Shafter High School Graduation Tonight With Processional
Shafter High School holds graduation this evening at eight o clock featuring Connors Processional March of Youth and a song service. The event includes a medley of marches and a recessional led by H W Kelly with the board of trustees and district officials in attendance.
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Shafter High
Thomas Isonee
Kern County Union High School
Ieret
Kountz
Tully. C
Tock Ton
Cars
tang _ Seudicat Shafter High School
Thomas L. Nelson
H. W. Kelly
Shafter High School Board OF Trustees
Long Distance Calls To Be Limited
The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company asks long distance users to limit conversations on heavily loaded lines to five minutes. District manager R W Bruce says the aim is to speed up telecommunication services and reduce line congestion.
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Pacific Telephone ‘and ‘Telegraph Company
R. W. Bruce
Telephone Company
Ehud Merkel Receives Second Lieutenant Commission
Ehud Edy Merkel, son of Mrs. Katherine Merkel of Shafter California, earned a second lieutenant’s commission at graduation exercises at Roswell Army Flying School in Roswell Nova Scotia. He enlisted in the Army on April 16, 1942.
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Roswell Army Flying School
Roswell
N. S
Ehud Edy Merkel
Katherine Merkel
Central Ave
Shafter
Calif
Air Raid Siren Test Planned by Kern County Council
The Kern County Defense Council announces a general air raid siren test for Thursday evening May 27 at 6 00 PM. The test will be mechanical and include observation of siren effectiveness and a steady pitch at 20 cycles. County newspapers will carry a short notice daily announcing the siren test.
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Kern County Defense Council
Arava
Dart
Richland District Trustees Election Yields Narrow Margins
In the Richland district election a new member joined the board with 52 votes while incumbent Ted tallied 52. O Neill received 51 and Woodworth 46 in high school trustee balloting. No opposition details available.
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Richland
Ted
Ious
O’neil
Woodworth
Uncle Sam Seeks 2574 From Thru OPA Suit
Federal court in Los Angeles hosts a case where Uncle Sam seeks 2574 with treble damages from Marvin Ber for alleged violation of price ceilings on potatoes. The action cites excess prices over the Office of Price Administration limits and names Arline Moertin as enforcement attorney for the Los Angeles OPA office.
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Uncle Sam
Marvin Ber
Berry
Los A’ Es
Los Angeles
Office Office Administration
Arline Moertin
Lo Angeles
OPA
Louie Wade Returns on First Furlough in Two Years
Seaman Second Class Louie Wade of the SS Pin spends part of a furlough with home folks. He speaks of his two years in Uncle Sam’s Navy and the slogan Join the Navy and See the World. Wade has seen much service and recalls many experiences from his time in uniform.
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Louie Wade
Pin
Uncle Sam
Louie
E Navy
Lovie
Ana
Not a typical headline in this fragment
Mrs Stella Pritschke reports a letter from her husband Jerb Pritschke claiming promotion to postmaster of Wasco while awaiting enlistment. The oddly phrased item suggests a military or postal assignment update with unclear timing.
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Stella Pritschke
Ration Board Moves To Central Avenue
The Shafter rationing board relocated to the former Harvey Gaede Pontiac salesroom on Central Avenue under J. C. Chamnesonm. The county plans fitted counters shelving and devices to suit the new site in the former TY. V's Corner building rented rent free for months by owner T. V. Little.
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Shafter Rationing Board
On Central Avenue
Harvey Gaede
Pontiac
J. C. Chamnesonm
On Tire
County
TY. V's Corner
Shafter Public Utility District election set for Tuesday
Election Tuesday to choose two directors at large for the Shafter Public Utility District. The special election will proceed rain or shine with ballots and supplies in hand. Polling place is Lathes Hall with voting hours posted. Incumbents Wm. Lachenmaier and others facing re election.
