
John D. McCallister of Shafter California begins an intensive aviation mechanics course at the Amarillo Army Air Field Texas one of the army air corps mechanics schools. He will spend months studying and upon graduation be sent to an air base to support Americas air operations.
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Shafter
Texas Air School
Amarillo
Army Air Field
Texas
John D. McCallister
J. D. McCallister
Calif
Army Air Comm
Uncle Sam
America
Cclinns
Shafter Soldier Critically Injured in North Atlantic Mission
A Shafter post office worker, John Roskam, was reported critically injured in a North Atlantic bomber operation. The telegram described Roskam as a crew member aboard a bomber and noted his last communication before departure from Maine, with no further letters expected from him.
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Shafter
North Atlantic
John Roskem
Capertasins
Roskam
North Atlants
Maine
Ner
Shafter Man Promoted at Camp Chaffee
Private to corporal advancement for Balazar Lopez of 224 Mortons Ave Shafter California serving in the 62nd Armored Infantry and 14th Armored Division at Camp Chaffee detailed in the dispatch.
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Shafter
Eee Ayk
Poppies Arrive For Poppy Days Charity Drive
Shafter residents prepare for Poppy Days May 28 and 29. Auxiliary members sell crepe paper poppies, handmade from Sawtelle hospital shading wounded war veterans. Meanwhile Lt Carter, reported missing, earns flying commission after training in Marfa and Minter Field, with hopes his brother Capt Carter is found.
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American Legion
Sawtelle
J. W. Lassiter
Aeewee Poppy
Flanders Fields
Guadacanal
Paula Hanson
War Department Felegions
Ehanbout
Library Maintains Morning hours Through Summer
Mrs Thomas Medas, librarian, announces the library will stay open mornings during the summer months. Hours remain 9 am to 12 noon and 1 to 5 pm daily, with Saturdays 9 to noon.
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Thomas Medas
Roy Lovett Advances to Corporal on Duty
A formal notice records Roy Lovett now serving as corporal in the 8th pantial unit. The record cites his promotion status with date context noting November and prior farming engagement at Shafter.
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Shafter
Annual Baptist Delegation Attends Kern River Meeting
A Baptist delegation attended the annual Kern River church meeting. Members from the association gathered to discuss church affairs and future plans during the sessions.
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No Pee
Kern River
Alaska Soldier Coming Home
Mrs Marion Stockton received a Mothers Day card from her son Robert who is in a hospital in Vancouver with influenza. He writes not to worry and expects to be home soon.
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Alaska
Marion Stockton
Robert
Vancouver
Camp Fire Girls To Award Annual Honors in Shafter
Camp Fire Girls in Shafter will hold an awards event tomorrow night at 8 oclock. Evening honors will recognize this years achievements by participating girls and leaders at theWed nesday afternoon ceremony is noted in the report.
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Camp Fire Girls
Shafter
New Auto Club Signs To Go Up In This Area
Erection of a regional directional sign to guide motorists is planned for a designated week. The project involves installing new markers to improve navigation in the local area.
Election Auxiliary Officers to Be Chosen Next Tuesday
Readable text notes election of officers for the American Education Auxiliary at Taare aa. Mrs. Taylor Tabb is named as officer and Mrs. Gee Enns as the inaugural. Next Tuesday evening proceedings will confirm assignments.
Ge clantia meteg Ay a peo, the era of fascist leaders
Fragmentary text mentions Hitler Mussolini and others in a discussion of the era. No clear event or context is readable.
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Peo
Hitler
Mussolini
Hito
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Minter
Richland
Shafter _ Brothers
H. C. Neufeld
B. M. Assn
Rotary
Mildred K. Richardson
Roy Lovett
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