Penthouse Evacuation Alarms And City Tales
In New York a shift from penthouse to lower floors during air raids is noted as leases allow voluntary moves. A Columbus Circle trolley starter recalls a gas stove theft, while top-tier figures face defense duties and a buffet of city life. From fashion to taxis as listening posts, City life blends humor and peril in quick vignettes.
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L. Laereveneen
New
Penthouses
New Yorker
Jare
Columbus Circle
Emerald Isle
59Th Street
Crosstown
There Was a Reason For His Pain in Neck
Ten-year-old Ted Smith endured six months with a broken neck before detection after a scuffle left what seemed a bruise. An X ray later revealed a fracture and the boy’s condition prompted medical concern in Pueblo Colorado.
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Pueblo
Colo
Ted Smith
Shafter Business Men's Association and Cemetery District News
The Shafter Business Men's Association promotes community growth through meetings and concerted action while acknowledging some lost motion. T. V. Little is named to Cemetery District No. 1 board, replacing the late W. G. Ulery, with plans for Wasco and Shafter cemeteries advancing and improvements ongoing.
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Bee
Kern County Board of Supervisors
T. V. Little
Shafter
W. G. Ulery
Wasco
California trout tale ends with a two pound bass
A Georgia couple reports a dominicker hen followed them to a river for fishing. The hen drank, a two pound bass clamped on, and the bird dragged the fish ashore where it was cooked. The Andersons are described as reputable and the tale adds local color to the season’s start.
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California
J. S. Anderson
Vidalia
Georgia
Dominicker
Free thinker definition stirs debate in papers
Frank Reed notes in The Alvin Tiltler that a free thinker is male and unmarried. Santa Cruz Riptide quotes Senator Byrd from Virginia arguing for bigger economy, claiming the New Deal maintains a full time writer brigade of 2895 staff and 31 618 part timers, with publicity costs totaling 2 770 000 dollars annually, before the war. He says costs rose since, but figures are unavailable.
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Santa Cruz
Call for economy echoed in state and national halls
A call to economy must reach politicians in Sacramento and Washington as well as citizens at home to be effective amid the year’s crisis.
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Carpenteria Herald
Sacramento
Washington
No Enemy Has Maintained Stand on American Ground
In wartime commentary from Canada the Royal Norwegian Air Force unit at Little Norway is described as occupying Norway rather than conquered. A MacArthur pledge to return to the Philippines frames a broader note that America’s historical battlegrounds remain lived, not conquered, with rubber substitute hopes as a nod to wartime shortages.
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Canada
Norway
Royal Norwegian Air Force
MacArthur
Australia
Bataan
Philippines
Manila
Bunker Hill
Alamo
Corregidor
Washington
Census Drive Targets Sugar Ration Signups Across Population
The Terra Bella News describes a rigorous census plan to account for every man woman and child who expects to eat sugar. The government seeks an exhaustive population record to aid future rationing of necessities and luxuries as the program begins.
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Terra Bella News
Shafter Council Approves Repainting of Central Parking Zones
The Shafter city council authorized repainting of red police parking zones on Central Avenue Monday evening. George H. Gaede, city street superintendent, will oversee the project.
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Central Avenue
Shafter City
George H. Gaede
City Street
Modern Woman Urged to Train as Housewife and Businesswoman
Dr Greta Gray chairman of the home economics department at University of California Los Angeles campus argues women should be educated for both domestic and business roles.
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Los Angeles
Italy
Greta Gray
Home, Economics Department
University of California
Golden Gate Park Signage Stands Against Grass Rules
Golden Gate Park in San Francisco remains notable for the absence of Keep Off the Grass signs, a rarity among major U.S. parks. Local officials highlight the open lawn policy as part of the park’s historic design and visitor experience.
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Golden Gate Park
San Francisco
Olivia de Havilland Quotes on Bachelor Life
The screen star Olivia de Havilland comments that every man can make a woman happy by remaining a bachelor, a remark reflecting her view on love and independence.
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Olivia .de Havilland
Secretary Knox Reports Strong Morale at California Shipyards
Secretary Knox tours California shipyards and reports no slowdowns. cites splendid morale coast wide based on his observations rather than congressional accounts.
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Knox
California
Mrs Henry Becht Reunites With Wounded Son at Mare Island
Mrs Henry Becht meets her son at Mare Island Naval Hospital after he was believed dead. She says her faith in God's goodness has doubled amid the reunion.
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Henry Becht
Mare Island Naval Hospital
Tve
Senator Ralph F. Swing in San Bernardino Address
Senator Ralph F. Swing spoke in San Bernardino criticizing current state policies. The brief remarks urged decisive action and highlighted key economic and educational concerns facing residents.
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Ralph F. Swing
San Bernardino
Speak Spanish urged for Californians by Pan American analyst
R. C. Hurlburt argues that all young Californians should learn Spanish to improve business and social relations with South America and Mexico. He contends bilingual ability sharpens mental processes.
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R. C. Hurlburt
South America
Mexico
Airline fear splits Anns Sothern marriage
Actress Ann Sothern testified about her fear of flying and its strain on her marriage. She said the couple separated twice before final separation, and all three breakups were caused by airplanes.