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Shafter Public Utility District
Wm. Lachenmaier
New Cub Pack Set To Be Chartered At Richland School
A new Cub Pack at Richland School completes organization in a meeting held in the school cafeteria last Wednesday. Commissioner Gordon and Louis Tangeny plus Clayton Herbert assisted. Pack named Pack, with Gwin as cubmaster and Kinman chairing a committee. Den mothers Raney Fuller and Gwin to guide dens. Den meetings start immediately for charter night on June 28 when the national charter and membership cards are issued. Charter members include Kinman Thompson Hendrix Fuller Cooper John Raney Cramber Gwin Ton Jim Neuman.
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Richland School
Gordon
Louis Tangeny
Field
Clayton Herbert
Trail
Gwin
Kinman
J. H. Puller
AR. Hendrix
Mesdames Tes Raney
J. H. Fuller
J. W. Gwin
Cubs
Bill Kinman
Billie Thompson
Liam Hendrix
Bertram Fuller
Kenneth Cooper
Nathan John
Jay Raney
En Cca
Cramber Gwin, Jr
Howard Ton
Kenneth Shank
Jimmie Neuman
Maple School Graduation Class List for State Awards
List of Maple School graduates from the Maple graduating class receiving awards by state at Monday's ceremony includes Anna Emily Frantz Betty Wheeler Kenneth A Grumbles Kenneth Kam Keller Doris Kizer Floyd Wiggins Annie Wiebe and Rogers Peattie.
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Maple School
Anna Emily Frantz
Betty Whee
Kenneth A i Grumbles
Kenneth Kam Keller
Doris Kizer
Rogers
Annie Wiebe
Floyd Wiggins
Potatoes Price Adjustment Affects Local Growers
Potato prices were increased to 2.90 dollars, with a note stating the cost would rise to 2.00 after deductions. The move comes amid higher handling costs, aimed at helping local growers maintain relief rolls funds after taxes.
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Ne Cement
President of the United Nations of the World
A playful headline contemplates Harry Hopkins as chief of an inner palace guard while noting reactions from China and Russia to such a title. The speaker muses on international sensitivity and high ceremonial roles in a global context.
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United Nations of the World
China
Russia
Harry Hopkins
Scrap Show Postponed Temporarily
The scrap matinee has been postponed to allow time for organization and a successful intensified scrap drive. A man who can lead the effort will be sought and a follow up campaign using school children will be organized after the current rush subsides.
City Dads Opposed To Jap Return
City officials reply to the University of California on allowing Japanese residents to return to coastal areas. Mayor Glenn Nay presided in the absence of Jee Lachenmaier, and the meeting covered only the one Jap resolution.
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University of California
Glenn
Nay
Jee Lachenmaier
Rou
Funeral for 84-year-old Toews held at Janzen Chapel
An 84 year old resident, Toews, died overnight at a Seneretela cone after two weeks there. Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. at the Janzen Funeral Chapel with Elder D. P. Harder officiating. Irene Neuag played the organ, with soloists Mesdames Laura Tank Pew and Minnie Anderson. Burial followed near 15 one. He lived in Canada and had three sons and four daughters.
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Toews
Seneretela Cone
Janzen
D. P. Harder
Adventist Church
Irene Neuag
Laura Tankpew
Minnie Anderson
Canada
Angeles
Agena Nickel Elzabeth
Texas Picnic Sunday in Kern County Texas Club
Lawson L. Lowe, president of the Kern County Texas Club, invites many Texas Countes fete as guests. A large number of special guests will attend and be served a basket lunch. The program starts at 11 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. Badyev is in charge.
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Ing
Lawson L. Lowe
Kern County ,Texas
Badyev
Friday and Saturday Poppy Days Observance Returns
The American Legion Auxiliary asks volunteers led by Mrs J W Lassiter to distribute remembrance poppies Friday and Saturday. Workers will donate any contributions to Legion and Auxiliary rehabilitation and aid funds, with all money supporting disabled veterans and orphans.
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Amughonth
J. W. Lassiter
Poppy
Vetergins Sawtelle
Legion
Auxiliary
Sole
Seni
Sergeants Become Fathers Record of Two Births
Mrs Boyd Miller and Mrs Jack J Wilson announce the births of daughters Sharon Lynn and Karen at Bakersfield and unknown others. Sharon Lynn was born May 21 at Friese's Materni Home. Ruth Wilson of Shafter is listed as the mother of Sharon Lynn. Sergeant Miller is stationed at Camp Sutton North Carolina.
