War Chest aids United Seamen in Manila club opening
Twenty four American merchant marines rescued from Japanese camps in the Philippines were among the first guests fed and housed at a new United Seamen's Service Club in Manila opened February 22. The facility includes a main club house, a large dormitory, and adjoining property for USS regional headquarters, planned to become the largest USS club worldwide, started without utilities but soon ready for arrivals.
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Ant Marine
Philippines
United Seamen’s Service Club
Manila
California War Chest
Orvin Mettler
Shafter War Chest
United Seamen’s Service
War Chest
USS
U.S.S
Lauderdale in 36th Division Doughboy Heroism in Europe
Pfc. Zollie C. Lauderdale of Shafter served with the 142nd Infantry Regiment in Europe. He and the 36th Infantrymen earned a reputation for storming fortified beaches, mountain combat, and rapid thrusts into enemy lines. The unit was among the first American forces on European soil and the first to pass through Rome.
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Pfc
Zollie C. Lauderdale
Shafter
142Nd
Europe
Italy
France
Pvt
Lauderdale
Rome
Eighth grade class enjoys first outing of summer vacation
The eighth grade class and their teacher Edna Prieve met at Pat Kelly's home last Friday for an enjoyable outing after completing the year’s work. They had a delightful lunch and played games, launching the summer break.
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Edna Prieve
Pat Kelly
Housing for farm labor may ease summer shortages
Agricultural Extension Service reports housing for transient farm labor families could ensure enough help for summer harvests. Publications on small two room units and camping and bunk houses are available through the Bakersfield office and farm labor offices in Bakersfield, Arvin, Wasco, and Delano.
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Keith M. Hickman
Agricultural Extension Service
M Street
Bakersfield
Arvin
Wasco
Delano
Agricultural Experiment Station
University of California
W. Chandler
Calif
Kern County
H. ¥. Strong
H. T. Strong
Visitors in Bond Home
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Bonds entertain Mr. and Mrs. William Trammell of Ringgold Oklahoma as guests in their home.
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Bond
J. A. Bonds
William Trammell
Ringold, Oklahoma
Norway Becomes Independent Kingdom in 1905
The Norwegian nation achieves full independence in 1905 after centuries under Danish and Swedish rule dating back to the 15th century, marking a pivotal shift in northern Europe.
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Norway
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Gwin’s Garage
Santa Fe
Gwin’s
Shafter News Agency
Bank of America Zimeans
Bank of America
Bank.of. A
United Seamen
Farm News
H. C. Meith
Kern County Dairy Herd Improvement Association
D. R. Fletcher
California
Mutual Fire Insurance Companies
America
Mutual Fire Association of
Tulare County
Tulare
Kern Counties
Kern
Second A East
Mrs
AL Watts
North Locust Street
Visalia
Mutual Fire Association
Willis
Sam L. Becker
Central Ave
Shaeter
Dan Loewen
Electric Shop
California Ave
Alvin W. Gaede
James Street
L. H. McGrane
O. D
Sunset Avenue
Battaglia Hare & Co
Rosedale
Bill Adamson
Johnson
Kahn
FLAMO
Aun
Ray Albert
Standard Oil
Standard OF California
State Farm Mutual Insurance CO
Edna Meddick
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