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Ann Sothern
Bicycles Regulated in 16 Cities Survey
A survey of 28 cities with populations over 250000 found 16 regulate bicycles with license fees. Eight cities charge 25 cents, eight charge 50 cents, licenses usually valid one year though some are permanent or valid for life of the bicycle.
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Automobile Club of
Southern California
Seed treatment boosts seedling vigor in damp soils
WALU. See Su gar beet seed apparently depends upon the use of strong seed treatments to prevent damping-off in many soils, according to Dr. L. D. Leach of the University of California college of agriculture. Sheared seeds needs a 50 per cent stronger dosage of Ceresan than does normal seed.
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L. D. Leach
University of California College of Agriculture
Shafter Progress recalls old town events and dedications
Dozen years ago items note the Shafter Business Men association electing officers Frank Shaw as president Karl Terry as vice president and others on the board The Leslie L Robinson Post American Legion dedicated its new building with Legion posts from the county in attendance Speakers included Thomas McManus and Ralph Patrick The Shafter Kid band and the high school girls glee club performed before the current post officers and history of the post is recounted Also reports of a tractor accident and a school play Nothing But the Truth were included with local students and community volunteers mentioned
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Shafter Business Men’s Association
Business Men’s Association
Shafter
Men's Association
Frank Shaw
Karl Terry
E. J. Wallace
E. K. Grant
M. _B. McFarland
Jack. Zimmerman
W. L. Tetz
Leslie L. Robinson
American Legion
Ralph E. Patrick
Bakersfield
Charles Hamilton
Visalia
Fred Stewart
Oakland
State Board of Equalization
Thomas McManus
National Americanization Committee
Farl. S. Terry
Shafter Post
Weollames
McManus
William E. Patrick
National Chaplain of the Legion
John Isaac
Jack Zimmerman
Terry
Shafter Kid Band
A. B. McKinley
Shafter High School Girls’ Glee Club
Ruth Jean Voth
Betty Hermson
Earl S. Terry
H. L. Annis
J. B. Henderson
Glenn O. Nay
George Enns
Vernon Langdon
de Gare
Society of Kern Voiture 93
John. Isaac
George “Lemon
W. H. Hitchcock
Earl Terry
Richland P.T.A. Elects New Officers at Regular Meeting
Richland P.T.A. held a regular session Thursday evening at the school auditorium with Mrs. Henry Janzen presiding. New officers were elected: President Mrs. Neils Pedersen, Vice President Mrs. J. E. Unruh, Secretary and Treasurer Miss Edna Prieve. Mrs. C. A. Campbell of Wasco canceled her talk. Martha Gloeckler sang several numbers and O. T. Olson spoke on attendance and extra rooms for next year. Refreshments followed in the lunch room.
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Richland P.T. A
Henry Janzen
Neils Pedersen
J. E. Unruh
Edna Prieve
C. A. Campbell
Wasco
Martha Gloeckler
O. T. Olson
Shower Honors Mrs. Ted Nickel for New Baby
Mrs. Ted Nickel received a surprise shower hosted by friends last Friday afternoon. Guests enjoyed social conversation and several lovely gifts were presented for the forthcoming baby. The gathering concluded with a light refreshments and well wishes.
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Ted Nickel
Honored guest among a long list of names
Mesdames Jack Nickel Gus Wey and Abe Beese Ed Kruger Ed Thiessen Frank Enns Arnold Bergen P Poetker J W Nickel Z C Bartel S P Schultz J c Penner David Unruh A Hilde brand J E Unruh honored guest listed among attendees.
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Mesdames
Jack Nickel
Gus Weyand
Abe Beese
Ed. Kruger
Ed. Thiessen
Frank Enns
Arnold Bergen
P. Poetker
Z. C. Bartel
S. P. Schultz
J. c. Penner
David Unruh
A. Hildebrand
J. E. Unruh
Wesley Kay Injured Cranking Tractor at J Warkentin Ranch
Wesley Kay nephew of Dr M M Kay was hurt Thursday while starting a tractor at the J Warkentin ranch. No further details on severity or exact location are provided in the fragment.
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Kay
Wesley Kay
M M. Kay
Doheny Eyes Shafter and Semitropic Lands on Site Visit
Petroleum magnate E L Doheny of Los Angeles toured Shafter and Wasco area operations en route to Kern County hills. He inspected the billion barrel oil reservoir his Bakersfield company owns and discussed possible improvements on Semitropic holdings without revealing specifics.
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E. L. Doheny
Los Angeles
Shafter
Wasco
Kettleman Hills
Bakersfield
Doheny
Senators Johnson and Shortridge Vote for Harris Immigration Bill
The two California senators backed the Harris bill restricting Mexican immigration amid farm protests. The editorial questions their stance and warns farmers will have their own vote, noting the industry’s stake and potential consequences.
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Johnson
Shortridge
United States
California
Keene Valley Publishing Contact and Rates Brief
Published every Thursday at 169 Central Avenue States California. Yearly subscription and event notices in advance. Single copies. Entered as second class matter at Shot Californi a post office under the Act of March 3, 1879.
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States
Keeneylifornia
Shot
Californi
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