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Set
Boyd Miller
Sharon Lynn
Friese
Materni
Bakersfield
Ruth Wilson
Shafter
Miller
Camp Sutton
North Carolina
Vis Oeregram
Men
Grace Miller
Jack
J. Wilson
Karen
Rats Eet
Henderson faces critique over legacy and party stance
The fragment quotes Leon Henderson and hints at debates over his legacy and the Republican Party's response. It references grandchildren and political damage, suggesting ongoing evaluation of his impact and party strategy.
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Leon Henderson
Republican Party
Poppy Day Proclaimed in Shafter by Mayor
Mayor William Lachenmaier proclaims Friday and Saturday May 28 and 29 as Poppy Day in Shafter. Citizens urged to wear memorial poppies on those days and donate generously to aid war living victims twenty-seven veterans and the disabled.
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Shafter
WM. Lachenmaier
Memorial Day Holiday Observances In Local Stores
Memorial Day falls on Sunday and local businesses plan holiday hours. Safeway Store is the only major establishment issuing advance announcements while most pencet houses stay open or adjust for the holiday.
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Oman
And
Safeway Store
Navigators Needed In Washington
Announcement from the U S Civil Service calling for navigators with expertise in hydrography aviation and related subjects to fill positions in Washington D C and surrounding areas through a federal recruitment effort coordinated by federal agencies.
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Washington
Vital Informa Hydrography
Aviation
The
U. S. Civil Service
Infant Genevieve McClellan Laid To Rest
Infant Genevieve McClellan died at nine days old in Rio Bravo. Funeral services were held at 11 am. in Union Cemetery Lennfield. Interment followed under the care of the Union Oil Co.
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Genevieve McC
Ora Luther McClellan
Rio Bravo
Sane
Femara
Costner Rees
Union Cemetery
Lennfield
Union. Oil Co
Fragmented military family update from wartime correspondence
An unclear message describes a father, John Roskam of the Shafter staff, receiving a Friday letter about his son and a wartime communication from Wartanta noting prior advice on the son's serious illness. The legible parts hint at a personal wartime missive and family worry.
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John Roskam
Shafter
California Vic Victory Gardens Flourish Across Counties
California shows rapid spread of Vic Victory Gardens in backyards, vacant lots, parks, and hillsides across 58 counties. Community groups promote planting to support food security and resilience during shortages.
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California
OPA Allows In Field Potato Sales Amid War Strain
The Office of Price Administration approves in field potato sales under good faith and fair yield estimates to prevent spoilage in Kern County amid labor shortages. Growers may act as agents for buyers if contracts align with OPA rules, with emphasis on avoiding misinterpretation of restrictions and ensuring price conformity.
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McEnteres
Kenny Growers
H. Eugené Breitenbath
Seachers Opa
Office of Price Administration
Kern County
OPA
Office of Price
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Juanita
Judy ’ Gilstra
Luther Franklin Greer _ Davied
Pearl Grumbles
Constance Vercia Hall
Florence Barbara Kimbrie
Eeler Muriel Elizabeth Kirkham
Miriam Alma Klaudt
Maimie
Marie‘Kroeker
Reo
Ae Dees
Colleen Margaret Lain A
Ae Lane
Laurie Nicklas Richard
Don Victor Loewen
Buel Henry Mouser Evelyn Lucille McMillan Vera
Neuman Joe Hiram Westbrook
Virginia White Samuel Eugene Wilcoxon
Jack Glenn Veach
J. T. Golden
Florine Andrews
P. L. Arnold Billings
Eloutse Brinegar
W. R. Burford
Amelia F. Cornell Martha W. Dave Robert L. Gates
Holger S. Hansen
Arthur Johnson Glenn O. Nay Lloyd C. Pack
R. L. Rider
T. H. E. Phil Harvey
A. D. Osborne Chester -O'Neil
Ehud Merkel
C. J. Vignolo
New Richland School Trustee
Maple
Texas
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