Visiting Son Here At Shafter
Mrs. W. Gwin, mother of J. W Gwin, arrived in Shafter to spend a visit in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gwin.
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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1945
Page
2
Miss Mary E. Baker Heads to Portland for Summer
Miss Mary E. Baker departed Sunday for Portland Oregon to spend the summer there as plans outline her travel and stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Baker
Portland
Oregon
Woman's Club installs officers at year end meeting
The Junior Woman's Club held its final meeting of the year at the Canelo Motel on May 9. Officers were installed by candlelight led by Mrs. P. L. Arnold, with Mrs. Arthur Craig as new president. The group voted to fund graduation clothes for a local high school girl and enjoyed a program by Mrs. Violet Hemingson, with speaker Mrs. Alfred Ames of Bakersfield discussing modern poetry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canelo Motel
Violet Hemingson
Glen Putman
Alfred Ames
Bakersfield
P. L. Arnold
Clarence Neuman
Arthur Craig
Craig
Drenin Smith
Bob McClain
Elma Wilson
Bob Sturgess
Neuman
Joe Channeson
Ed Brown
Notice to Property Owners and Tenants in Shafter
The City of Shafter warns property owners and tenants to keep streets and alleys clean under Ordinance No 6. Violations include throwing refuse into streets or public grounds, with each day of continued offense constituting a separate misdemeanor. City Clerk H. C. Neufeld and F. G. Shaw issue the notice. publication May 10 and May 17, 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of the
City of
Shafter
H. C. Neufeld
F. G. Shaw
Shafter High Enters Relays at Fresno
A large field of servicemen will compete in open and servicemen divisions at the 19th West Coast Relays in Fresno Ratcliffe Stadium on May 19. J Flint Hanner of Fresno State College reports strong service entries from bases across California and the West. Local high schools including Shafter, Taft, Hanford, and 16 others will send about 166 athletes to the meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fresno
J. Flint Hanner
Fresno State College
Ratcliffe Stadium
Indian Springs
Army Air Base
Las Vegas
Nev
Vernalis Naval Air Station
Vernelis
Minter Field
Bakersfield
Livermore Air Station
Camp
Shoemaker
San Diego
Naval Air Station
Corona Naval Hospital
San Francisco
Coast Guards Barracks
Alameda Maritime School
Oakland Naval Supply Depot
Mojave Army Air Field
Fourth Air Force
California
Idaho
Nevada
Washington
Oregon
University of California
California Institute
Tranquillia High
East Bakersfeld High
Merced High
Lindsay High
Sierra Union High
Fresno High
Exeter High
Madera High
Visalia High School
Dinner guests hosted by Mr and Mrs Dan Loewen
Mr and Mrs Dan Loewen entertained at their home last Sunday with guests Anna Gaede John B Harms and his son Leon Robert Gaede of Reedley Tina Harms Oliver Lingo and Louis of Les and family and Sepp of Bakersfield Mrs J W Gwin returned Thursday from San Bernardino where she visited her aunt Mrs James Dillon who has been ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Loewen
Anna Gaede
John B. Harms
Leon
Robert Gaede
Reedley
Tina Harms
Oliver Lingo
Louis
Les and Family
Sepp
Bakersfield
J. W. Gwin
San Bernardino
James Dillon
Moth species threat described by Kern County official
Ned Smith of the Kern County Agricultural Department explains Noctuid moths in the Shafter area. He details their life cycle, destructive habits from cutworms to army worms, natural enemies, and control measures including poison baits and light traps, noting limited success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Ned Smith
Kern County Agricultural Department
Vacation Bible School Planned at First Baptist Church
A Vacation Bible School for children aged five and older is scheduled at First Baptist Church from May 21 to June 1, daily 8 30 to 11 00 a m. The event uses a Troop School military theme with handwork treats surprises and guidance by trained teachers for boys and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Peru Holds Highest Andes Peaks Near 20000 Feet
The article notes that the tallest peaks of the Andes reach close to 20,000 feet and are located in Peru.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Paraguay’s Only Outlet To Atlantic Routed Through Argentina
Paraguay’s sole connection to the Atlantic Ocean via the Parana River flows through Argentina the river system linking key regional trade routes and ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paraguay
Also Mentioned on This Page
Geo. H. Gaede
West Lerdo
Wave Shop
WASCO
7Th Street
Lila Gill
L. E. Town
P. O
E. 18Th ST
Sam Lachenmaier
Central Ave
Calif
Goodyear Synthetic
Richfield Products
Richfield Station
Santa FE and
Shafter Highway
W. H. Hill
EL Tejon
Truxtun
Woman's Club
Shafter High
Helene Curtis
Charlotte E. Fay
Bakersfield Beauty College
Chester Ave
Archer's Garage
Ned
Vacation Bible School
Duehren
Union Oil Products and
Firestone
O. L. Pearce and
Walter Rogers
America
Rere
Southern California Gas Company
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