Public relations man urged to unite Shafter for city projects
Community leaders call for a full time public relations advocate to coordinate recreation and civic development in Shafter. They seek a dedicated, non chamber role to promote projects such as a swimming pool, tennis courts, golf course, club building, and information agency for residents and future Army Air Field workers. Memorial Day reflections emphasize civic responsibility and remembering those who served.
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NERE
Shafter
Chamber of Commerce
Bakersfield
Chamber. of Commerce
Day of Remembrance for World War I Soldiers
Meriga urged a solemn pause on Memorial Day to honor the fallen from 1917 and ask whether their sacrifices were in vain. The call honors those who responded to their country with the highest Americanism and a duty to remember.
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Aliev Iiy
America
Meriga
Don’t Fall for Peddler Racket In Shafter
A warning urges residents to verify door to door sellers are licensed, noting unlicensed peddlers sell inferior goods and dodge city fees. Citizens should request selling permits and call city hall if absent to save money and support local taxes.
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New York
Shafter
A New Deal on Peeled Potatoes
A Seattle man, Joseph N Williams, found that peeled potatoes placed in a two percent sodium metabisulfite solution for about ten minutes resist gray or black discoloration. Peeling can be done days in advance, easing meal prep for households and cafes, a potential shift for the industry and markets like Shafter.
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Joseph N. Williams
Seattle
Shafter
Bowling odds spark playful chivalry at Neuman alley
Five men Jack Mosier Ed Brown Dick Zenk Dick Arnold and Tiny Taylor offered to spot local women 100 pins per game. The women Virginia Lachenmaier Novella Stewart Lena Shultz Jean Horner and Dorothy Dalke accepted and won easily. The tale notes the men will again challenge the women to spot them 100 pins.
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Jack Mosier
Ed Brown
Dick Zenk
Dick Arnold
Say Sree Tagh Oad
Official Kern County Song Sparks Booster Controversy
Bakersfield boosters and the Kern county chamber of commerce back an official county song praised by the afternoon daily. Secretary Emory Gay Hoffman joins leaders who say the song boosts community pride like a college pep tune, while critics mock the idea as drivel and tease future fashion trends.
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Bakersfield
Kern County Chamber of Commerce
Kern County
Emory Gay Hoffman
Local diners Seemingly Gifted Parcel from Restaurant Head
Mr and Mrs depart after dinner as Ben Barker, head of the eatery, presents them with a parcel stating he wants them to have the gifts with his compliments. The scene hints at an upcoming event and the restaurant owner’s generosity.
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Madelyn
Ben Barker
Ben
T. F. Bayless
Bayless
Custer
J. W. Fielder
Fred E. Manuel
Fannie Jones
Spencer
Plans for a 1942 GOP campaign revival in Westwood
Richmond and Los Angeles papers reflect on political messaging for the 1942 campaign. A Westwood meeting urged national defense and economy, while editorials urge better GOP organization and clear programs to win voters. Various notes mock fender nicknames and small ash trays as symbolic of national concerns.
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Los Angeles Times
Westwood
Washington
G.O.P
Salt and pepper shaker set shaped like Acme beer bottles
A parcel contained a salt and pepper shaker set crafted as replicas of Acme beer bottles. The unusual kitchenware item is described in the readable portion of the clipping, noting its niche novelty design.
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Acme
Shafter Growth Reflected in Soaring Assessed Valuation
The notice notes growth in Shafter with valuation doubling in three years and lists local phone counts, 380 in Shafter and 346 in Wasco, while F F Latta comments on road changes confusing to Indians and the air traffic lights seen from above as blackout anticipation looms.
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F. F. Latta
Shafter
Wasco
Evelyn” Carlee
Unified plan to shield California agriculture from war impacts
A State Land-Use Planning Committee drafts a program to mitigate war related effects on California farming. The panel was formed at the suggestion of the Secretary of Agriculture to coordinate land use and resource actions.
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California
Secretary of Agriculture
Census ranks Syn Tranc'sc metro area eighth in nation
The Syn Tranc'sc metropolitan area climbs to eighth place nationwide per U S Census Bureau figures, moving up from ninth. The update reflects shifts in population and regional growth within the latest census data release.
Public figures reflect on values and heroism in America
Prof Dixon Vecter of U C L A laments scarce heroines like Joan of Arc Elizabeth I or Cleopatra. Rabbi Saul White praises American freedom to pursue God. Senator McCarmack comments on harvest strikes harming farmers. Mrs Ambrose Diehl notes Red Cross aid for hungry asparagus strikers. Dr Quo Tai Chi calls American life graceful and joyous.
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Dixon Vecter
America
Joan of Arc
Elizabeth
England
Cleopatra
Saul E. White
Tqm McCarmack
Rio Vista
Red Cross
Ambrose N. Diehl
S. F
Spud Festival Plans and Local Meetings in Shafter
The annual Spud Festival is set for July 20 in Shafter with a queen contest to boost funds for the American Legion and Women’s Club. Committee members from both groups discussed stunts and aims to make this year’s festival bigger and better, with Jack Zimmerman named general chairman.
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Shafter
The
American Legion
Women’s Club
Legion
Women’s Club Building Fund
A. B.° Fox
G. Enns
0. T. Olson
Mary. Lamb
Woods Stone
J. H. Maurer, Jr
the Legion
Jack Zimmerman
Earl Terry
Hugh Skaggs
J. P. Hansen
Legion plans memorial hall in Shafter with six lots
Jack Zimmerman of the Shafter post American Legion urged Kern county supervisors to fund six lots for a planned memorial hall. The board approved including 1200 dollars in the next budget for the purchase. Architects Symmes and Cullimore proposed a building to honor the American Legion and benefit Shafter.
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Jack Zimmerman
Shafter Post American Legion
Kern County Board of Supervisors
Legion Post
Shafter
J. O. Hart
Post
Board of Supervisors
The
Legion
Symmes and Cullimore
American Legion
Shafter Socials and Local Updates Highlight Dairy Leaders and Students
Miss Adaline Becker and Miss Esther Suderman host a farewell party at the Suderman home with compliments to Miss Linda Unruh. Al Abma owns a southwest Shafter dairy. spuds bring $3 per hundred, lifting farmer spirits. Mrs. E K Grant returns from illness. Pearl Belden and son Irving travel to Corvallis for Galen Belden’s Oregon State College graduation. Redland school board names O T Olson as principal again. Mrs. Clara Thomas visits south with Mrs. S M Coker.
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Adaline Becker
Esther Suderman
Tena Abma
Suderman
Linda Unruh
al Abma
Shafter
Abma
Sie Siemens
Eleanor Peters
Alice Peters
Tena Dyck
Mary Karber
Hulda Suderman
Helen Koehn
E. K. Grant
Mercy Hospital
Pearl Belden
Irving
Corvallis
Oregon
Galen Belden
Oregon State College
American Legion
McFarland
Meryl Glantz
Roy F. Jumper
Earl Cran
J. W. Nickel
Redland
O. T. Olson
Clara Thomas
S.M. Coker
Une Paces
Esiden
Ebro Are
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